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Get Organized: Rethink the Silverware Drawer
Keep your knives and forks clean and organized with two easy storage ideas
If you're anything like me, a silverware drawer divider doesn't seem to help me keep my utensils any more organized than if I'd thrown them carelessly in the drawer. Somehow, no drawer divider is ever big enough; spoons slip into the knife spot; or the corn-on-the-cob holders start infiltrating every slot. Instead of having to sort and re-organize things every time you empty the dishwasher, try one of these tricks to keep your silverware drawer neat and tidy.
More ideas for your kitchen drawers
More ideas for your kitchen drawers
One idea we've seen on Houzz is the decision to keep a small set of silverware on the counter in an upright organizer or cute ceramic cups. If you're like most people, you probably use the same few pieces every day. This keeps them right at hand, rather than muddled in your drawer, and encourages you to keep them organized.
A great custom solution for those upgrading their kitchen is a custom two-tiered drawer organizer. The top tier can be used for the silverware and utensils you use frequently, while nicer and lesser-used pieces can be stored below. This keeps your silverware neat, and saves on drawer space too.
Two-Tier Flatware Organizer
There also are plenty of two-tiered silverware organizers in multiple sizes to fit your drawers best. This plastic model is a more affordable version of the custom solution from the previous photo.
Tell us, Houzzers: What's your best silverware organizing tip?
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Tell us, Houzzers: What's your best silverware organizing tip?
More: 12 Great Ideas for Organizing In the Kitchen
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