Bellemain Expandable Bamboo Drawer Organizer — 8-Slot

How we evaluated this product: this review is based on the manufacturer's published specifications, the product design and our ORDEN Score criteria. We did not test it in person. Check the product page for current sizes and details before buying.

What Is the Bellemain Expandable Bamboo Organizer?

It is a drawer tray made of MOSO bamboo that slides open to fit wider drawers. Closed, it is 12.75 inches wide with 6 compartments; fully expanded it reaches 19 inches with 8 compartments. Bellemain sizes it to hold cutlery for 12 place settings, and also markets it for junk drawers, office supplies, crafts and makeup.

Measuring Your Drawer

The key number is the interior width of your drawer: the organizer covers widths from 12.75 to 19 inches. Measure wall to wall inside the drawer before ordering, and check the drawer depth and height too, since the listing does not give them. Wider drawers will leave a gap even when the tray is fully expanded.

Cutlery Drawer or Utensil Drawer?

This tray is built mainly as a cutlery organizer: Bellemain sizes it for the forks, knives and spoons of 12 place settings. For a drawer full of long cooking tools like ladles, whisks and spatulas, a deeper tool organizer such as the OXO Large Expandable Kitchen Tool Organizer is a better match. For a fully custom layout, see the SpaceAid 7-piece bamboo set.

Our guide on how to organize kitchen drawers covers how to split cutlery, utensils and gadgets across drawers.

Care

Bellemain recommends cleaning it with soap and water. As with any bamboo kitchen item, wipe it dry rather than leaving it wet, and do not soak it. Bellemain lists a 5-year limited warranty.

Who It Is For

It suits anyone who wants a natural-looking cutlery tray that adapts to drawers between 12.75 and 19 inches wide. If you prefer dishwasher-safe plastic, choose a plastic organizer instead.