25 Pantry Organization Hacks
I recently organized my pantry and my life is forever changed. If you want to step up your pantry organization game too then this post is for you. I’ll show you 25 genius hacks to get your pantry organized and make your life so much easier. Plus, I’ll show you the best Amazon finds to take your pantry to the next level!
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Repurpose Jars
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Decanting is a big trend in pantry organization. This is when you remove store boxes and containers and put your goods directly in jars. If you want to decant your pantry but don’t want to invest in all new matching containers simply, repurpose jars that you have.
The jars don’t have to be uniform for a clean looking pantry.
Pantry Organization with Pull Out Drawers
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The perfect solution to losing items in the back of a long pantry is with pull-out drawers. If your pantry doesn’t have them you can install them. You can find them here.
Tall Skinny Containers
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When picking out containers for your pantry go for the tall skinny ones so that you can fit as many as possible and maximize your space. Here is a set of them.
Spices on the Pantry Door
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Take advantage of unused space on your pantry door for spices. This will free up space in your pantry for other items.
Add Risers for Pantry Organization
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Risers are a great solution to be able to see items in the back row like spices or canned goods. You can get them here.
DIY Risers in Your Pantry
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Create your own riser solution by placing the larger containers at the back of the pantry so that you can see and access what you have back there.
Pantry Organization with Shelves on the Door
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Take up every inch of your space by installing shelves onto the pantry doors. This is a perfect spot for smaller items and items that you use frequently.
If your pantry doesn’t have shelves no problem. You can easily install something like this.
Stackable Containers
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Maximize space by using stackable containers. Make sure they have a front opening so that you can easily access what’s in the bottom container. These ones work great in a pantry.
Chalkboard Pantry Doors
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This is a genius idea to be able to meal plan and start your grocery list right on your pantry doors. This is a simple DIY project. Just apply some black chalkboard paint.
Cereal Dispenser in Your Kitchen Pantry
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If your kids love cereal, then this dispenser will allow them to easily help themselves to a bowl without creating a huge mess in the kitchen. Here is a similar one.
Decant Dry Goods for Ultimate Pantry Organization
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Not only does decanting your dry goods look amazing but it’ll also help to keep them fresh and keep the bugs away. Here’s some glass jars that would do the job.
Decanting on the Cheap
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If you want to see all of your dry goods but are not ready to invest in all the jars yet then just remove the store boxes and add a clothespin.
Hang Baskets on an Empty Wall
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If you have an empty wall and need more food storage simply hang baskets. These would be perfect for snacks.
Pantry Organization with a Lazy Susan
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A lazy susan is the perfect solution to be able to easily see what’s in the back of your pantry. There’s a good selection of these on Amazon, check them out here.
Overstock Baskets for Pantry Organization
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Add a couple of large baskets at the bottom of the pantry for overstock. After you decant your goods you will likely have extra that did not fit in the containers. This is the perfect spot for those items.
Mason Jars for Spice Storage
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Who said you need to buy all new spice containers? How about using mason jars that you have to contain all the spices. Add chalkboard paint for a farmhouse look.
Chip Clips
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Check out the bottom right corner of this pantry. Chip clips can be used to hang all the little chip bags for easy access for the kids. Check out this one that is made for stores but would be the perfect space saver for your pantry!
Clear Containers
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It’s helpful to see what you have in each container and that’s why clear containers work great in a pantry. Here is a set that comes in several different sizes.
Pantry Organization with Wicker Baskets
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Now on the other hand there are some things you might not want everyone to see. Choose wicker baskets for those items and keep like items together in each basket with a label.
Magnetic Spice Rack
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A magnetic spice rack can be placed on the pantry door or wherever is most convenient for you. This will save valuable pantry space for other items. Here’s where you can buy just the magnetic spice jars with labels.
Oil Dispenser
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These oil dispensers with a spout make using your oil very convenient, and they look nice too. Here are some pretty white labels that would look nice on clear bottles.
Pantry Organization with Labels
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This one’s not much of a hack but just good organizing. Labels will help you keep your organization system working because you’ll know where to put everything back. Plus, they look nice too!
Amazon has several different fonts; you can find the one for your style here.
Pots on Hooks
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Take advantage of empty wall space by placing hooks that you can hang your pots on.
Mount Spices on the Wall
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Spices mounted on the wall is a huge space saver in your pantry. If you do it right it can also look like a work of art! To pull off the look start off with a set of clear shelves that you can mount on the wall like these.
To steal this style try spice containers like these or a smaller version is these and then add some modern minimalist labels.
Now you’ve seen 25 pantry organization hacks to maximize your space and finally get your kitchen pantry organized. Plus, now you know where to get all the goods to get organized. If you like this post, please give it a share on your favorite social!
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