"If you're anything like me, kitchen countertop clutter is an ever-present issue. There's just something so alluring about those horizontal surfaces - they're almost magnetic in the way they attract the odds and ends of everyday life. Loose items like phone chargers, mail, water bottles, and more somehow accumulate on my kitchen counters daily, much to the chagrin of my tidy-loving husband."
"Rachel's answer to hiding kitchen counter clutter was to construct a low, long "wall" and place it right in the middle of her kitchen island. The wall isn't so tall or bulky that it seems out of place, and it doesn't obscure any large part of the kitchen itself. But what it does is provide a slim hiding space behind the wall. It effectively and easily conceals all the little bits and pieces that tend to collect on our counters."
""A wall can literally divide countries! So it can definitely hide my husband's half-eaten sandwich," Rachel surmises. As I mentioned in the couple's house tour, I'm actually friends with Rachel and John, and have visited their home personally. I've seen this kitchen island addition in person, and I can attest that it's so good, you don't even actually notice it at first."
Kitchen countertops naturally attract small everyday items, causing visible clutter that disrupts open-plan views. A low, narrow partition built along the center of a kitchen island creates a slim hidden ledge that conceals chargers, mail, bottles, and other odds and ends without blocking sightlines or overwhelming the space. The partition's modest height keeps the island visually integrated while providing a practical stash area behind it. Placing stools on one side preserves seating and disguises the ledge as a tiled detail. The approach maintains a tidy appearance from adjoining rooms and offers a simple, effective solution for everyday counter clutter.
Read at Apartment Therapy
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