Spring Kitchen Refresh

If your family is anything like mine, the kitchen is more than just a place to cook and eat. It’s a gathering space, a meeting room, a playroom, and sometimes even a creative zone for homeschool projects and late-night snacks. With all that multi-use (and a little overuse), this space usually needs a good spring refresh by this time of year.

If that sounds like your kitchen, too, here’s a simple four-step plan to help you tackle it—one area at a time.

4-Step Simple Kitchen Refresh Plan

1. Clear & Clean the Cupboards

• Empty one cupboard at a time.

• Toss expired items and donate what you don’t use.

• Wipe down shelves and organize items by category for easy access.

  
  

2. Refresh the Refrigerator

• Remove all food items.

• Wipe down shelves, drawers, and doors with warm soapy water.

• Restock by grouping similar items together and adding a fresh box of baking soda to absorb odors.

  
  

3. Clean the Stove & Surrounding Area

• Wipe down stovetop, burners, knobs, and backsplash.

• Deep clean inside the oven if needed.

• Don’t forget to clean under the stove and behind it if possible!

4. Finish with the Floors

• Sweep and mop thoroughly.

• Shake out or wash any kitchen rugs.

• Add a soft touch like a new mat, small rug, or plant to brighten the space.

Bonus Hack: Teaching Kids to Help Keep the Kitchen Organized

Since the kitchen is often the most overused space in the house (especially with little hands everywhere), I’ve found a simple hack that helps keep things in somewhat good order. Give everything a home. When every item has a clear place where it belongs — from snacks to cups to utensils — it’s easier for kids (and adults!) to help clean up and stay organized.

Labels, baskets, or even pictures for younger children can turn clean-up time into a routine everyone can follow.

It doesn’t have to be perfect — just purposeful.

Remember — one step at a time is all it takes. Give yourself grace and space to create a fresh, functional, and peaceful kitchen.