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Easy DIY Wood Drawer Dividers

By Wendi Wachtel

DIY-wood-drawer-dividers-are-easy-to-make-and-keep-drawers-organized-and-nice-looking-H2OBungalowMy small kitchen only has a few drawers to keep cooking gadgets and my silverware. They are both big drawers which makes it tough to keep them organized and neat. I tried using plastic bins to hold everything but it didn’t work so well. I thought I’d try making my own DIY wood drawer dividers. Guess what? They are easy to make and look just like expensive wood drawer divider organizers.

I was getting frustrated by the clutter that was growing in my kitchen drawers. Clearly my plastic bins weren’t working well!
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I started by clearing out items I haven’t used within the last several months. What was I thinking keeping all of those knives? Especially when I only use a few of them!

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I love my small kitchen, and have been working on ways to get it better organized this year. I shared my hanging measuring cup holder for my cabinet last week. A short while ago I shared how I organized my pantry and freed up space and how to organize spices in a small kitchen. All of these projects have made a big difference in helping me stay organized and have prettied up my little kitchen.

My latest big idea to free up space was to make DIY wood drawer dividers to free up even more space and keep my gadgets neater in my drawers.

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They were simple to make. I used 1/4 inch plywood and cut 2 1/2 inch strips in sections. I used three pieces across for the framework and several more to make the divider sections. See my photo below with the notes to see how easy it was.

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I made notches with my jigsaw in the wood slats that were 1/2 the depth. Since my wood slats were 2 1/2 inches deep, I made each notch 1 1/4 inches deep. The notches are all in the same place on the frame edges and on the opposite side on the dividers. The pieces slide together and fit without nails or glue. The whole organizer sits firmly in the drawer.

I was working on this project right up to the time I had to leave for the airport to visit my daughters in Dallas. I saved a ton of time by painting all the pieces the night before with two coats of white paint using my HomeRight Finish Max Pro Paint Sprayer. It’s the perfect tool for home painting jobs and I love how easy it is to use:)

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Now that they are done, I have plenty of extra drawer space with my new DIY wood drawer dividers. I’ve moved a few things around in my drawer organization and even have a few open spaces. I never thought I’d say that in my little kitchen!

One little word of advice on measuring and designing the sizes of your wood drawer dividers … make sure you measure for your longest utensil and plan around that one 🙂  My longest item fits just under the divider fine, but I would have liked to have had the compartment long enough for it to fit inside the space.

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Now I can fit plenty of kitchen gadgets in my drawers, they look neat and tidy:)  I also like that they aren’t permanent, just in case I want to change things around again in the future.

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  1. Ann Alexis Ryan says

    hi i would love to know what kind of jigsaw you are using and what is the tool the wood is in in the drawer divider picture thanks

    • Wendi says

      Hi Ann… I had to relook at this project! LOL My favorite and what I’ve discovered is the easiest jigsaw to use is my Ryobi One + Cordless Jigsaw. I’ve used several, but this one is by far the easiest to use and the easiest to understand how to use. On the tool in the drawer picture, are you talking about one of my kitchen gadgets? Can you tell me which picture has the tool in it and describe it? I’d be happy to share what it is. We have so many gadgets in the kitchen it’s hard t tell which is why I needed the drawer organizers! LOL Thanks for your visit:)

    • Wendi says

      Oh my gosh…you can totally make these! The wood ones look so much better and lasts longer than plastic. besides you can make them to fit perfectly in your drawer sizes with the shapes you need. Have fun with your project! Thanks for stopping by:)

  4. Zeddie says

    The other thing you can do is to make multiple notches in the crosswise piece so then you can add another lengthwise piece or move the existing one to fit whatever utensil you want. (I have a custom insert in my sewing machine cabinet just like this and that’s the way it’s made.)

    • Wendi says

      Zeddie, That’s a smart idea! Moving the drawer dividers to change the sizes would be an excellent feature. Thank you for sharing:) …& thank you for stopping by too!

    • Wendi says

      MaryBeth, They are extrememly easy to make and a game changer in the organization of my kitchen cutlery and gadgets! You can do it!

    • Wendi says

      Christy, It’s a 30 minute project before painting. My unorganized drawers have a lifecycle of staying neat. Once they get to the shove anything in and close the drawer, it’s downhill from there! I hope you make a few of these, they are really simple!

    • Wendi says

      Dria, My plastic ones weren’t doing a good job either. I’m thrilled with how these came outb and am completely surprised at how much more space I have with them too!

    • Wendi says

      Thank you Vanessa! They have made such a huge difference in how neat my drawers stay. If I’d have known this was what I needed to stay organized I would have done this a year ago!

  9. Therese says

    Wendi, I need you to come to my house an get my drawers lookin’ good! Love the sturdy, custom fitted solution. You rock! #iHatemyPlasticOnesNow

    • Wendi says

      Therese.. I hated my plastic ones too. Plus, they were mismatched and not so pretty! You just let me know when you want to get together, we can make some for your drawers too! LOL

    • Wendi says

      Angie, You CAN do this. Seriously, this project was easy. Let me know if you decide to make this & send me a pic. I KNOW you can rock this easy project! #girlpower #girlswithtools

    • Wendi says

      Thanks so much! Don’t you love this project? Seriously, it’s so simple, inexpensive and a game changer for my kitchen! Thanks so much for stopping by:)

  14. Tami @ Curb Alert! says

    Wendi, I made some drawer dividers years ago in our previous home and absolutely loved them. It sure made life easier in the kitchen and was a lot prettier! Yours look great! You have tempted me to try it again in our new home!
    ~Tami

    • Wendi says

      Tami…With your skills you could whip these up with your eyes closed! – OK, no operating power tools with eyes closed, but you get the idea:) They were so easy to make and I am surprised at how much bigger the drawers look!

  15. Jen @ Girl in the Garage says

    Wendi your DIY wood drawer dividers look way better than the plastic bins – it looks like you bought them at Lowe’s or Home Depot. You’ve great some great woodworking skills- thanks for sharing!

    • Wendi says

      Hi Jen…My plastic bins were so sorry looking. I think they were just leftovers from when we moved here and I grabbed them for the drawer. It takes so much time to get organized after moving in to a new home:) I’m very happy with how they look! The wood working was super easy which makes this a project anyone can tackle!

  16. Paula@SweetPea says

    I love these and now what to make a few for my kitchen. One drawer in particular holds odds and ends that I don’t use all of the time (like a lemon zester) and having dividers would make it so much easier to find something when I need it. I can’t wait to show this to my husband.

  17. Paula@SweetPea says

    I love these and now what to make a few for my kitchen. One drawer in particular holds odds and ends that I don’t use all of the time (like a lemon zester) and having dividers would make it so much easier to find something when I need it. I can’t wait to show this to my husband.

    • Wendi says

      Paula… You could whip these up in a jiffy! They made such a diffrenece in my drawer of gadgets. I can now find those little fun tools like a lemon zester!

    • Wendi says

      Julie, I surprised myself on this project. They almost look like they came with the drawers:) They definately made a difference in my organization.

    • Wendi says

      Marie! These are o incredibly simple to make. I used scrap wood so they cost nothing to make. Plus, I finally used some of the wood that my husband fusses about and proved my point that “I really will use the wood from the big pile I keep”!!

    • Wendi says

      Jeanette…You will LOVE having these organizers in your drawers. They are easy and inexpensive to make! Share pictures when you do make some, Perhaps for that super pretty bathroom remodel you’re working on?

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