34 Best Pantry Organization Ideas to Keep Your Kitchen in Order
Use what you have to corral clutter.
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When it comes to keeping your home organized, the pantry can present a big challenge. It's not easy to keep the small space neat while being able to access all of your cans and boxes of food. And, as anyone who has reached the back of their pantry and found a very expired can of beans knows, this is one of the most important rooms to keep organized. Plus, knowing what you have will save you money at the grocery store.
There are countless products you can buy to keep your space tidy, but we love putting our vintage collections to use to keep everything in order. Now's the time to pull out that Pyrex, dust off your bakery tins, and put your stoneware crocks to use. Using items you have will add charm to one of the most hardworking spaces in your house.
Once you have your pantry organized, get to work organizing the garage, the kitchen, your closets, and more.
Put Vintage Finds to Use
Skip the plastic storage bins and pull out your favorite vintage items to keep your shelves organized. Baking tins, tart tins, mason jars, Pyrex trays, box caddies, and snack tins all do double duty as stylish organizers.
Baking Crate Storage
In the early 1900s, bakeries delivered their wholesale goods in shallow wood crates. Now, the simple boxes provide storage for just about anything in your pantry, like your collection of cooking utensils which fit nicely in stoneware crocks.
Soda Crate Cubby
The small slots of those old wooden soda crates are perfectly poised to contain your most reached-for herbs and spices. Just stack the crates on their sides, and fill as desired.
Utensil Pockets
Keep utensils corralled with this DIY idea. To make, cut thick linen or burlap fabric to your preferred size, fold under edges, and nail into place on a cutting board using upholstery tacks.
Use a Plate Rack for More than Just Plates
This versatile piece can be used to store cooking tools and baking vessels, like pie plates, cooling racks, baking sheets, and more.
Tie It Together with Color
That's right, even your pantry can have its own color palette! If you want this space to feel a little less hectic, try creating a consistent color scheme to clean it up and keep it organized.
Pair Baskets and Bins
This pantry is really working for us, thanks to the mix of natural baskets and metal bins. You can group like-items together, making it easy to find what you need without having every item floating alone on the shelf–talk about chaos!
Clean Up with Clear Containers
Consider decanting everything! Clear containers allow you to easily find what you are looking for and they keep everything orderly and neat.
Pantry Door Organization
When organizing your pantry, don't forget about the pantry door. You can really maximize your space by adding shelving or organizational accessories to the inside of the door, and bonus if you can make it look at nice as this pantry door does!
Carve Out a Small Space
You don't necessarily need a large room to call it a pantry. If you have a dedicated space where you can build out shelving an add doors, then you are set!
Organize on a Budget
Instead of stocking up on pricey containers, this blogger has highlighted the best ideas for upcycled storage (some of these containers are old diaper boxes!). There's also a handy inventory list to keep for when you go grocery shopping.
Get the tutorial at Bless'er House.
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Keep a Small Pantry Tidy
There's no need for a pantry you can walk into with this neatly packed pantry that's comfortably tucked away into a closet by the kitchen. All you need are containers of various sizes to produce this organized space.
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
Use Tiered Shelves
This blogger took a former oven space and turned it into a custom open pantry with sliding drawers for easy access. Even the tiniest of kitchens can dedicate some space to a makeshift pantry.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
Customize Your Shelving
Have a closet that needs revamping? Or extra space that's going to waste at the moment? This tutorial gives you exact steps on how to build custom shelving to create the pantry of your dreams.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Add Custom Lettering
Not only are these jars and containers clearly labeled, but the lettering used looks beautiful. These templates will turn your pantry into the most charming space in your kitchen.
Get the tutorial at The Creativity Exchange.
Keep a Pantry Concealed
If your pantry is behind glass doors and you don't want all your items to be visible, take some shelf liner or stick-on window film like this blogger and use it to cover the glass.
Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.
Don't Forget Door Space
By installing a door rack on the inside of her pantry door, this blogger was able to truly maximize her space—and store lots of granola bars!
Get the tutorial at Four Generations One Roof.
Add Personalized Labeling
There's no need to invest in a label maker to mark your jars—all you need is a paint pen in the color of your choosing.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Group Canned Goods
Let's be honest, you probably have dozens of cans in your kitchen that have no specified home. By grouping them together in an easy-to-see space, you'll avoid buying nonperishables you already have.
Get the tutorial at Honeybear Lane.
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