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The kitchen drawer kit
- Jul 9
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 20
A good kitchen drawer kit is the opposite of a gadget drawer. It is a small, edited set of tools that stay easy to find: safer storage, sharper prep, clean measuring and one or two precision upgrades that make everyday cooking calmer.
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The quick take
Best reset: DrawerStore tray with the knife organiser for safer, calmer storage.
Best daily prep: PowerGrip scissors, Switch peeler and Microplane for small jobs that happen all week.
Best tidy baking: Nest Measure keeps common measures together without filling the drawer.
Best premium upgrade: Thermapen ONE for quick, confident temperature checks.
Recommendations
PICK 1
Joseph Joseph DrawerStore Expandable Cutlery Tray
A proper tray is the anchor piece: it separates cutlery, loose tools and longer utensils so the drawer stops becoming a mixed pile after one busy dinner.
Best for: Shared kitchens, narrow drawers and anyone rebuilding the basics.
PICK 2
Joseph Joseph DrawerStore 2-Tier Compact Knife Organizer
A drawer knife organiser keeps blades protected and makes the drawer safer to use, especially when you do not want a bulky counter block out all week.
Best for: Small kitchens, rental flats and cleaner worktops.
PICK 3
Joseph Joseph Nest Measure Measuring Cups
The stackable measuring set earns its place because it covers the quick measures you actually reach for without spreading loose cups across the whole drawer.
Best for: Baking, marinades and fast weeknight measuring.
PICK 4
Joseph Joseph PowerGrip Kitchen Scissors
Kitchen scissors are one of the most-used drawer tools: packets, herbs, twine and quick prep all get easier when they are sharp, washable and easy to find.
Best for: Opening packaging, trimming herbs and everyday prep jobs.
PICK 5
Joseph Joseph Switch 2-in-1 Multi-Blade Peeler
A two-blade peeler saves space because it handles standard peeling and julienne prep without adding another loose gadget to the drawer.
Best for: Vegetable prep, garnish strips and smaller kitchens.
PICK 6
Joseph Joseph GoRound Easy-Open Can Opener
A compact can opener with a folding handle is much easier to store than a full-size opener and still feels deliberate enough for regular use.
Best for: Tins, pantry dinners and drawer-friendly storage.
PICK 7
Joseph Joseph Tweezy 2-in-1 Pitter & Huller Tool
This is the kind of small seasonal tool that justifies its space because it handles cherries, olives and strawberries without needing three separate gadgets.
Best for: Fruit prep, cocktail garnishes and summer desserts.
PICK 8
Joseph Joseph Multi-Grip Mandoline
A guarded mandoline is useful when you want even cucumber, onion or potato slices without committing to a large benchtop slicer.
Best for: Fast salads, gratins and tidy batch prep.
PICK 9
Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester Grater
A proper rasp-style zester upgrades the drawer because it handles citrus, hard cheese, garlic and nutmeg with more control than a bulky box grater.
Best for: Finishing pasta, citrus zest and small flavour jobs.
PICK 10
Thermapen ONE Thermometer
A fast thermometer is the one slightly premium drawer upgrade that changes cooking confidence, especially with chicken, steak, roasts and reheating.
Best for: Meat, fish, baking, frying oil and leftovers.
How to choose
Start with storage before adding more tools. If the drawer is already chaotic, a tray and knife organiser will do more than another gadget. Then add compact tools that handle repeated jobs: scissors, peeler, can opener, zester and measuring cups. Keep specialist pieces small and justified by real use, such as a guarded mandoline for quick slicing or a thermometer if you cook meat, fish or bakes often.
Keep the drawer edited, wipe the tools before they go back, and the whole kitchen starts to feel easier to use.
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