Utilizing every inch of the pantry helps you get the most out of your space. Add additional storage by utilizing doors and the sides. Even narrow walls can be used to store packets, plastic bags, aprons, etc. Products like under shelf baskets or an expandable shelf organizer are great solutions for gaining valuable real estate.

Can’t find what you are looking for? The easier it is to find items in your pantry, the smoother meals go. Figure out what organizational system will work best for your family’s needs. Organizing pantries by meals, categories or zones can create a more functional space. What makes sense to your family is what will be the easiest to maintain.

Labeling is an important step for creating a system that your family can maintain. Pantries are a shared space and when bins are labeled, each family member is held accountable for putting items back where they belong.