Before: Long counter
Before: Corner between sink and stove
Before: Small counter between stove and fridge
Before: Lunch containers removed from corner area before I took pictures (oops).
The long counter, aka the peninsula (since it's not an island but acts like one) is simultaneously my favorite part of the kitchen and the bane of my existence. There is so. much. workspace. But that means that there is so much space to attract clutter. When things that come into the house don't get to their final destinations, they end up either left on the entryway, in the living room, or here.
Following the rule that everything on the counter should be used at least 3 times per week, here's what I ended up with:
After: Long counter
Cup drying rack, fruit bowl, mail inbox, binders, toaster, coffee pot, dish soap, hand soap. These are all used daily.
After: Corner between sink and stove
I put my cleaning brushes in an old utensil holder, then we have flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, coffee & filters, carafe, salad spinner, utensil holder. Not all are used daily, but at least a few times a week.
After: Small space between stove and fridge
I broke down and bought a bread box. Since I bake my own bread a lot during the colder months, I find this to be a needed item. Plus, that way the bagels and buns and whatnot aren't just lying around wherever. I especially like that the lid is translucent, so I can sort of see what's in there.
After: Here's what happened to some of the plastic lunch containers. I made a lunch station on top of my rolling cart.
After: The bread machine, crock pot, and rotisserie fit nicely into/onto this cube organizer in the dining area. I added a small bin for potato storage. It's the one spot that isn't underfoot that doesn't normally get much direct sunlight.
A good portion of what came off of the counter was tossed out, but some of it may end up in cupboards as needed. Which, like I said, is the next step. Onward! #LWSLClutterFree
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