The point was to get things off the surface of the counter… not to maintain a minimalist countertop that’s completely devoid of everything.

@Paulie, I agree. This is more like organization hacks and ideas. Throwing a bunch of stuff in a basket, etc. (some of which take up more space than the original clutter) is not de-cluttering, but just containing the clutter. I need to hide the clutter. I definitely don’t like the idea of punching a bunch of holes in my expensive cabinetry. I do know that, especially in small spaces, going vertical is king and probably the only option for some of us. The first step is to get rid of useless or seldom used clutter.

I don’t have a gas burner myself, so I suppose I never really thought of that. Good point, though!

For most of us, putting EVERYTHING into cupboards and having kitchen countertops that are 100% clear of any items is just impractical. Perhaps if you have loads and loads of cabinet space (or very few cookbooks, kitchen appliances, etc.), it’s possible, but otherwise, I don’t see how. No one is suggesting that people implement ALL of these ideas. That would, of course, look cluttered. I’ve lived in apartments with only 2-3 cabinets, and there’s no way I could have fit everything in there. 🙂 Our home has plenty of cabinets, but I still keep my cookbooks handy as well as some utensils and things that I use frequently since I cook 2-3 times a day. To each her own, in other words.

Bonnie, you can find some on Amazon HERE (affiliate), but it looks like they’re pretty pricey right now. I am fairly certain I’ve seen them at either Target or Hobby Lobby recently… I can’t remember which one.