And that was just when it was tidy- which was rarely. On our counters used to live a canister stuffed full of utensils, spice rack, olive oil, toaster, block set of knives, mixer, blender, coffee maker, espresso maker, coffee grounds, bread, fruit bowl, vitamins and a cutting board, at all times. The difference between a cluttered kitchen and a minimalist one is that everything has a place, preferably out of site. Your counters won’t always be clear of daily debris, because you still live there and you’re still going to use your kitchen. Now don’t get me wrong, your kitchen will still look like a bomb went off after you’ve rushed your three kids out the door for school in the morning. Keep as little on your counter as humanly possible. While decluttering, look for items you own that can take on the job of many so you can let go of duplicates. Do you have multiple size blenders, whisks, mixing bowls, knives, and spatulas? Could you accomplish the same kitchen tasks by owning just one or two of each. Like mine did, your kitchen probably holds a number of items all capable of performing the same task. Don’t add new items to your kitchen until you’re sure they need a permanent place there- also, never Pinterest while hungry. Instead of buying a new gadget for every new Pinterest recipe you stumble across when you’re hungry, how about borrowing what you need first. Now, I’m not suggesting you never branch out or try new things. Stop holding on to items that don’t fit your real life. Is there a wok in the back of your cabinet, but your whole family hates stir fry? Do you own all the supplies necessary to can a year’s supply of fresh vegetables, yet you’ve never canned a jar in your life?ĭo you own a juicer and gag at the thought of choking down homemade juice?Īre you holding onto a pasta maker, but always defer to a $.99 box of spaghetti noodles because it’s just so much easier? Keeping a simple and clutter-free kitchen starts by getting really honest with yourself about the kind of chef you are and the things you really need in your cabinets. Here are two concepts to keep in mind as you trade your overcrowded kitchen for a more simplified one. Your kitchen doesn’t need thousands of items, it just needs the right items for you. The secret to getting organized is to own less stuff all together. We know that organizing our stuff doesn’t necessarily ever lead to organization. Principle #1: SimplicityĪ minimalist kitchen is one that has been intentionally simplified. Messy Minimalism, available where books are sold or borrowed. While I can’t tell you exactly what to own, these three minimalist kitchen principles will equip you to declutter the excess and maintain a more simplified kitchen. What is essential in our home, may be a giant hunk of junk to you. Perhaps you make pour over coffee every morning or don’t drink coffee at all. It’s used every morning, for hours, and twice on weekends. You’ll notice in the photos below, we keep a coffee-espresso machine on our counter. What I’ve got for you instead are three principles that make-up every minimalist kitchen + an inside look at mine. If you’re here for an easy to follow list of must-have or must-not-have items, then I’m afraid you’re going to be rather disappointed. There isn’t a list of minimalist friendly appliances or a list of items a minimalist shouldn’t own.Ī minimalist kitchen is simply a kitchen stocked with only the things you actually use. The thing you need to remember when looking to permanently declutter your kitchen is that no minimalist kitchen is the same. When your kitchen is streamlined and clutter free, it sets the tone for your entire home. Kitchens have since become my favorite room in the home to help others declutter because the impact of a clutter free kitchen is far reaching. Our cabinets and drawers were filled to max capacity and the stuff overflowed onto our counters and into our basement storage area. Just as with the rest of my home, I thought the purpose of a kitchen was to store every kitchen item one could ever possibly need during a lifetime. My kitchen serves me, rather than the other way around. I don’t love my kitchen because it’s perfect, I love it because it’s simple, functional and easy to manage. It isn’t what you’d consider to be high end, trendy or even “up-to-date.” Our dishwasher is nearing the end of its journey and the timer button on my oven has become rather temperamental. Inside: Here you’ll find an inside look at my own minimalist kitchen and learn three principles to follow as you create your own.
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