Plus some simple design ideas.
Store Food in Clear Containers
Clear containers, like glass jars, make for excellent foodstorage containers.
you’re able to also reuse your old jars, like the ones from pasta sauce or pickles.
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This keeps your space muted, toning down the loud and disparate colors often included on food packaging.
Label Spices
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While you’re at it, label practically everything in your pantry.
Labels help youstay organized.
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There’s no doubt a sink will come in handy in your pantry.
you could even purchase baskets with rails, so that you could slide them in and out easily.
Install cabinets in any extra space you have.
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You could even designate one set of hanging baskets as your fruit basket and purchase another for your vegetables.
They also allow you to grab what you need in a pinch.
Store Like Items Together
Store similar items next to each other to make your pantry more intuitive.
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No more spending 15 precious minutes searching high and low for your favorite tomato sauce.
A wine rack will solve this problem.
And if you aren’t a wine drinker, consider using one to hold other sealed beverage bottles.
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Store them up high like this to free up counter space and display some functional decor.
Stick to a color scheme throughout your space that only consists of a few of your favorite colors.
Install multiple light fixtures andchange the bulbsregularly to maximize their brightness.
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To save energy, install LED lights.
Don’t forget that your pantry floor is essentially an extra shelf.
This pantry rule of thumb is demonstrated well inthis colorful pantry from Addison’s Wonderland.
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Display Items With Open Shelving
Open shelving allows you to better see everything you have.
Plus, you’ve got the option to display all of your belongings for functional decorations.
And by then, it’s likely gone bad.
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Bonusfresh produce is gorgeous.
Your farmer’s market purchase isn’t only delicious food, but it’s also cute decor.
But don’t admire its beauty for too longeat it while it’s fresh.
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And consider adding a cookbook holder onto your pantry or kitchen counter to make your cooking experience even easier.
They’ll spend less time nagging their parents about being hungry and more time learning to serve themselves.
Add Greenery
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Plants help increase air quality and boost your mood.
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Adding greenery to your pantry will enliven the space and add an aesthetically-pleasing design element.
While this isn’t necessarily anorganizational tool, it’s a great way to spruce up the space.
Findplants with low light requirementsif your pantry does not have a window.
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Alternatively, purchase a few faux plants.
Hanging over-the-door shelves is renter-friendly, too, making them a great space-saving option for apartment dwellers.
it’s possible for you to purchase these handy strips at most kitchen retailers.
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And be sure they’re out of reach of kids andpets.
Line Shelves With Contact Paper
Food shelves can get grimy quickly due to accidental spills.
Protect your pantry shelves by lining them with contact paper or another throw in ofshelf liner.
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This pantry tip is also budget- and renter-friendly.
Keep anything alcoholic here and let the kids know that it’s off-limits.
When cocktail hour hits, you’ll be ready to mix a drink.
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Stock it with seltzers, non-alcoholic syrups, and fun garnishes.
The whole family will love it.
Head to a nearby thrift store and look for a solid bookshelf.
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This is a great way to up your storage without breaking the bank.
Then when you’re organizing your pantry, place all of your baking ingredient containers near each other.
you could follow this strategy for other ingredient types as well.
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Utilize Vertical Wall Space
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Don’t let the size of your cabinets limit you.
Take advantage of every space possible.
Add over-the-door shelves to up your storage space even more.
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This will allow you to store more goods without having to crowd everything together.
Another great space-saving tool for tall kitchen cabinets like these ones is to install pull-out shelves.
Wood butcher block counters also give off a warm and natural look, making any space look cozy.
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Even if you do have a pantry, sometimes its easier tostore spicesnext to your stove for easy access.
Consider adding a chest of drawers to your pantry to hold things like spices and utensils.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to essentially build in your drawers for a more seamless look.
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Some historic homes already have built-ins, which is a huge bonus.
Instead, store things like utensils and nonperishable items in your drawers.
Hang Things on Hooks
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In any pantry, storage is key.
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Add as much storage as possible to take advantage of any nook and cranny you have.
Hooks are a great storage addition to help you accomplish this.
Use them to hang your grocery bags, sacks of produce, utensils, and more.
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you could even use your hooks to hold decorative items to make your pantry feel more like home.
Pedestal plates instantly make spaces look more refined and you’re free to put almost anything on one.
Put snacks on a pedestal plate and use it as a convenient grab-and-go snack space.
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you could also accomplish this by using tall containers for bulkier food items, like cereals.
It’s generally easiest to stack short, wide containers.
Some containers are specifically made to be stacked, which makes this storage strategy safe and easy.
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Avoid buying way too much of one ingredient that you hardly useit will just go to waste.
Add one or two (or more) Lazy Susans to your pantry to significantly increase your storage capacity.
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