Who likes to work in a kitchen that’s disorganized and chaotic? As the heart and soul of your home, the kitchen should make you feel good about going in and preparing the foods you love.

That’s why it’s helpful to create a clean, decluttered, and organized space for yourself. You want to feel good about going in and doing your creative magic there (even if it’s nuking a hot dog). The key is surrounding yourself with what you actually use, tossing out what you don’t and keeping it clean and organized – and it’s not really all that difficult.