It may feel like storing items on walls will add to the clutter, rather than minimize it, but this really won’t be the case. Make use of that blank space, and you may be able to avoid the more disappointing alternative: having to toss some of your favorite (but not heavily used) kitchen gear. Making use of that blank space as storage will create less chaos in the rest of your kitchen and add another structure for organizing your stuff. The better your storage and organizational systems in the kitchen, the less likely you are to feel like you have to throw everything away. As an added bonus, sometimes that kitchen wall storage can lead to a serious style upgrade for the kitchen, one that will make it appear bigger and add new life to the room without a blow to your budget. Hang a knife magnet and use that as a spot to store a handful of often-used knives. This might be a paring knife, a chef’s knife, and a serrated knife. Have it within reach for easy vegetable prep and bread slicing.
