We also appreciate that Madesmart is a women-owned company that was born out of a need to declutter the infamous junk drawer that everyone seems to have. There are plenty of other helpful drawer organizers available, including container bins (a favorite of Fortes), an in-drawer knife mat, and various silverware trays. Utensil organizers can either store utensils, cutlery, or both. Organizer trays that are solely made for utensils will have larger compartments, while those that can accommodate silverware too will have a mix of both large and small compartments. While you'd technically be able to store flatware in a tray made for utensils, they might slide around quite a bit in the oversized compartments and would be hard to keep looking neat. Most cutlery organizers' compartments are too small to house long-handled utensils, although you'd most likely be able to fit smaller gadgets like potato peelers, small spatulas, and wine openers in them. Not only does this organizer give all your kitchen tools a home, but it also keeps them in place thanks to the non-slip gray lining in each compartment. The tray itself also has grippy feet, which is essential for drawer utensil organizers. And if you prefer to keep your everyday silverware and large kitchen tools separate, the brand also offers an expandable tray with five large compartments designed for spatulas, ladles, and more. Storage & organisation Furniture Textiles Kitchenware & tableware Kitchens Lighting Decoration Rugs, mats & flooring Beds & mattresses Baby & children Smart home Bathroom products Laundry & cleaning Plants & plant pots Home electronics Home improvement Outdoor living Food & beverages Christmas Shop Shop by room Without a proper utensil organizer, your kitchen drawers and counters will be a cluttered mess. No matter how much storage space you have in your kitchen, there's a utensil organizer that will neatly store all the tools you use for cooking, serving, and eating.

If you find that this tray is too small, Ikea is always one step ahead: There are a few bigger utensil trays in the same collection that might be more suitable. For example, there's this flatware tray that has six spacious compartments for just a couple more dollars. The first step to getting your utensil drawers organized, according to Fortes, is having a good old-fashioned declutter. Once you've gotten rid of anything you haven't used in the last year, then you should shop for an organizer that works in your existing space. For example, if drawers are limited, she suggests trying "a wall-hanging option that can make use of often underutilized wall space while keeping valuable drawer and counter space free." This wall-mounted utensil holder is super practical while also providing a farmhouse feel to any kitchen space. Fortes suggests mounting this unit near the stove so that your utensils are within arm's reach while you cook. While this Wallniture organizer is great for hanging up all your long-handled utensils, it can also be used to hang sieves, cutting boards, coffee mugs, pots and pans, and more. Who it's for: People who want to customize their organization system by adding and removing compartments.

What is a cutlery tray?

Most utensil organizers are made of plastic with rubber feet so that they stay in place and don't slide around in the drawer. Some also have either rubber inserts or a textured inner surface so that the utensils themselves don't move around in the compartments. Other material options include bamboo or clear acrylic.

This attractive utensil organizer from Utoplike is made entirely from natural bamboo, and, although it's slightly costlier than some of the other options on this list, its high-quality craftsmanship and durable build are evident. The sliding mechanism, which is what extends the organizer, slides out smoothly to reveal two hidden compartments, giving it a total of five roomy sections to house utensils of all shapes and sizes. The DrawerStore has five compartments that can hold up to 24 items of flatware in total, so it's ideal for smaller households (unless you want to put several of these side-by-side in a larger drawer). The organizer is made from durable, non-slip, BPA-free plastic, and you can wash it in the sink with the rest of the dishes. It's extremely lightweight and comes in a minimalistic gray color. You can keep your cutlery drawer nice and organized without breaking the bank thanks to the Stödja Utensil Tray from Ikea. Able to fit in even the smallest kitchen drawers, this affordable, two-compartment tray can house a few of your basic kitchen utensils. Though not designed for large drawers (it's meant for ones that are 18 inches wide), people with more space to fill can opt to buy three or four of these and place them side-by-side. The price for multiple units still ends up being much cheaper than one large utensil tray from some other brands.If you have large kitchen drawers with plenty of open space, we suggest opting for this expandable cutlery organizer from Seseno. With the ability to expand to up to 24 inches in width, this organizer will keep your flatware and utensil drawer looking neater than ever. It features eight compartments: five short and narrow ones for flatware and three large ones for long-handled utensils. This tray has a lot of storage space, and even the small slots can fit around 16 pieces of flatware each. It's lightweight, durable, and easy to clean by hand. There are many different opinions on how to organise cutlery “correctly”. One factor is the number and size of the compartments in your cutlery organiser. In the end, though, the arrangement of your cutlery is simply a personal preference. However, the most common and popular method goes left to right as follows: Dividers: These handy gadgets slot into drawers so you can create separate compartments for utensils to go in. Particularly convenient for long-handled kitchen tools like spatulas and ladles, dividers can give you a more customized outcome than a pre-assembled tray. Not everyone has the luxury of roomy kitchen drawers for storing utensils. One smart solution is this wall-mounted organizer from Wallniture, which keeps utensils organized, uncluttered, and neatly out of the way. The kit comes with a 31.5-inch stainless steel bar that can be attached to the wall with the included mounting hardware, and there are 10 S-shaped hooks for hanging your utensils. (But you can always add more hooks down the line, if necessary.) Wall-Mounted Organizers: If both drawer and counter space are limited, wall-mounted utensil organizers can make use of often-empty space. These usually come in the form of a mounting rod with hooks that the utensils can hang from. (Most utensils have holes in the handles for this exact purpose.)