The underlying principle: measure your drawer first
Kitchen drawers are the LEAST standardized surface in the house. IKEA Alex drawers are repeatable. Cabinet manufacturers make it up as they go.
Before you order ANY layout above:
- Pull the drawer fully open
- Measure the interior width (wall to wall, at the bottom)
- Measure the interior depth (front to back, at the bottom)
- Measure the interior height (from drawer bottom to the lip above)
Then enter those numbers in the editor. The layout you picked will scale to your drawer — all 10 above are templates, not fixed sizes.
Common gotchas:
- Dovetailed drawers: the dovetail joint sometimes shaves 2–3mm off the interior width. Measure at the bottom, not the top rail.
- Soft-close drawer bumpers: some drawers have rubber bumpers glued to the back. Measure to the bumper, not past it.
- Drawer depth varies: deeper drawers are at the bottom of multi-drawer cabinets. The silverware layout optimized for a shallow drawer will not look right in a deep drawer — pick a layout that matches the height.
Materials for kitchen use
Default: matte PLA. Food-safe, non-toxic, non-reactive. Dishwasher-safe up to 40°C — most dishwashers run hotter, so we recommend hand-washing the insert if you are deep-cleaning. For in-drawer use (no direct contact with hot water), PLA is fine for years.
PETG upgrade (ask at order time): handles higher temp (up to 70°C sustained), more durable to drops. Useful for drawers next to the stove or in a hot kitchen.
FAQs
Can I combine two layouts in one drawer?
Yes. The editor lets you place any layout as a tile and add compartments manually around it. If you have a wide drawer and want silverware on the left + utensils on the right, drop both templates in and resize.
What if my drawer is non-rectangular (angled, odd shape)?
Our editor assumes a rectangular interior. For a trapezoidal drawer, measure the shortest usable depth. We can custom-shape on request — email [email protected] with a photo and measurements.
Dishwasher safe?
Hand wash recommended. PLA tolerates 40°C; most dishwashers run 50–60°C, which can slowly warp over many cycles. For a drawer insert holding silverware (not food directly), this is a cosmetic concern over years, not a safety one.
Can I customize the color?
Yes. The editor shows our current filament inventory — pick a body color and one accent. White, cream, matte black, dusty rose, soft grey, warm oak-tone are our most-ordered kitchen palette.
How long does it take?
Design in the browser: 5 minutes. Print + ship: 3–5 business days from Toronto. Multi-drawer orders ship together.
What about a corner drawer or lazy-Susan drawer?
Lazy-Susan: not yet — the editor assumes a rectangular interior. We'll add support when we have a template-ready design. For now, email us with measurements for a one-off.
Start with the drawer that bugs you most
The best way to see if this works for you is to pick ONE drawer — the one that annoys you daily — and ship an insert for it. Most people start with silverware or junk drawer because those are the lowest-effort to measure. Once that fits, the rest of the kitchen falls into place.