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1. Safety

Too many things on the benches, over-filled cupboards, tripping hazards and sharp objects stored
unsafely are all accidents waiting to happen. A clutter-free kitchen will reduce fire hazards, as well as
potential accidents, and give you peace of mind.

2. Aesthetics

You spend a huge amount of time in your kitchen each and every day, so you want somewhere you can
feel as calm, happy and productive as possible. Keeping benches as clutter-free as possible, and have
effectives storage for the items in your cupboards will provide a more welcoming and comfortable space
to work in.

3. More effective storage

Using the space that you have in the best way possible is all about maximising your storage capabilities
and ensuring every item has its own place. Storage racks, bins, baskets, containers, turntables, under-
the-shelf and over-the-door organisers will make your life much easier.

4. Saves money

Organising these spaces so that the food items are visible and easy to access will save you money on
grocery shopping. You'll also be less-inclined to spend money on kitchen equipment if you know there is
really no space for them in your kitchen, rather than trying to pack it in to already-full cabinets.

5. Saves time

A well organised kitchen can lead to other time-efficient habits such as meal planning, quicker grocery
shopping and unpacking, and easier meal prep. These things, combined with organised cabinets and
drawers and great storage, will save you an enormous amount of time.

7. Allows you to meal plan more effectively

Meal planning is a breeze when you:

- can see what you have

- have set systems in place for planning dinners

- can easily access favourite recipes

And all these things mean that writing a succinct grocery list is a not a big deal!
I've managed to get my big shops down to once a month, with a top-up once a fortnight and as needed
for essentials like milk, bread, eggs, yoghurt. This is because I plan out the month and know what is
coming up. By following this 4-step process, my kitchen stays organised and I feel more on top of things.

8. You can see what you have/use

Sometimes kitchen cupboards are packed to the brim with equipment that is no longer needed or even
used. Throwing away broken products or donating items you no longer use will free up more valuable
space in your own kitchen cabinets. This will allow you to organise your essential kitchen appliances
much more effectively.

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9. You can find what you need

Going hand-in-hand with seeing what you have means you can easily find what you need! Once you've
gotten rid of those items you no longer use, it will be much easier to find what you're looking for in a
flash, which saves you time in the long run.

10. Food stays fresher longer

Keeping food in containers rather than packets in the pantry will really extend its life and encourage it to
stay fresher for longer. Those nasty bugs that can live in pantries are actually attracted to the glue on
the packaging, so putting things in containers also has major health benefits. Proper storage not only
keeps food in better condition and safe from the growth of bacteria, it also reduces waste and saves you
time and money.

11. Functionality

A well-organised kitchen is one that functions easily, where you can move around without tripping over
things, you have everything you need at hand, and cooking dinner isn't a process of moving things out of
the way to make space. The ideal kitchen should be set up in a 'triangle' of prep space - cooking space -
clean-up space, to make the cooking process a whole lot easier.

12. There's less to clean

The less 'stuff' you have on your benches, window-sills, in cupboards, on shelves - the less you have to
clean! Consider what you could get rid of/move to make cleaning the kitchen an easier process.

13. You can invite guests over

Being embarrassed about having friends or family over to your home because of your disorganised
kitchen should be a huge motivator to get it sorted! You want to feel proud of your home, and be happy
to have guests over, and a neat and organised kitchen is a big step towards that.

14. You'll be more productive

We are more productive in our kitchen because it is easy to work in and a space we enjoy being in. We
will often prepare meals that can be used over a few nights, batch cook, bake and make lunches for the
week on a weekend. An organised space is one that makes you feel more productive, and being ahead
with food prep is a great time-saver on busy weeks.

15. You want to spend time in it

Most importantly, the kitchen is the heart-of-the-home and probably the room you'll be spending a lot
of time in. So having a space that you're happy to be in is a huge benefit of an organised kitchen!