analysis: Cut the Clutter – 4 Step Guide To Creating a Minimalist Kitchen

Out with the old, in with the new

Notes:

• Before you start tackling larger changes, the first thing you’re going to want to do is to assess your utensil situation. Clean out any old pots and pans that have seen better days and replace them with crisp new cookware.
• You’ll be surprised by how calming it can be to know that everything is in top condition and that you’ll always have the right tool for the job.
• Plus you’ll get the added bonus of that feel-good energy if you donate any of your old cookware that is still in usable condition to charity.
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Ungrade your appliances

Notes:

• Newer appliances don’t just look nicer and use less power, they also generally have more functions built-in than their traditional counterparts.
• By upgrading your white goods and other kitchen staples (like your blender for instance) you’ll be able to streamline both the aesthetic of your kitchen and the usage of your appliances.
• This means you’ll need fewer items to get the job done, therefore helping to remove clutter and make cooking easier.
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  what to know about replacing kitchen appliances

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Set up a spice garden

Notes:

• Minimalism is also about having possessions that bring value to your life, even if you don’t absolutely need it. Adding something that isn’t entirely necessary may seem to go against the idea of a minimalist design.
• However, miniature spice gardens are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and setting one up in your kitchen will fit well and reduce your grocery bills. 
• Place it in a location where it can be a statement piece (while still getting adequate sunlight) and let your spices liven up your decor as well as your meals.
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  25 best herbs to grow in your kitchen garden

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Add doors to your shelves

Notes:

• “Open” storage may be convenient but it is hardly ever conducive to a clutter-free aesthetic. Even the most well-organized pantry or plate storage can end up looking messy when everything else is clean and minimalistic.
• Try keeping your visible storage to display pieces only and install soft-close cupboard doors on all other shelving.
• If you’re looking to be a little fancy and maintain ease of access, simply purchase the cupboard door you like in a variant that is spring-loaded, allowing them to be opened simply by pushing on them.
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  cabinets: should you replace or reface?

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Conclusion

Notes:

• So there you have it, by implementing these four steps you can have your cake and bake it too. When making any changes, remember that the main objective of minimalism is for everything to have a purpose, even if that purpose is purely to compliment the rest of your design.
• That’s why these tips work so well together: By upgrading your crockery and appliances you’re making cooking easier while adding flair, the spice garden adds a nice pop of green and boosts the flavor of your meals and your new cupboard doors add the finishing touch that ties everything together nicely.
• Add a few complimentary decorations if you want things to feel a little more homely and viola, your new minimalist kitchen is ready to go.
• QUESTION?
  minimalist kitchen tour

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