Since flowers are blooming and rain is pouring, it must be spring in Seattle! This year, you can take spring cleaning one step further and do some “spring organizing” in your kitchen. Whether you’ve just remodeled and aren’t sure where to put things away or if you’re struggling with your current kitchen layout while planning your remodel, I’ll walk you through four simple steps to ensure your kitchen supports your life.
I recently finished a kitchen organizing project with a new client. She emailed me a few days later to tell me how easy it was to find everything: “Your system is so intuitive!” Truth time: my system isn’t intuitive. Instead, I know what questions to ask and how to build an organizing plan based on the answers. You can do the same. Ask yourself:
A repeat client greeted me at the door: “So, are you going to make me take everything out again?” She knew the answer was yes. Yet even when you’ve experienced the value of this step, it can feel daunting. I recommend the below:
This is where all the planning time you spent in Step 1 really pays off.
Step 4. Now consider if you want to buy bins or baskets.
I understand the desire to buy organization containers at the beginning of a project. It will save time, right? Trust me, what will save time is knowing exactly what you have and where you’re going to store it before you shop.
Innovative Home Renovations is partnering with Emily Santos and Essential Organizing to bring you regular organizing advice, tips, and how-to’s. If you need extra help as you start organizing, head to her website, www.essentialorganizing.org, to download her Free Sorting Tips. Or, if you already know you’ll need some extra help to get the job done right, schedule your complimentary Initial Intake Call, and start organizing with Emily!