How to organise a cutlery drawer

Will the cutlery tray fit and the drawer close?

Measure inside the drawer, then check how high the utensils sit in the tray. A ladle that sticks up can stop the drawer closing.

Measure the usable width, depth and height with the drawer closed. Allow for rails and protrusions.

Group cutlery by use and measure the longest item. Put frequently used pieces at the front.

Check the minimum and maximum size of an extendable organiser. Make sure the drawer closes with the cutlery in place.

Compact removable cutlery organiser.

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39.7 × 12.6 × 6 cm · Compact grey, removable. Drawer needs at least 9 cm of height