I would use it for silverware.

That seems reasonable except the sections seem really long for silverware; at least the four in the middle are really long.

i would think more spices. what else is rounded like that? congrats on your find. looks wonderful.

I took another photo with cutlery and a spice in it so you can see the relative size of the drawer.

Thanks for the congrats, we are thrilled. It has been in my barn for almost one year waiting for the renos to begin so I am definitely ready!

oil bottles?

Rolling pins?

I would say it is for kitchen tools like spatulas, rubber scrapers, tongs and the like

Or how about whisks? Is there any elevation slope to the drawer interior? I was wondering about storing oils or vinegars although I'm not sure they can be stored lying down as wine can be.

It's for baking utensils like rolling pins. I'm having one made like it.

I put in some of my cooking utensils but the drawer is relatively shallow. The four middle sections are about 3.25" wide ('u' shaped bottoms) and 19.5" long. The two sides are 4" x 7" times 2 and 4" x 12" times 2. The clearance from the bottom point of each section is only 3.25" or 8cm so they are quite shallow.

Rolls of cling film and foil etc? And rolling pins like mentioned above?

The rolling pins could fit for sure as they have rounded bottoms like the drawer sections, and the cling film, aluminum foil, parchment paper could fit, too but I have those in a flat drawer as they are square shaped. My rolling pins have stands to rest on and are in a cabinet, but I suppose I could move them to the drawer now; I will give it a try. I ordered some glass jars tonight on Amazon that fit the size of the sections and I could put items inside of them, like larger spice items such as cinnamon sticks, or vanilla pods.

Might be for the spice jars that are too tall for the other spice rack drawer. The curved bottoms suggest jars or rolling pins.

Who is the cabinet manufacturer? I'd look on their website at drawer options and see if it's shown - or call them and ask!

I vote for utensils (whisk, rolling pin, spatulas, tongs ...).

For larger, bulk spice bottles like these? What's the width of those slots? These bottles measure 2-1/8 to 2-1/2" wide, and anywhere from 5-1/4 to 5-3/4" tall:

I buy often-used spices in these bulk containers--looks like a perfect fit to me.

But, then, so does this ... ;)

Yup, mama goose -- I'm with you! No way those little ones last very long around here! ;)

Pringles canisters?

Casey

Casey wins. The drawer is organized to accommodate any size Pringles:

My guess was unboxed rolls, foil, plastic wrap, parchment, and wax paper in the four center sections. Maybe seal-a-meal rolls in the shorter sections?

Cans of soup, or other canned food?

It's for cooking implements like spatulas and turners an tongs and garlic presses and citrus squeezers etc.

Except for the spice jars, I was JK, but I have a serious question. I can understand the slots being used for rolling pins, since the bottoms are rounded. But why have slots with rounded bottoms for spatulas, tongs, garlic presses, etc.? Wouldn't a flat bottomed drawer, with dividers, work as well for those?

I'd say its someone's idea of beauty over function. Someone thought a curved base looked fancier than a flat base (and could upcharge for it). But I might be cynical. I agree I'd rather have a flat base even in a flatware drawer. The space under the curved base is wasted. I want nice looking cabinets on the exterior but I'll take flexibility and functionality over beauty inside the cabinet almost every time.

Lee Valley sells wave cutlery drawer inserts from Germany with that are rounded "for easy cleaning". They are plastic but perhaps the custom wooden ones were modeled after the idea that the rounded insert is easier to clean.

I was about to say what omelet said about cleaning - every corner I have - kitchen & otherwise - gets crammed with dust, cat hair, dirt, crumbs... rounded edges are so much easier to clean.

Along the lines of StanZ's comment, I'd much prefer maximizing the space, even at the cost of more frequent/difficult cleaning.

omelet, thank you for the link. That makes sense. I notice that Lee Valley sells the little half-circle dividers separately--maybe, at one time, there were more dividers with paula_b's drawer, too.

ETA, Carrie_B, thank you for making me feel better about my kitchen. ;)

"gets crammed with dust, cat hair, dirt, crumbs... "

oh carrie, no! that never happens here!

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(ok, waiting for God to strike me dead...)

actually, that is true regarding cat hair tho...

good grief mama g! those huge spice jars! don't think I've ever seen them irl.

will have to look at local store next trip. if they're on a top shelf, that's why I don't see them...

but, even smaller jars last me for yrs sometimes. I think I'm up to owning about 10 now - including s and p.

Thank you so much everyone for chiming in. The questions asked in the comments, I had answered in my previous comments so what I am going to do is edit my original post and add the answers so they are easy to find.

The canned goods suggestion is interesting as this kitchen has four tall pantry cabinets but no uppers, so I suppose that could be correct. I am leaning towards the longer thinner utensils such as skewers, etc. a rolling pin or two.

Thanks again, this was actually fun, I loved the Pringles suggestion! lol

Apparently, I cannot edit my original post? So below are two of my previous comments including that answer the size question.

"I put in some of my cooking utensils but the drawer is relatively shallow. The four middle sections are about 3.25" wide ('u' shaped bottoms) and 19.5" long. The two sides are 4" x 7" times 2 and 4" x 12" times 2. The clearance from the bottom point of each section is only 3.25" or 8cm so they are quite shallow."

"The rolling pins could fit for sure as they have rounded bottoms like the drawer sections, and the cling film, aluminum foil, parchment paper could fit, too but I have those in a flat drawer as they are square shaped. My rolling pins have stands to rest on and are in a cabinet, but I suppose I could move them to the drawer now; I will give it a try. I ordered some glass jars tonight on Amazon that fit the size of the sections and I could put items inside of them, like larger spice items such as cinnamon sticks, or vanilla pods."

The kitchen was manufactured by Downsview Kitchens.

My french rolling pin doesn't fit, it is too long by about ¼".