How to Downsize Kitchen Clutter

Downsizing the kitchen may be one of the most difficult, but should be one of the quickest because we all tend to accumulate more than actually need and/or use. The problem often is in letting go of memories associated with some kitchen items.

When the children were young we made lots of cutout cookies, but not now. Still, it is a fond memory of the counter tops, the floors, and especially the children, being covered with flour and sprinkles from those cookies. So now those cookie cutters are being passed on to them and it's nice to have some extra space.

The same thing goes for serving dishes, dishtowels, cleaners, pots, pans, and the list goes on and on. Stop to think about what your lifestyle is now. Do you still have large family dinners or do you go to another relative’s home? Are most of your meals eaten out or do you cook quite a bit? Can you pare down the number and size of serving dishes you need? We have moved people who take four or five sets of dishes, but never cook anymore.

Take a good look at what your lifestyle requires in the kitchen and make your decisions on downsizing pertinent to that. It's a great feeling to not have every cabinet filled AND to be able to find things you are looking for. Happy downsizing!