Brian Ng'aru made a custom cypress cutlery tray that brings calm order and everyday ease to the kitchen. What's your wish? →
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The Custom Cypress Cutlery Tray 48.5×32.6 cm was made by Brian Ng'aru as a fitted wooden drawer organizer for everyday kitchen cutlery. It is a useful example for anyone considering a custom cutlery tray with specific drawer dimensions, a practical compartment layout, and a natural solid-wood finish.
- Request: A custom cutlery tray was needed to fit a drawer size of 48.5 × 32.6 cm with a height of 6.5 cm, using a straightforward layout for sorting everyday utensils.
- Final result: The finished tray was made in cypress wood, a light-toned timber that keeps the organizer easy to handle while still feeling sturdy for daily use.
- Design details: The tray used a solid outer frame with smooth internal dividers in a standard cutlery arrangement, helping separate forks, knives, spoons, and other kitchen tools in a clean, easy-to-reach layout.
- Fit and use: Its made-to-measure format was planned for drawer use rather than as a loose countertop tray, making it a good reference for homeowners who need a tidier kitchen drawer without wasting space.
- Process: Public progress photos were shared during making, and the completed piece received very positive feedback after delivery, confirming that the final tray worked well in use.
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This design was custom-made exclusively for a customer. Let it inspire you: customize this design to fit your vision or start with a completely new idea. You chat directly with our artisans, and we handle the secure process.
The Journey of Creating Custom Cypress Cutlery Tray 48.5×32.6 cm
Negotiation & Planning
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom Cypress Cutlery Tray 48.5×32.6 cm – work in progress
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Cost structure of this project
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
23.18
|
| Cost of labour |
46.36
|
| Cost of packaging |
2.85
|
| Local Transport to photoshoot and parcel drop-off |
4.28
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
86.6
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
8.66
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
8.66
|
| Total (excluding shipping & taxes) |
103.92
|
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Note on shipping & taxes
The cost breakdown above shows how the value of this individual project is composed.
Shipping costs and any applicable taxes (e.g. VAT) depend on the delivery country and the specific setup and are therefore not shown as fixed amounts here.
All additional costs are communicated transparently before placing a binding order.
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