The
kitchen is one of the rooms that requires the most space planning, both for those who like to cook and for those who need a
functional space for other activities. This is because the kitchen can perform many functions within a home: from being a place to prepare food to welcoming guests when the
room is integrated with the dining room. With increasingly connected environments, keeping the kitchen organized means bringing visual harmony to the entire home. The worktop, as one of the central elements of the space, can accumulate clutter if it doesn't receive due attention. Here are some practical tips for keeping your
kitchen worktop organized and beautiful!
Use the wall space
Bruno Moraes - Functional Kitchen. Project for CASACOR São Paulo 2023. In the photo, kitchen with island and pink cabinetry. (Guilherme Pucci/CASACOR)
One of the most effective ways to free up the worktop is to
verticalize the kitchen. Installing
shelves, hooks or hanging cabinets can help to better organize utensils, spices and even small appliances without taking up countertop space and leaving it freer to use.
Appose an island for support
Apartment signed by Patrícia Martinez (Salvador Cordaro/CASACOR)
The
kitchens with islands are here to stay, because as well as creating a great solution for transforming the kitchen into a social area, it is an excellent solution for increasing the work area and creating more storage space and
functioning as an extension of the worktop, serving for both food preparation and quick meals. You can also add additional drawers or shelves to the island itself.
Use organizers
Natália Lemos - Casa Raizes do Cerrado. Project for CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
Organizers are essential for keeping countertop items tidy and easy to access. Investing in these items is a simple way to
avoid clutter, as each thing has its place. Use drawer dividers, trays, baskets and jars to separate cutlery and even spices.
Avoid the accumulation of items
Casa Contêiner Consentino. Marília Pellegrini - CASACOR São Paulo 2019 (Romulo Fialdini/CASACOR)
When it comes to the kitchen worktop, less is more, and this is undoubtedly one of the biggest challenges for those who want to keep the space organized. Do a sweep and leave only the most essential and routine items on the worktop. The rest can be stored in drawers and cupboards.
Post them on trays and trinkets
Project: Marcelo Diniz, Mateus Finzetto and Deise Pucci (Photo: Felipe Araújo/CASACOR)
Trays and "trinket racks" are powerful allies in organizing countertops, as they help group items in an orderly fashion and ensure that everything has its place. A
tray can be used to group spices, while a rack is great for
storing frequently used utensils, such as spatulas, spoons and bottle openers.
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