"One thing that contributes to a cluttered feeling is a lot of visual noise. That just means that there are simply too many contrasting colors and elements scattered about. When your eyes look across the room, they're met with so many different elements that it all feels like a jumble. If you stick to a restrained color palette and limited finishes - all while leaving a little breathing room for everything else - it can help quiet that visual noise."
"What you want is uniformity because it's less jarring to the eye. You don't see clutter when everything looks similar. To that end, you can use matching hardware across all your cupboards and drawers. Items stored on the counter can be in containers that match in size, shape, or color. Matching appliances or a uniform color scheme also add to this effect."
"Using balance to create the idea of a more cohesive space is another trick for making a noisy area look less cluttered. For instance, keep items of the same size and shape together. Short and wide things in one space, tall and narrow things in another. The visual contrast draws your eye and makes it look cleaner."
Cluttered kitchens often result from visual noise created by too many contrasting colors and elements. A restrained color palette and limited finishes reduce visual contrast and create breathing room. Uniformity through matching hardware, containers, and appliances minimizes the perception of clutter. Grouping items by size and shape, such as placing short wide items together and tall narrow items elsewhere, uses balance to make the space appear cleaner. Maintaining consistent finishes and deliberate placement produces cohesion even when storage options are limited. These strategies focus on visual organization rather than solely reducing possessions.
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