Professional organisers say these 7 things should always be stored in drawers — now’s the time to relocate them for a more functional home

White bedroom with a rattan chest of drawers near the door, and a white wooden chair next to it.

Most people choose a variety of storage options for their homes, from cupboards and wardrobes to chests of drawers and bedside tables. But have you ever wondered whether you’re putting the right things in the right place? Well, it turns out that there are many more things you should store in drawers.

Of course, storage and organisation are key to a functional home, but it’s fair to say that most people (myself included) seem to favour cupboards over drawers. In theory, cupboards offer considerable storage space while also suiting every room in the house. But after speaking to countless organisation pros, I’ve since learned that drawers open up a bigger world of opportunity I hadn’t previously considered.