Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – August 19, 2020
EASY IDEAS FOR MAXIMIZING YOUR KITCHEN SPACE
A well-organized kitchen can keep cooking, food prep and mealtimes more relaxed and less stressful. To get started, focus on three key areas: countertops, cabinets/drawers, and pantry. Begin with a simple de-cluttering process, and always start with the obvious. Discard expired or stale food items. Ditch plastic take out containers or kitchen gadgets you never use. Sort your kitchen tools and discard items that are broken or past their prime.
Once your spaces are clutter-free, then you can begin organizing each area. Here are some ways to get started:
Pantry: Organize by category (baking, snacks, canned goods); use shelf risers to keep cans orderly and easy to find; put hanging storage on the inside of the pantry door.
Countertop: Keep only items you use multiple times a week on the counter. Make space inside your cabinets for small countertop appliances. Store cooking utensils in a crock next to your stovetop.
Cabinets: If possible, store items near where they are used (for example, keep coffee cups in the cabinet near the coffee maker). Make use of behind the door storage if possible. Move seasonal or holiday items to another place so that your cabinets are reserved for items used on a regular basis.
Whether you decide to organize one area at a time, or tackle all of them at once, your kitchen space will feel more open and you’ll feel less stressed!
