Tips to make a clutter-free kitchen that looks cleaner and widerA Story by Alex StephenYour kitchen is one of the interior spaces that are more prone to clutter and perhaps even utter chaos.Your kitchen is one of the interior spaces that are more prone to clutter and perhaps even utter chaos. One minute it’s all clean, then you cook lunch, and it suddenly turns into a war zone. From dirty dishes to piles of mail and carelessly thrown keys and bags, there’s very little room for much else. However, keeping your kitchen well-organized doesn’t have to be an insurmountable task. So here are some tips to make a clutter-free kitchen that looks cleaner and wider. - A Clear CountertopAny clean and tidy kitchen starts with a clear countertop. No matter how tempting it might be, resist the urge to use your countertop as a place to dump things. This means no keys, mail, dirty dishes, or any other items. In addition to that, you should also clear the space as you cook. Don’t get all the ingredients at once. Store everything back the moment you’re done using it,
whether it be utensils or produce. Moreover, you want to wash dishes and put
them away as you go. If you let your dishes air dry then you need a drying
rack. This will not only minimizes clutter but also frees up more counter
space. Move small appliances and any other non-essentials. Only
leave pieces of decor and utilities that you frequently need while cooking.
Make sure whatever you leave on top is functional. You can also use hooks to maximize storage
efficiency. So make a list of whatever items you can store or hang up and
follow through. -
Make
use of Kitchen Cabinets to keep things inside The ultimate secret to reducing clutter is increasing
storage space. Of course, minimalism plays a part. However, you just cannot
part with some things. Even if your kitchen only consists of the bare minimum,
you need somewhere to put everything away. In this regard, the right cabinetry can play a major role in
keeping a clean kitchen. It’s truly a game-changer once you have a system
nailed down. Hiding all dishes and utensils from sight while keeping it within
reach is great when done properly. Even your kitchen cabinets can get
cluttered. So, make sure you compartmentalize everything based on
category or purpose. Kitchen
cabinets are not only functional but also add a
tremendous aesthetic touch to the kitchen decor. Textured glass, for instance,
can create interesting shapes due to its light transmission. It also doesn’t
completely close off the kitchen because it has some transparency to it. Leaded glass, on the other hand, can add a nice traditional
touch to the surroundings. Patterned glass adds visual interest and creates a
more inviting space. Since glass is the main material here, this will help
create the illusion of a larger interior. This makes it ideal for a clean,
polished, and clutter-free cooking environment. -
Cutlery
rule: In with the new, out with the old! Chaos can quickly start
to take over your living space, especially if you don’t take the time to
declutter. So, to remedy this, you need to follow the basic rule of “one in,
one out”. For every piece of kitchenware you buy, deep dive into your cabinets
and take out its old counterpart. Things can easily build up over time and
result in a monstrous mess that seems impossible to organize. So, in order for you to
keep a healthy balance in your kitchen, you have to get rid of duplicates. As
hard as that may seem, start small until you’re confident enough in your sense
of ‘less is more’. Donate the things you don’t use all that often if rarely,
then dispose of the old equipment. -
Little
cleaning every day is better than deep cleaning once a week When you let things pile up until you can’t see the
countertop or sink anymore, then that’s a problem. That makes you dread doing
chores even more intensely, especially when it looks impossible to tidy up. So
instead of investing all your free time during the weekend cleaning your
kitchen, do a little bit every day. For instance, Mondays could be for organizing your kitchen
drawers or cleaning the stovetop. Tuesday could be for sorting your groceries
and putting everything away, and so on. Don’t let everything snowball into a
Herculean task. A little cleaning every day goes a long way to keep your
kitchen clean and clutter-free. -
Always
leave the kitchen in a better state than you found it Whenever
you’re walking through your kitchen find one thing to improve. Even if you’re
just going there to get some water, invest 2 minutes of your time in a single
task. For example, rinse those dirty dishes or glasses and load them in the
dishwasher. Or take a cloth and a cleaning solution to wipe the countertops. Always
look at your kitchen and examine where organization is needed. This will not
only help you minimize the mess but it also allows you to build better cleaning
habits. © 2020 Alex Stephen |
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