Kitchens are the heart of our homes. It’s where we prepare dinner every night for our families, share delicious meals together and create cherished memories with loved ones. So, as most matters of the heart tend to be, it’s messy.  

Cutting down on clutter can seem an impossible task, as it continues to pile up no matter how many times you put things back in their place. The best solution to clutter is one that’s simple and works well for you. That's why we've pulled together some easy and stylish solutions that will get your kitchen clutter-free in no time! 

Keep Your Cooking Utensils Neat and Handy

Clutter starts to accumulate when what we need or use most isn’t easily accessible. For instance, say you’re looking for your spatula in the middle of cooking dinner but it’s nowhere to be found. Suddenly, you’re scouring your drawings, pulling out mixing spoons, whisks, can openers, but no spatula in sight. By the time you do find your spatula, your whole kitchen counter is covered in cooking utensils. In an ideal world, we’d tidy that up right away, but dinner is burning, and you’ve got a whole list of things that need tidying.  

To avoid all this, keep your most used utensils on your countertops. You may be thinking, wouldn’t that just add to the clutter? By grouping your cooking utensils into something like a kitchen utensil holder, it makes all those items appear as just one item. Utensil holders are perfect to store your most used kitchen tools so you can easily grab them when cooking. 

If your kitchen lacks drawer space, using a kitchen utensils holder can help keep drawers from overflowing. They’re also a great opportunity to incorporate some of your personal style into your kitchen. Our Oval-Shaped Bamboo Kitchen Utensil Holder offers an elegant and stylish touch to your kitchen counter. Beautifully crafted from bamboo, it’s shaped in a unique oval design to hold a wide range of cooking utensils while not taking up too much precious counter space.  

Add even more visual appeal to your countertops by displaying cooking utensils that are not only functional but gorgeous too! Our Baltique® Collections offer a wide range of cooking utensils crafted from layers of colored birch wood. When not in use, these striking utensils will add a bold pop of color when displayed on your kitchen counters.

Smart Ways to Store Your Fruit 

Storing fruit on the countertop is not only practical, but it’s a great way to keep healthy snacks readily available. But when the fruit starts to add to your kitchen clutter, what do you do?  

Incorporating a fruit bowl or banana hanger into your kitchen not only gets your fresh produce in order, but it helps keep your fruit fresher. Our Banana Holder with Stainless Steel Hook is perfect for hanging bananas or other fruit bunches, like cherries and grapes. The banana hanger allows for an even airflow around the fruit, keeping it fresh longer. 

A bowl of fruit is a great centerpiece for any kitchen island. It adds color and keeps fruits from rolling around your countertops. Our Classic Bowls feature intricately crafted end-grain bamboo for a beautiful mosaic-like appearance that’s not only durable but elegant. Pile high with brightly colored peaches, mangoes, apples, limes and more for a stunning centerpiece.

A New Spin on Organization

As mentioned earlier, an easy way to cut down on clutter is to consolidate it into either a utensil holder, a tray or a lazy susan. A lazy susan is a perfect way to bring similar items together and give them a designated spot in your kitchen. They’re great as countertop storage or as kitchen cabinet organizers. 

Our TB Home® 14” Lazy Susan Turntable is perfect for storing condiments, oils and seasonings or even spreads and salad dressings that don’t need to be refrigerated. The plus of using a lazy susan over a tray is that a lazy susan spins, making it even easier to find what you’re looking for.

The kitchen is the hub of the home, so it’s bound to get a little messy sometimes. It’s also a space meant for functionality, so leaving items on the counter is necessary. Your clutter can be easily turned into a style choice by how you store it. So, when it comes to organizing your kitchen, think of it as another opportunity to add your personal touch and make your house a home.