DawnM Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) I feel like we have too much stuff on our countertops, but honestly, if I take things down, I tend not to use them as they are too much work to drag out and use! I decided to make bread Sunday and have used the bread maker every day since! When it was not on the countertop, I didn't use it. So, here is my list: microwave espresso machine juicer bread maker bowl of fruit toaster knife block WW food scale Edited January 13, 2011 by DawnM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Cuisinart Coffee maker Tea Scale Toaster Saeco Expresso Machine Behmer coffee bean roaster Kitchen Aid Mixer Microwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I have the teacups where I keep my rings and bracelets when I'm washing dishes and a teapot-shaped trivet sitting out. Everything else gets kept in the cupboards. My microwave has its own cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gevs4him Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Lids off can opener Toaster Microwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Coffee maker toaster oven microwave breadmaker broken breadmaker container with sugar, flour, etc. dh's work stuff tea maker crockpot (only because we used it for supper) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 My KitchenAid. A shake bottle of olive oil. A basketfull of French bread. The coffee maker is over on the other side of the kitchen by my desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Dirty dinner dishes :) Ok, not really on the counter, but still in the sink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Scale Sharps container Vitamins (if I don't leave them on the counter, I forget to take them) Toaster 2 crocks of cooking utensils Microwave Fish Tank Bowl of fruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Two phones, decorative plate, microwave, cookie jar, fruit bowl, knife rack, coffee maker, picture of family, S&P set and large decorative bottle. It doesn't look cluttered, but it sounds cluttered. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 basket of fruit, convection oven, coffee pot, coffee grinder, knive holder thingy, jar of utensils. Anything other than the above list doesn't belong on the counter....like the Christmas mugs I haven't put away and the mail that hasn't been read yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Microwave (about the smallest one on the market) Rice cooker Bowl of peppermints My compost tupperware (for kitchen scraps) Toaster oven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkiller Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 coffee pot coffee grinder fruit basket canisters (4) longaberger baskets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 From left to right, toaster, coffee maker, breadbox, vacuum coffee bean container, coffee grinder (DH is the coffee nut, btw), kitchen scale, two knife blocks (one also holds my can opener), breakfast food and snacks, a bowl of my most-used kitchen utensils, and potholders. Attached to the underside of my cabinets are a mechanical can opener that *I* never use but which DH will not allow me to throw way and the toaster oven (and no, I'm not allowed to throw away the regular toaster, either, because OMG FOUR SLICES AT ONCE). Hm. Seems to me DH has too much stuff on my counters... this realization is probably bad for him... :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Microwave Container with spatulas and other kitchen tools Stand Mixer Box of Tissues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 coffee maker knife block paper towel holder fruit bowl phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonor Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Crockpot Rice Cooker Toaster Toaster Oven Espresso Coffee Machine Fruit bowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Coffee maker, KA mixer, knife block, fruit bowl. I have a lot of counter space, but I hate having anything on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Coffee maker, KA mixer, knife block, fruit bowl.I have a lot of counter space, but I hate having anything on it. Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Coffee maker, coffee maker used for tea, coffee grinder, coffee grinder used for flavored beans (yes, we're serious about our caffeine here), toaster over, fruit, hand soap, and the dishes I haven't washed yet from dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahj Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 coffee pot jar of utensils 2 knife blocks electric kettle flour/sugar/coffee canisters salt vault pepper grinder KitchenAid stand mixer mortar and pestle wooden cutting board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Coffee maker Decorative ceramic holder for the coffee toaster oven which is also a regular toaster microwave (we are getting one to go over the stove soon) decorative bowl that holds bread mug with one pen in it mable utensil holder as soon as I can find it, my knife block Once the microwave gets relocated I'll pull out my new blender. I plan it use it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 microwave knife block toaster caddy of utensils coffeepot fruitbowl a bowl with some kind of experiment Anna is doing from her rock kit she got for Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Always: Betta and frog in a crystal vase Coffee pot Toaster Fruit bowl Things I haven't put away yet tonight: A laundry basket that I am collecting things to go the second hand store tomorrow Purse Bottle of Hefeweizen And probably some mail that dh left for me to sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Stack of mail Coffee maker Pretty bowl holding various teas Glass container holding packets of Via Dish soap in pretty blue glass bottle Glass vase holding spatulas and such Stand mixer Dry goods canisters Toaster oven Stollen and pannetone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 electric kettle tea accessories tray with a variety of tea, sugar bowl, honey, peanut butter and cocoa mix microwave snack/bread tray set of cannisters dh's coffee maker knife block with knives ceramic container holding cooking utensiils toaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 coffee maker basket with sugar shaker, creamer container, salt & pepper shakers old tea pitcher used to hold utensils knife block deep fryer bunch of junk :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Thermomix toaster expresso machine kettle spice rack plus small bottle of olive oil juicer water filter 2 wooden bread boards - one for each bench area where we prepare food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Fruit bowl Toaster Knife block Pepper grinder Butter dish Kitchen Aid stand mixer basket to hold pencils, invitation, other small items perpetual pile of mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Coffee maker Toaster Small dish rack Kleenex box Ceramic tile art made by oldest dd And a couple dirty cups... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Really? That many of you really keep your kitchen counters that clean? I mean, are you just talking about your appliances and mail, or ... I guess I'd better go clean the kitchen.:lol: :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 On mine: toaster coffee maker knife block fruit bowl Kitchenaide mixer Those are always on the counter. Putting them away is pointless because most are used every day (the mixer is too big and heavy to move around). On the counter right now, I have a Ronco rotisserie I got for Christmas. I agree with the OP - it's mostly sitting there because if I put it away, it will go to the basement and then my motivation to use it will be lower. At least until I get in the habit of using it weekly, I'm keeping it there to remind me to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 No kidding! Honestly, if I were designing a kitchen, I would have deeper counters....that way, you could pull forward the appliance you need at the moment, but still have ample counter space for the other 90% of the time! Dawn Really? That many of you really keep your kitchen counters that clean? I mean, are you just talking about your appliances and mail, or ... I guess I'd better go clean the kitchen.:lol: :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Toaster (too messy to move - all those breadcrumbs...) Stand Mixer (too heavy to move) Frech press and coffee grinder (used too much to move) Microwave (self explanatory) dirty dishes :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twacademy2010 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Oh my... a microwave, fruit basket, coffee maker, nose tissue, two water bottles, and since it is breakfast time cereal, three bowls and spoons, vitamins, two sippy cups, and two glasses of juice. It doesnt matter how many times I clean off my counters. They seem to be the catch-all for everyone including my 20 month old who throws her stuff to the top! :lol: eta: backpack full of girl scout cookie stuff and packages for the post office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Microwave Toaster Flour - Sugar - Rice Canisters Large Bucket of Utensils (spatula, ladles, etc.) Crock Pot Liquor (a few bottles of scotch, kahlua, etc.) Bread & Rolls Coffee Maker Blender Knife Block with Knives Paper Towel Holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I just cleaned mine off a bit actually. I have: microwave dehydrator Often the crockpot is out being used but up currently. I use the blender a fair amt but it is up, same w/ juicer, I go in spurts with it. I need a home for the dehydrator but don't have one currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Oh, and misc on my counters to be put up today- were up too late last night to take care of it: hammer, screwdriver, tape measure and a few other odd and end tools cookie sheet full of chickpea crunchies and a few things that need to be hung (I am in the midst of redecorating thus the tools and things to be hung) On the dinette table I keep a bowl of fruit I have a butcher block island for cutting and such and there is a separate block for chopping meat. On either side of the stove I have some wooden knooks built connecting the cabinets and they have drawers for my most used spices and shelves for my most used condiments- cooking wines, vinegars, salt, pepper, honey etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Rice Cooker Toaster Oven Canister Set Toaster Can Opener Butter Dish Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer Bowl of Fruit Mail Sorter That list is longer than I thought it would be. Hmmm, time to rethink my use of counter space and declutter a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 One word: EVERYTHING Mail, dish drainer, blender, some dishes, a couple of clean pots (no space in cupboard), cookbooks, toaster, knife block, cutting boards, bowl of onions, sack of potatoes, cereal, goldfish crackers, pots of sprouting herbs, organizers with little bits, keys, and my husbands medications sorted for the week, stand mixer, towels and mitts..... :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Really? That many of you really keep your kitchen counters that clean? I mean, are you just talking about your appliances and mail, or When we remodeled we planned for closed cupboard space for a lot of things because I hate stuff on the counter tops. The toaster has it's own drawer, the coffee grinder and creamers are in a cupboard, etc. Also, I don't own many appliances. I have a mixer and a coffee maker (both on the counter), a toaster and a Magic Bullet (both put away). No crockpot, toaster oven, rice maker... As for mail and such, I don't care to have that stuff in the kitchen. There's a basket in the entryway for mail, one for keys and credentials. And so on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Really? That many of you really keep your kitchen counters that clean? I mean, are you just talking about your appliances and mail, or ... I guess I'd better go clean the kitchen.:lol: :glare: I posted right after I had finished cleaning up after supper or my list would have been longer. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorMama Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Way more stuff than I want! Coffeemaker Toaster Food processor Blender 2 knife blocks 2 stands of cooking utensils Butter dish Crockpot Bowl of fruit plus overflow Dish drying rack Bread box Cookie jar And miscellaneous items that people have left there. :glare: Luckily I have a lot of counter. If I had more cupboard space or storage ANYWHERE, a lot of this stuff wouldn't be out all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edithcrawley Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Microwave, toaster, electric kettle, lunch bag, crock pot, knife block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knit247 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) wine rack 3 tea light holders paper napkin holder bottle of vinegar that won't fit in my tiny German cabinets assorted dirty dishes (not too many!) dish rack coffee bottle of Benefiber (see bottle of vinegar explanation!) coffee pot Brita water pitcher that won't fit in my tiny German fridge (see a theme???) knife block P.S. Ask me about the stockpot that I just had to wash out in the bathtub because - you guessed it - it won't fit in my tiny sink. I still love living here, though! Edited January 13, 2011 by FindingLaurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourtneyChn Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 blender microwave food processor coffee maker rice cooker/food steamer toaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 - next to the sink - coffee maker/coffee crockpot a tray with dish detergent and other cleaners - next to the stove - olive oil salt/pepper balsamic mortar and pestle chopping bowl and mezzaluna knife - on the buffet - bread box basket with all my pot lids paper towel holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I don't like cluttered counters. So when we remodeled our kitchen we added extra cabinet space and installed a very large pantry area. We also built in a narrow shelf - the designer who helped us called it a pony shelf - that runs along the wall on one side of our kitchen, behind the stove. It is only 6 inches deep and it is halfway between counter height and the bottom of the cabinets, but it is extremely useful. It holds our whole coffee beans, salt cellar, pepper grinder, garlic keeper, and oil and vinegar bottles. We also have a show cubby just inside the front door and keys, mail, etc get put there instead of the kitchen counters. Usually. This thread started just after my weekly housecleaning, so it may not be reflective of the normal state of my kitchen. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HayesW Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Coffee maker phone knife block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani3boys Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Here's what is on my counter: phone, wooden tea box, espresso machine, coffee grinder, plant, Kitchen Aid Mixer, knife block, cutting boards, Food Saver, blender, toaster oven, bread basket, and olive oil jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Microwave, coffee maker, coffee grinder, electric kettle, toaster, bread board, jars of cooking utensils..... When we remodel, I hope to increase the counter space and put a lot of those out of sight. Things that I use frequently but also put away after use are two crockpots, blender/mixer and rice cooker. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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