Let’s talk about flat surfaces. I always advise my clients to keep flat surfaces FREE of clutter as much as possible, since those are NOT for storage but for working or decorating purposes. If you have the need to keep certain items on your flat surfaces it is best if they are corralled on a tray or something similar. It will look neat and decorative. For example to keep a table free of clutter create a centerpiece with a tray, candle and small succulent, etc. This will be the only item allowed on your table. Any other clutter will distort the pretty picture and will signal you to be removed. Similarly you can use the same strategy throughout your home, corral items on your vanity, bathroom counter, kitchen counter etc. Depending on the room decor you might choose a material and look that complement the room. Now let's move on to the bedroom and vanity/dresser surfaces. Very often I encounter top of vanities and dressers loaded with tons of stuff, it’s a very cluttered and noisy look. Even in this situation corralling items will allow you to keep some items visible but in a way that does not create visual noise and does not allow for a cluttered look. I found this cute tiered tray at Marshall’s which can be used for pretty perfume bottles, make up and even your daily beauty regimen, it all depends on how you display it. There are many other styles around to match your room decor, I chose this because it matched the look of client's room. I t could be used on your bathroom counter as well depending on style and color pattern and if space allows. If you have scattered jewelry on your dresser and you wear it often the jewelry organizer on the right is an option to corral those pesky little items, bracelets on the top bar, rings, earrings in the bottom dish. You can also use this for hair accessories, scrunchies on the bar and barrettes in the dish. The purpose is to keep items together and not scattered all over your flat surfaces. It will also be easier to find them when needed. These items are both from Marshall’s but it was some time ago. To keep your kitchen surfaces organized, free of clutter and make it easy when it’s time to cook dinner, keep your most used utensils handy in a stand up style, you can use ceramic, metal, wood jars as long as they are heavy enough to hold your utensils without tipping over. I have 2 on my counter near the stove 1 for wood/metal utensils and one for plastic/rubber utensils. It is much quicker than having to rummage in a drawer. Especially if you have a smaller kitchen with little drawer space. The second picture is a potato canister which can also be used for onions, but potatoes especially since they need a dark and cool place, the air vents allow for air circulation, and it is pretty enough to be displayed in your kitchen, maybe on a shelf or if there is space on the counter. These items are also from Marshall’s. The last 2 items are for your DROPZONE which is commonly as close as possible to your main entry, depending on your home it may be an entryway, a mudroom or a hallway.
In conclusion if you want to keep your surfaces clear of clutter with as little maintenance as possible, keep items together within a tray or other container, and allow the rest of the surface to remain FREE, it will not only look better it will also cut down cleaning time. It is easier to move one item than an array of small lose items, and a clean place is a happier place.
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