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A large pantry is one of the most popular features many homeowners want. Statistics show that 85% of homeowners want their homes to have large pantries. It’s easy to see the appeal of these features. They instantly elevate the entire appearance of your kitchen and can help you manage your clutter better. However, if you are one of the lucky few with a pantry in your kitchen, it’s time to be honest with yourself. When was the last time you easily found an item in your pantry? Or how old are the ingredients in your pantry? If you are planning on spending more time in the kitchen, it’s time to organize your pantry to make the entire cooking experience much easier for you. Here are some smart tips and tricks to help.
Consider the size of your pantry
Right from the start, you must consider the dimensions of your pantry to know what you are working with. Check out important features such as the number of shelves you have, the height, and whether it’s in an enclosed space or a walk-in pantry. Once you have all these answers, you will be in a much better space to determine the number of items you can neatly and comfortably arrange in your pantry. When arranging, you can place the items you barely use at the top of the shelves. These could be certain ingredients and appliances. You can place everyday items like salt, peppers, spices and other staple foods on shelves that are easier to reach. Please keep all your heavy items at the bottom so that it’s easier to carry and you don’t risk them falling and injuring you.
Invest in storage bins and containers
When organizing your pantry, storage bins and containers should be your friends. Most organizing experts recommend using bins like OXO containers that are easy to grab and open. If you like having all your items categorized, you can have a storage container for all your ingredients. It could be for your spices, grains, cereal, and snacks. Even better, you can choose to label your containers and bins. It would be best to use transparent containers to easily identify what you are looking for and check to see if any items need to be replaced or have expired.
Don’t stress about making it social-media worthy
If you’re active on social media, you’ve probably seen several pictures and videos of perfect pantries belonging to ordinary people and celebrities. While they are extremely beautiful and detailed, please don’t feel pressured to replicate your pantry to resemble them. When arranging your pantry, your focus should be more on function than beauty. What works for others doesn’t necessarily have to work for you. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a neat pantry.
Your kitchen pantry can be functional in many ways. Are you ready to give your pantry the makeover it deserves? Use these clever hacks to build a pantry that beautifies your kitchen and makes cooking much easier.