"The basic premise is that something deserves a spot on your counter if you use it five out of the seven days of the week. So your espresso or coffee maker may be marked safe, but the KitchenAid that you pull out once in a blue moon may not."
"Avoid doing a full purge and clear out any duplicate utensils that you have on hand. Some duplicates are acceptable - like having a couple of spatulas in different shapes can make cooking easier - but you probably don't need to own two can openers, three pastry cutters, and a couple of sets of measuring cups and spoons."
"When decluttering, also consider three important words: best, favorite, and necessary. They're especially helpful when removing duplicates, as you can narrow down the items that you use often."
Kitchen clutter reduces workspace and creates stress by requiring excessive organization time. The 5/7 rule provides a simple solution: items deserve counter space only if used five or more days weekly. Daily-use appliances like coffee makers and blenders stay out, while occasional-use items like rice cookers belong in storage. Additional decluttering strategies include eliminating duplicate utensils and evaluating items based on whether they are best, favorite, or necessary. Keeping only essential duplicates, such as multiple spatulas, maintains functionality while reducing clutter and preserving valuable counter workspace.
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