Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Kitchen

If you are looking for a way on how to have a clutter-free kitchen, I am going to give you my very best tips and hacks that will help. Try them all and see if it helps with your kitchen organization.

It’s a room that gets used a lot.

Every day, actually.

No matter what stage of life you are in, young babies, growing teenagers, or even an empty nester, it is safe to bet that your kitchen sees a lot of action.

In our home, the kitchen is the heart. The central room is where everyone loves to be. It’s the room we eat in and catch up with our kids when they come home to visit. We laugh in this room and make plans for our home in this room. It’s where we enjoy a morning cup of coffee (or 3), and the last room to have the lights turned off before heading to bed.

I am sure you can probably relate. Even though this room has the specific intention of cooking and eating food, it can wear so many other hats as well.

When you have such a variety of activities happening in one room, it can be tricky to keep it neat and put away.

That is why finding a few tips that others are using with success may be the help you need to get your kitchen under control, clutter-free, and organized.

How to Have a Clutter-Free Kitchen

When you are working in a room this size, it is best to break things down into sections. The main areas where clutter tends to accumulate.

Common Clutter Areas:

The counters
The kitchen table
The floor

Let’s look at each of these areas one by one.

How to Keep Clutter Off of the Kitchen Countertops

The kitchen counters can be a catch-all for food, cooking utensils, papers, bags from the store, and a random collection of items that need to be put away. To help keep the counters clear, create a designated spot for these items.

You can use a basket or tray to toss these items into until you have the time to put them away. This will help keep the counters clear and prevent you from having to search for things when you need them. The biggest frustration in a cluttered home.

Another great way to keep the kitchen countertops clutter-free is to use them for their intended purpose – preparing food! When you have a designated spot for your food preparation, it will help remind everyone that this is a space for cooking and not storing things.

You can do this by keeping a cutting board out at all times. This will give you a designated spot for your food preparation and help keep the counters clear.

cutting board on a kitchen counter with a bowl of eggs

How to Keep Clutter Off of the Kitchen Table

The kitchen table is often the catch-all for mail, bills, keys, and other items that need to be put away. To help keep the surface of your table clear, create a designated spot for these items in a different area.

A few ideas are:

A basket to hold mail.
A wall organizer to hold keys
A weekly planning basket to toss bills

Having these areas set up with large labels will help keep the table clear and prevent you from having to search for things when you need them.

Another great way to keep the kitchen table clutter-free is to use it for its intended purpose – eating! When you have meals at the table, it will help to remind everyone that this is a space for gathering and eating together.

A fresh vase of flowers will help to designate this space and make it more welcoming for family meals.

bunch of tulips on a table in the kitchen

How to Clutter Off of the Kitchen Floor

The kitchen floor is another area that can quickly become cluttered if we are not careful. Items like shoes, toys, bookbags, cases of water, and other items are often stacked up in corners. To help keep the floor clear, create a designated spot for these items.

You can use a basket or bin to hold things that belong in another room. Toss those items in as you come across them, and at the end of each day, walk your home to put these things where they belong.

This one tip will help keep the floor clear and prevent you from having to search for things when you need them.

Another great way to keep the kitchen floor clutter-free is to use it for its intended purpose – walking! When you have a designated spot for shoes and other items, it will help to remind everyone that this is not a place to store things.

Finally, I like to keep out a donation basket in my kitchen at all times. This is my reminder to always be on the lookout for items I can get rid up so I can keep paring back on the things I have in my kitchen.

a donation basket in a kitchen to toss clutter into

Before you get busy with these ideas let’s go over a few organizing options that will help you to keep the clutter gone for good.

Organizing Solutions for a Clutter-Free Kitchen

One of the best ways to keep your kitchen organized is to use storage containers and organization trays. This will help keep the counters clear and make it easier to find what you need when you’re cooking.

Another great way to keep your kitchen organized is to put things away as soon as you’re done using them. This will help prevent build-up and keep the counters looking neat and tidy.

Finally, one of the best ways to keep your kitchen organized is to remember what this room is for. Cooking food and enjoying it as a family. Each time you walk into this room and you see things lying out that do not belong there, toss them into the container you have set into place for these things. This one habit will help you to streamline your kitchen and keep it put away more easily.

By following these simple tips, you can keep your kitchen clutter-free and organized. Having a designated place for everything can prevent build-up and make it easy to find what you need when you need it. Using your kitchen for its intended purpose lets you keep the space clutter-free and organized. So, what are you waiting for? Get started today!