If you want to finally organise your pantry [1] this year, you may be looking for some tips on how to do so [2]. Finding the time and knowing what to do can be difficult, especially if you're busy or have tried (and failed) in the past to keep the space clean. If you feel overwhelmed at the idea of keeping your pantry organised consistently, you're not alone ー we're right there with you! To help, we rounded up some pantry organisation tips from Instagram, and they're all really helpful and easy. From adding baskets or other organisers [3] to using labels to quickly identify what you need, this tips will make a huge difference in your pantry (and your life).
Take *All* Foods Out of Their Original Containers For Consistency
Buy Differently Sized Containers
Put Items of the Same Colour Together
Keep Your Food and Kitchenware in the Same Area
Organise Foods by Mealtime
Use Clear Containers So Labels Are Optional
Let Cans Stand Alone, but Put Loose or Bagged Items in a Container
Face the Labels Outward So You Can Easily See What’s There
Put Grab-and-Go Unpackaged Snacks in Outward-Facing Containers For Easy Access
Use “Stairs” So You Can Stack (and Still See) Multiple Layers of Cans
Add Shelves to an Open Closet Space
Don’t Be Afraid to Use Floor Space, Too
Use Baskets and Plastic Containers
Use “Lazy Susans” For Easier Accessibility to All Items
Add Shelves to the Pantry Door
Slide a 3-Tier Trolley in For Extra Space
Keep Similar Containers Together
Don’t Remove the Slide-In Images For Consistency
Buy Easily Stackable Containers
Use Hooks For Pots and Other Kitchenware
Have Designated Candy Drawers
Put Spices in a Spice Rack
Get a Bag Sealer to Eliminate Excess Space
