Your reliable ALEX drawer unit was meant to simplify your life. Yet, each time you open it, you’re faced with a jumble of clutter. Perhaps you haven’t added drawer inserts yet, or maybe the ones you tried didn’t fit well. You’re not alone in this struggle. Many IKEA ALEX users find it challenging to locate organizers that suit its deep yet narrow dimensions. Some organizers leave awkward gaps at the back, while others require trimming to fit. However, that’s about to change with our discovery of the perfect tool to optimize your deep drawer space for maximum storage: the GRÅSIDAN box set, conveniently available at IKEA.
This eco-friendly paperboard set includes one large box, two medium boxes, and two small boxes, all for approximately $10. Combined, they fit snugly into an ALEX drawer. Note that this product is ideally suited for the ALEX five-drawer model, not the nine-drawer one, which is slightly shallower (46 centimeters versus 56 centimeters). You might need to rearrange for the latter. Regardless, these boxes are modular, allowing for various configurations, providing an advantage over single-piece trays.
ALEX drawers plus GRÅSIDAN boxes equal streamlined organization
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ALEX drawers are among IKEA’s top-rated products for organizing a home office, but they can’t organize themselves. That’s where the GRÅSIDAN boxes come in, categorizing those small items that often get lost, like pens, paper clips, post-it notes, and flash drives. Larger items, such as game controllers and notebooks, can be stored in the largest compartment, which measures 11 by 11 inches.
Besides office organization, these dividers can help organize beauty products if you’ve turned your drawer unit into a vanity. You can group hair ties and lip balms in the square pockets, followed by hand creams and face oils in the rectangular ones. If one of your ALEX drawers is a junk drawer, the GRÅSIDAN set can keep sunglasses, keys, and receipts separate for easy access.
It’s important to note that this product is difficult to clean, and the paperboard material can be easily damaged by spills (so be cautious when storing makeup!). On the bright side, it’s very affordable and fits well inside the drawer without needing to secure the bottom. If you’re searching for an even cheaper option, consider the IKEA ALEX drawer organizer hack using old phone and tablet boxes. It might be more challenging to get the perfect fit, though.
