On track with my plan for simplification, this month I am focusing on simplifying my kitchen and living room. I am focusing on these two spaces first because I think they’ll be the easiest, they are a combined space, and they are high trafficked spaces. Here is my plan of attack.
Kitchen – There is a lot of motivating organized eye candy here and here and here. I’m going to declutter and organize:
- Pantry
- Cabinets – I can’t reach the top cabinets, so my goal is to have nothing on those shelves. The only possible exception to this is the space above the microwave. When I am determining what I should keep, I will use “Simple Kitchen Essentials” and “My Perfect Minimalist Kitchen for a Family” as guides.
- Plate/Bowl Cabinets
- Glasses Cabinet
- Mug/Travel Drinkware Cabinet
- Tea/Coffee Cabinet
- Under Island Cabinets
- Under Sink Cabinets
- Add a tension rod for cleaning supplies (and other tips)
- Pots/Pans Cabinets – I may need to find a better way to organize with “Five Ways to Get Your Pot Lids Organized“.
- Random Cabinet
- Medicine Cabinet
- Drawers
- I am planning on implementing an organization system for junk drawer like this.
- Fridge
- Counter Space – I am still debating on if I am going to keep everything completely cleared off. I’m not convinced.
- Coat/Shoe Closet
Living Room – I’ll read “Get in the Right Mindset for a Truly Clean & Organized Living Room” to put on my game face. Then I’ll declutter and organize:
- Large Bookcase
- Small Bookcase
- End Tables
- Coffee Table
My plan lists each space individually because it is motivating for me to cross off each one.
P.S. I just finished reading Simplify
Hey, I love your plan for simplifying! It’s an addicting road to go down, and oh so very worth it 🙂
I can see it already. I cleaned out my coat closet yesterday and I can’t believe how many unused items were in one space. I have the first box of many to come already filled to donate!