The “One Tray” Trick for a Cleaner Kitchen and Living Room

The “One Tray” Trick for a Cleaner Kitchen and Living Room

If your home feels messy, it’s often because small items don’t have a home. The “one tray” trick creates an instant landing zone. Place a tray in a high-traffic area—kitchen counter, coffee table, or entryway—and limit it to essentials: keys, remote, coasters, or daily vitamins.
A tray visually contains clutter so the space feels calm even when life is busy. The key is the limit: when the tray fills, you don’t add another tray—you edit.
This is one of the fastest ways to make a home look curated without becoming strict or fussy.

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