Using the vertical space in your home can be tricky. Often we don’t take the time to think about how to use that space better. In this kitchen, the drawer was too full even though we’d already decluttered it. In order to create more space in the drawer, we needed to use the vertical space …
Many times the best way to reduce clutter in a pantry is to ditch the packaging. Look at how much space these containers for drink mixes take up. When in reality, they hardly need any room at all. Anything that is individually packaged can be taken out of larger boxes and stored in more efficient …
This client was doing well but her pantry had gotten a little out of control. Things were set down instead of put away. It happens, that’s life. We donated some things that she wasn’t using, and grouped things into categories. We also moved all of her entertaining supplies and paper goods to another location. These …
When unpacking a kitchen you need to think about efficiency. You should store the ‘tools’ you use, close to the place where you will need them. For example, most people put their pans near the stove. But you might also keep other things close to the stove like strainers, measuring spoons, or mixing bowls because …
This client loves tea and had a box full of the little packets. But it was hard to see and find what she wanted. So we took everything out and sorted it into categories. She tossed a bunch that she had bought to try but didn’t actually like. We tossed a bunch of the bulky …
While visual clutter can be, well, in your face. You also need to go through the hidden clutter in your house. It might even be easier to go through because you don’t usually access it or need it. Open that closet, cupboard, or drawer and take everything out. Go through what’s in there. If you …
When was the last time you went through your recipes or cookbooks? Most of the time I print stuff off the internet and then keep my recipes in a big binder. It was getting a little crowded in there and I finally went through it. Everything on the right is paper I’m recycling. It was …
Your pantry is one of those things that need to be organized about twice a year. They hold so much and are used so often by everyone in your house. It’s good to go through and see what you really have in there. And get things put back where they belong. Pull everything out & …
Let’s talk about how you organize your kitchen. I’m a big believer in being efficient with how and where you keep things in your space. Often when you move into a new place things get put into random cupboards in your kitchen as you unpack, especially near the end, when you just want to be …
I recommend putting things in containers when you have lots of small things or things that get used together. Opaque containers are great for a mish-mash that you don’t really want to see. Clear containers are better if you want to be able to see things easily. This client (pre-quarantine) put cake making and decorating …