When our space is organized, our life feels more organized. And if you’re one to spend a good amount of time in the kitchen, there is one physical place that can make or break that serenity.
The pantry.
One minute, all the spices, canned goods, and mixes are perfectly in line with one another. But it doesn’t take much to disrupt that harmonious vibe, and before you know it, everything is in one massive heap. While there are small upgrades you can read about that might do the job, seeing real-life visuals of what someone else does might speak louder than words.
So we turned to Instagram for inspirational pantry photos with tips to follow, and stumbled across Neat Method as a result. This luxury organizing company is located in several markets across the U.S., providing in-home, online, and moving services to those who need them. But beyond the services you can sign up for, we noticed that their Instagram was extremely helpful—featuring brand ambassadors and how they too sip the organizing Kool-Aid.
See below for our favorite photos from an array of inspirational accounts, along with the helpful tips that came with them.
Pantry Poll: Are you team bamboo pull out drawer or team shelves? Comment below! ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used to be on the fence because of the fixed height of the pull outs, but after working with this ADJUSTABLE bamboo pull out drawer system I think I’m officially converted! @neatmethod #neatdc ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #theNEATlife #simplify #livesimply #organized #howyouhome #flashesofdelight #kitchens #pantry #kitchendesign #kitchenideas #kitchenlife
A post shared by Ashley Jones Hatcher (@ashleyjoneshatcher) on Aug 10, 2018 at 8:35pm PDT
This pantry showcases the use of bamboo pull-out drawers, which organizer Ashley Hatcher mentioned she was hesitant to use because of the fixed heights. However, the adjustable bamboo pull-out drawers seems to be a game-changer, if you ever choose to mix things up a bit.
Space planning and labels make the most of this #neatSTL client’s pull out pantry. The drawer is labeled with the main category and clear bins divide the subcategories. What’s not pictured is the bottom shelf where the kids can help themselves to grab & go snacks. . . . #theNEATlife #organized #professionalorganizer #pantrygoals #kitchenorganization #kidfriendlykitchen #familyfriendly
A post shared by Nicole Loiterstein | NEAT STL (@nicoleloit) on Mar 18, 2018 at 5:27am PDT
As professional organizer Nicole Loiterstein mentions, planning and labeling (with main categories and subcategories) is key to a successful pantry. Our favorite part? The fact that the main labels are chalkboards. Cute and resourceful!
In order for our clients to maintain the new system we create for them, they need to be willing to commit. One easy tip is to consider the space you currently have available before buying something new. If your snack basket is already overflowing, it’s probably time to stop buying and use first what you already have. What changes have you made in order to stay organized? @neatmethod Screenshot this pic to get shoppable product details with the LIKEtoKNOW.it app http://liketk.it/2wem9 #liketkit @liketoknow.it
A post shared by Chelsea Thomas (@chelseagthomas) on Jun 20, 2018 at 7:28pm PDT
These snack baskets are filled while not overflowing, but if it does get to that point, Chelsea Thomas suggests to “stop buying and use first what you already have.”
Labels + Glass Jars = ?? #neatmethod #theneatlife #organizedpantry #organizedkitchen #happymomma
A post shared by Hannah Goetz (@hannahbluegoetz) on Sep 12, 2018 at 12:10pm PDT
Hannah Goetz provides another great example of using labels to organize your pantry, this time in the form of sugars, flour, and seeds. And displaying them in the identical glass jars adds an eye-catching element.
Throwback to one of our best ideas yet!
A post shared by Home Sort (@thehomesort) on May 22, 2018 at 3:41pm PDT
While this doesn’t come straight from a Neat Method ambassador, organizing duo Home Sort was featured by one—and we couldn’t help but obsess over this hack. Use magazine holders to store pantry items like fresh produce.
