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Even though it's often a big job, the time and effort you put into organising your kitchen probably gives you one of the best returns of any room in your house. By getting rid of everything you don't need and setting up systems that make your kitchen a highly functional workspace every day, you can really improve the comfort and ease of your daily life. Read on to find out how to do it well.
Where Are The Problem Areas?
Because organising an entire kitchen is a time-consuming task (although one that really will pay off in the end), it’s best to start with just one area at a time and focus on that until it’s organised. When that’s done, you can move on to the next, and so on, until the entire kitchen is tidy and easy to use.
To do this, you need to identify the problem areas. Where are the places in the kitchen that cause you the most stress? It might be your food cupboards, or perhaps it’s a cutlery drawer. Maybe it’s the fridge and freezer. Many people find their work surfaces get covered in ‘stuff’ very quickly. No matter what it is, this is the place to start. It’s probably the longest job, and it will give you the motivation to do more once you see what you can achieve.
Take Everything Out
Once you’ve worked out where you want to start, it’s no good just moving a few things around and trying to tidy up between objects. Ideally, you should remove everything from that fridge, cupboard, or drawer so that it’s entirely empty. That way, you can clean it (which is always a good idea, especially in a kitchen where you’ll want things hygienic) before putting things back.
When it comes to putting them back, be brutal. Only replace what you really need, and anything you’ve hardly ever used can be thrown out or perhaps donated. If you really can’t bear to part with things, box them up and put them in a unit from storagearea.com – that way, if you find you do need them at some point, you’ll know where they are. And, of course, when you replace things, you need to do it in a tidy, orderly fashion.
Think Strategically
It might be that the things that came out of a drawer or cabinet are not the same things that go back into them. It could be that you are able to spend some time working out what those units could be better used for. For example, you might currently be using a cupboard for plates and bowls, but would it be wiser to use it for glasses and mugs? It will depend on where the storage is located in the kitchen, but since you’re moving things around, now is the right time to work out whether or not you’ve found the right home for them.
Now is the perfect opportunity to reorganise your kitchen so that it becomes easier to use. You might group similar items together, or simply look at how the kitchen is used. However you do it, the results should be helpful.
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