14 Pantry Organization Tools You Can Totally Use

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Door Organizer

This is a great trick for anyone with a small pantry. You can add more space by using the back of the pantry door–simply hang thin wire shelves (or an over-the-door hanger) on the inside for storing small items like spices.

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Glass Jars

Forget the open boxes and half-empty bags. Keep things uniform—and rustic chic—by putting dry ingredients like pasta, rice, oatmeal and other grains in glass jars. Then stick on cute handwritten labels so you know what’s what. (Save shopping time with these jar and label sets!)

Your organized pantry will even help you save $$ at the grocery store!

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Wire Baskets

Not only are these wire baskets trendy, they’re also practical. You can clearly see what’s inside so you don’t have to rummage around trying to find the only brand of coffee your husband will drink.

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Can Containers

All those canned vegetables and soups you have are easy to stack–but it doesn’t make for a very visually appealing pantry. Organize your cans by type (fruits, veggies, soups, etc.) then place in narrow plastic containers (like these stackable ones).

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Snack Station

Here’s another way to use the back of the door for extra storage. Hang an over-the-door shoe holder to act as a “snack station.” Fill the slots with wrapped or bagged snacks (pretzels, homemade snack mix, granola bars, etc.) to grab n’ go.

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Handy Hooks

Give half-eaten bags of chips a home! Just stick Command hooks on the side of the pantry. You can hang bags from the hooks by the hole in your chip clip. So easy!

(We’ve got recipes to help use up those potato chips, too.)

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Chic Chalkboard

This is the ultimate grocery list! Paint the interior doors of your pantry with chalkboard paint. Just update the board each week with what you have in stock or need to buy. It can double as a menu, too.

This would be a huge help when you meal plan.

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Corner Saver

The corner of your pantry can be difficult to organize–what can you put there that won’t get buried in the back or fit awkwardly? The solution: a lazy Susan! The spinning wheel is perfect for a corner space and prevents anything from being forgotten.

Here are a bunch more genius ways to use a lazy Susan in your kitchen.

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Bright Bins

Larger items (cereal boxes and giant bags of snack mix) or awkwardly shaped containers don’t make for an organized space. Instead of leaving them loose, pop them in some oversized plastic bins from the dollar store.

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Recipe Keeper

Putting food into pretty jars and containers has one downside: You lose the cooking instructions that are typically on the original packaging. To avoid that (and avoid ruining your next dinner), attach labels to your new containers with directions for things like rice, grains and oats. Grab a label maker and get started!

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Savvy Spice Packets

Goodbye piles of spice packets strewn throughout the pantry! Pick up a plain wood box from your local craft store and paint to your liking (this example uses a colored stain). It’s the perfect size to store your packets.

Here’s how to DIY chili seasoning packets.

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Handwritten Labels

Both pretty and practical, labels are a must for any Pinterest-worthy pantry. You can use chalkboard labels or stickers if you want the option to change it up. But for a more permanent version, we love these trendy printables that you can transfer onto glass.

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Magnetic Spice Rack

If you keep your spices in your pantry, stick them to the inside of the door. You can easily DIY this organizer with a cookie sheet and mini magnetic containers. Don’t forget the labels!

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Smart Shelves

So you know baskets and containers lead to a perfect pantry. But how do you decide what goes where? Here’s a great rule of thumb: Put rarely used items higher up, then canned vegetables, sauces, etc. Keep what you use every day at eye level.

Up next: How to organize your freezer

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