How To Measure Your Drawers
Your measurements are the foundation of every design decision you'll make. Take 5 minutes to capture them carefully — they'll set the canvas you and our designer work from.
Before You Start
"That little wiggle at the end? It's intentional."
The hook at the end of your tape measure has a tiny bit of play built in on purpose — it compensates for the hook's own thickness so you get an accurate reading whether you're pushing or pulling. When measuring your drawers, press the hook firmly against one wall and pull the tape straight across to the opposite side.
Empty Your Drawer
Clear everything out — utensils, liners, crumbs, all of it. You need a completely empty interior to capture readings you can trust your design to.
Pro tip: Give it a quick wipe-down while it's empty. You won't have a better chance.
Measure the Width
Measure from the inside of the left wall to the inside of the right wall. Take this reading at the top interior edges, not flat along the bottom — the top edge is where your organizer will actually sit. Round down to the nearest 1/16".
Example
If your tape reads between 7 9/16" and 7 10/16", record as 7 9/16".
Measure the Length
Measure from the inside of the front wall to the inside of the rear wall. Keep the tape flat and level — a sagging tape reads long.
Tip: Consider pulling the drawer box completely out of the cabinet. It's easier to measure on a flat surface and you can see all four walls clearly.
Measure the Height
Measure from the bottom interior surface straight up to the top edge of the drawer sides. Keep the tape perfectly vertical — if it leans, you'll get a longer reading than the actual usable height.
Double-Check
Measure each dimension at least twice. If you get two slightly different readings, use the smaller of the two — a fraction too small is always better than a fraction too large.
Note: Some drawers aren't perfectly square. If the width at the front differs from the width at the back, record the smaller of the two — your design needs to fit the tightest point.
Bring Them Into Your Design
Once you have width, length, and height for each drawer, you're ready to start designing. Plug them into your order and they'll set the canvas you'll work from as you decide on layout, dividers, and how each compartment should function.
From there, you and our designer refine the layout together until every divider lands exactly where you want it. Nothing gets built until you've signed off on the final design.
Important
Your measurements drive every decision in the design — every divider position and every compartment dimension is calculated from them. A reading that's off, even slightly, can ripple through the whole layout. Take your time here.