Covered storage

Whether organizing cutlery such as knives, forks and spoons, or keeping kitchen utensils close at hand, a cutlery tray is an essential storage accessory. If you don't have a custom cutlery tray, standard cutlery trays fit any type of drawer.

In addition to the dimensions, you should also pay attention to the material, the arrangement of the compartments, the shape and the maintenance method of the different models before making your choice. Find the wooden cutlery tray that best suits your needs from our selection.

Depending on size and capacity

Horizontal cutlery trays are most often designed for a single drawer. The main selection criterion will be the size of the drawer: your model must be in line with the drawer of your choice. Before buying, measure the width, length and depth of the drawer if you want to be sure you can close it properly once the cutlery tray is installed.

Also check that the drawer is sturdy enough to hold a wooden cutlery tray , which is heavier than a plastic cutlery tray . The arrangement of the compartments is also a determining factor: the different compartments must be sufficiently large and wide, or offer different sizes to store small spoons as well as forks, knives or utensils. A cutlery tray with four compartments is a

minimum. Most of the models in our selection offer 7 to 9 compartments which optimize the storage of cutlery and allow you to store a cake server as well as a can opener or wooden spoons. Among the ingenious models, the modular cutlery tray allows you to manage the storage space according to the size of your drawer while offering additional compartments if necessary.

Depending on the material and the maintenance method

Wood, bamboo, plastic, aluminium, metal: a wide choice of materials is available. Easy to clean with water, plastic cutlery trays are more practical but less durable in the long term than wooden cutlery trays . Some models are even dishwasher safe. Whichever you choose, the model should be stainless, water and moisture resistant, or waterproof. Choose a cutlery tray that stands out for its quality of manufacture and its robustness: it will be handled every day, subject to scratches from knife points and steel cutlery.

Design and color

Regarding the material, shape or color of the cutlery tray , do not forget to take into account the decoration of your kitchen. While wicker or wood are more suitable for a country or Scandinavian style kitchen, transparent plastic and metal are more suitable for a contemporary kitchen. Colorful or sober, classic or modern: the choice will depend on the atmosphere of the kitchen, the layout of the room and the style of furniture in which you will place the cutlery tray .

Another important criterion: choose a model that is non-slip or equipped with pads. This type of cutlery tray will save you from having to place a mat at the bottom of the drawer; it will also be more stable when opening and closing the drawer, which will protect it from scratches and dirt.