{"id":7075,"date":"2017-05-18T16:15:18","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T16:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testdesign.qccareerschool.com\/?p=7075"},"modified":"2017-05-18T16:15:18","modified_gmt":"2017-05-18T16:15:18","slug":"declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes","title":{"rendered":"Declutter Your Kitchen: 7 Tips From Professional Organizer Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"The kitchen: not only is it where we nourish ourselves, it\u2019s also an area in the home where clutter can accumulate the most. Professional organizers know that having a stressful living space is no way to exist \u2013 so how can you foolproof your kitchen from clutter?\n\nLearn from the experts, of course.\n\nRead on for the top 7 tips to keep your kitchen organized, straight from a professional organizer class!\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3106\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Declutter-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"Decluttering kitchen with professional organizer techniques\" \/>\n<h3>Know What You Have<\/h3>\nThe easiest way for you to start decluttering your kitchen is by knowing exactly what you have. Creating an inventory will help you sort items into categories, like cookware, baking tools, utensils, and cookbooks. Take your time with your inventory \u2013 this will be your guide to organizing every cupboard!\n\nOnce you have a complete list of kitchenware, you\u2019ll be able to decide what you need and what you can do without. Chances are, if you haven\u2019t used it in the last year then you probably don\u2019t need it! Offer your unused appliances to friends and family (they might be searching for the perfect egg timer!).\n\nPlus, having an inventory is great for insurance. If you\u2019re the type of person who likes having high-quality kitchen products, be sure to keep your inventory for reference.\n<h3>Sort into Categories<\/h3>\nNow that you have an inventory, you can sort out your belongings. Doing this on paper first is a lot easier than tearing apart your whole kitchen! Plan out where each category would work best in the space. For example, mugs can be stored above a coffee maker, while pots and pans can be placed next to the stove.\n\nDecide on a space for each category that will limit the amount of movement in the kitchen. We all know that having too many cooks in the kitchen is stressful \u2013 not having to run back and forth while you cook will streamline the process!\n<h3>Add a Stock Cupboard<\/h3>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3108\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Kitchen-storage-design.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen storage idea for interior design plans\" \/>\n\nA big no-no for the kitchen is keeping piles of extra food stock in your primary cupboards. Do this and you\u2019re on the express train to Clutterville. It becomes extremely annoying to find the ingredients you need, and can be difficult to move items around with knocking everything over. We\u2019ve all done it \u2013 but now it\u2019s time for a change!\n\nKeeping a freestanding cupboard in a corner of the kitchen will ensure your cupboards stay organized. Get out your handy label maker and create sections to keep your stock organized. Refill your kitchen cupboards as you use up each item. You\u2019ll experience a whole new level of freedom!\n<h3>Ban Paperwork<\/h3>\nOne thing that almost everyone is guilty of: stacking important mail and take-out menus on the counter. This clutter makes your house look disorganized \u2013 why would you have important mail in the same place you cook?\n\nCreating a designated spot or binder for take-out menus and magazine recipes makes your kitchen look so much better. And you\u2019ll be able to find that Chinese takeout place without shuffling through a stack of junk mail!\n\nAs for bills and important paperwork \u2013 keep it out of the kitchen! Create a safe place where you won\u2019t lose or ruin your mail, like in your home office or in a filing cabinet.\n<h3>Use Hanging D\u00e9cor<\/h3>\nIn the kitchen, there\u2019s usually no extra space for photo frames on the counter. Save space by focusing on adding hanging d\u00e9cor that is out of the way and still visually pleasing!\n\nHanging photos, custom prints, and other wall d\u00e9cor will liven up your kitchen. Choose food-related d\u00e9cor that will give your kitchen a homey, full feeling.\n\nFeeling inspired? Create your own design and take it to a print shop! There you can choose your size, colors, and frame for a personalized d\u00e9cor piece.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3107\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/DIY-Kitchen-Decor-Ideas.jpg\" alt=\"DIY itchen decor for professional interior decorators\" \/>\n<h3>Sort by Expiry Date<\/h3>\nNow for the behemoth of kitchen cleanliness \u2013\u00a0<strong>the fridge<\/strong>. We can pretty much guarantee that you have a few expired jars and sauces in your kitchen at the very moment. I mean, don\u2019t we all?\n\nHowever, this makes your fridge look super disorganized (and smells bad!). It\u2019s very annoying to think you have an ingredient, only to find that it expired last June. Keep tabs on what is in your fridge, either by creating a food item inventory or sorting through your fridge once or twice a month.\n\nAdd this task to your chore schedule so you don\u2019t forget!\n<h3>Keep Spaces Clear<\/h3>\nEven though counter space is the biggest priority in the kitchen, you also have to take safety into account. Don\u2019t keep pet food or stools on the floor \u2013 this is the quickest way to an accident!\n\nKeep your walkways clear in the kitchen to avoid tripping or stepping on something painful. It\u2019s a minor inconvenience that will cause a lot of frustration! Keep items out of the way, in another room if needed. Use a closet for keeping cleaning supplies and stools, so you can still find them easily.\n\nKeeping your kitchen organized will make cooking a fun experience, rather than creating high tensions. It\u2019s a big project that will change the way you live. After all, we spend a lot of our lives in the kitchen!\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Inspired to organize more than just the kitchen? Find out if you have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/online-courses\/professional-organizing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what it takes to become a professional organizer<\/a>!<\/i><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The kitchen: not only is it where we nourish ourselves,&#8230;","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7080,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[521],"class_list":{"0":"post-7075","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-design-tips"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v26.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Declutter Your Kitchen: 7 Tips From Professional Organizer Classes - The Focal Point<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Declutter Your Kitchen: 7 Tips From Professional Organizer Classes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The kitchen: not only is it where we nourish ourselves,...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"The Focal Point\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/QCDesign\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2017-05-18T16:15:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Organizing-the-kitchen.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"672\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"300\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Katie Deck\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Katie Deck\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Katie Deck\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/d795176988db7aac0aae9cfa4f7c16e2\"},\"headline\":\"Declutter Your Kitchen: 7 Tips From Professional Organizer Classes\",\"datePublished\":\"2017-05-18T16:15:18+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes\"},\"wordCount\":905,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Organizing-the-kitchen.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Design Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/declutter-kitchen-7-tips-professional-organizer-classes\",\"name\":\"Declutter Your Kitchen: 7 Tips From Professional Organizer Classes - 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