35 Organized Spaces Might Convince You To Finally Clean Your Junk Drawer
I have a junk drawer. Everyone has a junk drawer. Mine has batteries that may or may not be dead, a tape measure I forgot I owned, three pens that don’t work, something that might be a charger for a device I no longer have, and a mystery key that I’m never going to throw away just in case. I have accepted this about myself.
And then I see photos like these and for approximately eleven minutes I become a person who has strong opinions about drawer organizers and label makers. It passes. It always passes. But while it lasts it feels incredible.
These organized spaces are deeply satisfying to look at even if you do absolutely nothing about your junk drawer afterward. No judgment here.
1. Made My Wife A Storage Shelf For Her Three Hobbies
Crafting. Organizing. Buying Crafting Materials.
2. I Designed This Spice Rack Using Old Botanical Books And A 3D Printer!
I designed this spice rack for IKEA Rajtan jars. It can be mounted to a wall and can be easily 3d printed.
I also looked up old botanical books which are now in the public domain, and extracted some great drawings that I used for the labels. I added the name of the spice in the local language, and in Chinese if possible (a language I’m studying).
3. A Big Organized Pantry
4. I Wanted To Share My Tissue Paper Drawer
5. I Was Told That My Work Van Might Be Appreciated Here
This is a look inside my E-Transit that I use for my handyman job.
6. I Organized A Section Of My Closet Today
Was bored. This will probably last a few weeks.
7. I Made A Kakusta-Inspired Leather Case For My Pens
my-cat-cant-cat:
I adore and covet this. I use fountain pens, and this is the perfect balance of a beautiful case that is functional for storage and travel, but also for daily use and display on my desk (and as an anti-cat protection device).
8. I Work In A Supermarket/Pharmacy, It Took Me A Long Time And Hard Work To Finish Making This Wall! Hopefully You Can Appreciate And Enjoy:)
I’m just a teenager so it’s a summer job, I can do pretty much whatever I want and no one gets mad at me (not like I mess up that often) My boss loves me- she said and I quote: “wow, beautiful”
9. My Top Drawer
10. Since Random Late Night Organization Seems To Be A Thing This Week.. Thought I’d Show How I Repurposed A Wire Rack For Lid Storage. This Cabinet Was Otherwise Deep, And Mostly Useless Given Its Location, So This Is Fantastic
11. Took The Leap With My Spices And I’ve Never Felt Better. They Have Also Since Been Alphabetized!
12. My Art Stuff
13. My Husband Sells Stuff Online So I Turned Our Junk Closet Into His Shipping Station. Surprising Him With This When He Comes Home
14. Organized Office Supplies At Work
15. I Finally Conquered The Bathroom Closet Of Doom
16. My Wife’s Set Up When Building IKEA Furniture
kelowana:
As a Swede, I’m impressed. I just skip the bowls and sort them on the floor. She has a nice routine worked out!
17. My Sock Drawer
18. I Wish I Could Share More Than 1 Pic Of My Parents Pantry (There Are Multiple Layers) But This Sub Won’t Allow More Than One At A Time!
And I originally wanted to share my first post from fridge detectives, but it looks like this sub doesn’t allow cross posting either! Why
19. Old Box New Purpose
I am happy that my baking products perfectly fit in one of the old boxes I am never capable to throw away. Separation of each category with rubber bands that also help the box stay in place when opening the drawer. Background mess because drawer cleaning and new arranging in progress.
20. I Lost A Job Candidate Yesterday Because Of My Desk Drawer
Last week I interviewed someone for a part-time assistant role.
Nice, smart, normal, looking for a part time job now that her kids are both in preschool. We chatted for a bit, then I opened my desk drawer to grab a parking pass for her. She stopped mid-sentence and just… stared.
It was a weird moment.
I will admit, it’s tidy, which is how I like my life to be. I don’t have enough time left on earth to deal with junk drawer energy 12 inches from my face.
She didn’t say anything about it. We finished the interview. I sent her an email later that day, letting her know how much I enjoyed meeting her, asking if she had any questions, and letting her know that I thought she would be a great fit and basically offering her the job.
She never responded. In my brain, I thought ‘Oh, if you are not on top of it enough to respond to me thats a pretty obvious tell that I misjudged’, all the while being a little annoyed.
Yesterday I got an email saying she had “quickly realized she was in over her head” and that seeing my desk drawer made her understand that I am “both too detail-oriented and too old-fashioned” for her to ever work for comfortably.
Now I know to keep the drawer closed.
21. My New Storage Room
22. Employees Going Above And Beyond For These Soda Cases
23. My Pantry Was Pure Chaos. Now I Can Actually Find Things Instead Of Rebuying Paprika For The 5th Time
We cook a lot of different cuisines, so over the years I’ve collected tons of different spices, flours, and random ingredients.
It got super unwieldy and I’d rebuy spices and sauces I already had (I had like 4 bottles of hoisin). Honestly, just looking at the pantry stressed me out so I finally bit the bullet and set up a system. Now I can see everything at a glance. It honestly makes me so much more excited to cook!
I had no one else to nerd out about this with, so here’s my little pantry glow-up
24. The Basement Has Been Upgraded!
About a year ago I posted a picture of my basement organization. At the time there were fewer shelves and different colored totes etc. So I upgraded to all clear totes and better color coordination!
25. It’s Not Much But I Kinda Love It
26. Life Is Better When Garage Is Clean
27. My Mcguyver Kit / Everyday Essentials Pouch
28. Organization Tip: 16 Acrylic Paints Fit Perfectly In Ferrero Rocher Containers
29. I Made A USB Charging Station. Space For Cords And Attachments. Seven Port Hub Installed. I Built It To Fit The Bookshelf Perfectly
Malakai0013:
That hub might get a little toasty in there. A small fan in the back might prevent any overheating. Other than that, this looks perfect!
OP:
I was a little concerned about it. I plugged a few things in and checked it for heating and so far I can’t detect much of anything. It has an opening in the back and is hot glued to the wood by its feet.
30. I Did It. I Finally Did It. I Organized The Bin Of Cables That Every Female Over 30 Years Old Has
31. My Grocery List Is Organized According To The Store Layout
I have been using this method for ~12 years now, adjusting it to new store layouts when we’ve moved over the years. I get a smile or two every time I go out shopping and folks see it in my cart.
32. My Dogs’ Clothes Closet
Before you think I’m being extra, I have two hairless dogs and live in a cold climate! This is our guest room closet. It was overrun with random linens, in addition to the canine wardrobe. I cleared everything out, decluttered, bought some new baskets and organized. They have a section for holiday garb, costumes and dress up, jammies, spring and summer looks, outerwear, hats and accessories.
Independent_Baker712:
I have so many questions.
33. Linen Closet/Medicine Cabinet
Don’t have a ton of storage here so I tried maximizing it…
34. Finally Got A Bookcase/Make Shift Panty For My Small Kitchen!
35. Small But Satisfying For Me
