Pantry Organization: Ideas and Tips on Keeping Food Storage Tidy
If your pantry has seen better days, organization ideas can come in real handy right now. Since most of us are continuing to spend more time at home -- cooking, baking and, well, snacking more -- now's the time to up your pantry organization game.
Utilize different designs of organizers and shelving as instant storage solutions for a tidier, streamlined result. Having an organized pantry to come home to after stocking up at the grocery store makes at-home life easier.
And while we're talking about the pantry, keeping the refrigerator organized is important, too!
Read on for ET Style's tips and tricks and shop our favorite organization items.
Over-the-Door Rack
An over-the-door wire rack instantly adds more storage space. This tall tiered rack with eight adjustable shelves makes it easy to vertically organize jars of peanut butter, cans, baking items or whatever you need extra space for.
8 Tier Over-the-Door Adjustable Wire Rack
ClosetMaid
Target
8 Tier Over-the-Door Adjustable Wire Rack
>ClosetMaid
$34 AT TARGET
Lazy Susan
Forgo messy rummaging for a Lazy Susan with 360-degree rotating action that makes grabbing spices and condiments easy while you're cooking. We highly recommend a multi-level design for more storage capabilities and one with a non-skid rubber lined base and raised edges.
9.75 in. 2-Tier Lazy Susan in White
Lavish Home
Home Depot
9.75 in. 2-Tier Lazy Susan in White
>Lavish Home
Decant Dry Foods
To know exactly where all your groceries end up, decant dry pantry foods such as snacks, cereal, oats, sugar and nuts into clear stackable airtight containers. Professional home organizing company, The Home Edit (celebs like Khloe Kardashian and Gwyneth Paltrow have called upon their services) has popularized this tidy look. Their collection of storage items are sold at the Container Store, along with their recognizable handwritten adhesive pantry labels -- or just make your own with a handheld label maker (great for noting and avoiding expired foods, too!).
The Container Store x The Home Edit Pantry Canisters
The Container Store
The Container Store x The Home Edit Pantry Canisters
$10 AND UP AT THE CONTAINER STORE
The Container Store x The Home Edit Pantry Labels
The Container Store
The Container Store x The Home Edit Pantry Labels
$10 AT THE CONTAINER STORE
Divide into Bins
Whether it's for the walk-in pantry or fridge, place items in clear plastic open bins by size and category for easy access. Large bins can be reserved for big bags and boxes, while smaller bins with built-in dividers can section out tea bags, packets and other smaller goods.
iDesign Stackable Cabinet Bins
Bed, Bath & Beyond
iDesign Stackable Cabinet Bins
$11 AND UP AT BED BATH & BEYOND
Linus 3-Section Divided Cabinet Organizer
iDesign
The Container Store
Linus 3-Section Divided Cabinet Organizer
>iDesign
$10 AT THE CONTAINER STORE
Tiered Shelves
Things get lost in the pantry when you can't see what you already have (which can also lead to overbuying!). Add height to your pantry organization with a step, tiered shelf to literally elevate visibility. One with a grippy, non-skid surface is ideal so items don't slide all over the place.
Copco Non-Skid Shelf Organizer
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Copco Non-Skid Shelf Organizer
$7 AT BED BATH & BEYOND
Store Produce in Containers
Instead of shoving fruits and vegetables in the fridge drawers, keep them separated and tidy in individual clear containers, which also helps to keep them in the best condition (no more squished scallions!). Opt for containers with non-toxic activated carbon filters that absorb ethylene gas, removable basket for optimal airflow and adjustable vent, designed to slow down spoilage.
OXO Greensaver Produce Keepers
The Container Store
OXO Greensaver Produce Keepers
$13 AND UP AT THE CONTAINER STORE
Drink Mat
Cans and bottles take up a lot of space. A rubber drink mat like the Fridge Monkey lets you stack beverages of all sizes and keep them in place -- no slipping or rolling around.
Cooks Innovations Fridge Monkey Mat Refrigerator Organizer
Walmart
Cooks Innovations Fridge Monkey Mat Refrigerator Organizer
$10 AT WALMART
Pots and Pans Organizer
Let's face it, pots and pans are frustratingly bulky and not easy to store. Minimize clutter and damage by investing in a slide-out organizer. Adjustable vertical dividers customize to the sizes of your pots, pans and lids so they're stored nicely.
Hardware Resources Pots and Pans Drawer Organizer
Wayfair
Hardware Resources Pots and Pans Drawer Organizer
$60 AT WAYFAIR (REGULARLY $67)
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