Easy Guide to an Organized Pantry
Easy Guide to an Organized Pantry
I’ve been extremely organized my entire life. Even as a little girl my clothes were hung neatly in my color coordinated closet. That being said, it’s no surprise that my love for organization and all things aesthetic carried over in my adult life. One of my favorite things to organize is my kitchen - especially my pantry. I know it can seem daunting to create an organized pantry, especially if you have a large family, but it doesn’t have to be. With my easy guide to an organized pantry, you’ll be able to create your dream pantry with a few simple tips.
How to Create a Beautifully Organized Pantry
Tip 1: Clear Containers
Not only do clear containers save so much space, but they’re also pleasing to the eye. Before choosing your containers, take inventory of the dry goods you keep on hand. I love having different styles and sizes for different categories. For example, crackers all share the same type of container, baking goods like flour and rolled oats have the same type of container, cereal is all in the same type, and so on and so forth.
Container labels can also be really useful and an easy way to create a uniform organized look for your pantry. I’ve created pantries with and without container labels and love the look of both.
Tip 2: Baskets
Being organized doesn’t have to be overly complicated, and an easy guide to an organized pantry like this one, can be so helpful in making organizing less of a chore. Baskets are one of my favorite ways to give your pantry an aesthetic look, while keeping it easy and simple. Just toss the loose items in a basket and voila, you’re organized. I like using smaller baskets for on the go snack items, like protein bars and and snack packets. I toss things like bags of potato chips in larger baskets toward the lower area of the pantry.
3. Lazy Susan
I love using a lazy Susan in the pantry for easy access to things like syrups and nut butters. It makes everything visible with a slight turn, and looks organized and aesthetic. There are so many options for a lazy Susan, from wood, to clear acrylic, to marble. Sharing all of my favorite shopping options from my easy guide to an aesthetic pantry below.
4. Aesthetic Details
If you want your pantry to look aesthetic, you have to add the extra little details. Small touches really do go a long way. Setting a bowl or small vase on a stack of cookbooks or displaying a few cutting boards are both easy options. You can also display pitchers, platters, cute signs and even a faux plant. These items are easy to find and don’t have to cost a fortune. Walmart has great options for pantry decor.
5. Placement
In order to create that beautiful pantry aesthetic you need proper placement. My final tip in the guide to an aesthetic pantry is that styling shelves requires balance. This is key to make things look tidy and organized. Make sure to create a visually appealing look using the variety of sizes and shapes of various items. For example, fill in any gaps between storage containers with decor. Also, if you have enough space, try using the entire top shelf for decor, like I did.
I’m so excited to hear if you are already using any of the tips listed in my easy guide to an organized pantry, or if you plan to. Make sure to follow up with me and share all your thoughts in the comments.
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