Silicone cutlery inserts
Premium silicone has a quiet, soft-touch character and protects utensils from a hard drawer base. When paired with movable dividers, it can adapt without the visual clutter of expandable side compartments.
- Soft, quiet contact with cutlery
- Contemporary matte appearance
- Can support flexible layouts
- Care instructions vary by construction
Timber cutlery trays
Timber suits traditional and bespoke joinery and can be made to an exact drawer. It is usually more rigid, and its finish should be protected from prolonged moisture.
Moulded plastic trays
Plastic is typically economical, light and easy to wipe. Standard moulded compartments may leave unused space in unusual drawers, while trim-to-fit versions offer a closer fit.
The considered choice
For a luxury contemporary kitchen, assess the whole system: fit at the edges, divider flexibility, noise, colour, care, replaceability and how the insert relates to the cabinetry—not material alone.