Kitchen Storage Tips Used By Japanese Housewives To Make The Space Tidy And Practical

In recent years, the detached lifestyle has quietly become popular in Japan, and has gradually affected many families around the world.

Many friends, when watching Japanese dramas or reading home furnishing magazines, are often amazed by those Japanese-style small living spaces that are dust-free and extremely neat and orderly.

In fact, the reason behind this is not how big the house is, but because the housewives have mastered a set of home storage skills with efficient characteristics.

Especially the kitchen, which is the key affected area in the home, can be completely transformed with some ingenious designs and habits.

Today, let’s talk about some practical and practical methods to help you organize your kitchen in an orderly manner.

Say goodbye to "hoarding disorder" and take the first step to let go

The kitchens in many families become smaller and smaller as they are used, often because there are too many things.

We always entertain the idea of ​​"just in case we might need it one day". In the end, the cupboards are filled to the brim with expired seasonings, duplicate pots and pans, and all kinds of gifts.

Japanese housewives will do a thorough screening before sorting out.

Take out all the items in the kitchen and sort them into categories such as "frequently used, occasionally used, and not used for a whole year."

Those things that have expired, those things that are damaged, and those things that you will never use at all, you must deal with them decisively and get rid of them.

This step is crucial. Only by reducing unnecessary items first can subsequent storage be meaningful.

After getting rid of those "tasteless" things, you will find that the space in the kitchen has been "expanded" a lot.

Cleverly use the "28 principle" to make the countertop "empty"

Why do Japanese kitchens always look so refreshing?

The so-called secret is the "28 principle". This principle is to hide more than 80% of the clutter and expose only 20% of the beautiful items.

We often see that they store frequently used items such as condiment bottles, spatulas, and chopping boards in uniform containers and place them in drawers or cabinets near the stove instead of stacking them on the countertop.

Only kettles and coffee machines are placed on the countertop, which are good-looking appliances that must be used every day.

This not only reduces sanitary blind spots, but also makes it very convenient to wipe it all over with a rag when cleaning.

Imagine coming home every day and seeing a kitchen countertop with nothing on it. Wouldn’t your mood relax?

Vertical storage method requires space on the wall

When countertop and base cabinet space is limited, smart japanese housewife Will turn his attention to the wall.

With the help of hanging rods, partitions, and perforated boards that do not require drilling, items such as pot lids, soup spoons, and small frying pans can be "mounted on the wall."

This method is especially suitable for small kitchens.

For example, place a drain rack above the sink and place the washed dishes directly on it to dry. This will not occupy the countertop and allow natural ventilation to prevent bacterial growth.

Wall partitions used to display commonly used condiments or beautiful tableware need to be kept neatly and not piled too full, otherwise they will look messy.

By making good use of vertical space, the storage capacity of the kitchen can be greatly improved.

Unify containers and give items a fixed "home"

If you pay attention and observe carefully, you can find that when the drawers in the Japanese-style kitchen are opened, the interior is divided according to categories, regular and orderly.

They will use a large number of unified storage box , subdivide drawers and deep cabinets.

Whether it's chopsticks, spoons, plastic wrap, or garbage bags, they all have their own fixed positions.

Here is a little trick: try to find square or rectangular containers, so that you can make fuller use of space and reduce the waste of gaps.

Transparent plastic boxes will be popular, as will boxes with a matte texture. In terms of materials, this is because they allow people to easily see the contents inside at a glance.

If you find it troublesome to find items, you might as well try the "labeling method". Put labels on the outside of the storage box and write words such as "Baking Tools" and "Hot Pot Base" so that your family can accurately put them back after taking them, thus maintaining a long-term cleanliness.

Detailed management of sink area and refrigerator area

The area around the sink is the "core working area" of the kitchen and is also an area that tends to become cluttered.

Some Japanese housewives will use the cabinet under the sink to use retractable shelves to store detergents, trash cans, and larger pots and pans.

Hooks can also be installed on the inside of the cabinet door to hang brushes and rags.

They are also very particular about the storage of the refrigerator. They will put vegetables and meat in transparent crisper boxes and put the purchase date on them. They follow the "first in, first out" principle. This can effectively reduce food waste and keep the inside of the refrigerator clean and fresh. They will have a good mood every time they open the refrigerator.

Daily maintenance is more important than general cleaning

The trick to keeping the kitchen tidy is to focus more on small daily habits in addition to meeting the standard storage in the early stage.

Many housewives have developed the habit of "cleaning on the go". For example, after frying dishes, while the stove still has residual heat, they can immediately wipe it with a wet cloth, and the oil stains can be easily cleaned off.

Whenever you finish cooking, spend a few minutes wiping the countertops, sinks and walls and placing items in their corresponding locations.

This way, the kitchen can always look pristine and there’s no need to wait until the end of the year for the dreaded full cleaning.

This kind of small persistence accumulated over time is the key to making your home more comfortable.

To put it more deeply, learning the storage wisdom possessed by Japanese families is not to make us enslaved to housework, but to make us enjoy life more easily and comfortably.

A clean and tidy kitchen can increase the fun of cooking, and also make the home more full of fireworks and happiness.

Starting today, you might as well try these methods to create a refreshing and comfortable home environment for yourself.