Sources and materials for aftermarket kitchen items

last year

We elected to get our cabinet organizers (tray dividers, flatware organizers, etc.) as DIY aftermarket products once the cabinets were in. So far IKEA looks like a solid value compared to a lot of others. Where else should we look?

For materials, I was thinking plastic for flatware / spatula / etc holders in drawers (sanitary and waterproof in case something gets put away damp) and steel for tray dividers.

The IKEA items that caught my eye so far are:

UTRUSTA partition for trays and cutting boards: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/utrusta-partition-silver-color-20297104/

UPPDATERA flatware tray, white, various sizes

UPPDATERA pegboard - some reviews say the pegs are flimsy. Probably wise to do a different brand with wood pegs if we decide we want pegs.

Shelf liner - not sure if we need this? Cabinets should be lined with melamine. UPPDATERA or VARIERA

Recycling cans for under the cleanup sink - probably basic Target type open top bins?

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Clyde Kalvin
last year
We didn't do too many cabinet organizers. We bought bamboo organizers off amazon. One is a flatware organizer which is adjustable to fit different size drawers. The other is tension dividers which can be used on different width drawers. We did not use liner in our upper cabinets but did use Gorilla grip drawer liner in drawers to keep things from shifting.
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Toronto Veterinarian
last year
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I have several of the Uppdaterra flatware trays, and I really like them. For smaller drawers, I've used the Madesmart brand, which hold up really well, and Madesmart has different configurations for trays for gadgets and such, not just for cutlery.

I can also recommend Ikea's Variera shelf inserts, to add an additional level for storage. If they're the wrong size, there are lots of others, but I like their quality and price point.

I use these to store my pot lids vertically; this is a Canadian store, but I'm sure you can find something like it wherever you are

I also highly recommend that you get aftermarket pull out storage shelves for any cabinets you have (rather than shelves); I've used several different brands, but I like Trinity and RevAShelf - this is a Trinity one for under sink cabinets

I also have several of these in my cupboards around the house to help with storage, from SimpleHouseware

Edited to add: I agree that I never use shelf liner, but I do use a grippy liner in drawers to keep things from moving and getting noisy/damaged. I use Duck brand EasyLiner, and it can be washed and reused a few times before losing it's grippy cushion
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AnnKH
last year
For shallow drawers (flatware and utensils) I use Lee Valley drawer dividers, so I can completely customize.

Lee Valley

For vertical storage, I use Rev-A-Shelf U-shaped tray organizers.

Tray dividers
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chicagoans
last year
I have the Uppdatera peg boards in a few drawers and a couple accordion type organizers, also from IKEA, in another drawer. Have found both to be handy. (First pic is the accordion style; second is the peg board.)
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