Thinking of Organizing Your Pantry? Read This!
If you let things get out of control, pantries can either be a blessing or a curse. So, we have gathered up some tips to turn your pantry into a blessing. When properly organized, a pantry is a great way to store all of your food items and small kitchen appliances, but when it is disorganized, it can become a frustrating mess.
Declutter and Dispose
The first step when organizing your pantry is to remove all items. This is when you will dispose of any items that have gone stale or are expired. You may also find there are unopened, unexpired products that you won’t use and can put to the side to be donated to the food bank.
Sort and Categorize
As you’re decluttering, this is a great time to categorize items. By doing this, you will have a better idea of the number and types of storage solutions you will need.
Select Storage Solutions
Clear, stackable containers work best for dry goods, such as cereals, pasta, dried beans, and baking ingredients. A lazy susan, or cabinet turntable, is a great solution for organizing oils, vinegars, and other bottled items that could easily get knocked over. Baskets are a good way to organize and display packaged snacks. It also makes it easier for children to access these snacks and makes it easy to see which items are running low before your next hopping trip. Depending on your pantry door, an over-the-door organizer may be just what you need to store the extra items that don’t have a home. Under-shelf organizers are fantastic for utilizing what would normally be wasted space. These handy space-savers can be used to store smaller boxed items, such as plastic wrap, snack bags, and luminum foil, or put on a lower shelf as a snack drawer for kids.
Simplify
Even though it may feel overwhelming, there’s no need to overcomplicate a pantry organization. The more accessible the solutions are, the easier it will be to stay organized! Some home pantries have a very basic and not very functional design. If this is the case for you, our Vancouver-based organizers and handyman would be happy to create and install the perfect storage solution to suit your needs. Even if you don’t have a designated pantry, depending on your space, there are ways to create extra storage. No matter how simple or complicated your needs are, our team can accommodate you. We can either provide guidance to do it yourself or can come in and overhaul your space for you. Still unsure how we can help? Check out our customer testimonials or contact us today for a free phone consultation and let us bring harmony into your home.