To say Tom Brady's athleticism has been well-documented is an understatement. As the former QB of the New England Patriots, health and fitness is a major part of the NFL player's life, and as such, he occasionally shares his favorite recipes on his Instagram page. A recent video in particular grabbed our attention.

The football player shows us how he makes his signature TB12 smoothie, and while the beverage itself looks delicious, we were naturally interested in his surroundings; in particular, the lack of clutter around his Nutribullet blender. Naturally, appliances can be bulky – between essential items such as microwaves, toasters, kettles, and the aforementioned blenders , countertop real estate can become a hot commodity, particularly in smaller kitchens. As such, it is crucial to be as economical as possible when selecting which appliances get prime counter space, as experts explain.

A post shared by Tom Brady (@tombrady) A photo posted by on 'Declutter your kitchen regularly by assessing kitchen items and donating or discarding items that are broken or no longer used,' says Molly Chandler, designer at Willis & Stone . 'It’s also a good idea to anticipate future storage needs by designing flexible solutions that can adapt to changing lifestyles.' As we can see in the clip, Brady seems to use the Nutribullet daily for his protein smoothie, so it makes sense that it would get a coveted spot on his countertop .

Another aspect of kitchen appliance storage to keep in min.