Some people have way too many things lying out in their kitchen. Clutter in a kitchen can be just as negative as lack of utensils. When a kitchen is cluttered it is hard to cook, clean and find groceries. By simply having a few necessities handy in your kitchen and the rest placed in proper drawers or cabinets, your kitchen can be a much calmer place and will help you organize your kitchen for enjoyment.
When simplifying your kitchen you should keep the following things handy.
- Keep only the most used utensils on the counter. These utensils can include spatulas, wisps, wooden spoons, or knives. By leaving these things out you can save time when cooking a meal.
- Only leave the most used appliances out. For example if you have coffee everyday then you would want to leave out the coffee makers; but if you rarely have tea, the tea maker should be placed away until needed.
- Salt and pepper should always be left out on the counter in arms length. Salt and pepper are both the most common ingredients in recipes and should be available at all times. It may seem like a small issue; however when cooking a meal it is easy to lose salt and pepper, and knowing where they are can be a huge help.
If you keep the previous things handy in your kitchen, you will most likely become more organized and reduce clutter. When your kitchen is more organized and has less clutter you will find that using your kitchen is easier than ever.
