6 Ideas for Organizing a Small Kitchen Pantry

By Aaron Sapirman
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25 Jan, 2022
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A small kitchen pantry can be a challenge to keep organized. Simple changes can make a big difference when it comes to maximizing storage in this particular space.

There are lots of great ways to improve storage in your small pantry. Try some or all of the following:

Keep it clean
Use can organizers
Try a spice rack
Make use of stackable baskets
Use the back of the door
Look for other storage spots

Continue reading and before you know it, your small kitchen pantry will be neater than it's ever been before!

Keep Your Small Pantry Clean

It's easy for a small space to get dirty if you don't stay on top of cleaning. Spills and messes aren't just unsightly; they can lead to contaminated food, sticky fingers, and even insect infestations. (If you do have pantry pests, here is a great guide for eliminating them!) Additionally, a messy pantry is more difficult to organize and leaves you with less storage space. Make it a point to throw out empty packages when you're finished with them, and wipe up spills immediately. Once each week, go through and wipe down all of the surfaces in your pantry, and sweep and mop the floor.

Use Can Organizers

Keeping cans of soup, vegetables, and beans in the house is smart as it makes it easy for you to throw together delicious meals on busy weekdays. It's also a good idea to keep canned meat and other non-perishable items on hand, just in case of an emergency, suggests Insider.com. When you have a small pantry, though, it can fill up quickly with all of these cans, leaving little room to store anything else.

Using can organizers is ideal. You can store more cans in less space, and you won't have to worry about them toppling to the floor. You'll be able to see your inventory at a quick glance as opposed to digging around to grab a can of diced tomatoes. You can also rotate your cans by expiration dates, which helps you enjoy your food when it's at its freshest. Proper can storage can help you avoid wasted money and food, too, since you'll be more likely to use what you have.

Try a Spice Rack

Having a nice collection of different spices on hand is a great way to add flavor to even the simplest of dishes. Figuring out what to do with your spices does present a challenge, particularly when you have limited storage space. TheKitchn.com says it's not a good idea to keep your spices in cabinets near the stove, since the heat and humidity can seriously impact product quality. At the same time, you might not think you can fit all of your spices in your small pantry.

Spice racks make it easy for you to store all of your spices without using up a lot of space. You'll be able to find the cumin or garlic powder without having to dig through lots of different bottles, and they should fit beautifully in your pantry.

Make Use of Stackable Baskets

Stackable wire baskets are handy for storing all sorts of things in your small kitchen pantry. Try making "snack baskets" by stashing individually-sized snacks in a wire basket and putting it on a low shelf in your pantry. This makes it easy for children to help themselves anytime they want a snack. Stackable wire baskets can also be used for storing produce, since they allow air to pass through, helping keep your fruits and vegetables fresh. Just make sure that your fresh supply is not stored for more than a week, as pests may begin to saunter in.

Use The Back of The Door

If you aren't using the back of your pantry door to store extra items, you're missing out on tons of vertical space. Installing an organizer here makes it easy for you to store seasoning packets and other small items. Another idea is to install hooks on the back of the door, which can be used for stashing aprons or potholders easily within reach.

Look for Other Storage in Your Home

Once your kitchen pantry is well-organized, you'll probably find you can store more than you'd expected. However, if you're still running short on storage space, you can always look for extra storage in your home. Put seldom-used small kitchen appliances in the cabinet above your refrigerator, where they're out of the way but still easily accessible. Or store some of your non-perishables in the laundry room or garage.

Just because you have a small kitchen pantry doesn't mean you have to give up on keeping it organized. With a little bit of time and effort, you can create a kitchen pantry organization system that works for you and your family.

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