the floor, pick it up before you or someone steps on it and tracks it into the rest of your home.
using kitchen items that have multiple purposes will help you keep your dirty dishes to a minimum.
keep one of your sinks full of hot soapy water so you can soak items that will stain or have stuck on food before you load it into the dishwasher. this will also be handy if you have dishes that are hand wash only. go ahead and wash them and get them put away.
spoon rests can get messy, instead fill a glass with warm water and use it to temporarily store your tasting and 