Why does Marie Kondo say, "Cutlery is the King of the Kitchen"

It works harder than a toothbrush and because it comes into very direct contact with the human body it should be respected. You can show it respect by giving it top priority as far as where you store it and how.

I lean toward budget friendly options for storage, like the photo shows. If your budget allows, you can opt for bamboo over plastic. You can store your cutlery upright in a cup-like container or lay it in a flat trays. Below I've provided a quick link to the product featured in the photo.