How often I use an item actually helps determine whether it gets corralled into a basket, or gets its own designated POP canister. Keep in mind- most everything shown in the first picture is, in fact, still in the pantry.įREQUENCY & QUANTITY CAN HELP DETERMINE BIN VS. Of course, we purged expired food (we didn’t have much that needed to be tossed other than that), and with some simple solutions and refining, here is where we ended up. And when you don’t, this is what ends up happening…Īnother thing- you can have as many baskets and containers lining the shelves as you want, but if they aren’t dedicated and the correct size for what they are allocated for, it won’t do you much good.
I actually had a few organizational pieces in the pantry (like the can risers I’ve used for years and even the Elfa door system from our last house that made the move with us), but I never actually took the time to fully organize and implement a system. The two most shameful discoveries- a can of beans that expired in 2009 (which means it made its way through multiple moves), and bread crumbs that expired in 2012. And, I checked the expiration date on every last item. My kitchen counters were already cleared so as I pulled everything, I separated items into categories. Take every single thing out of your pantry. Most anyone will tell you this but seriously, don’t cheat. As I share the solutions and ideas that worked best for our space, I’ll share nine tips to consider when you’re tackling your own. Nonetheless, you will be able to see what a huge difference there is from where we started to how our pantry looks today.
#WIRE SHELVING DRAWERS FULL#
The pantry closet is in a corridor with zero windows (natural light) and the inside is so tiny, I couldn’t use a tripod or get a full shot with even my widest angle lens. It was a real struggle to capture the photos in this post.
A lot of us don’t have the luxury of a large, walk-in pantry I’ve even seen pantry rooms with windows (#dreams #goals) and while I am sharing ideas to organize a small pantry with wire shelving, most of the principles will still apply for even the dreamiest food storage spaces ).
It’s about coming up with ideas for your own spaces that will work for your own stuff with your own family. And, if you did, the chances of it working well for you aren’t great. Because we all have different sized spaces, filled with different “stuff”, with different needs, it’s highly unlikely you can take a page of The Container Store catalog and replicate it to a “T”. If organization befores and afters are your thing, well, do I have a treat for you today! I think I like organization makeovers even more than full room makeovers because it isn’t just about adjusting design and aesthetic it’s about creating systems and improving functionality with smart solutions.
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