Are saving money on groceries and fighting food waste top priorities for your family this year? One simple way to achieve these goals is to get your kitchen in order with clever pantry organisation ideas.
A disorganised pantry looks unsightly and can lead to food spoilage and hefty grocery bills (as you might accidentally purchase multiples of items you already own). Keeping items like flour, rice, spices and more in their place will also allow you to cook with ease because you’ll be able to find exactly which ingredient you need without having to reshuffle the contents of the pantry to do so.
To help you get your pantry in order, we’ve put together a list of our favourite pantry storage ideas to try.
Watch: Nicole Maguire from @simple.home.edit teach Joh Griggs pantry organisation 101
1. Opt for clear containers with labels
The simplest way to keep your pantry organised is to decant dry goods into clear food storage containers or glass jars and label them. Using clear containers will allow you to see, at a glance, exactly what’s inside and also how much is left of a particular ingredient. Labelling jars is another step you can take to make identifying ingredients in the pantry simple. Use a Cricut to make your own labels, or order pre-made labels from Target, Etsy or Amazon.
2. Pull out storage shelves
If you are willing to completely overhaul your pantry, a popular storage hack is to do away with your shelves and install sliding stainless steel shelves instead. They allow you to pull out the contents and access items stored at the back without hassle. A pull-out pantry can help you reach items that may otherwise be forgotten way down the back of your pantry (aka the abyss).
When it comes to installing a pull-out pantry, there are DIY versions and premium versions. SIGE’s Materia pull-out pantry (available at Wilson & Bradley) is durable and stylish and comes in a sleek Orion Grey finish.
3. Sneak in a spice rack
A spice rack is a must. But spices need not take up valuable shelf space. Here are some clever spots to fit a spice rack you may not have thought of:
- Back-of-the-pantry door spice racks are easy to install and great for small kitchens
- Magnetic spice racks can stick to your fridge and keep spices visible and within reach
- Tabletop spice racks are available and placing it within reach of your stove will result in tastier meals
- Turn a bare wall into a useful focal point by hanging a wall-mounted spice rack
- Come on, clear out the junk drawer and turn it into spice heaven with a drawer insert
- If you must store spices inside a cabinet, optimise space and visibility with a lazy Susan or tiered shelving system
4. Hang hooks
Like the storage rack on the back of the door for spices, hooks can be hung on the opposite door to store items like oven mitts, measuring cups and spoons.
You can also hang up a chalkboard to write a shopping list.
5. Don’t forget about lighting
Good lighting is essential to see what you have in your pantry. Consider installing battery-powered LED lights. Or you could install a motion-sensor light that automatically turns on when you open the pantry door.
6. Under-shelf storage baskets
Under-shelf storage baskets can be easily attached underneath a shelf or cabinet to create additional storage space. The best part is there’s no need for tools or drilling into your shelves. They attach to the bottom of a shelf or cabinet using hooks or clips, allowing the basket to hang in place.
7. Install adjustable and stackable storage
Consider installing adjustable shelves in your pantry to customise the space according to your needs. This way, you can accommodate items of different heights and maximise the available space. Tiered shelves also mean you can see exactly what’s at the back of your pantry. Large storage baskets are also great for the bottom of the pantry for larger items like drink bottles and things that are hard to store.
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