Pantry Organization Ideas You’ll Love—Many on Sale for Prime Day!
Use our pantry organization ideas and top pantry organizers to tidy up your home!
Proper organization helps you to maximize your pantry space and allows you to see what you already have on hand. We’re sharing some of our best pantry organization ideas. Plus, we’ve found some clever and useful pantry organizers to easily elevate your space!
Check out our favorite pantry organizers and ideas to get organized:
1. The first step to a functional, organized pantry is to declutter first.
Before any organizing project, cleaning out your space and getting rid of anything you no longer need is key. Declutter and get rid of as many things as you can, from spoiled food to unused appliances. Consider donating unwanted, unopened non-perishable food that hasn’t expired to a food bank.
2. Creating different zones is one of the best pantry organizer ideas.
CRAKTH Bamboo Ziplock Bag Storage Organizer – $26.99 (reg. $39.99)
Creating “zones” will help you quickly identify items so there’s a home for everything. You can create a zone for pantry staples like canned goods, cereal, baking supplies, grab-and-go snacks, etc.
SpaceAid 3-in-1 Bamboo Plastic Wrap Dispenser w/ Slide Cutter – $23.96 (reg. $29.98)
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You can even create a zone for disposable items such as foil, kitchen wraps, and baggies.
3. Use clear kitchen pantry organizers to gather similar items.
HOOJO Clear Refrigerator Organizer Bins for Fridge 8-Pack – $8.83 (regularly $10.83)
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As you’re creating pantry zones, consider separating like items so you can easily identify them. Group like items together to make stuff easy to keep track of. Our exact set shown above is unavailable, but these organizers from Amazon are a close match!
YouCopia TeaStand Tea Bag Organizer 80 – 120-Count $19.99
Less automatic $4 off at checkout
Final cost is $15.99!
Love drinking tea? Those bulky boxes of tea bags don’t deserve to take up the valuable retail space in your pantry. Instead, scoop up one of these double-sided compact tea organizers! It can fit 80 or 120 bags, depending on which size you buy. It’s so compact that it’ll fit seamlessly anywhere on your pantry shelf or in the smallest of cabinets!
4. Use vertical space for canned goods, bottles, and cutting boards.
SimpleHouseware Stackable Can Rack Organizer – $23.97 (reg. $29.99)
These handy racks are one of our very favorite pantry organization ideas! Using all of the vertical space in your pantry shelving makes perfect sense, especially for storing canned goods. I have had two canned food 3-tiered storage racks for years and love how easily I can grab what I need and also see what I have! If you have the room, these are so helpful. They really maximize your space!
Utilizing vertical space is also helpful when it comes to organizing bottles. Scoop up a pack of these pantry organizers that hold up to three bottles per row if your family is constantly battling a cabinet full of reusable water bottles! They’re perfect for all your water bottles and will even fit wine bottles too! 👏
Hip Tip: We rated the best water bottle options on the market.
YouCopia StoreMore Adjustable Bakeware Rack – $15.19 (reg. $19.99)
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You can also use vertical space for cutting boards and bakeware! Our team loves this handy rack. You’ll be able to store everything from baking sheets, cutting boards, pizza stones, and more with this sturdy pantry organizer!
Hip Tip: Our team’s favorite chemical-free cookware and bakeware comes with its own vertical storage organizer, and they’re both on sale for Prime Day!
YouCopia StoraLid Lid Organizer – $16.99
Lastly, rather than stuffing all those unused party supplies into a random drawer or cabinet, easily store them with this genius organizer! It’s such a simple design, yet it goes such a long way, and everything will easily be at hand’s reach when you’re about to cut some cake. Better yet, these pantry organizers are also perfect for all your plastic container lids floating around. No more shuffling to find the perfect lid, because this system keeps everything just where you need it.
5. Take foods out of large, boxed packaging.
OXO Good Grips Air-Tight POP Large Cereal Dispenser – $18.39 (reg. $22.95+)
Food packaging takes up so much valuable space! As an example, our Hip Sidekick, Lina, keeps a container for their dog’s treats instead of the big box they come in. She also stores spaghetti in tall canisters and cereal in OXO air-tight cereal keepers.
PrepWorks Plastic 2.5-Quart ProKeeper Grain Storage – $14.39 (reg. $24.29)
Anchor Hocking Glass Storage Heritage Hill Jar 1-Gallon 2-Pack – $23.99 (reg. $29.99)
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Dry goods like rice, flour, and beans can be stored in these brilliant PrepWorks canisters, and they’re complete with scoops inside. Our Hip Sidekick, Lina, loves these pantry organizers so much, as the quality is fantastic and they’re very functional.
Glass jars make great pantry organizers. This inexpensive yet large 2-gallon Anchor Hocking glass canister holds the large box of K-Cups from Costco nicely! You can use it to organize lots of other items like flour and other supplies, and make for functional pantry organizing.
If you like to see your food well and need a variety of sizes, these Better Homes & Gardens canisters will suit all your needs. Best of all, they’re super affordable compared to other brands like OXO.
6. One of our top pantry organization ideas is to think outside the box and use magazine or file holders for your produce.
Think outside the box with these beautiful wire organizers! Using them is one of our favorite pantry organization ideas! Thanks to one Instagrammer, we’re realizing just how easy it is to make room for so much more food, and it’s truly perfect if you tend to buy smaller quantities of perishables, too! We even saw something similar from The Pioneer Woman.
If you have your heart set on gold like our inspo photo above, Amazon has a few affordable options under $25, including a beautiful one by Martha Stewart.
By using some thinner and taller containers like a magazine or file holder, you’ll be able to maximize your food storage tenfold. Plus, there’s no denying it looks so sleek and gorgeous! Bravo, HomeSort! 👏
7. One of our really effective pantry organization ideas is to make use of your walls and the space behind your pantry door.
Spectrum Diversified White Plastic Bag Holder – $7.93 (reg. $9.99)
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Speaking of getting rid of the packaging, we have a solution for storing leftover plastic bags. Hide them behind the pantry door! Plastic bags are handy to have around, whether you use them as bathroom trash bags or to stash stuff before running out the door. By adding an organizer to the back of a cabinet or on the wall, you’ll have a clean and stylish place to store them when they’re not being used. Best of all, the organizer we love is slim enough for even the smallest pantries.
MCOMCE Broom Holder 4-Pack – $9.99
These easy-to-hang hooks even go far beyond your pantry! From gardening tools in the garage and cleaning supplies in your kitchen, now you’ll be able to easily hang all your favorite mops and brooms too.
While you’ve probably seen traditional mop holders, these hooks are much more appealing since you don’t need to drill holes, and you’ll be able to customize the height and width to suit your own storage needs!
Command Large Caddy – $6.39 (reg. $8.99)
While we’re on the subject of easy-to-hang pantry organization ideas, consider scooping up a few of these self-adhesive bins! You’ll get to use up some of your unused pantry wall space and stash all your seasoning packets and smaller odds and ends right in one convenient place.
Just keep in mind, if you’re looking to hang heavier items, reviewers recommend grabbing some stronger Command strips.
8. Style & function meet pantry GOALS with these stunning pull-out racks.
If you don’t mind splurging on some pantry organization ideas that will last for a lifetime, then these handmade pull-out spice racks will be the modern touch you’re looking for! 🤩 The Etsy shop, OldGLory1WoodWorks, makes several similar styles starting from just $35 shipped.
Easily install these spice racks in your cabinet or right on your pantry shelf for everyone to see, because they’re that gorgeous. Plus, you can even reach out to the seller to get them custom-sized to your needs. Sweet!
Or scoop up a simpler model from ValsPrint3D on Etsy for just $20.99.
Shopping on Amazon? If the pull-out spice rack above isn’t for you, try this pull-out spice rack under $25, or shop from The Vertical Spice Rack store, which has vertical acrylic organizers that are the same concept and fit anything from pasta sauce jars to spices!
AOZITA 24 Pcs Glass Spice Jars – $19.99
To really elevate your new pantry organization, you could grab some matching spice jars and easily be able to keep everything in alphabetical order! 😍 Go a step further and make modern labels for your spices.
Our Hip sidekick, Angela, loves these stainless steel organizers if you’re looking to place them on display in a pantry drawer. Even Good Housekeeping can get behind this pantry organization idea, so you KNOW it’s good!
9. One of our easy pantry organization ideas is to place a Lazy Susan in the corner.
Copco Non-Skid 2 Tier Turntable 12-inch – $10.89 (reg. $14.99)
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I’m a big fan of Lazy Susan organizers to access items conveniently, as it’s a nice space-saving idea, especially for corner areas. This small turntable is perfect for smaller spices and baking items.
10. Hang a chalkboard so your to-do list is easily accessible.
Chalkboard Contact Paper – $6.39 (reg. $7.99)
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Stick this handy chalkboard paper on the back of cabinets, pantry doors, or empty wall space. It’s going to be the perfect place to organize your menu for the week, groceries you need to pick up, and other weekly to-dos.
11. Store your trash cans out of sight with this pull-out under-cabinet organizer.
Pull-Out Trash Can Under Cabinet – $35.99 (reg. $44.99)
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Never have a trash bin eyesore in your beautiful kitchen again. With this easy upgrade, you will have a convenient and out-of-sight place to store your trash can while still staying at arm’s reach. Best of all, it’s easy to install yourself in your existing cabinet so there’s no hassle of hiring a professional.
12. Take 10 minutes at the end of each day to tidy up.
Tidying up your kitchen makes all the difference and will help calm your mind and limit stress the next time you walk into your kitchen. Even just wiping up the counter and shelving – and making sure miscellaneous things are put away at the end of the day – is so helpful!
Cord Organizer for Appliances 4-Pack – $7.99 (reg. $9.99)
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Speaking of keeping things tidy, these cord organizers will help organize small appliance cords in your pantry!! These are so easy to install, are very sturdy, and are so functional.
I use an over the door pocket shoe holder inside my panty and I use the pockets to hold my gravy packets, taco seasoning packets, etc. If it’s a packet, it’s in there. So much easier to deal with and I can find things in a flash. No more digging thru my tiny pantry to find things. I don’t have wall space for the clear boxes to hang on the wall. My pantry is a converted coat closet. So it’s a good option for those of us with no space.
I have some old crates that I keep in my cabinets that I use to hold all my pan lids. Love it. I keep my tupperware lids in an old seed box too. I love vintage containers and I try to use them whenever possible. I have an old stoneware crock (huge) that I use as a trash can in the bathroom (kroger bags fit it perfect) and an old coal bucket that I use for trash in another one (target bags fit perfect). Quirky but they work. I have an old crock butter churn that I use to keep extra toilet paper in in the guest bathroom. I don’t use laundry pods very often but I do send off for free samples but I keep them in a big old glass jar in the laundry room.
Thanks for taking a moment to share how you upcycle items to make useful storage in your home, Chrissy! I love repurposing vintage containers too! 🤗💖
I use a magazine rack to hold my cutting boards, and a file folder rack to store my frying pans handles up to alleviate extra back pain from bending to the lower cabinet. The other thing I came up with was to use an under the cabinet shelf to hold various things like plastic wrap, foil, various bags, etc, but I use it in my pantry. I re-use the containers from Target’s bulk size nuts for my dishwasher pods and miscellaneous snacks. Something I was told by multiple people was how they liked I put my under the kitchen sink cleaners and supplies in a tote that can be slip out to clean or work on the pipes, etc. I do what I can on a budget and if you want to pretty things up you can always add wrapping paper, fabric, or even shelf paper to items to make them more matchy – matchy if that is important to you.
Thanks a bunch for sharing how you organize the items in your pantry, Sue! Love these ideas! 🥰