Some Ideas to Tidy up the Kitchen Space
9 Tips to Get More Kitchen
Space
Having a tidy kitchen is essential nowadays, when most people complain about the
lack of space. Unlike other rooms, the kitchen should always be airy, because most activities conducted here
require using a lot of tools that occupy space. Besides, cluttered kitchens are not just unpractical, but also
dangerous, taking into account that most incidents occur in small and messy kitchens. If you want to make sure that
your cooking experience will not be altered in any way, you should follow some simple steps.
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Well-organized
kitchen space in this cozy-look kitchen style combines effectively modern elements with wooden
cabinets, with plenty of storage
space. |
1. Make sure that the countertops are always
clear
Your kitchen doesn’t have the physical space to store all the appliances you’ve
bought recently, especially if you hardly ever use them. Therefore, if you stopped using the toaster once you’ve
reached the ideal weight, try to remove it from your countertops. If you keep your kitchen tidy, you’ll probably
have enough storage room in your kitchen
cabinets. Keeping your appliances behind the closed doors of your
cabinets will help you gain more space, while also allowing you to have everything you need at
hand.
2. The need to purge should come naturally
Open the doors of your cabinets and analyze all the items, trying to establish
which of them are really necessary. Is that bagel slicer necessary even though you haven’t used it for 5 years? If
the answer is no, take it out of the cabinet and move it to the attic, or throw it away. The empty space in your
cabinets can always be used in a more practical way, especially if you want to clear the countertops.
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A more
contemporary-look kitchen design keeps all kitchen elements in one wall, for a neat and tidy
feel. |
3. Stop confusing your refrigerator with an art
gallery
Most people have developed the tendency to cover their refrigerators with all
kinds of papers and magnets. However, this habit doesn’t make your kitchen look more attractive. In fact, it makes
it look cluttered, even though you do your best to keep it tidy and clean. A messy fridge door doesn’t do any good
to your kitchen, so try to get rid of this tendency. If you really need to place notes on it, you can always turn
to bulletin boards.
4. Embrace the idea of having a junk drawer
Doing your best to make the kitchen look clean and tidy can sometimes be
overwhelming; therefore, having a storing place for junk
items can be a relief. Believe it or not, turning to a junk drawer can actually help you maintain the mess
contained, and its effectiveness will amaze your every time you want to scoop bottle openers, screwdrivers, or
takeout menus.
5. Learn how to use the cabinet space
Organizing a cabinet is not as easy as it seems, especially when it’s loaded with
useful items and appliances. Therefore, try to make a distinction between what you use on a daily basis and what
you consider to be less important. Then, place the items you use less in the back of the cabinet, so that you can
reach the essential ones easily.
6. Move the items that don’t belong in the
kitchen
Do you really need to keep useless mail and newspapers on the kitchen counter? You
probably don’t use them either for cooking or for eating, which means that you can easily get rid of them. Try not
to crowd your kitchen with items that don’t belong there, because this is the main cause that leads to messy
rooms.
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Larger, modern
design kitchen provides plenty of storage place,
while giving it an airy and organized
appearance. |
7. Tidy the kitchen after every meal
Even though you have to go to work, you should still clean your kitchen after you
finish breakfast. Try at least to wipe the counters, take the garbage out and load the dishwasher. Nobody says that
you should spend hours to tidy your kitchen every day, but a 10-minute cleaning is definitely necessary at least
two times per day.
8. Fix the sins with ambient lighting
Your kitchen will look better and neater with candlelight. Lighting can make every
kitchen feel warm and cozy, as long as it’s placed in the right location (over or under the cabinets).
9. Use pretty containers to avoid ugly
packaging
Homeowners who complain about the lack of space in their kitchen can opt for
attractive containers, which can be placed on the counters, or even on the refrigerator. In fact, several identical
containers placed in a row will still look cleaner than a failed packaging attempt.
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