Kitchen Organization: Dream It

The Kitchen: Let's Get It Organized

Before we start actually moving your dishes and things, let's start at the very beginning. Put on your swim suits because we're just going to dive right in!

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1. Imagine Your Dream Space

If you had the kitchen of your dreams, what would it look like? Close your eyes and dream. As you walk into the room, what paint color is on the walls? Is it a soothing blue, a vibrant red or a creamy white? Is there a vase of flowers on counter? Do you have a kitchen table? Is there space for one or do you have a large kitchen island with bar stools? What sort of things do you smell? Is there banana bread in the oven? A candle or tart simmering on the stove? When you walk into this room,what do you feel? If you could have the kitchen of your dreams, what would it be like?

We will start there. Imagine your dream space. Nothing is to big and nothing is too small. It is your dream.



2. Love What You Have

At this point in time, with a crazy economy and so many people loosing their homes, I'm sure you can agree with me when I say that I am thankful just to even have a kitchen. Though there are flaws and things I'd like to change or fix, I'm so grateful to just have a place to prepare dinner each night. But, there are other things I love about my space too. I have incredibly deep cabinets. If I'm not organized, things can get lost! I love the lilac bush right outside of my large kitchen window. I like the size of my kitchen. I'm thankful for the space. I'm also thankful for newer appliances. And I love the fact that there is space for a kitchen table - or a one day kitchen island.

So often we just focus on the negative things in our lives. We may not mean too, but often times, that's what comes to mind! As we're wrestling with our Tupperware or the smoke alarm is buzzing again because last nights dinner is burned to the bottom of the oven. But what is great about your space? There has to at least be one thing. And if you can't think of anything - at least you have a kitchen.

Now figure out what you love.



3. Observe Your Dynamics

When looking to make some changes, first you must know what you want to change. Take a couple of days - preferably a couple weekdays and one weekend day - to take note of how you function in the space. What are your routines like? What sort of path does your family make in the space? Do you toss your purse, the mail and keys on the counter? Do the kids use the table for homework? Do you often bake? Where are your cookbooks? Are you hunting for that can of green beans you swore you had? Where are your spices located? Could you find the cinnamon if you needed it? Where are your dish towels located? Can the kids easily get to them if they need to help dry dishes? Are there pets? How do they function in the space? Are there food bowls nearby?

There are just some questions just to get you thinking. Really take some time to observe what is working and not working for you. And, if you're not sure, just observe what your family does in the kitchen.


Okay, that's enough for today. You've got a big assignment! It's not too hard though. This is really going to be fun. I promise.


If you have a second and already know what your dream kitchen would be like, let me know. I'd love to hear about it! Do you already have your dream kitchen? I'd love to hear about that too!