We have talked in previous installments about the importance of smart storage in bedrooms. To be more specific, we referred to the subject of furniture and closets. However, this is not the only space in the home where optimizing space becomes indispensable.
Pantry storage is also one of the main interests of new buyers. For this reason, in their eagerness to satisfy these needs, in recent times the interest in optimizing space in the kitchen has led designers and architects to create new forms of storage.
A clear example of this is the move from the traditional table to the “all-in-one” islands, which provide additional storage space. And in this way, there are also many other ways to gain some space, especially in small homes where space optimization is a necessity.
To this end, our recommendation is to always keep custom-made furniture in mind. Pantry storage will be easier if we know our space and are aware of how much we have available.
However, if you already have a certain space, using some of the storage ideas below will help you to optimize every corner in the best possible way. Let ‘s get started!
1. Turntables
Have you ever seen these turntables used by pastry chefs? The turntables we are telling you about, also known as Lazy Suzan, work on this same principle.
It consists of a single or multi level platform usually made of wood on which you can organize various kitchen supplies in a compact and safe space. Some people use them to organize spices, glasses, small cups and even as a substitute for dining room shelves.
However, there are customized furniture that include them in some internal sections of the cabinets and adapt them in such a way that they can be organized from pans, to kitchen tools such as ladles, whisks and others.
This type of tool allows us to have maximum visibility of all the items we have at our disposal, so it becomes a great idea to optimize the storage of the pantry and other common spaces.
2. Wall-mounted shelves
Built-in wall units are a phenomenon in modern home interior design. The ability to have extensive, seemingly invisible storage spaces, they are all you need to keep order and classification of your inventory.
Forget the annoying clutter of traditional drawer units and replace them with full floor-to-ceiling shelving. The advantage of placing shelves of this nature is that it maximizes space and offers a complete view of all the items you have available in the kitchen.
This method of pantry storage will prevent food from perishing unnoticed, as well as reduce dust accumulation and clutter.
These shelves can be exposed for greater visibility, but in case you want a more discreet design you can choose to complement the structure with sliding or “false wall” type doors.
3. Sort into transparent containers
Another of our pantry storage ideas is the use of transparent containers for food classification. Continuing with the previous idea, one of the main reasons why we let food perish or do not use much of the food we buy, is because we are not able to see what items we have.
This becomes a problem because we can fall into the accumulation of perishable and non-perishable foods. Therefore, if you also have the possibility of buying foods such as basic grains and legumes in bulk, carrying your own transparent containers in plastic or glass will certainly give you an advantage in terms of pantry storage.
4. More efficient drawer units
Now, if you have drawers as a means of storage in your kitchen, a fantastic idea to optimize the space that in itself is unlimited, is to place vertical and horizontal divisions, according to your needs.
For example, if you need to store glass jars, the best way to optimize space is to delimit the size of each one. This way you will be using only the area you need, allowing you to fit many more jars in it. This way, you will be able to see at a glance what foods you have at your disposal and even rotate the item without any problem to verify its ingredients or composition.
The same applies if you want to store cutlery or kitchen tools inside the drawers. By limiting only the space you need per item, you will be able to organize everything in the best possible way.
5. Doors as storage space
And if you want to use even the smallest space in your pantry storage, did it occur to you that you can also use the inside of the doors? An excellent idea to improve pantry organization is to place cork boards on the inside that can hold measuring cups and spoons, pictures and drawings of your children or some snacks that are not too heavy.
For this last idea, small shelves or adhesive clips on which it is possible to place small jars or treats also work.
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6. Enhance the functions of a deep drawer unit
Our last recommendation is also one of our favorites. Adding sliding shelves can become the perfect solution when the space on our shelves is more than enough, but being so deep accessing all the contents becomes impossible.
This pantry storage solution will make it possible to use all your kitchen utensils, avoiding forgotten condiment jars or expired products due to forgetfulness.
Let’s remember that with these ideas we are not only looking to optimize storage space, but also to avoid food waste due to poor handling or bad organization. We hope you will put them into practice very soon.
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