"So when I learned about the 5/7 rule, a method that helps decide which items deserve a permanent spot on your counters, I knew it was worth testing. The 5/7 rule, which I first spotted on Madeline Hegedus ' Instagram, is simple: You can only keep an item out if you use it five days out of seven. I'll embrace any reason to remove excess items off of surfaces so this rule immediately clicked for me. Minimizing clutter not only keeps visual noise in check, but also makes surfaces much easier to clean."
"My kitchen counters are already pretty clear, but I decided to test the rule there first. I like having a few decorative items there that make me happy - a couple of plants, candles, and a small lamp - but everything else out on my counters gets used multiple times a day. That includes an air fryer, coffee maker, spoon rest, Google Nest Hub, and dish and hand soap. There are two exceptions. My KitchenAid mixer lives on the counter even though I don't use it every day, because I know if I put it in a cabinet, I'd use it even less. On the flip side, the Vitamix blender (which my family uses daily) is stored behind a cabinet door. The cabinet sits right under the spot where we use it, so taking it out and putting it away is effortless."
The 5/7 rule requires keeping countertop items only if they are used at least five days out of seven. The rule reduces visual clutter and makes surfaces easier to clean. Frequently used appliances and tools—such as coffee makers, air fryers, soap dispensers, and smart displays—remain on counters for convenience. Exceptions can include items left out to encourage use, like a stand mixer, and items stored in nearby, easily accessible cabinets, like a blender kept directly under its workspace. Small storage solutions can conceal personal items while keeping them reachable.
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