Go through the list below and toss out, donate, or relocate items until you only have the essentials left on display. Consider this “inbox zero” for your kitchen counters. Invest in a canister or crock that’s stylish enough to leave out on the counter, then fill it with your most-used cooking tools. Dedicate a drawer close to the stove for other important but less frequently used tools. They’ll be easy to grab when needed (and easy to put away afterward). RELATED: Six Cookbooks Every Beginner Should Own Relocate beautiful pieces you’d love to keep on display to an open shelf or the top of the cabinets. Otherwise, move bowls and serveware to a cabinet. Remember, you can periodically switch out which pieces get the coveted countertop spot.
