Hello everyone, I recently bought IKEA Besta drawers and now want to equip them with suitable dividers to create better organization for storing my items. Unfortunately, the IKEA instructions are not very detailed, and I am unsure about the best way to make these dividers: How should the material be properly prepared, what dimensions would be ideal, and most importantly, how can I securely attach the dividers inside the drawers so they remain stable and do not shift? Are there different approaches, such as using clip-on systems or custom-built solutions? I would appreciate practical tips, including any personal experiences or recommendations regarding material choice!
From a technical standpoint, I recommend designing the dividers so that they fit neatly inside the drawer without exerting any tension or pressure on the drawer walls. A common mistake is fitting the dividers too tightly, which makes the drawer hard to open and can put stress on materials not intended for it. It is better to use groove or slot systems that you fix precisely on the inner sides of the drawer. For this, you can use thin facing strips or small aluminum profiles, which are minimal in thickness but provide stable guidance.
Hello everyone! I also customized my Besta drawers by adding perforated plastic panels where you can insert flexible dividers. Super practical because you can adjust the compartments anytime without having to saw or glue anything. Perfect for a home office or craft supplies! And if you need a quick solution, you can use hook-and-loop strips, as JORDON mentioned. So, just give it a try and have fun!
Thanks for all the input so far! I roughly measured my BESTA drawer on the inside, and it’s about 58 cm (23 inches) wide, 40 cm (16 inches) deep, and 12 cm (5 inches) high. If I want to install several dividers, how would you recommend arranging them? Would it be better to place them crosswise or lengthwise? Also, what would you suggest for marking the positions of the dividers to ensure they are evenly spaced? I want the compartments to be as uniform as possible, but I’ve also heard of different layouts depending on what you want to store.
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I want equally sized compartments if possible, but I’ve also heard about different kinds of subdivisionsEqually sized compartments often look the most aesthetically pleasing, but it really depends on the items you plan to store. Calendars, cutlery, documents, and electronic components usually require different compartment sizes. My advice: sketch the compartments on graph paper using millimeters. This way, you can immediately see if the layout works or if uneven spacing would be better. To mark the wood, a pencil and possibly a try square or ruler are helpful. You can also use small clips or clamps as placeholders before securing everything permanently. This helps you check the spacing visually.
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flo-Theres2 Dec 2021 08:46The arrangement also depends on whether you want to store a lot of small items or rather larger things. For small items, many narrow compartments work better, while for bigger objects, you can use crosswise inserted dividers. For marking, I recommend Flo-Marker, as they are easy to trace and can be removed without difficulty. Additionally, you can drill small holes into the inner walls using a wood drill bit to install guide rails. This ensures a really stable setup later on!
Great, thanks everyone! My idea is to glue or screw small grooved strips directly into the drawer, so that the divider panels can later slide into them. However, I’m concerned that the grooved strips might be too wide or too thick. Is there a recommended material thickness for these strips? And what is the best way to glue or screw them in to ensure a secure hold, while avoiding damage when the divider panels are later removed?
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