Want to turn boring old bakeware into something stylish and functional? One clever DIYer found a genius use for muffin tins that completely transforms how you store small items at home.

🎯 What’s the Big Idea?

Instead of letting muffin tins sit unused in cabinets, you can mount them directly inside a drawer and turn them into a custom organizer with multiple compartments. Each cup becomes a built‑in tray — perfect for keeping tiny items sorted and easy to find.

🛠️ What You’ll Need

Muffin tins (regular or mini, depending on drawer size)
Screws or strong adhesive strips
Drill (if using screws)
Ruler or measuring tape
Optional: drawer liners

📏 Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Measure your drawer so you know how many muffin tins will fit snugly.
Lay out the tins inside the drawer and play with placement until everything fits nicely.
Mark the spots where you’ll attach them so they don’t shift later.
Attach each tin using screws or adhesive strips. If using screws, pre‑drill small holes to prevent wood splitting.
(Optional) Add a liner to the drawer before installing the tins — this protects the drawer bottom and keeps things from sliding around.
Organize your items — jewelry, craft supplies, or other small tools slide right into the compartments!

💡 Creative Variations

Paint the tins in your favorite color or match them to your décor.
Use smaller tins for shallow drawers, big tins for wider storage.
This hack works great for office supplies, craft materials, and even hardware bits, not just jewelry.

🧠 Why It Works

Muffin tins naturally have lots of little cups — perfect for sorting small items that otherwise get lost in the bottom of a drawer. Instead of spending money on expensive organizers, you’re repurposing something you might already have lying around.