Elevate Your Kitchen With a Pantry Organizer Cabinet (And These Cleaning Hacks)
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It’s nearly impossible to stock your kitchen and not have some mess. Things get pushed to the backs of shelves and forgotten. You might put stuff away in the wrong places while rushing to complete recipes. A pantry organizer cabinet could minimize the chaos. Check out what they are and how you can use one to keep the heart of your home neater.
What Is a Pantry Organizer Cabinet?
A pantry organizer cabinet is typically a stand-alone piece of furniture with shelving and doors. It’s like a wardrobe but for your household food. Some people may also use the term “pantry organizer” to describe the shelving or containers they use within their built-in kitchen storage.
What Type of Shelving Is Best for a Pantry?
The best type of shelving for a pantry uses sturdy materials that create a wide space for extra storage capabilities. The average American buys groceries once a week, so you’re likely stocking your kitchen regularly. You shouldn’t have to worry about your shelving falling off the wall or breaking under the weight of a fresh grocery haul.
You might also prefer closed-off pantry shelving. Shelves hidden behind doors create dark storage space. Some foods, like potatoes and peanut butter, go bad when exposed to light. Full shelves might even make your kitchen look messier. Hiding everything in a closed-off cabinet is a quick fix.
Best Pantry Organizer Cabinets for Any Living Space
Browse some of the most popular pantry organizer cabinets to determine what might look best in your home. You’ll get the organizational solution you need without compromising your interior design.
50” LED Kitchen Pantry Cabinet
The typical kitchen is 161-169 square feet, so you might worry about finding the space for freestanding food storage. A 50-inch cabinet could be the perfect solution. It has three primary shelves and shelving built into both doors. You’ll even get energy-efficient LED lights with motion sensors so you can easily see everything at your fingertips whenever you access your pantry.
Sauder Storage Closet
If you would prefer a pantry that looks more like a wardrobe, the Sauder storage closet may be a great addition to your home. It has sleek white doors that open on silent hinges. There are three expansive shelves inside split down the middle, resulting in six square storage compartments and one rectangular one over the top. The exterior paneling works well with any interior design, while the 71-inch height fills empty wall space.
Fluted Pantry Organizer Cabinet
Mid-century design fans should look no further than this fluted pantry cabinet. It accentuates your home’s design with textured panels and grained wood. Open the top or bottom compartments to reveal all the adjustable storage within. It has six shelves, eight door racks and one drawer that’s perfect for oven mitts or dinnerware. The magnetic catches will ensure the doors don’t swing open while your loved ones walk around your house either.
Farmhouse Kitchen Pantry
People who feel most at home in farmhouse-styled living spaces will adore the 71-inch cabinet from Chartustriable. It has top and bottom compartments hidden behind sturdy engineered wood with open frames. Use the top compartment’s shelves for smaller items while the bottom compartment remains a home to your crockpot, air fryer or Dutch oven. The solid wood base ensures it’s heavy enough to stay upright, no matter how you position the adjustable shelves within.
72” Freestanding Cupboard
Do you feel enchanted by glass cabinets from mid-century kitchens? The Ironck freestanding pantry might be calling your name. It has paned glass doors revealing artfully arranged belongings on the three shelves behind it. Keep your fine China behind the glass or your collection of wine bottles.
A deep drawer separates the decorative top shelves from the deep storage space below. Use the bottom three shelves for your biggest countertop appliances or seasonal table decor. The sleek silver handles and magnetic catches will add elegance to however you prefer to organize your kitchen.
Kitchen Pantry Cabinet With Wine Storage
Maximize your home’s full potential with a pantry that keeps your groceries fresh — including your wine. This model has six cabinets well above a built-in counter, so you’ll gain more space to place things like your cocktail maker set or your coffee press. Beneath the counter, two deep drawers and more shelving await. You’ll also find three shelves with wine storage racks that can hold up to 110 pounds.
Tips to Give Your Kitchen a Fresh Start
Getting a new pantry is a big deal. It won’t feel as exciting if it immediately houses the clutter that’s so frustrating. Use these steps to give your kitchen storage a facelift before your stand-alone pantry organizer cabinet arrives.
1. Throw Out Expired Food
No one enjoys finding a bag of moldy bread in the back of their pantry. Save yourself the headache of unusable ingredients by throwing out any expired food. Check the expiration dates on cans, boxes and bottles that may have been waiting for your attention for far too long. You’ll feel better knowing that anything in your new cabinet will be ready to enjoy.
2. Look Into New Containers and Labels
If your reorganizing itch extends to your kitchen’s aesthetic, look into new storage containers for your pantry goods. Instead of looking at branded packaging, you’ll see clear containers that match your vibe and display exactly what you have on hand.
You could even make your own labels that are easy to reuse if you have a Cricut machine at home. Don’t forget to make them face forward when you finish. A label is only helpful if you can read it while looking over your shelves.
3. Don’t Forget About the Doors
Some stand-alone cabinets have doors without shelving. You can always add removable shelves or sticky hooks to get more use from your purchase. It depends on how much space you have between the doors, the interior shelves and whatever you choose to keep on those shelves.
Store Your Groceries With Ease and Style
Once you’ve browsed pantry organizer cabinets, you’ll know precisely which style will fit your kitchen. Whether you put it next to your oven or dinner table, you’ll always have lasting storage solutions within reach.
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Peter is the editorial assistant for Renovated. Beyond that, he’s a small-time landlord who learned real estate and property maintenance from scratch. When Peter has down time, you won’t find him, because he’ll be out on a hike.
