14 Dollar Tree Items To Use As Drawer Dividers & Declutter Your Space

Organization is absolutely essential to keeping your space functional and tidy, but spots that remain unseen most of the time — like drawers — have a tendency to fall into a state of disarray rather quickly. To combat this, try giving your drawers a revamp with some organizers. Having divided spaces for all of your items encourages you to put them back into their proper places, makes specific items easier to find, and creates an overall more polished look.

According to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of mDesign, 73% of respondents said they would be more at ease if their items had their own place, 63% said organizing was a huge de-stressor, and 74% said home organization was extremely satisfying. The urge to keep our spaces organized is certainly there, so why are so many people still left with cluttered and messy homes? Finding the time to commit to organization is, of course, an issue, but another problem is money. Luckily, Dollar Tree has a massive collection of organizational items available for just $1.25 each. If you're looking for a way to clean up your drawers without shelling out a ton of cash, the dollar store has you covered with a wide variety of options fit for just about any situation.

Small items can be some of the most difficult to organize, but this Jot Interlocking Desk Organizer has you covered. This pack comes with five different pieces: three small containers, one narrow container, and one larger rectangular container. The small containers are great for hanging on to those tiny items that seem to end up scattered everywhere, like screws and bobby pins, and the larger pieces make for a perfect spot for pencils and makeup brushes. Because of its simplicity, this little organizer set can find a use in just about any drawer in your house.

If you're on the hunt for a low-profile organizer that seems to disappear into the background, check out this Clear Plastic 3-Compartment Storage Tray. Use one to contain the small items in your bathroom, kitchen, or desk drawer, or lay several next to each other to create even more divided storage in your space. Some reviewers note that the sticker on this item is nearly impossible to remove without leaving behind a layer of adhesive, but if you learn how to get rid of sticker residue, you should be able to easily tackle this issue.

A lot of organization content out there is centered around organizing your desk or bathroom, but keeping your clothing organized is just as important to streamlining your daily routine. This Closet Essentials 16-Compartment Drawer Organizer is perfect to help you make the most of the space in your dresser. With a whopping 16 convenient sections, you can easily find places for all of your small items like socks, underwear, and athletic wear. If you have young children, this is also a great way to stow away their clothing and shoes in one consolidated location.

Organizing your junk drawer might feel like an insurmountable hurdle on your cleanup journey, but, with the help of this Tool Bench Hardware Storage Case with Compartments, it's a breeze. Because this case has a lid, it's best to use for items that you don't need to access every day, like screws, batteries, and extra keys. Fill it up with all of those tiny miscellaneous items, then slide it to the back of your junk drawer, so you can utilize the more functional space towards the front for larger and frequently used things.

Opting for a clear organizer is one of the easiest ways to better consolidate your items without adding any extra visual clutter. This Essentials Clear Rectangular Drawer Organizer is a fantastic option that can help you complete this task without much fuss. It's about 9 inches by 6 inches, so it's great for drawers where you need to consolidate items that are too big to fit in an organizer with tiny sections. Because it's made of clear plastic, it's also perfect to use as a way to better divide the drawers in your refrigerator.

Jot might be a brand that's centered primarily around office and school supplies, but this Jot Multifunctional 3-Section Wire Mesh Desk Organizer doesn't have to stay in your desk drawer. It is, of course, great to use to stow away your pencils and pens, but the fact that it's long and skinny can help you capitalize on awkward leftover drawer space or divide up drawers that are too narrow for larger organizers. It's simple, sturdy, and already divided into three sections, so it's perfect to use in just about any drawer in your house.

If you're looking for a way to take advantage of a deeper drawer, consider picking up some of these Rectangular Translucent Plastic Storage Containers with Lids. They're about 4 inches tall, so you might run into some issues if you attempt to use them in a shallow drawer, but this additional height can help you create space for more items. Leave the lids on if you want something to place in the back of your drawer to hold lesser-used items, or repurpose the lid as an organizer for use in shallower drawers.

Finding organizers that look high-end on a tight budget can be a difficult task, but these Jot Desktop Plastic Clear Organizer Trays can easily pass as a product from a more expensive brand. There are three size options — a large rectangular tray, a square tray, and a small rectangular tray that comes in a pack of two — so you can easily mix and match to create your perfect set of drawer dividers. At just $1.25 each, these organizer trays are a great way to stretch your dollar without having to sacrifice style.

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck possible, consider repurposing food storage containers as drawer organizers. Dollar Tree has plenty of different options available, but these Sure Fresh Shallow Square Storage Containers with Lids are a great deal. Each pack comes with three containers that are shallow enough to fit into most drawers without issue. If you do take this approach, however, it's best to stick with containers that are square or rectangular to maximize your space, especially if you plan to put multiples side by side.

No two people are alike, and, as a result, nobody has the exact same needs in an organizer. Because of this, it can be beneficial to invest in simple items that you can pair together to create your own personalized setup. These Essentials Plastic Drawer Organizers are part of a larger line of matching organizers that Dollar Tree carries. Use them alone if you just need a landing spot for smaller items, or in conjunction with other, larger organizers to completely divide your drawer into the sections you need for all of your items.

If you're just looking for a basic, high-quality drawer organizer, this Essentials Rectangular Medium-Length Drawer Organizer is a great option. It's not very wide, so it can be used to split up those awkward narrow drawers or in conjunction with other matching organizers in larger drawers. It also comes in two different, basic colors — black and white — so it's guaranteed to match your space. As an added bonus, the bottom is made of a grippy rubber material that prevents both the items inside and the organizer itself from sliding around when you open your drawer.

This Essentials Drawer Organizer with Grip Bottom is yet another option you can pick up to build your own matching drawer organizer set. It comes in the same black or white plastic as other Essentials organizers, also has a rubber layer for grip along the bottom, and is only 2 inches tall, so it can fit into most drawers. This organizer is about 10 inches by 7 inches, so it's one of the larger options in this line, but it's still small enough to not take up all of the room in your drawer.

Need an organizer that's long enough to hold on to your tools, cooking utensils, or rulers? Try out this Essentials Large Rectangular Drawer Organizer. It's 13.5 inches long, meaning it can hold on to plenty of different long and skinny items with some room to spare. But, it's only 3.75 inches wide, so it won't completely dominate your drawer. A uniquely-shaped organizer like this is perfect to help you utilize unused drawer space. As with everything else in this line, it can also be mixed and matched to create your own custom drawer organization system.

When you're creating an organizational system out of several different organizers, it's best to prioritize simple shapes so you don't end up with any awkward gaps between pieces. A plain square is the perfect place to start. This Essentials Plastic Drawer Organizer is the same width as several of the other organizers in this line, so you can guarantee that they'll fit together seamlessly and look cohesive when placed next to one another. As expected, it's also made of the same sturdy plastic material, has a convenient anti-slip lining, and comes in both black and white.