Small Drawer Boxes and Mini Drawer Units
Small drawer boxes tidy desks, craft kits and loose hardware. Measure your space first.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
Where to buy
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Office supply, craft and home stores carry desk units. Hardware stores sell clear multi drawer cabinets for screws and fittings.
Professional insight
Workshop and studio organisers pick drawer units by inside drawer size. Outside dimensions alone tell you little.
- Drawer stops keep full drawers from falling out.
- Clear fronts save time finding small parts.
- Stackable units should lock or click together.
- Removable dividers suit beads, screws and SD cards.
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Materials
| Material | Good for | Downside |
|---|---|---|
| Clear plastic | Parts, crafts, quick viewing | Can crack if dropped |
| Wood | Desks, jewellery, display | Swells in damp rooms |
| Metal | Garages and workshops | Heavier, can dent |
| Cardboard or fabric | Light papers and kids' items | Wears out with heavy use |
| Bamboo | Bathroom and kitchen counters | Needs drying if splashed |
Sizing
- 1Measure the shelf or desk space in width, depth and height.
- 2Leave room to pull drawers fully open.
- 3Measure your largest item that must fit a drawer.
- 4Compare that to listed inside drawer dimensions.
- 5Allow extra height if you will stack units.
Common uses
- Screws, nuts, washers and electronic parts.
- Beads, threads and sewing notions.
- Office clips, sticky notes and chargers.
- Makeup and hair accessories.
- Seed packets and garden labels.
Common questions
- What size counts as a small drawer box?
- Usually desk height units with drawers a few inches deep.
- Can I label the drawers?
- Many fronts have label slots. Otherwise use tape or printed stickers.
- Are they safe for kids' rooms?
- Choose units with drawer stops and rounded edges. Anchor tall stacks.