We all can agree that having a well-organized pantry keeps your kitchen running smoothly, saves time, and helps reduce food waste.
The great thing about these kitchen organization ideas is that they are not based on the size or shape of your pantry.
You can find different organization ideas for various kinds of pantries: small/narrow, butler, cabinet, L-shaped, to open shelving.
You can even take some inspiration from each of these options. So here’s the best kitchen pantry organization tips for different layouts and spaces.
Walk-In Pantries
Walk-in pantries offer ample storage and room to move. This space can be sectioned into zones for different food groups, supplies, and appliances.
Use the vertical space by adding adjustable shelves from the floor to the ceiling. Include drawers or bins for smaller items and bulk goods.
If you have a door, install racks or pockets for spices and snacks. A central workspace, like a small table or rolling cart, can serve as a spot for sorting groceries or meal prepping.
Idea 1
This walk-in pantry features clean white shelving organized with clear acrylic bins, airtight storage containers, lazy Susans (turntables), and woven baskets.
Each item is categorized for easy access, making the space both tidy and functional.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Clear Acrylic Storage Bins (for grouping snacks, bottles, and packets):
Clear Pantry Organizer Bins - Airtight Food Storage Containers (for flour, snacks, baking supplies):
Airtight Food Storage Containers Set - Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer (for sauces, nut butters):
Lazy Susan Pantry Turntable - Woven Storage Baskets (for bread, chips, and large snacks):
Woven Storage Baskets for Pantry
Idea 2
This walk-in pantry uses a mix of sturdy wire baskets with wood handles and labeled plastic bins to keep snacks, produce, chips, and condiments easy to find and grab.
Glass canisters with wood lids hold dry goods and baking ingredients, helping to keep items fresh and shelves stylish and organized.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Wire Baskets with Wooden Handles (for condiments, bottles, produce):
Metal Wire Baskets With Wood Handles - Glass Canisters with Bamboo Lids (for dry ingredients):
Large Glass Food Storage Canisters with Bamboo Lids - Black Plastic Storage Bins (with labels for chips and snacks):
Multipurpose Pantry Storage Bins - Pantry Bin Labels (for easy identification):
Chalkboard Pantry Labels
Idea 3
This walk-in pantry makes use of full-length shelving on two sides to neatly store everything from dry goods to canned foods.
Woven baskets and clear acrylic bins keep categories organized and easy to locate. Wire baskets are used for snacks and granola bars, while labeled containers and bins offer visibility and order.
Upper shelves store less-used items and cookbooks, while lower shelves and bins hold bulkier products.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Woven Storage Baskets (for upper shelves and bulk storage):
Large Woven Storage Baskets - Clear Acrylic Storage Bins (for snacks, canned goods, baking, and sweets):
Clear Pantry Organizer Bins - Metal Wire Baskets (for snacks and individual packets):
Metal Wire Storage Basket - Airtight Canisters with Labels (for baking goods, sugar, flour):
Airtight Food Storage Containers Set - Shelf Bin Labels (for easy identification):
Writable Clip-On Bin Labels
Idea 4
This vibrant walk-in pantry uses a mix of woven bins, clear canisters, glass jars, and tiered wooden organizers to keep everything from snacks to canned goods sorted.
Clear canisters line the sides for cereals and pasta, while glass jars display candy and treats. Wire and wooden baskets corral produce and pouches, making it easy to see and grab what you need.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Woven Storage Baskets (chips, bulk snacks, upper storage):
Woven Storage Baskets - Airtight Food Canisters (for cereal, pasta, grains):
Airtight Food Storage Containers Set - Clear Glass Storage Jars with Lids (for candy, treats):
Glass Storage Jars with Airtight Lid - White Wire Baskets (produce, potatoes, onions):
Metal Wire Storage Baskets, white - Wooden Snack/Pouch Organizers (individually stacked snacks):
Bamboo Snack Organizers/Baskets - Pantry Bin Labels (on woven baskets):
Writable Clip-On Bin Labels
Idea 5
This walk-in pantry is organized with woven baskets and clear bins across deep white shelves to sort snacks, baking supplies, drinks, and breakfast items.
A wire rack on the door keeps canned goods tidy, easy to see, and quick to grab. The baskets are clearly labeled for each category, helping to speed up meal prep and grocery inventory.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Over-the-Door Can Organizer Rack (for canned goods on the door):
Over-the-Door Pantry Can Organizer - Woven Pantry Storage Baskets (for snacks, sweets, drinks, baking):
Woven Storage Baskets - Clear Plastic Pantry Bins (for packets and breakfast bars):
Clear Pantry Organizer Bins - Writable Clip-On Bin Labels (for baskets):
Writable Pantry Bin Labels - Lazy Susan Turntable (for sauces and bottles):
Clear Lazy Susan Turntable
Idea 6
This walk-in pantry is beautifully organized with woven baskets and white bins on upper shelves for broad storage categories.
Clear canisters and tall storage containers hold dry goods, while wire baskets on the lower shelves are perfect for potatoes, onions, and other root vegetables. Everything is labeled for easy access.
LED strip lights add a bright, modern touch that makes it easy to find what you need.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Woven Storage Baskets (for upper shelves):
Large Woven Storage Baskets - White Mesh Storage Bins with Handles (for snacks, goods, and bulk items):
White Mesh Organizer Bins - Glass Canisters with Bamboo Lids (for cereals, oats, and grains):
Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids - Wire Vegetable Baskets (for potatoes, onions, garlic):
Black Wire Produce Storage Baskets - LED Strip Lighting (for shelves):
LED Light Strips for Pantry Shelves - Label Maker/Minimalist Pantry Labels (for bins and containers):
Minimalist Pantry Labels
2. Reach-In Pantries
Reach-in pantries are common in many homes and are usually set in closets or deep cupboards. Maximize the depth with pull-out shelves or baskets so that everything is visible and easy to access.
Maintain clear labels for each zone or shelf. Use shelf risers and under-shelf baskets to make use of the vertical space.
Store the most-used items at eye level and heavier or less-used items on lower or higher shelves.
Idea 7
This reach-in pantry maximizes every inch with stacked clear acrylic bins for grouping bars, snacks, and single-serve packets.
The side features tiered acrylic organizers for bars and pouches, while deeper bins are used for boxed and canned goods.
Turntables (lazy Susans) on the bottom shelf organize sauces and condiments for easy access.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Clear Acrylic Shelf & Stackable Bins (for snacks, cans, boxed goods):
Clear Stackable Pantry Organizer Bins - Acrylic Packet Organizer (for bars, pouches, tea, and drink sticks):
Acrylic Snack Bar & Packet Organizer - Clear Label Stickers (for bin identification):
Minimalist Pantry Labels - Lazy Susan Turntable (for sauces and condiments):
Large Lazy Susan Turntable
3. Cabinet Pantries
Some kitchens rely on a single tall cabinet as a pantry. In these tighter spaces, consistency is key. Stackable bins, clear containers, and turntables help make the most of each shelf.
Store similar items together and make categories. Install door-mounted racks for lightweight goods, like seasoning packets or wraps. Use drawer dividers for snacks or small packets.
Idea 8
This cabinet pantry showcases a clean and streamlined look with matching clear canisters (with wood lids and labels) for dry goods like flour, rice, and pasta.
Canned goods are stacked together, and a wooden shelf riser helps keep everything visible and organized. A wooden organizer near the bottom holds packets and jars for easy access.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Glass Food Storage Canisters with Bamboo Lids (for flour, pasta, rice, grains):
Airtight Glass Canisters with Bamboo Lids - Minimalist Pantry Labels (for clear identification):
Minimalist Pantry Labels - Expandable Shelf Organizer (for canned goods):
Expandable Cabinet Shelf Organizer - Wooden Kitchen Organizer/Rack (for tea, sauces, and small items):
Bamboo Kitchen Organizer Bins
Idea 9
This cabinet pantry is organized with clear acrylic labeled bins for every category, from breakfast and snacks to pasta, veggies, and canned goods.
Woven baskets sit at the bottom for bulkier items and paper goods. The clear bins and labels make finding and accessing ingredients quick and easy.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Clear Acrylic Pantry Bins with Handles and Labels (for grouping snacks, cans, pasta, and more):
Clear Plastic Pantry Organizer Bins – Set of 10 - Chalk/Pantry Labels (for easy category identification):
Waterproof Pantry Labels Set - Woven Storage Baskets (for paper goods, bulky items):
Woven Water Hyacinth Storage Baskets
Idea 10
These are some of the best ways to organize your pantry. My favorite is the cabinet pantry (3rd one), which uses sturdy pull-out wooden shelves for easy access to pantry staples.
On the upper shelves, airtight clear containers keep baking ingredients and cereals fresh and visible.
Middle shelves provide space for small appliances, breakfast items, and snacks, while the lowest shelves organize baking supplies and mixes.
Labeled bins and containers help keep everything sorted and easy to find.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Airtight Food Storage Containers (for flour, sugar, cereal, granola, etc.):
Airtight Food Storage Containers Set - Pull-Out Wooden Pantry Shelves (for easy access – similar add-on options):
Pull Out Cabinet Organizer Sliding Drawer - Pantry Labels (for quick identification):
Minimalist Pantry Labels - Clear Bin Organizers (for snacks and breakfast packs):
Clear Plastic Pantry Bins
Idea 11
This cabinet pantry features clear plastic bins and mesh baskets for grouping snacks and bagged items, with airtight containers for dry goods and baking staples.
Rows of matching spice jars keep seasonings tidy and labeled. Lazy Susans on the middle shelf provide easy access to oils, sauces, and jars.
The arrangement maximizes visibility while keeping everything organized by category.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Clear Plastic Pantry Bins (top shelves for snacks, cans, and packets):
Clear Pantry Organizer Bins - White Mesh Storage Baskets with Handles (for snacks, produce, bottom shelves):
White Mesh Organizing Baskets - Airtight Food Containers for Dry Goods:
Airtight Food Storage Containers Set - Matching Spice Jars with Labels:
Glass Spice Jars Set with Labels - Lazy Susan Turntables (for jars, oils, condiments):
Clear Lazy Susan Turntable
Idea 12
This cabinet pantry utilizes wide, clear acrylic bins to categorize foods by type, including crackers, pasta, and baking supplies. Each bin is labeled for easy access and a clutter-free look.
The open shelves make it easy to grab what you need and see what items need restocking.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Clear Acrylic Pantry Organizer Bins (for grouping and displaying food):
Clear Pantry Organizer Bins - Minimalist Pantry Labels (for bin identification):
Minimalist Pantry Labels
Idea 13
This cabinet pantry is organized with transparent labeled bins for bars, snacks, sweets, and kid snacks on pull-out wooden drawers.
Woven baskets on lower drawers keep chips, crackers, and bulkier packages contained. Every section is clearly labeled, making it easy to find snacks and keep everything in its place.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Clear Plastic Pantry Bins (for bars, snacks, sweets, and kid snacks):
Clear Pantry Organizer Bins - Woven Storage Baskets (for chips and crackers):
Woven Storage Baskets - Clip-On Bin Labels (for both clear and woven bins):
Writable Clip-On Pantry Bin Labels - Pull-Out Wooden Pantry Shelves (for easy access – similar add-on options):
Pull Out Cabinet Organizer Sliding Drawer
Idea 14
This cabinet pantry uses deep pull-out drawers fitted with clear airtight containers for cookies, granola bars, and sweets.
Larger chips and snack bags are sorted in separate drawer sections, while designated labels keep everything organized by category.
The arrangement makes it easy to see and grab snacks while maintaining a tidy look.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Airtight Snack & Treat Containers (for cookies, bars, and candy):
Airtight Food Storage Containers - Chip Bag Organizer/Divider (for organizing snacks and chips):
Pantry Drawer Dividers - Pull-Out Drawer Pantry Organizer (for deep snack drawers):
Pantry Pull Out Organizer Drawer - Minimalist Pantry Labels (for cookies, snacks, and chips):
Minimalist Pantry Labels
4. Butler’s Pantries
A butler’s pantry often serves as both storage and a prep area. Use closed cabinetry to hide clutter and open shelving to display organized jars and dishes.
Store large appliances below the counter and keep the countertop clear for easy use. Equip drawers with dividers so utensils and meal prep tools stay tidy.
Idea 15
This butler’s pantry combines style with function, utilizing wooden bins for small appliances and dry goods, as well as clear acrylic bins for grouped snacks and ingredients.
A roll-out to organize canned goods and dedicated slots for cutting boards.
A spacious countertop holds everyday appliances like a toaster and a coffee maker. Basket organizers and wire bins keep everything sorted and easy to grab, making the most of every inch.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Wooden Pantry Bins (for snacks, appliances, pantry items):
Bamboo Organizer Bins - Clear Acrylic Pantry Bins (for snacks, baking, and small packets):
Clear Pantry Organizer Bins - Wire Can Dispenser/Organizer (for cans):
Stackable Can Organizer Rack - Wire Basket (for packets and produce):
White Wire Storage Basket - Dedicated Cutting Board Rack/Divider:
Bamboo Cutting Board Organizer Rack
Idea 16
This butler’s pantry combines both storage and prep space. Clear acrylic bins on the upper open shelves help group and display dry foods, snacks, and meal kits, keeping everything visible and organized.
Below the marble countertop, pull-out shelves with woven baskets for snacks, breads, and other pantry staples.
The wide counter space is perfect for prepping or holding small kitchen appliances, like the retro-style toaster shown here.
5. Small or Narrow Pantries
Even a tiny or awkward pantry can be highly functional. Use every inch—install shelves on the wall, use over-the-door organizers, and add hooks for small items.
Slim rolling carts can fit beside shelves for extra storage. Clear containers keep things neat and visible. Store items by type so you can always find what you need.
Idea 17
This small pantry uses wire shelving and mesh drawers to maximize storage. Black woven baskets with liners organize loose or small items.
Mesh pull-out drawers keep snacks and packaged foods tidy and easy to see, while shelf risers display canned goods. The setup keeps the space neat, accessible, and functional.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Woven Storage Baskets with Liners (for upper shelves):
Woven Storage Baskets with Liners - Pantry Shelf Riser / Can Organizer (to stack canned goods):
Expandable Shelf Organizer for Cans
Idea 18
This small pantry is efficiently organized with a mix of woven and plastic baskets, clear lazy Susan turntables, and bin organizers.
Items are grouped and labeled by category, including canned goods, snacks, oils, paper products, and bags. An over-the-door tote adds an extra storage touch.
Bulkier items like bins and coolers fit neatly on the bottom shelf and floor.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Woven Storage Baskets (for snacks, bags, top shelf items):
Woven Storage Baskets - Lazy Susan Turntables (for oils, bottles, condiments):
Clear Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer - Clip-On Pantry Labels (on baskets):
Removable Pantry Bin Labels
Idea 19
This small pantry uses a sturdy wire shelving rack to keep items off the floor and maximize every inch. Clear airtight canisters organize baking staples and grains.
White baskets on lower shelves help group snacks, pasta, and cereals.
On the middle and lower shelves, Lazy Susans (turntables) keep oils, sauces, and condiments accessible in tight quarters. Labels throughout make it simple to spot and grab what you need.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Wire Shelving Rack (main pantry shelving):
Heavy Duty Metal Wire Pantry Shelf - Airtight Food Storage Canisters (for flour, grains, cereals):
Airtight Food Storage Containers Set - Lazy Susan Turntables (for oils, bottles, snacks):
Lazy Susan Turntable Organizer - White Plastic Pantry Baskets (for dry goods and snacks):
White Plastic Storage Bins with Handles - Minimalist Pantry Labels (for easy category labeling):
Minimalist Pantry Labels
6. Corner or L-Shaped Pantries
L-shaped or corner pantries need strategic planning to avoid wasted space. Utilize lazy Susans for corner shelves and use baskets to group items in hard-to-reach spots.
Use adjustable shelving to fit bulky or tall products. Keep your most-used ingredients on the most accessible shelves and assign less-used items to harder-to-reach spots.
Idea 20
This L-shaped pantry balances style and storage, with matching woven baskets on the top and lower shelves to contain loose items.
Glass canisters with wooden lids line the middle shelves for dry goods. Large wooden lazy Susans on the counter hold bottles and condiments for easy access and rotation.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Woven Storage Baskets (for top and lower shelves):
Rattan Style Storage Baskets - Airtight Glass Canisters with Wooden Lids (for dry foods):
Airtight Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids - Wooden Lazy Susan Turntable (for condiments and bottles):
Acacia Wood Lazy Susan Turntable
Idea 21
This L-shaped pantry uses every inch of space with sleek white shelving lined with labeled glass jars and canisters for dry goods.
Large glass jars with bamboo lids display snacks and treats. Wooden bins for packaged foods, onions, and pantry staples, while baskets and acrylic bins keep other items organized.
The setup blends neat, visible storage with a touch of natural style.
Amazon Product Links for Used Items:
- Glass Storage Jars with Bamboo Lids (for dry goods, snacks):
Large Glass Jars with Bamboo Lids - Airtight Food Canisters (Tall/Stackable) (for cereals, grains):
Airtight Food Storage Containers Set - Wooden Pantry Bins (for boxed items, sauces, and produce):
Bamboo Storage Bins - Acrylic Pantry Bins (for top shelf and packets):
Clear Pantry Bin Organizers - Wire Baskets (for fruits, potatoes, onions):
White Wire Storage Basket - Spice Jar Set with Labels:
Glass Spice Jars Set with Labels
Final Thoughts on Kitchen Pantry Organization Tips & Ideas
Every pantry layout has its own strengths and challenges. Whether you have a spacious walk-in or a small cabinet pantry, organizing strategies can make the space efficient and easy to use.
Remember, the right plan depends on how you use your pantry, so focus on what fits your daily habits and needs.
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