Create a Cardboard Drawer Label Set

WHAT TO GATHER

Your starting kit.

Clean card scraps
Ruler
Pencil
Scissors
Removable fixings

STEP 01

Prepare the starting piece

Choose a label size that fits the drawer front without covering a handle or moving part. Cut one sample and check readability at normal distance.

STEP 02

Set out the shape

Cut matching card rectangles with smooth corners. Use plain high-contrast card rather than a busy pattern behind the text.

STEP 03

Work the first section

Write short category names in clear lettering. Keep the labels broad enough that you do not need to replace them after every small change.

STEP 04

Build and adjust

Test a removable fixing on an inconspicuous area according to its instructions. Avoid adhesive on delicate finishes unless the product explicitly suits them.

STEP 05

Finish and check

Attach the labels and open each drawer fully. Check that no corner catches or interferes with neighboring drawers.

Before you begin.

What should I check before beginning?

Choose a label size that fits the drawer front without covering a handle or moving part. Cut one sample and check readability at normal distance.

What is the main practical tip for this project?

Labels should clarify the storage you have, not create categories that force unnecessary reorganizing.

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