Open Up Your Kitchen With This Under-Utilized Space

One of the quickest ways to transform your kitchen? Reclaiming your countertops by getting produce off your countertops! When your kitchen surfaces are open and tidy, the entire room opens up and suddenly your kitchen feels bigger, brighter, more intentional, and a much more calm space to cook and bake in.

Clearing countertops by moving produce into drawers or cabinets provides a temporary solution, but misses a big opportunity. Instead, one of the best ways to move produce off your countertops is to utilize open wall space. Your walls are prime real estate, and a set of hanging baskets is a beautiful way to put them to work. Instead of letting bowls of apples, piles of potatoes, or a heap of citrus crowd your surfaces, tuck them into hanging baskets. You’ll reclaim precious counter space while adding effortless charm.

Getting started is easier than you’d think. First, gather your supplies. You’ll need hooks and baskets that match your style. We recommend sturdy hooks to allow for heavier produce. Next, pick your placement. Choose a wall spot that’s within easy reach but out of the flow of daily traffic. Consider the side of your end upper-cabinet, or a bare wall near your prep area. Then, add your hooks and baskets to your selected wall space. Finally, add your produce to your hanging baskets, step back, and enjoy your transformed kitchen.

Clear counters can completely change how your kitchen feels and as a bonus, drastically improves the functionality of the space.