Gadgets to de-clutter your kitchen

With a few refurbishing tips, this multifunctional space can be utilised well

New Delhi: One of the many feats of the home becoming everyone’s epicentre is that the kitchen has more people in it than usual. Whether it is the kids who are foraging for a tasty snack or your partner asking for a steaming hot cup of chai at any given point of the day!
In addition, one has to ensure that everything is in order and in its place. It is essential for you to be able to make the most of your kitchen space as the kitchen has become multifunctional.
Fanny Jeanne Jozef Leyten — Interior Design Manager, IKEA India, presents a few handy gadgets to help you get on your way:

Countertops: You can start by emptying all visible things from your counter. Search for what you really need on the countertop and keep everything else stacked using the utensil rack. Remember to keep things minimal.

Rails: It’s not only about what’s inside the kitchen cabinets but also what you display from the exterior. Open storage solutions help store and organise your utensils and crockery after cleaning.

Cabinets: With this tip, you won’t have to fret anymore over what might fall out. Time to get organised. When it comes to cabinets, you must make an inventory of what you want to keep up front and what can be hidden. Maximise your space inside the cabinets by supplementing them with small trays to utilise optimal space.

Drawers: Drawer dividers are your best friend to help in storing your utensils or spices in a better way. You can maximise on space and it helps you in time. Define and accentuate the space with bamboo/plastic dividers.

Food storage: Organise your food staples too! Apart from waste minimisation, your staples can be maintained in a unit that sustains their shelf life. This also ensures that you don’t overspend on food that would otherwise expire sooner rather than later.

Tables & trolleys: The dining table has evolved into a multifunctional space. Munching down on a meal is no longer its sole application. It would be wise to have a trolley next to the dining table for easy cleaning up.

With all these hacks at different kitchen stations, you must remember that the key to declutter is to be smart about the size of the kitchen you’re working with and focus on maximising space. Decluttering your home is decluttering your mind.