But in reality, many of us are forced to make the most of a small pantry.

Having a small pantry isn’t awful!

Read on for tons oforganization ideasand thank us later.

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Try a Lazy Susan

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Make use of alazy susan!

These are excellent tools to employ not only in the cupboard but in the pantry, too.

A cookie jar is a classic for a reason.

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Place a few in your pantry to keep baked goods and protein bites fresh.

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Cute labelsare your BFF when organizing a small space.

They help make even the tiniest of pantries look more aesthetically pleasing while of course providing function.

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If you tend to change up your food supply often, consider opting for erasable labels or using chalk.

you could use them in the pantry to corral unsightly boxes or pouches if you wish!

Just adhere a label to the front to inform other family members as to exactly what’s inside.

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You’ll be oh-so-grateful when your kitchen countertop is less cluttered on a daily basis.

Appliances can overwhelm a prep space quickly.

Ahh, much better.

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We’re all about this clever way of maximizing space while keeping things orderly.

Use the Floor

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In a small pantry, every inch of space counts.

Additionally, pacing fruits in individual bins makes it easy to grab a healthy snack when hunger strikes.

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It makes it easy to see what you have “in stock” and grab essentials in a hurry.

Try This Tea Trick

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Get creative with how youstore your teabags.

They’re great for holding miscellaneous items and are generally way more aesthetically pleasing than bulky plastic bins.

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Streamline By Purpose

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Group items by use to help streamline your tasks.

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