Pantry Organization Tips

I must admit that I love looking at photos of those big, beautifully stocked pantries, but, in reality, our pantry spaces can often be much smaller.  Last week I shared how I organized the small pantry space in our home, and today I thought that I would share some of my favorite pantry organization ideas from around the blogosphere.  With a few creative organization ideas, you can turn any sized pantry into a pretty and functional space for your home.

1. If you don’t have room for a pantry directly in your kitchen, look for alternative places that you can store your bulk food items.  I love this rolling pantry shelving unit from AKA Designs.  It adds such a beautiful design element and provides both functional storage and a space to display some of your favorite pieces!

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The DIY Showoff also has a gorgeous open shelving pantry that they installed in one of their hallways.

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And this one even went underneath the stairs!

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2. Pretty storage jars add personality to any sized pantry.  Clear containers allow you to easily see what you have and can save a ton of space by allowing you to remove the original packaging.

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3. Labels are another cute way to personalize your space while still helping to keep things organized.  I like  to use chalkboard labels {mine are from Staples} so that the label can easily be changed if needed.  There are also lots of  beautiful printables options available including these ones from Lia Griffith and The Painted Hive.

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4. Use a chalkboard wall to easily keep track of your inventory, what items you need to purchase, or what food needs to be eaten before it expires.

If you are short on space, you can use chalkboard vinyl on the inside of your cupboard door instead.  Write out your grocery list as you go and then just take a photo when you are heading down to the store!

5. For those of you that prefer to have your pantry items behind closed doors but don’t have a lot of space, try installing a sliding door.

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6. DIY organization projects are a great way to add storage to those difficult spaces. Shanty 2 Chic has plans for this spice rack, canned food organizers, and food wrap storage – just customize the plans to your own needs!

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7. To optimize your space, look to the inside of the pantry doors and along the side of pantry closets for additional storage.  These shower caddies provide a great space to store smaller items and can be mounted in an otherwise unusued spot.

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These storage clips are another clever storage solution – not only do they keep your items fresh but they can also be hung from wire or wood shelving to help save on space.

Hopefully these pantry organization tips will help you create your own beautiful, organized pantry.  And, if you still want to dream, here are a few other gorgeous pantry spaces!

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This post is part of The Household Organization Diet.  If you need some organization inspiration, check out THIS POST  to learn more about the plan and THIS POST for all of the 2015 updates.  You CAN get that house cleaned and organized once and for all!  To see all of the previous posts click the Get Organized tab at the top of the blog and go to The Household Organization Diet.  I also have all of the posts pinned to my Household Organization Diet pinterest board.  Start at any time and make sure you are following along so you don’t miss out…

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For more kitchen cleaning and organizing inspiration, check out these posts…

How to Organize the Fridge and Freezer

How to Organize Your Pantry

How to Organize Kitchen Cabinets