Pantry organization ideas to maximize your pantry space. Ideas for every type of pantry – even the hard-to-organize spaces.
One of the hardest places to keep organized in a home is the pantry.
If you’ve organized your pantry only to have it fall into disarray within a week or two, you’re not alone.
Figuring out a good pantry organization system takes some trial and error.
You have to work out what systems will work best for you and your family.
In this article, you’ll find lots of kitchen pantry organization ideas to inspire you.
Pantry Organization Ideas
In this article, you’ll find lots of kitchen pantry organization ideas to inspire you.
Use the links below to skip to a specific topic:
Walk-In Pantry Organization Ideas
Pantry Cabinet Organization Ideas
How Do I Organize My Food Pantry?
How Do I Organize Pantry Bags?
Walk-In Pantry Organization Ideas
While it’s wonderful to have a lot of space in a walk-in pantry, it’s easy for things to get lost in the fray of walk-in pantry.
To make items easier to find, organize the pantry with baskets and bins.
Related: The Best Pantry Organization Baskets for Easy Storage
Consider purchasing riser shelves for canned goods so you can easily see what you have on hand.
Use turntables so you don’t have to stretch to reach things stuffed into the corners of your pantry.
Related: Clever Pantry Storage Ideas You’ll Want to Try
DIY Pantry Organization Ideas
Make your own pantry labels so everyone knows where to find things and put them away.
Go here to get the printable labels shown in the photo above.
Pantry Cabinet Organization Ideas
Have trouble reaching things pantry cabinets?
Use bins and baskets so you can easily pull the containers out and grab what you need.
Or, use turntables.
With turntables, you can easily spin them around to find what you need.
Related: Pantry Categories That’ll Level Up Your Organization
Organizing Pantry Shelves
One of the biggest annoyances in pantries is trying to get items to stay upright on wire shelving.
While you could switch out the shelving and install solid shelves, covering the wire shelving is a much cheaper option.
Go here to learn how to cover wire shelving in your pantry.
Pantry Door Organization
Make use of the space on the back of your pantry door with a door organizer.
The pantry door is the perfect place to keep frequently used items!
Go here to see more pantry door organizers.
How Do I Organize My Food Pantry?
If you have a lot of food that you want to organize, do a pantry inventory!
By going through all of your pantry items, you can get rid of expired things, and get a better idea of what food you need to buy.
Having an up-to-date pantry inventory makes meal planning easier, and it keeps you from overbuying.
It can be a real money saver!
Go here to learn more about how to do a pantry inventory.
How Do You Organize Pantry Bags?
Store bags of chips, nuts, or rice upright in baskets or bins.
This keeps them from falling down, and it makes it easier for you to see how much of a certain item you have.
Read: How to Set Up a Pantry Under Your Stairs
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