Most of us mums spend our time in the kitchen. This goes for both working mums or stay at home mums. It is where we plan meals, cook, pack lunch boxes and so much more. So, it is completely normal to want this space always neat, tidy, and organized. Here are a few tips to achieve that based on the KonMari Method!
What is the KonMari Method?
The KonMari Method is an organizing technique which pro-organizer Marie Kondo introduced to us. It is a minimalism inspired organizing approach. Which targets organizing based on categories rather than rooms. This method aims for achieving your ideal lifestyle and creating a home that sparkles with joy.
Why should I use this technique in my kitchen?
It is not about what technique or method you use. What is more important is to organize your kitchen to make your life easier.
1| It saves time
Imagine walking into the kitchen to prepare a meal. Everything you need is out of reach, messy, and lost. Looking for the tools, pots, and ingredients you need will take more than than the actual cooking. You need to always clean and tidy your kitchen in order to avoid wasting your time.
2| Less work for you
When you start cooking in an already tidy kitchen, you won’t have much to do. You will not waste your energy trying to balance cooking, cleaning, and tiding all at once. You are a mum, and you need every bit of your energy. So, keeping up an organized kitchen will save your energy and help you avoid stress and overwork.
3| You will save money
Ever bought something you already have, but simply forgot that you did? We have all been there. And that is what a messy kitchen will do to you. You buy a peeler for example, you store it somewhere, and suddenly it disappears. You either cannot find it any more, or it is buried way deep in the mess that you forget you actually have one.
Having a tidy kitchen, with a clean idea on everything in it helps saving money. Rather than spending more and more on buying things you already have.
4| It is easier to clean
When you have an organized kitchen, cleaning it will be easier and takes less time. It is already tidy and neat. All you need is to do the dishes and put them away for example. However, if the kitchen is messy, instead of just doing the dishes, you need to do everything. That will take hours and leave you exhausted.
5| An organized kitchen is safer
Having random knives at the reach of little kids’ hands is dangerous. And they are usually so when the kitchen is in a mess. If you don’t have a designated place for knives. Where you can store them nicely and safely will make things harder for you.
6| It help you be creative
When we watch those cooking videos on Instagram or Facebook, we are always taken by how tidy their kitchen is. Those people are able to be creative because they organize their kitchen well. If you do so, you might be even more creative than most of them.
A clean and organized kitchen means a clean home
As we mentioned before, we spend most of our time in the kitchen. When you organize your kitchen well, it will affect the rest of your home. Not only will you apply the same techniques to other rooms. But you will also have spare time on your hands to actually do so. Your kitchen is already tidy and clean, so you are able to jump to other rooms and make them just as perfect.
Tips to keep an organized kitchen
Take advantage of small spaces
Even if your kitchen is small, you can use smart kitchen gadgets to keep it organized. Pick a dish drying rack that fits everything including plates, cups, and utensils. Store rolls of nylon wraps and aluminum foil using their designated racks. This will help you move around easily rather than having things roll off your counter.
You can use everything for storage
Anything can be used for storage. Whether it is under the sink, under a shelf or a cupboard door. Be smart and think of how you can use them to make your kitchen more organized.
