Get Your Small Pantry Organized in No Time!
Wouldn't it feel amazing to have a spacious pantry that is well-organized? With these life changing ideas, you can make the most of what little space there is in your home. These are simple tips for getting more out of any given area by creating an organized system and introducing some fun into organization! Do not worry - no matter how cluttered things seem now they'll become clearer soon enough with this new and organized approach.
Here are some great ideas to maximize your small pantry:
1. Rearrange & Adjust Your Shelves
If you have the ability to change the height of your shelves, this can be the perfect way to make sure you’re not missing out on any precious real estate. Start from the bottom, and place your item organizers as desired, followed by adjusting the shelves to the perfect height.
2. Use Bins to Your Advantage
Bins are perfect for organizing snacks and other loose pantry items. You can get any type of bin that matches your style. Personally, I love clear bins with non-slanted sides so they can all line up in the most uniform way. You can also add labels for extra organization points.
3. Organize in a U-shape
If you have a small pantry with deeper shelves, you can take advantage of the space by organizing items in a u-shape. Fill in the sides of each shelf, followed by filling out the back with more items. This allows you to see everything without needing to dig around.
4. Utilize the Back of Your Pantry Door
There are so many ways you can use the back of the pantry door for additional organization. With an over-the-door hanging rack, you can organize spices, cleaning supplies, and dry goods. You can also purchase hanging strips from Amazon to hold all the lids for your pots and pans. The options are endless!
5. Take Advantage of Vertical Space
You can make your home feel like it has more space with the right storage solutions. If you're worried about being square footage challenged, take some time to organize and fill up those empty spaces high on shelves or inside cabinets! You'll be able keep everyday items easily accessible while storing back stock at the top. Or look into investing in more floor to ceiling storage. Take advantage of your vertical space.
6. Bring in Another Pantry Option
If you need more space for your favorite dishes and gadget, don't panic! There are many ways to get the job done. You can use a bookcase in an empty corner of the kitchen. This can give you more storage space.
7. DIY an Open Pantry
When you have an empty wall space in your kitchen, consider DIY-ing a storage pantry with some serious aesthetic potential. A trip to the hardware store for wooden 2x4s can completely transform its look and provide tons of extra shelf life for food items or dishes!
8. Decant Your Pantry Items
How many times have you been stuck with a bunch of cereal and chips in their original packaging, or an air-filled bag that takes up way more room than what's inside? Well I hear this all too frequently! So why not get creative for less cluttered living spaces by decanting your snacks into clear containers instead. You'll save valuable shelf space as well make sure these delicious looking treats don’t go wasted either because people can see exactly how much is left in each container.
So, if you are like me and have a small pantry, don't be discouraged. There are plenty of ways to organize your space so that it works for you. Reach out for more tips or a complimentary consultation; I would be more than happy to help! Having an organized pantry makes cooking and meal planning not only easier but more fun too. What are some of your favorite tips for organizing a small pantry?