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The $9 countertop upgrade that made my kitchen look more luxe

Dark green kitchen cabinets with a dark wood counter. Various kitchen counter clutter on the surface, such as a kettle and food storage containers.
The $9 Countertop Upgrade That Made My Kitchen Look More Luxe

This simple organizing detail proves you don’t need a major renovation to make your kitchen feel more polished

No matter the size of your kitchen, cluttered countertops can quickly make the space feel chaotic – far from the calm, functional environment you want for cooking and hosting. One of the biggest offenders? Messy appliance cords, which can instantly make even a beautifully designed kitchen feel untidy.

While the obvious solution is to store appliances away to organize a kitchen, that isn't always practical for everyday essentials or smaller kitchens with limited storage.

These stick-on cord organizers from Amazon are the perfect solution, keeping loose cables neatly contained for a cleaner worktop, without sacrificing convenience.

Targeting cables is one of the easiest ways to reduce visual clutter in a kitchen and, in turn, make a kitchen look more expensive.

'I always say, nothing ruins the illusion of a beautifully styled room faster than a tangled mess of tech cords,' shares Jodi Koch, CEO and Owner of Elizabeth Erin Designs. 'If there's a tangled mess of wires, that's all people are going to notice.'

While there are several ways to hide cords on kitchen counters, none are as effective as tackling the mess at the root. The stick-on cord organizers adhere to the back of your appliance – be it the best non-toxic air fryer or the best stand mixer – allowing for the unused section of the cord to be wrapped up out of the way. The wide design of the cable tidies from Amazon accommodates thick cords without bending the wire too severely, protecting it from damage, too.

They are not limited to kitchen appliances, either. They are perfect for organizing cables around media units, in home offices, or beside the bed to reduce visual clutter in a bedroom and promote better sleep.

What Else to Shop

As a cookware and appliance editor with a tiny kitchen, I understand how difficult it can be to keep work surfaces clear. To help you organize kitchen countertops, I have rounded up a selection of the prettiest and most practical kitchen organizers to help restore order to your home.

All prices were correct at the time of publication.

Of course, a large part of elevating your kitchen comes from the overall design. With that in mind, consider the colors to make your kitchen look more expensive, whether you are redecorating or choosing your next appliance.

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