Keeping You Informed with Linda Linfoot

L inda L infoot , Mortgage Professional

RECLAIM YOUR KITCHEN COUNTER SPACE Kitchen counter space can disappear surprisingly quickly. A toaster, coffee maker, air fryer, toaster oven, blender and other small appliances can turn your main work area into an obstacle course. The answer isn’t necessarily to put everything away or moving it all to the closet, instead think about which appliances you use every day. Keeping your most-used items within easy reach can make cooking faster and more convenient. Consider how commercial kitchens organize themselves for optimal efficiency. Keep frequently used tools close to where you need them because every extra step takes time. You can use the same idea at home by keeping appliances near where you need to use them. Keep coffee supplies near the coffee maker and keep the coffee maker near the sink or where you store the coffee. Keep baking tools near your main baking area within easy reach of the oven and fridge for ingredients. For appliances you only use occasionally try the “out of sight” rule. Store them in a cupboard, pantry or nearby storage area until you need them. Vertical storage can also help. Tiered shelves, appliance stands and expandable shelves can create extra storage without taking over your entire counter. A rolling cart or narrow baker’s rack can also give larger appliances a new home. An empty counter isn’t the goal. The goal is a useful counter with enough room to cook.

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