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April 13, 2013 · 65 Comments

Pantry Reveal With Lots of Tips

Kitchen· Organization

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I organized my pantry and found so many different ways of organizing all the different items.

A pantry with wooden shelves and a wire rack.

Let me show you how I organized my pantry just off my kitchen with lots of different storage ideas and tips!

Just off my kitchen there’s a long hallway that leads to the garage door and laundry room. My kitchen doesn’t have enough space for an actual pantry so I utilized this closet as a pantry and today I’ll show you how I did it and share all the tips I have to keep it organized!

A hallway with wooden floors and white doors.

This is the closet that I turned into a pantry and just beside the two closet doors was another closet! With so many closets, we turned one of them into a mini butler pantry/coffee station.

A white shelf with a coffee maker on it, and below is some clear glass jars with sugar, flour, and brown sugar on a white cabinet.

To give you an idea of what I started with this, this is what my ‘pantry’ looked like before.

A pantry with multiple shelves cluttered with food items.
A before picture of the pantry with boxes of food items and baking sheets all cluttered together.

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Because this closet was so big, things just became messy over time and needed to be organized and STAY organized.

How I Organized My Closet Pantry with 14 Tips!

1. Paint 

I painted the inside of the closet with some leftover paint.

I thought I might keep it in order more if the walls were pretty. It seems to have worked!

2. Store bulky items 

I took big, bulky appliances from the kitchen and stored them in this pantry as well which freed up more space in the kitchen for everyday items.

An organized pantry with items neatly stacked in bins.

3. Organize creatively

I used a variety of different organizing items to keep things in their proper place.

Using a hanging magazine/file folder holder was great for keeping garbage bags and diaper genie bags in place.

This kitchen wrap organizer is perfect for holding plastic wrap and bags.

A wire rack on the wall with garbage bags in it, but racks on the shelves.

4. Clear shoe boxes

These are my favorite for so many things around the house! Group like items together (like roasting utensils, cookie cutters) and label them in their own plastic box. They are easy to stack and easy to see inside.

Clear bins housing vitamins, cake decorating supplies and cookie cutters.

5. Labelled glass sealed canisters

Have a section for different baking items and dried pasta labelled in glass sealed canisters.

I also keep a container to keep all the pasta sauces together.

Clear glass jars with sugar and flour and pasta sauce on the shelf.

6. Keep oils and vinegars together in plastic containers

I hate when bottles of oils drip onto the shelves. Keep everything clean and in order by grouping these items together and putting them in a clear plastic container like the clear shoe box.

7. Sealed canisters

I keep my all-purpose flour, sugar, chocolate chips and cornmeal in these sealed plastic canisters as they are used most often in our house.

Oil, syrup and chocolate chips in containers in the pantry.

8. Soup can dispensers 

Soup can dispensers are such a space saver. Using vertical space is so important in a pantry.

9. Metal shelving units

Stacking shelving units are great for adding more vertical space and holding smaller items.

10. Organizers for packets

If you have taco seasoning packets and spice bags, divided organizers are great for holding them.

Soup cans on a wire rack in pantry plus cans and spices.

11. Add tray dividers to hold all your baking sheets upright.

Do you see all those baking sheets near the bottom? Tray dividers are an inexpensive and great use of the vertical space.

Side view of the pantry shelves with the baking sheets on the bottom organized.

12. Store snacks in containers and label them

Keep porridge packs and granola bars in handy organizers and kids can grab them easily.

Clear plastic containers with granola bars, porridge and gummies.

13. Use larger baskets and containers to hold group bigger items.

Corral boxed items together and label them. When you pull the basket out, it acts like a drawer.

Crackers and cookies in white bins on the shelf.

14. wall spice rack

This is the greatest space saver of all time! If you can put a wall hanging spice rack up like this, you’ll save so much space.

A spice rack on the back of the door with wire shelves of racks of spices.

I hope this helps you to get your pantry organized and to maybe think of using a closet for your pantry if you have one.

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  1. Judy diyAddict says

    April 13, 2013 at 11:12 pm

    It’s awesome. Now, I feel like I want to sneak in your pantry and grab a snack while checking every details you did to make it look so organized.

    Fantastic job, Jamie.

    Judy
    pursuitoffunctionalhome.com/
    http://www.kusinaniinday.blogspot.com/

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    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks Judy!
      Jamie

      Reply
  2. Frances Kendrick says

    April 14, 2013 at 6:18 am

    This is great! I got some really wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing! :o)

    Frances
    @ Notions from Nonny

    Reply
    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 14, 2013 at 7:12 pm

      Thanks Frances! I’m following you now 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  3. Stacy says

    April 14, 2013 at 3:57 pm

    Great job reorganizing your pantry! I am always so happy and more productive when everything is organized. Isn’t it the best?

    Reply
    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks Stacy! I’m following you now 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  4. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    April 14, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    This is so gorgeous! I am jealous of all your space! And you used every inch so well! Thanks so much for all the tips!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 15, 2013 at 5:39 am

      Thanks so much Abby!
      Jamie
      PS: I just adore your blog!!

      Reply
  5. Melissa Skidmore says

    April 15, 2013 at 12:08 am

    My pantry is in desperate need of organization! Yours looks fantastic! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

    Reply
    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 15, 2013 at 5:40 am

      Thanks so much, Melissa!
      Jamie

      Reply
  6. Desiree Fisher says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:05 am

    Looks so great thanks for all the good ideas. My husband always laughs at me and my label maker but I love it.

    Desiree @ YourCraftyFriend

    Reply
    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 15, 2013 at 5:41 am

      Thanks Desiree! I actually requested that label maker for Christmas a few years back and hubby bought it for me. He thought I was joking. LOL. I love it!
      Jamie

      Reply
  7. Jessica @ A Humble Creation says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:11 am

    Wow! Great job! My pantry resembled this one a few months ago, but it seems to have gone back to its old ways again. Thanks for the inspiration to get it back on track!

    Reply
    • Jamie -Better With Age says

      April 15, 2013 at 5:39 am

      Thanks Jessica! It’s been like this for almost a month so I’m crossing my fingers it stays!
      Jamie

      Reply
  8. Carissa Rasmussen says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:33 pm

    i love the folder organizer. i need one for every room, i love how versatile they are!

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 7:27 pm

      I know! I should have bought more. Thanks for stopping by 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  9. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:22 pm

    Love your organization skills!
    Selene @ Restoration Beauty

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks so much, Selene!
      Jamie

      Reply
  10. Craftivity Designs says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Love this pantry organization, Jamie! We have a similar pantry situation in our house. It’s a hall closet and we use it for overflow pantry items, linens, medicines & cleaning storage. I’m working on our guest bath & master bath right now to get some of the linen/medicine items moved into the bathrooms so that we can utilize some more of that pantry space. This is great inspiration!
    – Lora

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    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      Good luck with your organization! It’s always hard to figure out where everything goes at first but once it’s all done, it hopefully stays that way LOL
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Jamie

      Reply
  11. Vel Criste says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    Wow, so happy for you! love the tips and all the ideas! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by!
      Jamie

      Reply
  12. happyandharried says

    April 17, 2013 at 12:29 am

    Oh, how I love an organized space! Great job!!
    Anjana @ http://happyandharried.wordpress.com/
    Psst… I am your newest follower via Bloglovin’…

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Anjana!
      Jamie

      Reply
  13. Carol says

    April 17, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    This is just wonderful, Jamie! You had some great tips, too! I have a pantry in my kitchen that is adequate, but you make me wish I had one of those long hallway-type closets. There is a benefit to a smaller pantry for us, I have to keep it pretty well organized. Always looking for the positive, that would be me….lol!

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks for your comment, Carol! I have to laugh because I wish I had a smaller pantry closer to the kitchen LOL. Grass is always greener 😉 Have a great day!
      Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

      Reply
  14. Artsy Chicks Rule says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    What great inspiration! I love all the organization you did. Fabulous tips! Thanks so much for sharing it at the Project Inspire{d} party. 🙂
    Nancy

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 7:31 pm

      Thanks so much, Nancy!
      Jamie

      Reply
  15. Cristina Garay says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    Gorgeously organized! I need to do a lot of this myself! I like the lock 🙂
    I’m happy to follow you along.

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 18, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Cristina!
      Jamie

      Reply
  16. Jenny Eanes says

    April 19, 2013 at 1:04 am

    Wow, now that is what I call organization!! Great job, it looks awesome;)

    Jenny from diywithjenandb.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 21, 2013 at 5:08 am

      Thanks Jenny! I’m following your sweet blog now 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  17. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...Pernilla says

    April 19, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I have to go and tidy up in my pantry now… it’s already organised with Tupperware containers, labelled and so on. I just need to organise the bottom shelves which are filled with spare Tupperware… Better start before I change my mind lol Autumn greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 21, 2013 at 5:06 am

      Thanks so much, Pernilla! It’s hard to keep a pantry organized!
      Enjoy the rest of your weekend,
      Jamie

      Reply
  18. Danielle says

    April 20, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    You have such a fantastic pantry. Thank you for the wonderful organizing tips. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 21, 2013 at 5:07 am

      Thanks Danielle. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
      Jamie

      Reply
  19. Jenn @ Clean and Scentsible says

    April 20, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    Now that is an amazing pantry! So many fabulous organization tips! Thanks so much for coming out to the party at Clean and Scentsible. I`ll be featuring this on my Facebook page. Have a great weekend!
    Jenn 🙂

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 21, 2013 at 5:04 am

      Wow, thank you so much Jenn!
      Jamie

      Reply
  20. Jen @ de Jong Dream House says

    April 21, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    well done! I always love to see another label lover! I LOVE your idea of putting labels on the back of the shelf! I will definitely be doing that when our permanent shelves are put in. You can see my pantry here: http://www.dejongdreamhouse.com/2012/11/my-perfect-pantry-dream-home-edition.html

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks so much! I LOVE your pantry 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  21. Noting Grace says

    April 21, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    Such a nice reveal!

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Jamie

      Reply
  22. Tanya Runkle says

    April 22, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Fabulous tutorial Jamie! Thank you so much for sharing your new pantry with us at the Pretty Things party this week. Hope you can join me again tonight for another great party!

    xo, Tanya
    http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks so much Tanya! Love your parties 😉
      Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

      Reply
  23. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    Fabulous tips!!!!! Featuring later today.
    OXXO
    Kristin

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks again Kristin!
      Jamie

      Reply
  24. Marianne says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    This is exactly what I’ve needed to see. I am so disgruntled every time I open my pantry! Where did you get that amazing spice rack??

    Beautiful job!

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks Marianne! I ordered the spice rack through Lee Valley here in Canada. http://www.leevalley.com/en/hardware/page.aspx?p=52864&cat=3,40914,41358
      But I found ones similar on Amazon 😉
      Thanks for stopping by!
      Jamie

      Reply
  25. Stacey says

    April 23, 2013 at 12:35 am

    Featuring you tonight!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      Wow, thanks Stacey!!
      Hugs,
      Jamie

      Reply
  26. A Pinch of Joy says

    April 23, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Awesome tips — love that spice rack!

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks so much 😉
      Jamie

      Reply
  27. Amber Crawley says

    April 23, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Awesome pantry! Thanks for all the tips, it all looks amazing!

    Heidi

    http://handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com/

    Reply
    • Jamie Alanna says

      April 23, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      Thanks so much Amber!
      Jamie

      Reply
  28. Jean Poylini says

    April 25, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    Such a great idea! I want to start a page as your ans recently I asked a web design company ELCO PLANET (www.elcoplanet.com) to develope the page for me.. I was just interested for web hosting.. can you please advice me about web hosting provider.. have you ever heard for http://www.elcoplanet.com offering hosting, alfa reseller hosting… ? thanks a lot

    Reply
  29. Frances Meredith says

    March 15, 2015 at 6:33 am

    I love these ideas. Makes me want to organize a little more.

    Reply
  30. marilyn verderame says

    March 16, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I think most of these ideas are fantastic and very do-able. The only thing is that in one picture, it looks like you have things hanging on the inside of a cabinet door and if you were to close that door it would hit the things stored on the shelf.

    ~Marilyn

    Reply

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