How to Organize a Pantry for Maximum Function (According to a Professional Organizer)

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How to Organize a Pantry for Maximum Function (According to a Professional Organizer)

When it comes to pantry organization, it’s easy to get caught up in aesthetics — matching containers, neatly labeled bins, and Pinterest-worthy shelves. But a truly successful pantry goes beyond looks. The most functional pantries are designed around how a household actually shops, cooks, and eats.

As a professional organizer, I always focus on systems that work long-term — minimizing food waste, avoiding duplicates, and making everyday life easier. Here’s how I approach pantry organization with function front and center.

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Streamline Your Space: Smart Strategies for Storing Bulk Buys at Home

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Streamline Your Space: Smart Strategies for Storing Bulk Buys at Home

Bulk buying can be a great way to save money, reduce trips to the store, and keep essentials on hand, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Managing those large quantities of groceries and household supplies is key to making bulk buying work efficiently within your home. With a few strategic organizing tips, you can make sure your space stays streamlined, functional, and clutter-free!

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How to Organize Your Cookbooks

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How to Organize Your Cookbooks

Having an organized cookbook collection can be both a decorative focal point in your kitchen and it can make it so much easier for you to find the precise cookbook you are looking for when it’s time to menu plan.

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Pantry Edit: 6 Things to Toss Right Now

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Pantry Edit: 6 Things to Toss Right Now

Having a pantry in or near your kitchen is a great way to keep your food organized. Whether your pantry is a small cabinet or a full walk-in, it’s important to keep it decluttered and well-organized so everyone in the home can easily find what they’re looking for. A tidy pantry also prevents you from buying duplicates when menu planning and makes putting away groceries a breeze. But over time, pantries can become cluttered and chaotic, leading to wasted food and unnecessary purchases. Ready to whip your pantry into shape? Here’s the Living. Simplified. checklist of what to toss immediately:

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Genius Decluttering Tips: Room-by-Room Solutions

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Genius Decluttering Tips: Room-by-Room Solutions

Decluttering can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Whether you’re tackling one drawer or an entire room, setting clear goals for each area that needs attention is the key to success. Before organizing, always start by decluttering—don't waste time organizing items you no longer need. Start small, focus on one task at a time, and celebrate every step along the way.

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7 Fun Uses for Tea Towels

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7 Fun Uses for Tea Towels

Tea towels are a fun way to bring color and pattern into your kitchen. Their uses go far beyond being used to clean up a kitchen spill or to wipe your hands after washing. In my own kitchen, I keep a clean tea towel on the loop of my apron for quick and easy access when I am cooking. But there are so many other uses, both decorative and practical, that you can consider in your own home.

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What Can and Cannot Be Stored Under the Kitchen Sink

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What Can and Cannot Be Stored Under the Kitchen Sink

Leaks happen, which is why you need to be really thoughtful about what is stored beneath your kitchen sink. So, what can be safely stored under the sink and what needs to be stored elsewhere in your kitchen? Read on for our guidelines on what is safe (and not so safe) to store under the kitchen sink.

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How to Organize Your Refrigerator

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How to Organize Your Refrigerator

Having a well-organized refrigerator has many benefits:

  • You know exactly where to look to find what you need

  • When you menu plan, it’s easy to determine what you need to purchase

  • You’ll have less waste because you’ll eat the leftovers, you’ll know what foods you have, and food won’t spoil

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