Your pantry is where you keep all of your favorite food products and kitchen essentials such as cookies, pastas, oils, cereal, bread, or seasonings. There are different kinds of pantry styles that can optimize your storage, organization, and even your everyday cooking routine.
We know it’s hard to keep your pantry tidy, so here are a couple of tips that might help organize your pantry and be more efficient for you.
Backspace of Pantry Doors
The backspace of the pantry doors is the area usually not taken advantage of. A traditional pantry with a standard door gives one an opportunity to install a door mounted spice rack or open shelves on the backside of the door.
The sections can have different depths and heights which can store big or bulky items. They are also great for holding small to medium sized food products such as small snack packages, canned sauces, spices, and sugar. It is easy to quickly grab an item once opened.
Open Floating Shelves
You can add additional shelving to your pantry. Adding open shelves, that wrap around the walls, can create more spaces without having to move the existing shelves. You can even try floating shelves with dividers to help organize your items.
These shelves can either be installed as a U-shaped or L-shaped, depending on the size of the pantry. There’s ample amounts of DIY videos online showing homeowners how to install these shelves themselves, without the need of a contractor or handyman.
Vertical Storage
Having shelves that get the most out of your pantry space is key. Installing shelves that go all the way up your wall, to the ceiling, is a quick way to make sure you’re utilizing all your space.
Be mindful to place your commonly used items within arm’s reach, and your least used items on the upper shelves.
Pullout Cabinets/Sliding Shelves
For those who have a larger pantry, adding a countertop or work area is also useful. You can store your small kitchen appliances there such as a toaster, coffee maker, stand mixer, and microwave. This will also help keep your kitchen tidier.
Pantry Countertop
Having shelves that get the most out of your pantry space is key. Installing shelves that go all the way up your wall, to the ceiling, is a quick way to make sure you’re utilizing all your space.
Be mindful to place your commonly used items within arm’s reach, and your least used items on the upper shelves.
Pantry Accessories
Try purchasing some practical accessories to help with your organization. You can use clear storage containers, glass jars, small Lazy Suzan, metal mesh baskets, cubbies, and clear bins to keep your items orderly. These items are not only functional, but also help create an aesthetically pleasing, organized look.
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