Pro Organizers Agree: These 4 Habits Are the Secret to a Consistently Tidy Kitchen
By Madeline Bilis Published on December 17, 2025
It makes sense that one of the toughest rooms in the house to keep tidy is also one of the most frequently used. The kitchen is a work space, gathering space, and command center all in one, requiring consistent attention to ensure the clutter there doesn’t spin out of control.
There’s a method to the madness, though, and people with tidy kitchens know it well. To learn the formula, we asked professional organizers what neat and tidy kitchens have in common. It turns out their answers are equal parts common sense and revelatory. Here’s what they had to say.
MEET THE EXPERTS
Danica Carson, co-founder of The Uncluttered Life and creator of the Declutter Deck, a set of organization prompt cards
Monica Fay, decluttering expert
Kristi Perry, professional organizer and founder of Art of the Space