Pantry Organization Tips | Welcome to Better

Posted by Deborah Rodrigues in Charlotte, Home Design

Having a well-organized pantry not only looks good; it feels good. It is a game changer for food prep or after-school snacks. When you have a clutter-free place to store your food, you just feel better.

The kitchen is a place for enjoying meals and spending quality time with loved ones, not for stressing over where the cans of green beans are hiding.

You will be an organized pantry pro after hearing these pantry organization tips and tricks from Coleen Carter, the owner of NEAT Method Charlotte.

“When you’re living in an organized, clutter-free space, it helps in every aspect of your life,” says Coleen.

NEAT Method Charlotte doesn’t go in blindly to fix up your pantry space—they have a plan in place to get to know you and figure out the best possible way to make your pantry work for you and your family.

Step One: Identify Daily Pantry Usage

When Coleen is figuring out how to organize your pantry, she starts by asking you (the client) about your everyday life and your daily usage of the pantry.

Will snacks or candy need to be placed up high, or will those items need to be accessible to your kids?

Who is doing the grocery shopping and stocking the pantry?

Organized Pantry With Labels and Storage Containers

Talking through these things and really listening to you makes it easier to have a better idea of how to design a system that is sustainable for each family.

Step Two: Categorizing Your Stored Goods

Once there is an outline in place for where certain items will go, categorizing the rest of the food begins.

Snacks, baking materials, and more all have their own category. For example, boxes of cereal will all go together, pasta will go together, soups will go together, etc.

You will never have to wonder what you did with that new bag of chips you bought after having a designated area for them in your pantry.

Step Three: Organize and Create Your Storage Aesthetic

Now that everything has a place, it’s time to make it look great. Coleen and her team want to get your pantry organized, but they also want it to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Their goal is to leave you with a beautiful, sustainable pantry.

Using glass containers and labeling storage bins are just a couple of pantry storage solutions that they use to achieve a pleasant look. One thing that sets NEAT Method apart from other organizing companies is that they hand-write all of their labels, offering a personal touch to your new and improved pantry.

Is Your Pantry Functional?

Coleen says that functionality is the most important thing in any pantry. She and her team use the best products to make the space look great, but they also make sure that it is functional for you and your family.

To put this concept into practice, they would not use glass containers to decant loose snacks if there are small children running in and out of the pantry. They aim to create a system that aligns with you and your lifestyle.

If you cook a lot, you’ll want to have your spices, oils, pasta, and other materials easily accessible. However, if cooking is not your specialty, you might just want the space to look nice, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Why Invest Time and Energy Into Organizing Your Pantry

“I think it’s important to know what you have, for instance in your pantry, so you aren’t buying multiple things or over-buying goods,” says Coleen.

Having an organized space helps with productivity; when everything has its own place, you don’t spend time running around searching for things. Items are labeled and categorized, saving you time and energy when you need to find a certain snack or ingredient.

Coleen and the team at NEAT Method Charlotte are constantly creating beautiful, organized pantries all over! Stay updated on organization tips when you follow NEAT Method on Instagram @charlotteneat.

Are you ready to take your pantry to the next level? Whether you are creating sections, adding baskets, or labeling jars, your pantry will be spick and span. Get even more organization tips for your home!

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Deborah Rodrigues

Internet Sales Manager

Deborah started at M/I Homes in January 2021. Before her role as an Internet Sales Manager, she assisted home buyers in the Charlotte Metro area as a Sales Associate and the Land Department as a Market Analyst. Originally from Brazil, Deborah moved to the United States with her family when she was nine. She is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. She is married and has two adorable huskies, Loki and Bella. She is very passionate about dogs and hopes to one day be able to start a non-profit for rescues. In her free time, Deborah enjoys spending time with family watching movies or out in the Queen City exploring the many new restaurants. Her favorite part about new home construction is the excitement that comes with new beginnings for buyers. She believes communication is key and is highly motivated about providing her customers with the best experience possible. Reach out today.