I have a very crowded kitchen... Are there ways I can maximize the space I have?
Question:thanks... any DIY sites will help too
Answers:
1] go through all your kitchen stuff and throw things away!
2] store items you don't use often [ turkey pan, etc ] in an area in laundry room, for example.
3] go to a storage or container store, with measurements of all drawers and cabinets you need to re-organize [ width, depth, and height ]
4] keep counters as uncluttered as possible - leave out only appliances you use every day [ coffeemaker, toaster ] and some ornamental items that serve a purpose [ pretty canisters, or salt and pepper, cookie jar, etc. ]
5] leave a small centerpiece on table - such as small vase with flowers, pretty napkin/salt and pepper holders, a bright fruit bowl in the color of your kitchen.
6] Coordinate placemats, curtains, appliance covers so they are all one color [ blue ] or print [ pink/green flowers ]or a mixture of one color [ green ] and one print [ pink/green flowers ].
7] try to keep most of the colors in your kitchen the same, using one print, and one or two solids [ including walls/floor ], max, for a small kitchen.
windows, some light 2 come in. light wood cabinet colors. lol
Take out anything that is not cooking related; for example cleaning supplies, and put them in the laundry room or bathroom.
If you have storage space, put big pots and things you only use on holidays in storage. If you do not have storage, then use the pots for storage. Put one under the sink and fill it with dish cloths or big utensils, etc..
They make little wire 1/2 baskets for cabinets, put grocery bags, packages of gravy mix, dish clothes, etc.. in those
Buy canisters for the top of the fridge, don't clutter up the countertop.
If you have seldom used appliances, put them over the top of the fridge in those cablinets.
try the fly lady site
Happy cleaning!!
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