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Junk Drawer Makeover: a cheap solution

January 28, 2011 by Courtney 22 Comments

First and foremost, I must give Thrifty Décor Chick a huge shout out for showing a thoughtful place some love. I am so darn excited about my new followers! Welcome! So when I find an effective and inexpensive storage solution . . . I must share! I made a trip to Ikea for some drapes {which they were out of} and all I came home with was a couple of $3.00 storage trays. They are fantastic! I like the price and I love the size. After living in our home for almost four years, our junk drawer {that’s “junk” for those of you who read my post pre-edit yesterday!} has always been a disaster. It’s not very big because I refuse to give up prime drawer real estate to a junk drawer. That is part of the problem. j u n k   d r a w e r   b e f o r e IMG_9342 I k e a   s a v e s   t h e   d a y IMG_9341 I tried to find this online for you so I could show you, but it was nowhere to be found. So I resorted to showing you my drawers. I found them near the end of the store close to where you check out {near the aisles where the chairs and tables are on the shelves for pick up}. Dimensions:  9 1/2 W x 14 3/4 L x 2 3/4 H IMG_9337IMG_9344 If you have a junk drawer that needs an overhaul, or any other drawer, maybe this $3 number might do the trick. Have you stumbled upon super duper organizational item lately? Do share. Have a fantastic weekend, my friends.

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  1. WobiSobi says

    January 28, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Awesome I just did this too. I need to work my way around the house, There are little junk drawers everywhere that need my attention and love. Here was mine. http://wobisobi.blogspot.com/2011/01/junk-drawer.html

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  2. Simply LKJ says

    January 28, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    We know what you meant Courtney! LOL Love those drawer dividers. They do make all the difference in the world keeping things from rolling around and getting lost. Love Laura Mercier too!! (yes, like Cassie…I snoop)

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  3. Ali Rockwell says

    January 28, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    I'm liking how that fits perfectly into your drawer 🙂 They sell snap together storage like this at organize.com and I swear I even saw some like this at Walmart too… but probably not as nice looking. Looks good though!

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  4. caycee says

    January 28, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I swear we were separated at birth! That drawer is amazing! I love that it is all pretty and organized now 😉

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  5. 17 Perth says

    January 28, 2011 at 1:50 pm

    It fits perfectly! I need one of these–okay several of these. Maybe a trip to IKEA this weekend. 🙂

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  6. Chassity (Look Linger Love) says

    January 28, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I need to do something like this too. I have so many junk drawers!

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  7. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    January 28, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    WHAT??? $3 from Ikea? I gotta get me some of those!!! I just got done commenting on Sara's post that I'm not a huge Ikea fan, but I'm a sucker for great organization…(c: Happy weekend!

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  8. Green Door Girl says

    January 28, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    They look great…. I redid the junk drawers in our kitchen the other day and it is GREAT – I love the organized look! The ikea drawers are great

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  9. Tara Lauren says

    January 28, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Great work! I will be tackling my junk drawers this weekend!

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  10. Olga @ Suddenly OG says

    January 28, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    This looks great!! All my drawers look like junk drawers.. The closest Ikea to me is about 2.5 hrs away but it' so worth it. I'll have to put this organizer on my list.

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  11. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    January 28, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Those are great- I really need something for my bathroom!

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  12. Katie @ OhhBaby says

    January 28, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    I am jealous! I feel like we have 3-4 junk drawers right now! And no Ikea to help! Does anyone know where else you can get these?

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  13. Val says

    January 28, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    This is a great idea!! Love Ikea. Happy Friday!

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  14. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    January 28, 2011 at 6:01 pm

    I have the metal ones from target…but I like your $3 price tag much better!

    happy weekend sweets!
    xo

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  15. jen says

    January 28, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    love your blog…and ikea. wish we had one in oklahoma. you can't beat spending $3 to get more organized.

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  16. Katie @ covestreetblog says

    January 28, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    I could use some of those at my house:) It looks great, and probably feels great to check that drawer off your list:)

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  17. Michaela says

    January 28, 2011 at 9:02 pm

    We have a junk drawer, of course! I don't think anyone living in my apartment would like the idea of me trying to organize the drawers…I may get kicked out. But I really really want to!!

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  18. Megan {Honey We're Home} says

    January 29, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Great organization for a super price! Those notepads are so cute!

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  19. emily says

    January 29, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    Those are a great find! At least picking up something so handy softens the blow of not getting the drapes! And I love Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer! 🙂

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  20. Lili says

    January 30, 2011 at 6:39 am

    i was just in ikea the other day…wish i have grabbed this :((

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  21. iheartorganizing says

    February 23, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    I LOVE that tray, I use it as well {although mine is overflowing at the moment}, they are the perfect size and a great price!

    Thanks so much for linking up and sharing this week! Your drawers look uber organized! 🙂

    xoxo,
    Jen

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