The kitchen is the most used room in the house and that means the kitchen quickly becomes the main area of clutter. The challenge of managing clutter and organizing this space challenges family members several times a day. The solution, which sounds so simple, is to find a storage place and train the family to use it.
Like rabbits, plastic bags multiply overnight. The junk drawer collects dozens of rubber bands, corks, paper clips, etc. It seems that everything left on the counter is a magnet for all the loose ends that family members bring into the house. The oft-heard advice, handle it once, is easier said than done. To get a handle on this frustrating problem, here are some suggestions.
Take an inventory of drawers and cabinets and, with a trash receptacle nearby, dispose of trash in the drawers. Recycle plastic and paper bags and determine which plastic containers are worth keeping in your kitchen. How many free cups fit in the cupboard? If in doubt, leave the ones that touch your heart on the counter for a final review.
Look under the kitchen sink and remove half-used cleaning product containers or simply combine them into one. You may be surprised at items that have never been opened or are mostly empty. Make up your mind and handle the excess once.
Consider storing dry items like beans, pasta or rice in a clear container so they are visible and easy to find. Browse stores like The Container Store or Stacks and Stacks. These vendors display imaginative items that quickly help with organization in the kitchen. Just browsing the aisles helps you with ideas so you can analyze and achieve a practical and useful makeover.
Some final considerations, avoid storing more than you can easily see. You most likely won’t use those items. According to Karen Templer, “Your kitchen won’t make you happy unless there’s a proper place to put everything. Too much stuff in your kitchen can ruin the atmosphere of any room no matter how much is spent on design.
