How do I keep my kitchen countertop clutter-free?

Ensuring every item has a home is the key to avoiding clutter, so start by assessing what items tend to accumulate on your counters and think about other ways you could store them. ‘Try using the dead space inside of closet doors and at the ends of cabinets to hang utensils and spice racks, even keys perhaps. You could place a pegboard on an open wall to contain mail and paper clutter, too. It’s worth considering storage space elsewhere in the home; is there an under-used hall closet you could reconfigure with shelves to hold lesser-used appliances, for example?’, suggests professional organizer Darla Demorrow of HeartWork Organizing .

What should be left out on kitchen counters?

Minimalism is key when it comes to kitchen counters – the less you have out the better. As a general rule, only keep out good-looking gadgets that you use daily, your coffee machine for example. The rest can be stored away. Consider finding somewhere outside of your kitchen storage ideas to keep lesser-used appliances, to free up space. ‘If you’re going for aesthetics, only put out one or two pretty things bigger than a basketball. Decorative items that size make a statement yet don’t feel like clutter’, adds Darla DeMorrow.

10 things to do daily to keep kitchen counters clear

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By Tara King

published 23 February 2023

in Advice

For 10 years, Tara King worked as a Content Editor in the magazine industry, before leaving to become freelance, covering interior design, wellbeing, craft and homemaking. As well as writing for Ideal Home, Style at Home, Country Homes & Interiors, Tara’s keen eye for styling combined with a passion for creating a happy – and functional – family home has led to a series of organization and cleaning features for H&G.

10 tasks to do daily to keep kitchen counters clear – and clutter-free

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