This way, your kitchen appliances are still accessible, yet they are out of the way for day to day tasks around the kitchen. Even a cumbersome counter item, such as a cutting board, can be put to the side to create more space. Lean it against the black splash or even place it on t...
“Kirsten has organized my home office, my children’s bedrooms (and closets), and my kitchen pantry. After a recent interior paint change, Kirsten helped me redecorate my family room, entry way and kitchen. She has a wonderful eye for decor and is extremely efficient.” Bonnie C, Trabuco ...
We declutter mostly for ourselves. We yearn for the empty space and the room to breathe. So we approach our cupboards, closets, drawers, and garages asking ourselves whatever version of the essential question—do I need this?—that gives us the most clarity. That’s how we decide what to...
*Quick tip.. I always use black twist ties to keep cords corralled (on items I don’t use every week) in cupboards like this. Keeps things a little more tidy! {blender/crockpot/Russell Hobbs toaster/electric can opener/similar kitchen towels} I often get asked where we store our applian...
I will have people all up in my kitchen, opening cupboards and helping me prepare—talk about motivating! I love having a full kitchen during the holidays, but I don’t want to cringe when someone opens my pantry or cabinets! I know you feel me. It will also be very helpful to know...
Looking for easy things you can do to make your kitchen better, look nicer and feel more comfortable? You want it to be an inspiring space you want to use. There are lots of improvements you can make; these four things are easy and work with any size or style of kitchen. What are ...
See inside our kitchen cupboardsHERE Follow along on our last Organizing ChallengeHERE And lastly go thru all of the pastSmall Space Living Blog posts HERE– even if you do not have a small house you will be so inspired! And get great tips on Organizing....
If storing them in drawers is out of the question, consider storing your spices in bins you can easily remove from your cupboards. Spice jars are small and not really well suited for the average design of a cupboard. Lift out bins take care of two issues: they contain the smaller jars,...
Whether you have a full, walk-in pantry or use some cupboards in your kitchen, the same rules apply. Stack everything neatly and use the grocery store method of packing: older items in front and new purchases at the back so that the oldest get used first (before they expire). ...
I decided rather than make a list of the things in my pantry, cupboards and fridge/freezers, I would make a plan to use them up in a 16 week period. I divided everything into 8 portions of dry goods and freezer goods. I'll buy whatever else we need to stretch and make nice ...