I am a spice aficionado and took for a long time to put all of the spices spices on the little rack on the counter. But do you know that heat and sunshine will spoil the flavor of the spices? Therefore to keep full strength keep spices in a drawer or cabinet, away from the stove.
Paperwork and Mail
Me too, my kitchen counter was the catch-all for me, so they tell me, reports of all types, bills, and mail.
But this creates visual clutter, and makes it difficult to find anything you need at the time you need it. Do better. Set up a mail catcher in another room or store this in a drawer set apart for mail.
Cutting Boards
Once I thought putting cutting boards in one corner, stacked, was practical. But this takes up space and looks amateurish. To keep cuting boards in a cabinet, store them upright or laid into drawers flat.
