Tips for Designing Clutter-Free Kitchens

Thoughtful design can make or break the functionality of a space, and this is especially important for high-traffic spaces like the kitchen. A well-designed kitchen prioritizes ample storage and an efficient layout, allowing homeowners to move through the space easily and maintain a clean work zone. To help designers create functional, clutter-free kitchens, home remodeling and design platform Houzz suggests: maximizing island storage, eliminating open shelving, choosing solid upper cabinets, creating a designated drop zone for mail and paperwork, and more.

Open-concept kitchens, which open up to the main living and dining spaces, are popular in many new and renovated kitchens. When considering removing walls in your kitchen, keep in mind that you’ll also be eliminating storage space. Be sure there’s adequate storage elsewhere for all of your kitchen items and food.