3 spaces I've simplified for a smoother day

And the little tweaks that made a surprisingly big impact

In our most recent simplifying session, we chatted about ways to “Simplify the everyday,” a concept that focuses on removing the non-essential items in key areas of your home to add ease to your daily routines.

I love this approach to simplifying because, with minimal effort, you can see and feel an immediate improvement in the flow of your day. The key is to start with the spaces that matter most—like an essential kitchen drawer, the entryway, or all-important counter space.

I thought I’d share a few examples of how I’ve applied this concept in our own home, focusing on three key areas:

• Kitchen utensils

• My beauty products

• Our entryway (which has zero built-in storage)

Each of these used to be a small but constant source of frustration—prone to chaos and impeding efficiency.

The thing is, these key spaces should work for you, not against you. By simplifying and streamlining them, they’ve become more functional, easier to maintain, and genuinely helpful in keeping me efficient—whether I’m in the kitchen or heading out the door.

Here’s what you’ll find in this behind-the-scenes post:

• My biggest pain points with these three areas prior to “essentializing.”

• What I did to simplify and streamline them

• Photos of what these spaces look like now

• Tips you can easily adapt to your own home

Let’s dive in!

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