The Ultimate Drawer Organizer Combo From IKEA That Keeps Utensils Neat & Tidy

Who else is tired of being greeted by a jumbled mess every time you open your utensil drawer? Maybe you already have a drawer organizer but it's not enough to tame your spoons and forks. Or, maybe you're making a common mistake when organizing your silverware drawer by not using organizers in the first place. Whichever boat you're in, you might want to make a trip down to IKEA (or its website) and snag a couple items from the UPPDATERA series. This combo includes a bamboo cutlery tray and a plastic knife rack — pretty much all you need to keep your kitchen drawers under control.

So, what's the deal with these kitchen organizers? The most obvious benefit is that you'll be able to quickly find what you need, eliminating frantic searches while dinner's burning on the stove. Each utensil will have its designated home, so teaspoons aren't mixed with tablespoons and knives don't attack you whenever you grab something from the drawer. They'll also allow you to minimize the clutter on your kitchen countertops, as you won't need to use a knife block or freestanding silverware organizer anymore. Not only that, but they're also dubbed as one of the best IKEA drawer organizer products to keep your home tidy (so they must be doing something right!). Lo and behold, the ultimate drawer organization solution that could potentially solve your cutlery chaos.

First up is the $12 UPPDATERA Flatware Tray. This organizer features three spacious compartments that can hold everything from spoons and forks to larger utensils, like spatulas and tongs. It measures 14⅝ inches wide by 12 inches deep and sits on plastic feet to prevent slipping. Beyond its functionality, it also has a chic, minimalist bamboo design. The same can be said for this more space-friendly version from IKEA for $18. With a size of 11½ inches wide by 19½ inches deep, this bamboo tray comes with three large sections and five smaller ones for teaspoons, corkscrews, and other little kitchen items. The small dividers can even be adjusted to create more space within the organizer.

Finish off the combo with the UPPDATERA Knife Rack. You can either just purchase the black insert for $5 or buy it inside a bamboo tray for $13. The fact that the insert is made of plastic also makes it easy to clean in case it gets dirty. Measurement-wise, this knife organizer is 4½ inches wide by 18⅞ inches deep; hence, you can tuck it next to another tray in a drawer. 

As always, don't forget to measure your drawer before adding these organizers to your shopping cart. One reviewer noted that the three-slotted bamboo tray is too big for standard-size drawers. Meanwhile, IKEA claims it's the perfect fit for their MAXIMERA and EXCEPTIONELL drawers. Then again, you can use the organizers separately and squeeze other tools into the leftover space, depending on your drawer's size. And there you go — a simple trick for a perfectly organized kitchen.