The drawer builder is the interactive tool at /pages/drawer-builder that turns a drawer's internal dimensions into a fitted modular layout. It's the central design tool of the Modu Drawer system: type your dimensions, drop in modules, see what fits, send the layout to cart.
What the drawer builder does
- Takes drawer dimensions. Internal length and width in centimetres; depth optional but enables stacked-tier options.
- Picks the right grid base. The base scales to your drawer in 4cm cell increments — see grid cell.
- Lets you drag modules onto the base. Each module's footprint is shown as a coloured rectangle; modules snap to the grid; collisions get rejected automatically.
- Shows what fits in real-time. Add a module; the builder shows whether the remaining space accommodates another. No measuring tape after the first measurement.
- Sends the layout to cart. The base + selected modules become a single cart entry. Order, receive, fit.
What the drawer builder doesn't do
- Save your design across sessions. The current build session lives in browser state; closing the tab loses the in-progress design. (Account-saved designs are in the queue.)
- 3D preview. The builder shows a 2D top-down view of the drawer; a 3D preview is technically possible but adds complexity without changing fit decisions.
- Measure your drawer for you. The first measurement is on you — open the drawer, measure inside, wall to wall, round down. After that, the builder takes over.
When to use the builder vs a Drawer-Fit Pack
Two paths:
- Drawer matches a named fit (e.g. IKEA® MAXIMERA medium 60×60). Use a Drawer-Fit Pack — pre-decided layouts shipped fast.
- Drawer doesn't match a named fit. Use the drawer builder. Custom fit, layout decided by you.
The AI alternative
For households who'd rather upload a photo than type dimensions, the AI Layout Creator takes a drawer photo and suggests a layout. The output feeds into the same modular system.