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Storage Drawers Buying Guide

Offering a detailed look at the styles and set-up of kitchen drawers, this storage drawer buying guide covers the products that boost organisation and maximise space. From the benefits of drawers to design configurations, our guide explains everything you need to consider. So whether you want an immaculate cabinet interior or improved accessibility to essentials, discover how drawer boxes upgrade any plan.

What Are The Benefits Of Drawer Storage?

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Easy Access

Drawers make things easier to reach the full contents of a cabinet by bringing them out and into view. This puts all the items inside at your fingertips, including supplies stored at the back of the unit.

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Maximises Space

By utilising drawer storage, you can fit more items into each unit because drawers use the full width and height of a cupboard. This makes them a smart choice in small or compact layouts.

Better Organisation

The design of drawers means it's simple to see and sort through the contents – which is handy when you have your hands full cooking. It’s also easier to keep a drawer orderly than a cabinet shelf.

What Type Of Drawer Storage Is Available?

Standard

A popular pick for organising a kitchen, standard styles include cutlery drawers that are great for storing tableware and cooking tools. Use to sort and separate forks, knives, spoons, and other daily basics.

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Deep

Also known as pan drawers, thanks to a deeper design that holds saucepans. A reinforced bottom means heavy pots are supported, while optional dividers keep pans in place. Available in base and larder units.

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Internal

Internal drawers are hidden behind a door to create clutter-free base or larder cupboards. The drawer box slides on rails for easy access. Choose from standard units or in deep drawers with cutlery trays.

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Shallow

A reduced depth makes shallow drawers good for storing small items, like seasonings or placemats. They are a smart choice in a compact layout, as they take up less floor space.

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Plinth

Use plinth drawers to turn a neglected nook into a secret storage spot. Fitted below a base unit, they blend with the bottom of the cupboard and provide a home for items.

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Built-under Oven

This drawer fits beneath a built-under oven. It’s a handy place to keep things you need close by when cooking, like tin foil and baking paper.

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Sink

Sink drawers fit around pipes to maximise storage in a typically untidy space. They feature a non-slip lining that keeps products upright, preventing messy spills.

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Accessibility Advantages

Get more from your drawers by using them to store the things you use most often. This means you can quickly grab everyday essentials – which makes a big difference when you’re busiest.

What Are The Configurations Of Kitchen Drawers?

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2 Drawer

This cupboard features two, deep drawers that easily accommodate large items, like pots and pans. With fewer cupboard lines, the look is contemporary. Add internal drawers to store small utensils or cutlery.

3 Drawer

A three-drawer set-up combines standard and deep compartments, providing plenty of space for big and small items. It's a great all-rounder that lets you arrange all sorts of stuff in one multipurpose unit.

4 Drawer

With four, standard-height drawers, there’s added room to sort essentials, such as cutlery and utensils. More drawers mean more options to organise your kitchen – useful in big or busy households.

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What Is The Best Way To Organise Kitchen Drawers?

The best way to organise kitchen drawers is to use accessories, like cutlery dividers, to tailor the space so it suits how you use your scheme.

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Soft Close

These drawers have a part that slows the drawer down as it closes, preventing slamming noises. That means quieter, smoother operation and less wear and tear on the unit.

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Push-to-open

Most drawers can be fitted with a push-to-open mechanism, allowing access with the press of a hand. With no need for handles, this creates a minimalist look that suits many designs.

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Fully Extending Drawers

Full extension enables a drawer to be pulled three-quarters of the way out, giving better access to the items inside. Heavy-duty slides ensure the weight is supported as it moves.

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Colours

Our drawers come in various shades, including oak and anthracite. So, whether you want to complement or contrast your cupboards, there’s a colour to suit your style.

Materials

Solid timber drawer boxes are a premium pick and pair perfectly with our solid timber kitchen collections, like Chilcomb and Elmbridge – for a luxurious look inside and out.

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Weight Capacity

Made to store anything weighing up to 50kg , our drawer boxes comfortably hold all your household essentials, including the most cumbersome crockery in your collection.

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