ᐅ How can I optimize storage space in IKEA Metod base cabinets with drawers and inserts?
Created on: 14 Apr 2023 08:23
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Dimitrijan
Hello everyone, I am currently looking into how to optimize the storage space in my Ikea Metod base cabinets, which are equipped with drawers and inserts. Specifically, I want to find ways to use and supplement the existing drawer inserts and drawers themselves to improve both volume and organization. I am also interested in specific solutions for smaller kitchen items, cutlery, or storage containers. Are there any proven tips, established organization systems, or clever hacks that I might have overlooked? I look forward to your opinions and experiences!
First of all, thanks to everyone who has already shared such helpful tips here! May I add that the storage space in Metod drawers can be further optimized with the following suggestions:
- Use transparent, labeled containers inside the drawers to quickly identify the contents.
- When installing inserts, make sure they are easy to remove so you can quickly reorganize or clean the drawer when needed.
- For frequently used items, it’s worthwhile to reserve a separate compartment at the top of the drawer.
- For heavy pots or bags of flour, the deepest drawers can be equipped with sturdy inserts to distribute the weight.
You can arrange your specific kitchen items optimally based on their frequency of use and size this way.
- Use transparent, labeled containers inside the drawers to quickly identify the contents.
- When installing inserts, make sure they are easy to remove so you can quickly reorganize or clean the drawer when needed.
- For frequently used items, it’s worthwhile to reserve a separate compartment at the top of the drawer.
- For heavy pots or bags of flour, the deepest drawers can be equipped with sturdy inserts to distribute the weight.
You can arrange your specific kitchen items optimally based on their frequency of use and size this way.
Great topic! I think storage with Metod is like a puzzle 🧩 – which is really fun once you figure out which pieces fit together.
One more tip from me: try using small boxes or baskets that you can stack like building blocks inside the drawers. You can mix, move, or swap them as you like, and it also looks great.
Exactly! Especially for pantry items, airtight stackable containers really help save space and keep things fresh.
Also: you can customize drawer inserts yourself, for example with non-slip mats, so the boxes don’t keep sliding around.
Good luck – experimenting with storage is really enjoyable!
One more tip from me: try using small boxes or baskets that you can stack like building blocks inside the drawers. You can mix, move, or swap them as you like, and it also looks great.
KUDAISY schrieb:
Use shallow drawers for storage containers and stack them, making sure the containers are the same height
Exactly! Especially for pantry items, airtight stackable containers really help save space and keep things fresh.
Also: you can customize drawer inserts yourself, for example with non-slip mats, so the boxes don’t keep sliding around.
Good luck – experimenting with storage is really enjoyable!
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