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January 13, 2013

New Pantry Organization

Come on, it’s January and every one is doing it. Organizing that is. January seems to be the month when every jumps on the cleaning and organizing bandwagon and guess what, this year I am taking a major leap!

After some thought and chats with the hubby, I thought I’d kick off our kitchen remodel with a new pantry organization system!  And my pantry didn’t just get reorganized, it got accessorized too :)

Pantry Organization System

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Yes, full disclosure here, this is what my pantry looked like just one week ago and  here it is today! What a HUGE difference, whew! I didn’t realize how scary it was until I saw the before and after. And guess what? I am LOVING how organized it is. But who wouldn’t?

To me organization is a really personal thing. You may laugh at that, but it is. Every one’s brain works so differently and processes things differently (I find this so interesting) so when it comes to organization you need to do something that works for you. How I organize my pantry might not work for everyone, but it works really well for my family and our needs.

Using Baskets In Pantry

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I went into the reorganization having a pretty good idea of how I wanted it to look so my first task was to set out and find the right type of baskets. I found these adorable rectangular wicker baskets at Fred Meyer (A Kruger Store). They cost me $15 for a set of three which I thought is a total steal.

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I started by taking everything out of the pantry, throwing away expired food (that always makes me sad) and then putting food into categories. I laid all of the food on the floor and then decided what types of baskets I needed to create. I ended up with 9 types of baskets that included: Coffee & Tea, Snacks, Sweets, Breads, Flours (for all my GF Baking Flours), Pasta, Nuts & Dried Fruit and 2 Baking baskets.

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Pantry Before and After by Design, Dining + Diapers, pantry organization system, pantry organization, organization tips, closet organization

My next step was to place the baskets on the shelves in a way that made sense for how often we’ll be accessing them and by placing like foods together. And most importantly, I wanted the basket sizes to match :)

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To top the look off, I created faux chalkboard labels using black vinyl, card stock, jute and white paint.

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And lastly, I bought one big basket for the bottom of the pantry to store all paper and plastic goods. Those tend to get out of control! And of course our cookie cutter collection :)

I really love how it turned out and so does my husband! When I asked what he thought of it, he said next to the Family Room Makeover,  this was his second favorite project EVER. Hehe.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Comments

  1. Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    January 13, 2013 at 5:02 am

    Oh that looks so pretty and organized! Love the baskets Taryn!! I so need to do this to mine! ;) have a beautiful Sunday!

    Reply
  2. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    January 13, 2013 at 5:38 am

    Your pantry looks fabulous! I love those baskets & the labels you made for each of them!

    We don’t have a pantry in our kitchen, but I so wish we did!! Our kitchen cabinets are packed full….actually, some of them could use some major organizing!! I’m hoping to tackle them at some point this year!

    Beautiful job Taryn! Hope you have a great day!

    Reply
  3. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    January 13, 2013 at 6:28 am

    I have a very similar pantry, Taryn! I really should do the basket organizing as no matter how you try to keep like near like, they tend to move all over. This is especially good for separating the GF foods and baking items. I am gluten free {Celiac} and have tried to keep all my foods in one area.

    Reply
  4. Chloe Arnold says

    January 13, 2013 at 8:24 am

    This is wonderful! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says

    January 13, 2013 at 9:16 am

    I was just losing my motivation and this just got me back in the groove! Great job!

    Reply
  6. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    January 13, 2013 at 10:51 am

    FABULOUS! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  7. Kristin Cadwallader says

    January 13, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Looks great, Taryn! xo Kristin

    Reply
  8. Mandy Rose says

    January 13, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Looks awesome! I really need to get my pantry organized…this may just be the motivation I need! Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Emerson Grey Designs says

    January 13, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    Oh wow…this just made me very jealous. I need a pantry overhaul. Actually, we just moved into our new home a month ago and this is my first time actually having a pantry!!! With that being said, I’m failing at making my pantry “work.” I may need to tackle it so it looks like yours.

    Reply
  10. Kristine says

    January 13, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Wow what a difference! It looks so neat and tidy now! I totally get what you mean about organizing being personal, it truly is based on your family and your current needs.

    Reply
  11. Diana Rambles says

    January 13, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Impressive!

    Reply
  12. Gina says

    January 13, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Very cool- great job!! Baskets are such a necessity when working with wire shelving aren’t they?!

    Reply
  13. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    January 13, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Looks great, Taryn! I love the faux chalkboard tags – clever girl! My pantry is in desperate need of organization as well. It’s teeny tiny and it’s packed full of stuff! It’s on my list of things to tackle! Have a great week :)

    Reply
  14. Karin C says

    January 13, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    Love it,my panty is very deep almost 36″ and over 6 1/2 ‘ tall, some things get lost in there like the Bermuda triangle,going to incorporate your ideas to mine,thanks

    Reply
  15. Karin C says

    January 13, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Love it will try and incorporate your ideas to my pantry, it is very deep, over 36″ & well over 6’6″ tall, some areas are like the Bermuda triangle, things are never seen again, thxs for the great ideas :)

    Reply
  16. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:07 am

    Taryn…this is FABULOUS! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Your pantry is almost exactly my pantry. I’ve been tossing around the idea to do exactly what you did. it really turned out fantastic and has inspired me to do the same. Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Mums make lists (@mumsmakelists) says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Been looking at loads of ideas to make best use of a small space but really love this

    Reply
  19. Jennifer Francis says

    January 14, 2013 at 7:18 am

    Your pantry looks awesome! I love those cute baskets!

    Reply
  20. JoJo and Eloise says

    January 14, 2013 at 9:55 am

    We must be on the same BRAIN WAVE, Taryn. Except I think you actually caught the wave and I just watched it go by LOL!! I have been looking at my Pantry and SIGHING thinking something has seriously got to happen in there.. :) Great job!
    Angelina

    Reply
  21. Emily says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:00 am

    LOVE this! Now, I need to add on a pantry! My little cabinets are soooo full!

    Reply
  22. Ellen Christian says

    January 14, 2013 at 10:15 am

    I love the baskets you used! I so need to do this!

    Reply
  23. Brittany Kuhn says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:02 am

    your pantry looks awesome!! I love the baskets and the chalkboard labels just top it off! Hopefully this helps you keep organized.

    Reply
  24. Thistle says

    January 14, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Taryn,

    I love your baskets and chalkboard labels! What fun! Thanks so much for inspiring me today to get organized!

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  25. Jenn @ Home Style Report says

    January 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    I love it! I keep seeing those labels everywhere. I should probably grab a couple or DIY some! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  26. kristin says

    January 14, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    This is fabulous! My pantry is in need of another makeover.
    Thanks for linking up.
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  27. Missy Inspired says

    January 14, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Great job on your pantry. It looks really good and it’s really inspiring!

    Reply
  28. Brooke says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:14 am

    This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing and the great motivation! I love the baskets you used. Nothing beats a clean, organized pantry. Have a great day!

    Reply
  29. Jodi says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:10 am

    where did you get the baskets? I would LOVE to do something like this but am so afraid it will cost a small fortune which is not happening at the moment. I really love the look of those baskets and makes your pantry look so clean and pulled together.. what I wouldn’t give :)
    stoppingby from sugar bee!

    Reply
  30. Gaby {lifeineight.com} says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Taryn, what a difference! I love what you have achieved with your pantry. I’m working through mine at the moment (among another 100 projects that are going on at the same time!) so hopefully I’ll end up with something us nice and tidy as yours :)

    Reply
  31. Anu@MyDreamCanvas says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Wow this is amazing!! This is so gorgeous. Love your style. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas. I am visiting you from Tuesday Treasures. Thanks Anu!

    Reply
  32. Kimm at Reinvented says

    January 16, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Wow, what a transformation! I love those baskets, the texture is amazing!

    Reply
  33. rea says

    January 17, 2013 at 7:36 am

    wowser!! love how it looks now and i agree with you that organizing something that should work for you..those baskets are definitely are a steal!!

    good job! huggies***
    rea

    Reply
  34. Marsha Cooper says

    January 18, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    It looks wonderful!
    We don’t have a pantry…I wish we did. We do have tons of kitchen cabinets though. Most all of them need to be reorganized, especially since I’ve gotten back into stockpiling with sales and coupons.

    Reply
  35. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    January 18, 2013 at 6:48 pm

    Hopping over from the linky party at Our Fifth House! I sooo need to organize our kitchen pantry, especially the floor area that is a mess of garbage bags, phone books, and who knows what else. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  36. Jocelyn @ Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Wow, this is inspiring! Now I really want to organize our pantry. It’s kind of a weird shape (the shelves are triangular), but I know that it could be better than it is now. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  37. Gracie says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Where did you get the baskets?

    Reply
  38. Kalyn Brooke | Creative Savings says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Love those labels! We are in the process of moving, and I can’t believe how much expired food I had in my pantry, along with 2 opened containers of the exact same product. LOL.

    Reply
  39. Jenny @ Simcoe Street says

    February 4, 2013 at 10:05 am

    So organized! Great job!

    Jenny

    Reply
  40. Diana @ Moms Living Leaner says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    I am currently trying to organize my pantry and found your website. Thanks for the tips I am going to use a lot of these ideas!

    Reply
  41. Maria says

    March 9, 2014 at 9:16 am

    Your pantry certainly looks great BUT do you realize that these straw- or other natural fibre baskets do tend to attract bugs? There is always a change of “importing” bugs from grocery stores …. or our natural home environment harbors larvae or bugs ….
    Stainless steel, metal, glass (non-porous material) containers are a better choice for storing food items.

    Reply
  42. Mimi says

    May 4, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    How do you plan to keep these baskets clean? Crumbs are going to get stuck in the wicker… and dust will settle at the bottom. I use clear glass pans for organizing my pantry; I can see through them and they’re very easy to clean. Good luck with those wicker baskets which, in my opinion, are better suited for linens.

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  43. Charlsa Schwartz says

    January 22, 2018 at 5:54 am

    Good morning!
    Am trying to help my daughter organize a very small kitchen and we’re looking for small wire baskets or clear ones like I saw on ur posts w/pkgs of dressings, etc. she needs this for spices but width is only ab 8 1/2” in length. Where can we find the clear plastic ones u show? Would really appreciate any help.
    Thank you
    Charlsa Schwartz

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      January 22, 2018 at 9:16 am

      I would check the store Storables or The Container Store, they tend to have everything!

      Reply
  44. Kara says

    June 21, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Wonderful idea. I love the baskets.

    Reply

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