That Pesky Junk Drawer

In a small kitchen, precious real estate shouldn't be taken up by items that better belong in a garage or workshop.  We had one of those junk drawers.  The kind where anything and everything gets thrown in there just to get out of the way.  Instead, I moved an old, clunky dresser to my basement to use as the ultimate junk drawer.  4 drawers worth!!  Now, I have a space for vacuum attachments, extra cords and power strips, paint supplies, and the junk drawer.

Some would wonder why I don't just eliminate the junk drawer completely.  I don't because we actually do use and reuse items.  It is a revolving junk drawer and not a static one, therefore it is useful.

As for my new and improved kitchen drawer, you might look at it and just say, "well, now it is a cute and organized junk drawer of a different sort!"  Indeed, I suppose it is.  But, it better organizes and eliminates several other drawers used in various furnishings and accessories around the kitchen, reducing clutter.  I would love one main desk for such purposes, but with 5 other people in the house, a business, and homeschooling, I just don't have the space for one right now.  This'll do for now, especially since the kitchen is my hub, my epicenter, my office.