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How to Declutter Your Kitchen in One Weekend

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Tired of kitchen chaos? In just one weekend, you can clear the clutter and create a calm, organised space you love.

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How to declutter your kitchen step-by-step

Step 1: Assess your kitchen clutter

Before you dive in, take a good look around. Where are the problem areas? Are your countertops buried under gadgets you barely use? Are your cupboards packed with mismatched containers and unused appliances? Is your pantry packed with old tins and out-of-date ingredients that you should really say goodbye to?

Be honest with yourself: does everything here really serve a purpose? Walk through the kitchen with a notepad and jot down the clutter hotspots as this will help you tackle them one at a time.

Step 2: Plan and prepare for how to declutter your kitchen

Decluttering without a plan is like baking without a recipe: it’s likely to get messy and frustrating. Here’s how to set yourself up for success:

Gather your supplies: boxes or bags for donations, cleaning supplies, and organisers like the DrawerStore™ Expanding Tiered Organiser to maximise space.
Set a timeline: dedicate a chunk of time to each area, for example an hour for counters, two for cupboards, and so on.
Sort as you go: use the classic three-pile system: Keep, Donate, and Bin. It’s a simple and effective way to stay on top of your clear-out

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Step 3: Start decluttering sections of your kitchen

The key is breaking the job into smaller, manageable areas that you can work through one step at a time.

How to declutter kitchen counters

Clear counters are a game-changer. Start by removing everything. Only put back items you use daily (like a kettle or coffee machine). Stash away rarely-used appliances and display those stylish kitchen essentials that deserve the spotlight.

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How to declutter kitchen cupboards

Cupboards can easily accumulate clutter, as they get filled with forgotten appliances and suspicious tins of beans from 2015.

Empty each cupboard completely.
Wipe down the shelves.
Sort items into categories: food, cookware, dinnerware, and containers.
Toss anything expired or broken. If you haven’t used it in a year, it’s probably time to say goodbye.

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The best way to organise kitchen cupboards

Use tiered organisers for canned goods and spices.
Group similar items together (all your baking tools in one cupboard, for example).
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Use a Baking Tray Organiser to keep your bakeware upright and accessible.
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How to declutter the pantry

Pantries are clutter magnets. Start by pulling everything out and checking expiration dates (you know there's always something lurking at the back).

Use clear containers: store staples like pasta, rice, and flour in matching jars. This makes it easy to see what you have (and avoids the dreaded three-open-packets-of-sugar scenario).
Label everything: trust us, labels will save you time and sanity.
Create zones: snacks on one shelf, grains on another, and canned goods neatly stacked.

Step 4: Donate spare items

Think of decluttering your kitchen as being more than just throwing things out but letting go of what you don’t need. If your kitchen hoards duplicate utensils, gadgets you never use, or too many mugs (we all have them) that are all still in good condition, donate these items to charity.

Step 5: Optimise your organisation

Now comes the fun part: maintaining your beautifully decluttered kitchen. Invest in smart storage solutions like our expandable Drawer Organisers to keep utensils neat, or in-cupboard shelves for a place-everything-has-its-home vibe. Make tidying up a weekly (if not daily) habit, and you'll never face kitchen chaos again. To make this easier, find some more of our tips on how to keep your kitchen cupboards organised and some of our top kitchen storage solutions.

FAQs about decluttering your kitchen

Where Do I Start Decluttering My Kitchen

Start with the most visible areas, like countertops. Clearing these first will give you instant satisfaction and momentum to keep going. There is so much to be said for clear countertops, which make cooking in your kitchen a joy again.

What Is the Rule of 5 When Decluttering?

The Rule of 5 is simple: pick up five items, decide where they belong, and put them in their place. Repeat this process to break the job into more manageable tasks.

What Should I Remove First When Decluttering?

Start by removing anything that doesn’t belong in the kitchen, like post, paperwork, or kids' toys. Then move on to items you rarely use, broken gadgets, or expired food. Getting rid of these easy-to-remove items first makes space for you to organise the items that actually need a home in your kitchen.

Ready to say goodbye to kitchen chaos? With the right plan, a bit of effort, and Joseph Joseph’s smart kitchen organisation solutions, your kitchen can be clean, clutter-free, and ready for action. If you ask us, that’s a weekend well spent.

Find out more about how to organise your kitchen from Katie Pix to make sure your kitchen stay clutter-free!