One of the hallmarks of a good housekeeping is having an organized pantry. This particular art and science is primarily focused on how to make the most of pantry space. Organization is not only about organizing items for better and easier use, but also being able to maximize pantry space for the same purposes.

Shelving

Experienced housekeepers use traditional methods to make the most of pantry space, allocating particular shelves (or cabinets) for individual item categories. Each shelf will have its own particular item (oils, spices, baking items, etc.) and no other.

This makes it easy for anyone who is cooking and using the pantry. Shelves (or cabinets) are the only ones that open during cooking sessions and avoid clutter everywhere.

Elevators

Maximizing pantry space also includes the use of elevators, baskets and containers, all in the service of making the most of pantry space. One tip is to buy in bulk and use the jars or baskets to store these items (sugar, baking items, etc.)

This method has been shown to eliminate clutter because it has eliminated additional packaging product designs (protruding box signs, flaps open) that are meant to get your attention on supermarket shelves. In your pantry, they take up so much space for nothing.

Reorganizations

Creating the most use of pantry space in your cabinets includes the proven method of rearranging items on the shelves. Storing tall, large items (bottles, jars) in the back and bringing small items to the front can free up space.

The trick is being able to stack the smaller items in front where they are seen rather than covering them in the back with large, tall items in front.

Baskets / caddies / other storage aids

Small items can take up space simply by lying down. These little items are usually the ones that cannot sit upright. Soup mixes, sachets of sauce mixes, tea packets and many others can be put in a basket of your own group.

The advantage is knowing where they are and not taking up space scattered on the shelves or all over the kitchen countertops.

This is also true of utensils that have different lengths, sizes, and shapes. Storing them in a drawer is a mess in itself. Having them all together in a to-go cart and placing them on the counter helps save space in the pantry.

For hard-to-reach shelf corners, consider purchasing a double-decker lazy Susan. Doubles your storage space (double floors) and makes it easy for you to reach items (just flip them) in the furthest corners of the shelf

Door space

Another tip to make the most of pantry space is the door that is often forgotten. Rather than being wasted space, the door can be used as another storage space.

You can buy small baskets or bag hangers and use them as storage for small items that hang from inside doors. They can serve as sachets for small sachets. They have the advantage of being invisible since they are hung inside the pantry doors and cannot be seen when they are closed.