How to organize kitchen komono & live your best life!

Why are my counters cluttered?

• No designated forever home for categories
• Less frequently used items left out
• Too many items to store

Marie Kondo’s Tidy Order

Cooking

• Cooking Utensils
• Cookware
• Appliances

Eating

• Dish-ware
• Cutlery
• Mats, Coasters, Towels, accessories etc.
• Food Storage Containers

Food

• Dry goods/Canned
• Snacks
• Baking
• Teas & Coffee
• Health foods

*If there are many items in a category, create a new subcategory*

How to Joy Check Kitchen Komono

• Step 1: Pile one subcategory at a time
• Step 2: Check expiration dates
• Step 3: Pick an item that sparks joy
  • How often do you use this?
  • Does this make your life easier?
  • When did you buy this?
• Step 4: Place items in Keep, Donate, or Trash
• Step 5: Store items by category temporarily (final storage will be at the end)
• Step 6: Donate food/Toss expired foods in the trash

Tips to Organize Kitchen Komono

• Take a deep breath
• Begin the easiest subcategory to joy check
  • Example: if you love baking, start with baking supplies or baking foods
• Store large items first
  • Fill in the gaps with smaller items
• Let the design of your kitchen guide you
  • Example: cups stored near “coffee station”
• Containers & Bins are your BEST FRIENDS! Try to contain each category together by placing everything in a bin. Take a step further and label!

What kitchen gadget give you joy?