My Pantry Organization Reveal
As we all know, cleaning and organizing can be therapeutic, especially during a pandemic when we are stuck at home. I have been cleaning and organizing like crazy, and I finally decided to show you how I organize my walk-in farmhouse pantry.
Why I Wanted a Walk-in Pantry
I wanted a walk-in pantry to have a space where I can keep all of my daily essentials at arm’s reach, as well as a small backup stockpile of food so I don’t have to go shopping as often. I also wanted to save money by buying items in bulk when they are at their cheapest price. I designed the pantry to have certain zones to store my stockpile and keep it organized.
Choosing the Right Containers
The containers I chose for my pantry organization project are crucial in keeping my space organized and functional. I did extensive research on all of the container options before building the pantry and chose a combination of OXO Pop Containers, World Market Glass Jars, iDesign Linus clear pantry bins, The Home Edit risers & bins, a Target turntable, and elfa cabinet drawers. I like clear containers so I can see what I have and how much of it I have.
My Favorite Containers
- OXO Pop Containers: These are my go-to containers for pasta, snacks, and baking supplies. I like that they are airtight and have a modular design that allows for easy stacking.
- World Market Glass Jars: I use these for storing bulk snacks and breakfast items like granola bars and cereal. They are large and clear, making it easy to see what’s inside.
- iDesign Linus clear pantry bins: These are perfect for storing packet items like salad dressing and taco seasoning. They have a straight up and down design that maximizes every inch of space.
- The Home Edit risers & bins: I use these for storing canned goods and other heavy items. They are sturdy and have a modular design that allows for easy customization.
- Target turntable: This is great for storing open jars of items like syrup and peanut butter. It has rubber on it to grip the bottles and prevent them from falling over.
- elfa cabinet drawers: These are perfect for storing individually packaged snacks and chip bags. They are adjustable and come with dividers and labels for easy customization.
The High-Traffic Zone
The first two shelves above the countertop are my “high-traffic zone” where I keep daily essentials like pasta, snacks, and breakfast items. I made this shelf 14″ tall to fit the large glass jars from World Market. I also have a turntable from Target to hold open jars of items like syrup and peanut butter.
The Middle Shelf
The 10″ middle shelf stores baking supplies and soup. I have an OXO container for each type of baking item and a mix of older and new OXO Pop Containers. I also have a turntable for storing decorations like sprinkles and color tube frosting.
The Stockpile Shelves
The two upper-most shelves contain my stockpile items and are 9″ tall each. These are the backups of everything below. I keep condiments on the top shelf and canned goods on the middle shelf. I also have a corner cabinet that has a lot of hard-to-reach space in the corner, so I use this mostly for bulky and heavy overflow stockpile.
The Bottom Shelves
The bottom shelves of the pantry were built like cabinets, so they can hold much heavier items. The corner cabinet is a weird shape and has a lot of hard-to-reach space in the corner, so I use this mostly for bulky and heavy overflow stockpile. The middle cabinet is for my stockpiled canned goods. The bottom right contains my elfa drawers to hold our individually packaged snacks and chip bags.
The Countertop
I try not to keep too much on the countertop because it is a really great workspace to pour cereal or make snacks. I keep the essentials like a fruit bowl, a bread box, and a toaster on the countertop.
The Appliance Tower
We used one Ikea Sektion Tall Pantry Cabinet plus a 20″ Sektion wall cabinet to make up our Appliance Tower. We store all of the small appliances in this space. This is a great way to not waste money on appliances I won’t use.
The Hook Rack
I bought budget-friendly farmhouse hooks to build a hook rack in the Laundry Room. I had one hook left over that I used for aprons in here, but since the room is 10′ tall and I am 5′ tall, I needed a step stool. The step stool needed to hang on the wall so it was out of the way.
Saving on Containers
I don’t really have a total budget number on my pantry organization containers because I’ve collected them over the years. I like to wait for sales and use coupons to get a good deal.
The Barn Door
I get asked a lot about the Barn Door. Barn doors are pretty easy to make, but by this point, I was tired of DIY and just wanted something ready made. I found this barn door from Build at a great price!
Final Pantry Organization Thoughts
I’m super happy with the way this pantry organization project has turned out! I really love being able to store all of my items in one place with space to grow. Having the appliances visible in the pantry is a total game changer.
Why did you want a walk-in pantry? To keep all daily essentials at arm’s reach, have a small backup stockpile, and save money by buying bulk items when they are cheap.
What containers did you choose for your pantry? OXO Pop Containers, World Market Glass Jars, iDesign Linus clear pantry bins, The Home Edit risers & bins, Target turntable, and elfa cabinet drawers.
Which containers are your favorites and why? OXO Pop Containers for pasta, snacks, and baking supplies; World Market Glass Jars for bulk snacks and breakfast items; iDesign Linus bins for packet items; The Home Edit risers & bins for canned goods; Target turntable for open jars; elfa drawers for individually packaged snacks.
What is the purpose of the “high-traffic zone” in your pantry? To store daily essentials like pasta, snacks, and breakfast items in easily accessible clear containers above the countertop.
What items are stored on the middle shelf of your pantry? Baking supplies and soup in OXO containers and a turntable for decorations.
What are the stockpile shelves used for? For backup stockpile items, including condiments and canned goods with space in the corner cabinet for bulky, heavy overflow.
What kind of items are stored in the bottom shelves of your pantry? Heavier items like canned goods in cabinets and individually packaged snacks in elfa drawers.
What items do you keep on the countertop? The essentials like a fruit bowl, bread box, and toaster, while avoiding overcrowding to keep the workspace clear.
What is the Appliance Tower and why did you include it in your pantry? The Appliance Tower made up of an Ikea Sektion Tall Pantry Cabinet plus a 20″ Sektion wall cabinet for small appliances, saving money on those not used often.
What is the Hook Rack for? The Hook Rack in the laundry room, with a step stool to reach high hooks, stores items like aprons.
How did you save on containers for your pantry? By waiting for sales and using coupons to get deals.
Why did you choose a barn door for your pantry? The barn door from Build was a ready-made solution, making it easier to install after feeling tired from DIY projects.
How do you feel about the final outcome of your pantry organization? Super happy, loving the organized space with room to grow and appliances prominently displayed.
