Extreme Makeover - Pantry Edition
Pantry Makeover
Whether it's in your office kitchen or home, you have a small cabinet or full walk in pantry, your food deserves an organized home. Here are some helpful tips for a clean and functional kitchen pantry:
Start With a Full Reset! (Yes, Everything Out!)
A true makeover starts with a clean slate. Clean everything and assess your space. This is the time to check expiration dates and determine what you actually use vs what just occupies space. From here you can begin to organize based on real habits and not fantasy cooking goals.
Organize by Zones
Think about the functionality of food groups. Sort like foods together: breakfasts, snacks, breads, dinner, baking, etc. The key to maintaining an organized space is clear homes for your items and creating zones makes it easier for members of your household or office to find and return items.
Maximize Vertical Space
Most pantries waste real estate with too much empty vertical space. Adding shelf risers so cans don’t hide behind each other or stackable bins and containers make your items more visible, therefore more likely to be used. This also creates an added benefit of being able to sort and find items without digging, saving future chaos.
Place the Right Things at Eye Level
Prime real estate in any cabinet, shelf or pantry is at eye level. Your most used or favorite items should be here for quick easy access. Everyday foods, frequently used cooking items, favorite snacks should be placed in the easiest to find, easiest to reach places. Things like backstock or bulk items, seasonal supplies, etc. should be on top shelves or hard to reach corners. Your pantry should match how often things are being used to create flow.
Maintain With a Weekly Reset
Organization isn’t a one and done. Spend five minutes returning lost items to their zones, removing empty boxes and wiping crumbs. Small regular maintenance now, saves major headaches and meltdowns later.
A great pantry isn’t about perfection. It’s about visibility, accessibility, and systems that match real life. When everything has a home, the kitchen runs smoother and daily stress drops fast.
If you would like help taking the first step to organizing your pantry, book a consultation with A Place For It All now. And don’t forget to ask about our Monthly Refresh for recurring appointments.
