Compared to a living room, your kitchen may not have much furniture to move around in order to rejuvenate the space. But there are many small shifts you can make to instantly brighten the energy of the room. Here are a few simple ones that can breathe new life into your kitchen:
Start by decluttering your surfaces: Counter space is an important real part of a kitchen, and the goal is to clear everything off the counters that are nonessential. To begin, take everything off your counters and wash it down with a natural cleaner. Once everything is sparkling clean and dry, place only the essentials back on your countertops and put the rest aside. We’ll head to the pantry and cabinet spaces next, where you may find a home for that nonessential stuff.
Sift through your pantry and fridge and wipe down your oven: Next, come to the pantry and cabinet spaces. A quick pantry organization session can help you multiply your storage space, weed out expired food, and find inspiration for new recipes. Clear each shelf in your pantry one by one—wiping them down and sorting out their contents as you go. Do the same thing for your refrigerator, your cabinets, and the oven.
Then it’s time for the floors: The kitchen floor can benefit tremendously from hands-on scrubbing. The key is to clean it as deeply as possible. If you’re so inclined, add a drop of your favorite essential oil for extra freshness.
Add some citrus: Keeping a bowl of citrus on your counter can add sunshine and positive vibes to your space.
Get growing: Whether it’s bean sprouts or herbs, growing something edible in your kitchen is another way to reenergize the space. While all herbs are amazing and have their own wellness properties, basil plants are really lush and grow pretty easily in many kitchen setups.
Add inspiration: If you already have a space to keep cookbooks in your kitchen, that’s amazing! A shelf for cookbooks also makes for a brilliant weekend DIY project. Or, try hanging up some art or family photos in the kitchen that can add tons of love to its space. The more positive inspiration, the better.
Even one or two small shifts can bring fresh life to your kitchen, and you’ll likely feel the benefits instantly.
