1. DECIDE WHAT THE FUNCTION OF YOUR HUTCH IS
The first step to declutter your hutch is to decide what its function is. It is easier to keep your hutch organized if you are able to narrow down which items you should be storing in it.
2. TAKE EVERYTHING OUT OF THE HUTCH
The next step is to empty your hutch in order to assess each item for its quality and function. Skipping this step is one of the top decluttering mistakes since it's hard to fully understand which items you need without laying them all out.
3. DECLUTTER DAMAGED ITEMS
Closely observe each item and ask yourself if it's broken or damaged. 'The obvious thing here is broken or chipped items,' Suzanne Roynon explains. 'As an interiors therapist and feng shui consultant, I’m well aware of the impact on the subconscious well-being of using anything that is damaged, so even special mugs with fond memories hit the trash can if necessary.'
4. DECIDE IF ITEMS NEED TO BE IN THE HUTCH
Suzanne Roynon’s next target would be anything that is not used, needed or loved. 'Everyone keeps something in their kitchen hutch "just in case" and this is bad news for both storage and wellbeing. Be brutally honest with yourself. When did you last use it? In reality, is it ever going to be used again? If the answer is no, let it go.'
5. FIND CLEVER STORAGE TO KEEP CLUTTER AWAY
Now you can begin to restock your hutch with the dedicated items. When planning this, consider if installing some storage solutions to your hutch will maximize its efficiency and keep it from being cluttered.
To keep from stacking and cramming items together, leading it to become cluttered and disorganized, there are plenty of customizable storage solutions to maximize space, such as shelf extenders, drawer dividers, adjustable shelves, and organizers. Find the options that work best for what you have in your hutch as well as its dimensions. The great thing about most of these products is that they have an adjustable size, so can fit most spaces.
6. CATEGORIZE ITEMS TO DECLUTTER
It's time to create some order in your hutch to keep it clutter-free in the future since this will help you to keep track of what you have and what items you may not need.
7. KEEP A MINIMALIST AESTHETIC
Key to keeping a decluttered hutch and maintaining a beautiful display is aiming for a minimalist aesthetic, especially on open shelving or in hutches with glass doors. This means being very purposeful about which items are displayed and ensuring they complement the overall appearance of your hutch.