{KITCHEN: CUSTOMIZED DRAWER DIVIDER}
Friday, December 6, 2013
I was in search of a drawer organizing system to fit my non-standard sized drawers when I found these customizable acrylic dividers at The Container Store (of course!). I was a little skeptical, but wanted to give it a try anyway because the pre-made drawer dividers just didn't fit right in the drawer.
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I lined my drawers with a clear ribbed liner I also purchased from The Container Store. I chose a plain color, but you could also choose a colored or patterned liner that adds a pop of color for a fun accent.
The dividers were really easy to customize. I followed three simple steps:
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Score the acrylic pieces at the desired length and break off
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Remove adhesive backing from insert holders and stick in place
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Place acrylic pieces into the insert holder
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I really liked the way it looked when I was finished, but I was still skeptical that it would stay in place. I did learn that some of the dividers didn't work as good as they should and needed to update the orignial design to the one you see in the picture a few months after my original instalation due to some challenges.
Even with the challenges I encountered, I would still recommend using this system as it keeps everything so neatly in its place when it's working well. Below are some of the Neat Little tips I have to offer so you only should need to design it once:
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Don't over stuff - Make sure you don't over fill each section as they adhesive backing isn't strong enough to have heavy items move around when you open and shut the drawer. Trust me, I learned this the hard way.
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Apply pressure to adhesive holders - When you press the adhesive holders into place, make sure you press firmly for about 30 seconds so it sticks firm
That's it for this week! I hope this inspires you to think differently about how to organize your kitchen drawers. I will continue to share kitchen organization ideas with you throught the month!
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I would love to hear from you! What did you think of today's post?
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{WHERE TO FIND}
Customizable Acrylic Drawer Dividers - The Container Store
Blade - Hardware Store
Drawer Liner - The Container Store
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Drawer Liners - The Container Store
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