11 Amazing Walk In Pantry Organization Tips and Hacks

How do I organize my walk-in kitchen pantry?

I love a well-organized pantry! We all need organization and storage solutions in our kitchen. I recently did a pantry makeover in hopes of creating extra storage space in my pantry. I’m sharing 11 easy walk-in pantry organization tips and hacks to help you make the most of your pantry space. The good news is these tips and hacks can also be used to create an organized space in any area of your home.

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Walk In Pantry Organization Video

Walk In Pantry Organization

What is the best way to organize a food pantry?

The important thing about organizing any space in your home is to find a system that works for you. If you organize the space and things just don’t seem to work, try again. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right way to keep things nice and tidy in a way that works for you on a daily basis.

The first thing I recommend when organizing is to start from scratch. Empty everything out so you have a clean slate to work with. Throw away things that are expired, wipe down the shelves, and envision how you’d like your pantry to look.

Bags and boxes take up a ton of space in our pantry and it does not give it a cohesive look. I organize my dry ingredients by using containers that fit vertically in my pantry to give me more space, they look nice and don't cost a lot of money. I'm a fan of Pyrex Snapware. Another tip is that with deep shelves you can often layer your dry ingredients by putting taller ones in the back and shorter ones in the front. I cut off the instructions and tape them on the back of the containers, and I use a label maker to write what is in the container. This way I can remove the label if something changes in the container.

How do you organize dry ingredients?

Bags and boxes take up a ton of space in the pantry and it does not give it a cohesive look. A great way to organize dry goods and bulk items is by using clear containers that fit vertically in the pantry to create more space, they look nice and don’t cost a lot of money. I’m a fan of Pyrex Snapware. If you have deep pantry shelving you can often layer your dry ingredients by putting taller canisters in the back and shorter ones in the front. I cut off the instructions and tape them on the back of the containers, and I use a label maker to write what is in the container. This way I can remove the label if something changes in the container.

I use long rectangle storage containers and lay the foil and plastic wrap inside the container.

How do you organize aluminum foil and plastic wrap?

I use long rectangular plastic bins and lay the foil and plastic wrap inside the container.

I have filled up 2 of these containers with storage baggies, plastic wrap, tinfoil, wax paper, etc. and then I can stack them vertically in my pantry. This saves space, helps them look organized, and they stay in place.

I filled up 2 of these containers with storage baggies, plastic wrap, tin foil, wax paper, etc. and then I can stack them vertically on my pantry shelves. This saves space, helps them look organized, and they stay in place.

I use wire shelves in my pantry. A lot of times we have tall space that is unused. Cans are a great example of this. I put a wire shelf in my pantry to give me more space. I organize my cans by likeness, meaning there is a row of vegetables, a row of fruit, etc. I also only keep cans of items I use on a regular basis.

How can I organize my cans?

I use wire shelves in my pantry. Often we have tall space that is unused. Cans are a great example of this. I put a wire shelf in my pantry to give me more functional space. I organize my cans by likeness, meaning there is a row of vegetables, a row of fruit, etc. I also only keep cans of items I use on a regular basis.

I bought another one of the rectangular containers and then sets of smaller rectangular containers. I place the teas in the smaller rectangle containers then the smaller containers in the larger container.

What is the best way to organize tea?

I bought another one of the rectangular containers and then a set of smaller rectangular containers. I place the teas in the smaller rectangular containers and then the smaller containers in the larger container.

I place my loose teas in another container, and then I use on of the wire shelves in the pantry to create a stacking system in my pantry.

I place my loose teas in another container, and then I use one of the wire shelving to create a stacking system in my pantry.

How do you organize travel mugs?

I was so tired of all of our travel cups falling over like bowling balls when you would reach in to grab one. I bought book and magazine storage boxes that connect together, and each color represents a family member. We put their travel cups in those and it has really helped our pantry storage

To keep my flour, sugar, brown sugar, and powder sugar long term I tore them in air-tight containers. I'm also able to utilize the depth of the shelf to put 2 in a row. This helps utilize the space in my pantry, and they look nice.

How do you store sugar and flour long-term?

To keep my flour, sugar, brown sugar, and powdered sugar long-term I store them in air-tight containers. I’m also able to utilize the depth of the shelf to put 2 in a row. This helps utilize the space in my pantry, and they look nice.

What is the best way to organize snacks?

I use 3 long and deep containers that will go on my shelves side by side. One container is the salty and sweet snacks, the next is popcorn bags, and one container is more protein-based snacks. This way I don’t have lots of bags and boxes in my pantry, and it looks nicer. My kids have an easier time getting what they want on their way to activities and helping in packing lunches for school.

I put them I a small container I found that they fit in perfectly, and place them with my baking supplies.

How do you organize cupcake liners?

I put them in a small container I found that they fit perfectly, and place them with my baking supplies.

Can baking soda be kept?

Yes, and it does have an expiration date. I have found a mason jar is a great place to store baking soda. I bought a shaker lid to go on top. This way I can pull the lid off and measure out what I need for cooking, or I can shake out what I need for cleaning.

Where do you store brooms in small spaces?

I place a door hook rack on the back of my pantry door. This helps me store my aprons, brooms, dustpans, and more. A pantry door organizer is a great solution for storage in a small space.

Shoe organizers are great for so many uses in our home. I have a whole post on 20 Ways To Use A Hanging Shoe Organizer. You can place baking supplies, seasonings, utensils, snacks, and more in this verticle storage on the back of your door.

How do you use a shoe organizer?

Shoe organizers are great for so many uses in our homes. I have a whole post on 20 Ways To Use A Hanging Shoe Organizer. You can place baking supplies, seasonings, utensils, snacks, and more in this vertical storage on the back of the door. It gives you easy access to small items and frees up cabinet space.

walk in pantry organization We all need organization in our kitchen. I'm sharing 12 easy walk-in pantry organization tips and hacks, and these tips and hacks can be used in many areas of your home.

How do I organize my pantry on a budget?

Dollar store containers
Stacking wire shelves
Book & Magazine Holders
Label Maker
Shoe Organizer
Door Rack

How do you organize a walk in pantry with deep shelves?

I buy items that you can stack double deep. So in the picture above you’ll see my double-deep dry ingredients. Above you could see pantry items like baking ingredients, cans, etc placed double deep as well.

I hope this inspires you to organize your walk-in pantries today!

Other DIY walk-in pantry ideas:

lazy susans can help in those corner spaces.
Only keep food items you use on a regular basis and don’t overcrowd or you’ll forget what you have in there.
The shelf liner is great to keep your counters wipeable
You can store small appliances like a food processor on the top shelf.
Buy storage containers that work for you which can be anything from the container store to the dollar store.
You can remove your cereal boxes and put cereal into clear canisters or larger containers
You can store dry foods in mason jars
When it comes to little kids, I put smaller items of snacks on the bottom shelf so they could reach them

Supplies to grab at Dollar Tree to help you organize your pantry

wire baskets, plastic containers, and plastic baskets for snacks like chips, etc
glass jar for spices, rice, beans, and other dried goods

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