Having a pantry that’s more jumble than functional just doesn’t make sense. These 29 suggestions will help you transform that area, bringing together smart storage and a much better look.
Undermount Spice Racks That Maximize Wall Space
Install narrow spice racks directly onto the underside of pantry shelves. This uses vertical space beneath your shelving, which can free up countertop space.
It’s especially useful for your most-used ingredients.
Glass Jars With Wood-Tone Shelves for Uniform Storage
Matching glass jars sit on wood-tone pantry shelves. Fill them with grains, pasta, and spices.
Their consistent shape and material are visible across all levels.
Woven Baskets For Grouping Smaller Pantry Items
Natural and black woven baskets sit on pantry shelves. They gather loose items into distinct groupings.
Mix Wooden Crates and Metal Tins for Varied Pantry Groupings
Wooden crates and small metal tins organize different types of items on pantry shelves. These containers, with their varied textures and shapes, hold dry goods, baking supplies, or even small appliances.
Place a Corner Turntable for Easy Access to Canned Goods
Place a wooden turntable in a pantry corner. Arrange canned goods and jars on its spinning base.
This is particularly useful for items that tend to get lost in deep corners.
Combine Pink Pantry Shelving with Natural Wood Countertops
Extend built-in pantry shelving down to the countertop level. This connects the storage surfaces.
Soft pink-painted cabinets and shelves meet warm, natural wood countertops at this point.
Built-in Pantry Cabinets With Butcher Block Countertops
If you have a U-shaped pantry, include a central block of cabinets. These are topped with warm butcher block countertops.
Built-in Wine Rack and Drawer Storage Under Shelves
Directly beneath pantry shelving, a built-in wine rack and a series of drawers can store bottles and kitchen essentials. The wooden drawers have clean lines and offer a warm contrast to the painted cabinet exterior.
Mount Pull-Out Spice Racks on Pantry Doors
Slim, pull-out racks on the inner surfaces of pantry doors keep small jars and bottles of spices and oils neatly organized, making use of space without taking up valuable shelves. The natural wood finish adds warmth.
Integrated LED Lighting For Pantry Shelves
Install LED strip lights beneath each pantry shelf. They will illuminate contents, even those stored at the very back.
Wooden Ladder for Reaching High Pantry Shelves
For pantries with tall shelving, a simple wooden ladder provides access. It has a natural wood finish.
You can move and store it when not in use.
Wooden Crates for Organizing Bags and Bottles
If bags of potatoes or bottles tend to roll around on your pantry floor, use simple wooden crates. They hold these larger items securely.
Decant Dry Goods into Glass Jars for Uniform Shelving Displays
Decant dry goods into matching clear glass jars with lids, arranging them neatly on white shelves to store everything from pasta and grains to spices and flour for a visually uniform pantry.
Corral Packaged Snacks in Mesh Baskets with Labels
Use mesh baskets with labels on your pantry shelves for smaller packaged goods. You can put snack bars, pouches, or small boxes in them so they don’t get lost.
Mix Wood and Wire Baskets to Organize Pantry Items
When grouping smaller items on pantry shelves, try a mix of wood and wire baskets. The wire mesh reveals contents like snacks or baking supplies.
Tuck Large Seagrass Baskets into Pantry Cubbies for Textured Storage
Woven seagrass makes large baskets for bulk items or linens. They sit neatly within open pantry cubbies.
Woven Baskets For Storing Small Kitchen Appliances
Tuck smaller kitchen appliances into natural woven baskets. Their textured material can sit on open shelving.
Integrate Power Outlets into Corner Pantry Shelving
Integrate power outlets directly into pantry shelving. Each shelf in this tall, narrow cabinet has a discreet outlet.
Gray Cabinetry With Brass Drawer Pulls for Pantry Storage
Deep gray drawers with elegant brass hardware can be integrated into your pantry cabinetry to conceal less attractive items or store bulk goods.
White Subway Tile Backsplash For A Clean Pantry Look
A classic white subway tile backsplash provides a fresh backdrop for pantry shelves and baskets. The tile’s clean lines enhance the clarity of the area.
Deep Woven Baskets Create Cozy Floor Storage
Large, woven hyacinth baskets sit on the pantry floor. Their substantial size can hold bulkier items such as bags of flour or paper towels.
Glass-Front Cabinets For Displaying Linens and Dishes
Glass-front cabinets can show linens and dishes in your pantry. They keep everything dust-free.
These tall, narrow cabinets have brass hardware.
Nest Woven Baskets in Cabinetry for Textured Storage
Natural woven baskets sit in lower cabinet spaces. They are stacked two-high within open cubbies.
