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How to Organize Silverware

Overstuffed. Overflowing. So over it. Keep the knives, forks and spoons in order.

Photo: Yunhee Kim / The Nest

Tip 1: They were meant to live apart. Tell the spoon and knife not to invade the fork's spot. And vice versa.

Tip 2: Sure, counters are cool, but keep the cutlery off 'em. Drawer space is there for a reason. Go on and fill it.

Tip 3: Measure your drawers before buying anything. Some things you just can't work around—or build.

Tip 4: Invest in help. Work with the space that you're stuck with. Expandable utensil organizer, $15, OXO.com

-- The Nest Editors

Jan 20, 2011

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