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Maya Glantz

5 Things You Should Never Put on a Kitchen Island If You Want Your Room to Look Stylish and Uncluttered, According to Experts

A large kitchen island in an off-white room with flowers on the counters.

A chic, sleek kitchen is always the goal, but getting there isn't always the easiest. And when it comes to keeping your kitchen looking its best, you can't underestimate the importance of keeping your counters clean.

A cluttered kitchen island is the difference between a clunky, so-so kitchen and the ones you're saving to your Pinterest board. Just take a flick through any magazine, do you spot any bulky air fryers, or piles of unopened mail on the counters? We didn't think so. It's all about simplicity, keeping it pared back to essentials, and no unnecessary clutter on display for all your guests to see.

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