The days of simple cutlery trays have given way to organizers of every size and material, from plastic to bamboo and metal. If you have very limited drawer space, look for double-decker drawer organizers that let you double your drawer space. There are also organizers that can be hooked together to create a custom organizer fitted specifically to a drawer. Take drawer measurements with you to the home center so you can be sure the organizers will fit.

While you're at the home center, pick up rolls of cleanable drawer liner. Never skip drawer liners. They create a neat and finished drawer interior that will protect drawers, and they provide good sound-dampening. Lastly, buy a large crock to hold the large spatulas and spoons you cook with daily. This frees up valuable storage space and makes cooking more convenient.

If you have multiple drawers, consider specialty organizers like a spice rack insert that allows you to neatly organize spices and see them at a glance.

If you have a kitchen desk drawer, get that under control, too. You'll be more efficient at the desk and won't cringe every time you open it. Relegate rarely used specialty items to their own drawer and keep your most-used drawers only for the most-used items.

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