The holidays are a busy time, and the kitchen is the epicenter of the activity. Holiday baking, writing cards, cooking for family and friends, and entertaining take center stage. The extra activity creates a hectic environment that can quickly lead to clutter. Baking supplies, wrapping paper, and special holiday linens are in constant use. Couple this with holiday entertaining, and you could find yourself scrambling to clear up when the doorbell rings. Here's how to keep the kitchen clear during the holidays.

1. Clear out and organize your refrigerator and pantry before holiday shopping

Holiday groceries take over storage space, so clear out expired items and leftovers before putting fresh food in.

2. Decorate your table

Avoid the temptation to leave clutter on the kitchen table by putting out a holiday table runner and a seasonal centerpiece. This also ensures a clear place for unexpected guests to sit.

3. Locate your holiday baking supplies

Festive cookie cutters, your mixer, special cooking utensils — all should have a designated home. Customized storage accessories in your cabinets give these supplies a dedicated place during a remodel.

4. Make use of your beverage bar

Use the beverage bar for festive cocktail supplies and extra wine. Keep glassware and cups clean and ready. If you don't have a beverage bar, pick a section of countertop away from the cooking area and set one up. We dig into beverage bars in our beverage bar guide.

5. Cleanup is key

With so much food preparation, built-in waste and recycling bins near the prep area make cleanup straightforward.

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