Photography by Sara Tramp for Emily Henderson Design.
Come with us on a tour of blogger and organization maven Emily Henderson's weekend home kitchen, where she shares 8 tips for keeping your space decluttered.
1. Keep devices hidden.
Out of sight, out of mind. That was Emily’s reasoning for stowing her smart phone, tablet, and laptop inside a charging drawer.
2. Elevate the junk drawer.
A removable tray in this “junk drawer” adds another level of organization.
3. Think outside the box(es).
We are huge proponents of decanting, and that extends to plastic and paper bags as well.
4. Make sure kids can help themselves.
Glasses, plates, and bowls for little ones are stored in the lowest drawer so that they can easily access them.
5. Splurge on refrigerator drawers.
This is a huge upgrade from the basement or garage fridge. If it’s in your budget, consider refrigerator drawers for stocking up on beverages.
Emily designated a lower refrigerator drawer to healthy kids’ snacks.
6. Integrate storage into the trash drawer.
One of our favorite storage features in Emily’s kitchen, the trash drawer includes a dedicated bin for holding garbage bags and a hook on the inside to hang a dust pan and brush.
7. Bring order under the sink.
It’s tempting to ignore this no-frills area, but spend a little time outfitting it with the right storage aids and you’ll be rewarded with an attractively organized cabinet.
8. Choose storage containers that stack.
Stackable food storage containers are a boon, especially if you have limited pantry space.