A few weeks ago I shared our lonely random skinny closet near our kitchen that was used for storing pots, dishes, dog food and whatever random kitchen items happened to land there. Today I am finally sharing our new organized kitchen pantry closet. We are tight on space in our kitchen so I decided to move the food cabinet to the closet. I wasn’t sure how it was going to turn out but I knew it would be organized! It’s gotten a thumbs up from everyone in the house including my dad who thought my idea was a waste of time.
Much better than the before right?
The food was always kept in this kitchen cabinet and it was always a mess.
I started by removing everything from the closet and adding a fresh coat of white paint to the existing shelves and walls.
I did make an investment in plastic food storage containers which honestly, has made a world of difference in keeping this pantry closet organized. The lazy susan above works out perfectly for our baking sprinkles and toppings. They were always buried under piles of food or tipped over in the back of the cabinet.
I added a simple closet maid door rack to hold smaller plastic containers which worked out perfectly for granola, breakfast bars and other smaller food items.
The plastic bins on the door rack are all from the Container Store as well as the cereal/cracker/cookie containers.
One of these days I hope to create cute labels for the storage containers, similar to how Jen at I Heart Organizing did in her kitchen pantry reveal. That is for another day though :).
Here is another before shot.
Our new kitchen pantry now stores our snacks, baking items, cereal and dog food. I may end up moving the tall dog food container on wheels to another spot but for now, this is the only place it fits. The dog bin, large floor basket and smaller baking containers are from HomeGoods.
I ended up adding two additional shelves using the same method we used when we installed our floating shelves in our laundry room.
A fun before and after for sure!
If you are loving this idea of turning a closet into a food pantry, check out the latest project at my neighbors house! We created a DIY Kitchen Closet Pantry in a small closet off their kitchen. What a major transformation for under $100.
I cannot even begin to tell you how happy this little organized kitchen pantry closet makes me. It is wonderful to open the door and see everything in it’s place even after it’s been raided by 5 people. I had a budget of under $200 so I scoured the house for storage containers and bought a few at the Container Store. Food storage bins and baskets are an easy way to organize a cabinet or closet and these guys are working hard at doing just that :). Love these containers? See the full resource list for from The Container Store. Be sure to checkout our bath cabinet and utility closet organizational projects for more inspiration.
Maria says
Love it! It turned out so good!
Stephanie baumann says
Love it! I wish you made house calls…I have so many closets and storage areas that I abuse -I bet you could work some magic in my house!!!
Becky says
It looks great and gives me inspiration to redo my pantry again. Your kitchen can never be too organized!
Katie says
Ok, gotta get a move on, your “before” pictures look like my cabinets….to the Container Store!
Helen says
Where did you get the pet food bin on wheels? I need 2 of those!
Jessica Bruno says
Those food bins on wheels are at Target and Walmart 🙂 Ours is over 4 years old and I think Walmart might be where I picked it up. I see them all the time though at both stores. In fact, The Container Store also has a variety of sizes on wheels as well. Good luck in your search, they are perfect for pets! We even use them for the “pet” rocksalt near our back door 🙂
Carrie says
And I thought I was organized….. Haha!! Wish I had time for that job. I think you should start making house calls!! Could be profitable!!
Jessica Bruno says
haha Thanks Carrie!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
It looks great Jess! I love all of the containers in the wire rack on the back of the door! So clever!
Angela says
And where did the items which you stored before in the pantry go?
Jessica Bruno says
In the cabinet where the food use to be 🙂
Kim @ Sand &Sisal says
Great use of space! I need to add some storage containing system to my doors! Wish we had a container store nearby.
Jessica Bruno says
Thank you Kim 🙂
Heather says
It looks fabulous Jess! Will you come organize mine now. 😉
Heather
Jessica Bruno says
haha thanks Heather!
Jen says
Another home run! Seriously, you continue to knock it out of the park with these organizing posts! Jaw on the floor drooling. So good! Those over the door racks are seriously the best thing since sliced bread.
Jessica Bruno says
Jen you are so funny 🙂 Thanks so much!
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
You did a wonderful job!
Jessica Bruno says
Thanks Melissa!