The kitchen is often one of the messiest areas in most homes.
This is because a majority of daily chores happen here, which are often messy too - from cooking food to washing dishes.
But then there are easy ways you can do in order to at least minimize the clutter in this space.
First of all, you need to go through all the contents in your kitchen.
Evaluate which items are still useful, which are not and which are not still used.
Look out for old stocks too, and immediately dispose them so contaminating the kitchen would be avoided.
Once everything is cleared out, devise a system how to enhance the accessibility and functionality of this space.
Here are some areas to focus on and key items to add so as to further organize your kitchen: Cabinets and drawers These are probably the areas most crowded in most kitchens.
Since they are the most accessible storage spaces, the tendency for most people is to chuck almost anything in them, from mails to little toys.
A simple inexpensive thing you could buy is a sub-divider.
There are drawer sub-dividers specifically made for holding utensils, which have compartments for knives, spoons, forks, dessert spoons and others.
There are smaller ones for storing small stuff like stamps, paperclips and others.
If you found out you have too many kitchen wares, you might as well invest in additional storage supplies.
You can either buy ready-made shelves or make your own.
That latter would be a better choice if you want a design very specific to the size of your kitchen.
One idea is to make your own spice rack.
Having your spices and herbs in beautiful containers stacked orderly in a unique rack enables you to even create a focal point in your kitchen.
On another note, if your cabinets and drawers already have compartments, there is then no need to purchase the sub-dividers.
Your task is to keep things properly through these simple measures: -Stack similar items collected in one area.
For example, one shelf is only devoted for bowls, another is for plates, and so on.
-The items you often use should be placed in the most accessible parts.
Keep these things in the lowest shelves or in the front-most area of the cabinets.
This simple technique would make it easier for you to reach the items you need.
-Consequently, your seasonal items like holiday dinner set or festive trays should be kept away until it is time to use them.
Or if you have a cabinet with glass door, you can designate these items in such space so as to create your mini display shelf.
Counter Since this kitchen component is often spacious, it seems tempting to pile with all your work or school papers.
One thing to always keep it clear is to designate a corner desk where you can stack your office or school stuff.
Another is to get accessories to hold items usually found in the counter.
Get paper towel holders, baskets for baking ingredients or fresh fruits or book holders.
Conversely, avoid placing too many accessories, as you defeat the purpose of de-cluttering.
By keeping your kitchen spic and span all the time, you are promoting its sanitary condition as well.