If you’re redoing your kitchen or just rearranging it, spend some time designing, making decisions, and installing your cabinet and pantry shelving. Like any well-planned project, putting your ideas down on paper will ensure that the end results are exactly what you had in mind. You’ll find a wide selection of organization options when it comes time to plan your space, familiarize yourself with your options, and choose which ones will work best to fit your lifestyle.
There are two routes you can take regarding the type of shelving and organizers you can purchase. Some are permanent, requiring installation, and some are not and can be moved and used in different ways. If you decide to install permanent options like metal pull-out shelves or object-specific dispensers, it’s even more important to have a well-designed plan. This is usually a good way to organize a space that is a clean slate, such as in a new construction or remodeling project. If the shelves are already there but you’re looking to create a more organized space, there are items that can be mixed and matched, such as canned food racks or dish racks that can be placed on pre-existing shelves.
When designing an area like the pantry, it can be challenging to determine which organizers will work best. We’re always using and replenishing food, so there aren’t always the same items that need organizing, so using non-permanent organizers sometimes works better in this space. Some of the most popular options chosen for the pantry are over-the-door storage shelves, which are easy to install with a few screws, and mix-and-match shelves that sit on existing shelves. These smaller shelves can be adjusted to accommodate the ever-changing pantry items that come and go.
There are professionals who can help you design the storage spaces of your dreams. Or you can do some research to put together your own design, after all, you really know what you need better than anyone. If you choose to use the non-permanent organizers, you have more design flexibility and can modify the pantry shelving to make it perfect. If you’re starting from scratch and need to install some permanent options, consider keeping it simple. It’s easier to add more as you need them or your needs change. Whichever path you choose, you’ll experience the gratification of having an organized space.