We often use only 20% of what we own and this applies to our kitchen things too.\u00a0 As you look at the duplicates or close to duplicates, consider whether one thing actually functions for other items.\u00a0 If you have 5 frying pans \u2013 all different sizes \u2013 are there two or three that use almost exclusively?\u00a0 How many do you need \u2013 what\u2019s the largest party you\u2019ve had?\u00a0 Going from there, you can potentially eliminate the rest of the dishes.<\/p>\n
As is usual for me \u2013 I am not telling you that if you don\u2019t use something all the time that you need to get rid of it.\u00a0 It\u2019s completely appropriate to keep things you only use once a year \u2013 for me that would be the cookie cutters!\u00a0 There\u2019s only your conscience to guide you as you evaluate your things.\u00a0 If you recognize what you use infrequently, you can then find a place to store it that won\u2019t take up valuable space.<\/p>\n
The second step will depend on the time you have and the size of your kitchen and number of things, which is then to put them back into the cupboards and drawers.\u00a0 It can feel counterintuitive to put things back in if you\u2019re going to be rearranging some of the groups.\u00a0 This is when you need to be realistic (this can be challenging) and avoid rushing or doing too much at once.\u00a0 Even if you\u2019re just putting them back in temporarily, it\u2019ll be easier when you are more prepared to rearrange.\u00a0 As you decide where the things are going, you want their placement to be easy to access for pulling them out as well as putting them away.<\/p>\n
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