Organize the Pantry
Organize the Pantry
For containers, the client chose wide Rowan Acacia Stacking bins, Anchor Hocking Montana Jars with Matte Black Lids, and Gold Serena Stamped Metal Bins, both wide and narrow. (all from The Container Store) We used her black baskets for larger items to sit on the floor and condensed her food storage to one shelf that was easily accessible. Grandkids’ meals always go back and forth from their house to home!
The pantry needed an update as the painted shelves were scratched and yellowed. I advised that we paint the shelves and the pantry walls to match the kitchen and living room areas, next to the pantry.
Chelsea Grey and Simply White from Benjamin Moore elevate the entire space.
The Install
The client loves to cook and wanted a sophisticated pantry that fit the overall style of her entire house. Making the pantry a dedicated pantry seemed like a good decision. The rarely-used glass vases and various kitchen appliances were moved to another storage area.
All the baking items are put in one container, all the pastas in one area, breakfast cereals together, all the grandkids’ snacks together. Once we put bulk items in jars, there is a ton of visible space in the pantry.
When you take foodstuffs out of boxes, and internal bags, much of the volume in the pantry is vastly reduced. Bulk items such as nuts, cereals, and rices can easily be grabbed. I labeled a few key items that they use on a daily basis.
