As a professional organizer serving Loudoun County, including Leesburg, Ashburn, and Aldie, one of the most common questions I get is: “How do I keep my kitchen from looking cluttered?”

The answer? It starts with the countertops.

I recently contributed to this helpful article from The Spruce about items minimalists never keep on their kitchen counters. From oversized knife blocks to daily mail piles, these everyday items may seem harmless—but they quietly eat up valuable space and visual calm.

In the piece, I shared my top tip: when everything has a home off the counter, the space becomes easier to clean, cook in, and actually enjoy. It’s not about doing less—it’s about making life feel less overwhelming.

If your kitchen counters are constantly cluttered and you’re not sure where to start, I’d love to help. At Bring It Home Style, I specialize in creating simple, stylish systems that work for real life—especially for busy professionals balancing it all.