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13 Genius Pantry Organization Ideas

When you’re a housewife like me, you get a lot of free time to think about how to make your home tidy.

Bring in a messy hubby who loves to leave his stuff around and it makes for a tricky situation.

After going out for groceries, he would always drop the bags on the kitchen table and there he goes on the couch! Uggh!

But sometimes, I think it’s a blessing in disguise.

I can arrange the stuff in the pantry, in my own way and not go crazy looking where he stored this and that.

Organization has always been the number one thing that I love.

Looking around for great ideas how to organize my pantry helped me to easily access all the foodstuff in the house and keep my mind sane!

After all, when you see everything well organized, doesn’t it inspire you to organize as well?


These are my 13 genius pantry organization ideas that can get your pantry well arranged, and inspire others to do the same.


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#1 Free Printable Pantry Organization Labels

Grab this free labels and print it to label bottles or containers in your pantry. Check out The Creative Exchange on how to do it.

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#2 Having a rack installed on your pantry door

Do you have a small pantry? Get extra space with these organization ideas via Citrine Living.

genius pantry organization ideas


#3 Install a chalkboard in your pantry cabinet

Never forget to do groceries on what’s finish and not. You can install a chalkboard and note down everything that’s finished and copy it to your phone via 11 Magnolia Lane.

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#4 Make zones in your pantry

Zoning your pantry helps you see what food you have, what you need to restock, and where the groceries belong via Better Homes and Gardens.

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#5 Put everything in a basket and label it

I really love this idea! Your pantry will look so organized because everything is inside the basket and you can label the basket to know what’s inside via Kelly Nan.

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#6 Renovate your pantry for a cleaner look

The idea of renovating your pantry could bring a new look to your pantry. Also having clear containers will help you see what’s inside the containers same with labeling the baskets via Classy Clutter.

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#7 Put a hanging pantry organizer for more extra space

This hanging pantry organizer is a perfect idea when you have a small space in your pantry. You can hang spices and food packets in these.

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Cleaning is my favorite way to relax. I clear things out and get rid of the stuff I don’t need. When the food pantry and the refrigerator are organized, I feel less stressed. – Jennifer Morrison


#8 Put your cleaning stuff on bottom shelves in a pantry

 Found from Mrs. Meyers.

genius pantry organization ideas


#9 Put all your drinks in a basket on the bottom part of your shelf

Having a clear basket is super useful because you can see what you have inside the basket, if you happen to store a lot of drinks, you can store it with a basket and put it on the bottom shelf via Neat Shop.

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#10 Organize your baking sheet with a basket inside your pantry

If you like putting cutlery in your pantry, then this idea is perfect for you. To maximize space you can add baskets to store more stuff via Making Midlife Matter.

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#11 Put a basket on your pantry door to put the shopping bags

Another idea for your pantry organization. You can store your shopping bag in your pantry with this plastic basket via Everday Organizing.

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#12 Recycle coffee creamer bottles to store nuts, beans, and corn kernels

This recycling idea is super genius! You don’t have to buy bottles for storage when you can recycle it from coffee creamer bottles! via Frugelegance.

genius pantry organization ideas


#13 Recycle Wine Cellar Crates

Do you have an unused crate? Recycle it store your drinks in your pantry via Frugelegance.

genius pantry organization ideas

I hope that these genius organization ideas will serve you well to keep you proud of your pantry and your home.

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8 thoughts on “13 Genius Pantry Organization Ideas”

  • Love all of your ideas… I am looking for a solution to hang my long spoons, whisks, measuring cups, measuring spoons, hand held masher, etc., preferably on a cabinet door… getting all these tools out of my drawer space

  • Hi Jill. I’m glad you loved the post. Have a look at my other posts and I hope you’ll find them useful as well 🙂

  • Jill Collins

    OMG – game changer for my pantry. LOVE your ideas. Thanks so much…

  • Teri Cummings

    I am having the Hardest time finding a pantry door organizer like the one you used that DOES NOT go over the door – dont want the “over the door” hook to show. I went on the site you reccomended but the only one there is “over the door”. Any recommendations???? Your work is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • Thanks for sharing! It is amazing how just sorting into baskets or jars helps keep everything organized and then you actually know what you have on hand!

  • That’s was nice! I will try it..your blog feels so fresh

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