Store bins with vibrant colors are a simple way to arrange dry items and give your room an Instagram-worthy appearance. These bright OXO POP containers are made to store necessities like cereal, flour, sugar, pasta, rice, coffee, almonds, and snacks. You can arrange them by color so you know exactly where to look to find what you're looking for.
Ashley La Fond, the creator of the home organizing business Of Space + Mind, thinks that the greatest organizational solutions take into account both how things work and how they appear. If you only focus on appearances rather than functionality, your system will malfunction. You can easily follow the method of color-based organization.
Here's where to start if you want to organize your pantry in a way that looks good and works well.
How to Keep Your Pantry Organized:
The fundamental ideas behind pantry organizing are the same as those that control any other area in your home: After cleaning the area and evaluating your belongings, arrange them in order of size and usage.
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Removing everything is the first step in every job. We truly want to begin with a fresh start.
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Make big groups according to the items in your pantry. For example, you may sort by breakfast items, pet food, canned products, pasta, grains, snack foods, drinks, and kid's snacks.
- According to La Fond, things that have expired can be a sign that you don't need to replace them or that they need to be kept in more accessible storage.
- Start breaking up your big categories into smaller ones. Divide the canned products, for example, into fruits and vegetables.
- Decide which shelf in the pantry is easiest to reach, then put frequently used products (such as snack foods) there. Similarly, store things you don't use frequently in less accessible areas.
- If your kids are old enough to get their own snacks, ensure the food is kept at a reachable height.
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Although containers are a terrific method to store dry products, make sure you're buying the correct measurements by measuring the shelf space's depth and breadth before making a purchase.
- It's a good idea to arrange containers on the shelf from shortest to tallest. According to La Fond, "it's a nice way to streamline because it's how our eyes are used to moving across a space."
- More room will be available if cleaning supplies are kept below the shelves.
Organizing with Clear Containers and Labels:
To organize your pantry using clear POP containers, start by designating specific food categories with labels or different storage zones. For instance, place your kid’s snacks in a specific section of the pantry, using labels or stickers so they know it’s for them. You could also use labels or zones to designate gluten-free or allergen-free foods. Grown-up snack foods can be placed in their own clear containers within another section.
Clear containers offer a streamlined look and allow for easy visibility of contents. La Ford explains, While color coding is one way to classify, using clear containers and proper labeling provides a simple and efficient way to find items quickly without needing to open every container. Even if things get mixed up, the labels and organization system still allow you to identify what you have and where it belongs.
Maximize Storage and Style:
If you already have a good number of storage bins but want to enhance the look of your pantry, consider adding a pop of color with containers in a single shade, such as blue, to a designated shelf. Using several containers in the same color (rather than just one) creates a cohesive look instead of seeming unintentional. La Fond suggests, “Choose a color that complements your existing aesthetic.” For an organized and stylish touch, grouping colored bins together on one shelf can elevate the overall appearance of your pantry. A colored sandwich container can be a great addition to this setup, adding functionality and style.
Make Kitchen Tasks Easier:
Organizing your pantry by color may take some time at first, but in the long run, your kitchen routine will be much easier. As La Fund points out, “The main goal of an organization isn't just to be good at it. But it also helps improve your quality of life” by creating an orderly system. You can eat breakfast, make dinner, and do other things. In daily life smoothly and more fun Adding storage containers to your pantry is a great way to keep things organized.
If kitchen work is simple and you are starting to feel overwhelmed, it could be a sign that your space needs better structure. Creating an organized system with things like salad containers for lunch can help reduce stress. Makes daily food preparation or kitchen activities easier and more fun.
A neat and attractive pantry can encourage you to maintain it for years to come. With labeled containers for kitchen utensils and matching designs. So your pantry is organized and functional. Once you use the color code system, you are now ready to take the next step. Check out more tips for completely transforming your shop space!
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