Messy Drawers #1 - In the Kitchen

Kitchen drawers are notorious for becoming a dumping ground of odds and ends.  I’m here to tell you, it is possible to have a junk drawer-free kitchen.  When every drawer has a specific purpose, things magically get put back where they belong.  Imagine that!

Deep Drawer Folding

Let’s ease in by starting with the kitchen towel/dishcloth drawer.  If your drawer is deep and you end up digging through layers of unfolded towels to find what you’re looking for, consider a different folding method.  In general I recommend folding textiles according to the storage space you have available.  It’s amazing how a different number of folds can make items fit a space so much better.  With a deep kitchen drawer, try folding your towels with my half-cubed method or for large towels the 3rds method.  What?  Math?  That stuff sneaks in everywhere, doesn’t it?

Half-Cubed: 

1. Fold in half lengthwise twice.
2. Fold in half widthwise once. 

3rds Method:

1. Fold widthwise into 3rds
2. Fold lengthwise into 3rds.

For small dishcloths either fold in half twice or fold in thirds, then in half (depending on the available space).  Always stack your towels so the fold greats you, (meaning you see the nice rounded fold instead of the ends of the towel) and you can easily grab the towel or dishcloth you need without digging.  One drawer down!