How to Choose a Docking Drawer Outlet
Creating functional organized spaces is as easy as 1, 2, 3. We'll walk you through the steps of how to start planning your Docking Drawer project.
![Step 1](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2349/7495/t/19/assets/pf-c0a1917c--Step1.png?v=1618349071)
Choose a Location
Almost every Docking Drawer project starts with one of these 4 drawer box types:
Narrow
* Requires a channel to be cut in the cabinet sidewall of a Blade outlet installation.
Vertical
Identify your drawer box type to see what minimum measurements are required for your installation.
![Step 2](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2349/7495/t/19/assets/pf-7cccba2d--Step2.png?v=1618353367)
Measure the Drawer
Drawer Box Width
(Outer Dimension)
Interior Drawer Box Height
Space Behind the Drawer Box
Base Cabinet Depth
![Step 3](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2349/7495/t/19/assets/pf-ccba2d17--Step3.png?v=1618353386)
Choose an Outlet
![kitchen charging drawer](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2349/7495/t/19/assets/pf-c81a7545--HowToSpecifyShallow.jpg?v=1624554879)
Shallow Drawer
Most often found in kitchens, closets, offices, side tables, entryway tables, and retail projects.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
15" or more
Minimum interior drawer box height:
3" or more
Most Popular Outlets for Shallow Drawers:
![vanity styling station](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2349/7495/t/19/assets/pf-1a754523--HowToSpecifyTall.jpg?v=1624554883)
Tall Drawer
Most often found in bathroom vanities and in drawers that need above-glide mounting.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
13" or more
Minimum interior drawer box height:
4" or more
Most Popular Outlets for Tall Drawers:
![vanity styling station](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2349/7495/t/19/assets/pf-75452353--HowToSpecifyVertical.jpg?v=1624554890)
Narrow Drawer
Most often found in bathroom vanities and drawers as narrow as 9” with over-glide mounting. Requires a channel to be cut in the cabinet sidewall.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
9" or more (requires a channel to be cut in the cabinet sidewall)
Minimum interior drawer box height:
4" or more
Most Popular Outlet for Narrow Drawers:
![bathroom vertical organizer](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2349/7495/t/19/assets/pf-e0c81a75--HowToSpecifyNarrow.jpg?v=1624554875)
Vertical Drawer
Most often found in bathroom vanities and kitchen pull-outs. Blade Series outlets can easily be rotated for vertical installations.
Minimum drawer box width (OD):
8" or more
Minimum interior drawer box height:
13" or more
Most Popular Outlets for Vertical Drawers:
Project Planning Resources
Share these downloadable resources with your tradespeople.