Drawer organizers fail when the inserts become the plan. Start with what belongs in the drawer, remove duplicates, measure the inside dimensions and then choose the smallest amount of structure needed to keep categories from mixing.
Empty one drawer, not the whole kitchen
Work drawer by drawer so the project can finish. Group duplicates and move items that belong closer to another task.
Measure the inside dimensions
Measure width, depth and usable height. Drawer walls and hardware can make the interior smaller than the cabinet face suggests.
Use categories before compartments
A cooking-tools drawer might need only three zones: turners, small tools and measuring items. Creating twelve compartments can make the drawer harder to adapt.
Choose fixed trays or adjustable dividers
Fixed trays are useful when the object sizes are stable. Adjustable dividers work better when the category changes or contains long tools.
Protect the easy-to-grab zone
Put the most frequently used tools near the front or at the easiest reach. Rarely used specialty tools should not occupy the best drawer real estate.
Review after a week
If categories stay separated without effort, stop. If tools migrate, adjust one boundary rather than buying an entirely new organizer system.