10 3D Printed Drawer Organizers to Leave Chaos Behind

A great option to organize your home is catch-all trays. Many designers have published their own versions. We’ve selected this model by HD because it’s highly customizable and is widely appreciated by the makers on Printables.

You can choose between different versions and dimensions, making it a great modular system. In fact, the designer has uploaded no less than 149 files on Printables! Different sizes are included, as well as different versions with some interesting bottom patterns, such as wavy or hexagonal, which are quite useful with small items like screws.

To fit your needs, you can also take a look at the hexagonal version of these trays, as well as the stackable option. The different trays can be connected via a connector and a plug, available on the model page. Additionally, you can take advantage of the uploaded G-code files if you own a Prusa MK3(S+).

• Who designed it? HD
• How printable/popular is it? This is a really popular model with over 29,000 downloads and more than 250 makes shared by the community!
• Where to find it? Printables

If you’re a maker and you like fiddling your fingers with electronics or mechanical assemblies, you probably love sorting cups. They are extremely useful to divide the different hardware pieces so they don’t mix, so why not use them to organize your drawers?

This model, in particular, features interlocking sorting cups, making it easy to take out the required tools or hardware for a project when you need it. In fact, the different cups interlock together thanks to the snaps on the sides. You can decide to print the square version or the triangular one, or even take a peek at the hexagonal version. Also, you can choose if you need the snap-on lids to make everything tidier.

You can print these models with PLA, but make sure to follow the designer’s instructions: Before printing the cups, print the clearance test to find out what tolerance works best with your machine. Then, print two or three cups to test the fit. Once you’re on board, you can send as many as you need to your 3D printer.

• Who designed it? DrFeelgood
• How printable/popular is it? This model has been saved in over 2,500 collections, and as many as 74 have rated this design, giving it an average of 5 stars.
• Where to find it? Printables

This system was specifically designed to organize drawers: It’s fully parametric and modular. In fact, the creator has uploaded the OpenSCAD file so that everyone can further customize the model to their needs. You can personalize it directly on Thingiverse using its Customizer.

It’s a simple yet effective system, made up of some dividers and borders, joined via connectors. The borders are thinner, so make sure to separate the pieces properly to avoid breaking parts during assembly. Additionally, if you encounter problems with the tolerances, the creator suggested modifying the gap in the OpenSCAD parameters to make the parts fit properly.

• Who designed it? wbu42
• How printable/popular is it? With around 150 remixes, 20 makes, over 9,000 likes, and 22,000 collection savings, this model has attracted the attention of many makers.
• Where to find it? Thingiverse

Organizing tools can be a challenge, but with this toolbox drawer organizer, you’ll always be able to find your gadget tidily stored in your drawer. On the model page, you can find the models for many different maker tools, including organizers for collets and drill chucks, as well as boxes for various utensils such as drill bits, screws, and other equipment.

The designer has also uploaded the STEP and F3D files for most of the parts, so you can easily modify the models if you need to do so.

You don’t need supports to print these organizers, but an issue you might encounter is warping because the parts are quite long. The designer suggested using PETG for this reason. Make sure to check out our guide on dealing with warping if you have difficulties with it!

• Who designed it? Clough42
• How printable/popular is it? The model has been downloaded over 470 times, and a couple of makers have shared their prints.
• Where to find it? Printables

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The Ikea Alex is a popular drawer system that has been chosen by many makers. If you’re looking for a simple system to organize the drawers of this piece of furniture, look no further! This system was specifically designed for this purpose, and it included many boxes of different dimensions, as well as some battery organizers.

This system is based on a six-column grid, a logic similar to that of Gridfinity. All the boxes are printed with vase mode, so they’re fast to print and they don’t require much material. Make sure to print a couple of end drawers as well, so that the boxes don’t slide around.

• Who designed it? Marc Elbichon
• How printable/popular is it? You should have no problem printing this drawer organizer system, thanks to the print profiles that the designer has uploaded, which feature almost 150 ratings altogether, averaging of 4.8 stars.
• Where to find it? MakerWorld

If you want to have more control over your drawer organizer, you can opt for the Bin-erator. This model consists of an OpenSCAD file that can be personalized with MakerWorld’s Parametric Model Maker and which allows you to easily and rapidly create the bins you need. As an alternative, you can use OpenSCAD to modify the parameters.

You can customize the dimensions, as well as add dividers to keep everything tidy. You can also adjust other parameters, such as the base and wall thickness, to make a sturdy bin for heavy objects or a light one to speed up printing for light hardware.

• Who designed it? MottN
• How printable/popular is it? Over 4,000 makers have already customized their bins!
• Where to find it? MakerWorld

This model joins 3D printing with a bit of woodworking. The system is simple: You print the connectors and use these parts to join the wooden strips that will act as dividers. This is a great system to save some 3D printing time and use a material that’s more durable than plastic.

It was designed for kitchen drawers, but you can also use it for drawers around the house since it’s a super convenient system. It can be completely customized because you can cut the wooden strips to the desired length and create bigger or smaller compartments.

To print these pieces, the designer suggested using a 0.2-mm layer height, as well as 40% infill. Since the connectors are small, you might encounter adhesion issues. If that’s the case, use a brim or raft to keep the parts adhering to the plate.

• Who designed it? jeremykmac
• How printable/popular is it? This model is quite appreciated by the community, with over 31,000 downloads. You can also take a look at this remix of the original model that allows you to customize the brackets using OpenSCAD.
• Where to find it? Thingiverse

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Another great system to organize your drawers is baskets. This model offers a wide range of baskets with different dimensions, as shown in the table on the model page. The designer has also included the FreeCAD file to allow users to modify the model if needed. Together with the baskets, the lids have been uploaded, making the final organization even tidier.

Every part can be printed without supports at a 0.2-mm layer height. If you decide to print the lids, the creator suggests paying attention to their orientation: They should be printed with the top on the print bed. They also added that default infill settings should be enough, so a 15-20% density should do the trick.

• Who designed it? SheepMe
• How printable/popular is it? Of the over 1,700 makers who downloaded the designs, 10 have shared their prints.
• Where to find it? Printables

How annoying is it when spoons, forks, and knives are mixed up? No more with this model! This modular cutlery organizer is the perfect design for your kitchen. This model is inspired but the catch-all tray system that we have delved deeper into above.

There are options for big and small bins, together with the connectors to join the single units and additional squared compartments to complement the smaller bins. You can also opt for the model with the narrow channel, so it’s easier to organize the cutlery. Additionally, you can choose the funny versions with the text at the bottom: “It’s time to wash the dishes”.

If you need a bigger bin, you can take a look at the remix of the model that features a couple of designs with a 120-mm-wide bin and a 180-mm-wide bin. Alternatively, you can follow the suggestion of a maker who has shared their print by scaling the models to meet their requirements.

• Who designed it? namepatrik
• How printable/popular is it? This model is quite appreciated, so much so that it was one of the winners of the “Cutlery Organizers” contest on Printables; plus, it’s been downloaded over 1,800 times and 11 makes have been shared so far.
• Where to find it? Printables