My kitchen is pretty tiny, but it's by far the most organized of all the rooms in my house. It didn't happen over night, in fact I've been organizing my pantry since summer. I lived with some things- some I loved, some not so much. I adjusted as I needed and it's a work-in -progress. This is what I had to begin with....
Pretty messy, things just thrown into the pantry in no order. The over the door shelf, helped so much, but needed so much organization. I started by clearing out the pantry. Had these liners for so long, I got them at Lowe's. Not very stylish, but they will do for now.
Here's how it turned out after all the organization.......
Let's start with the over the door organizer- I just went through it and organized it and much as I could by type and size.
The top shelf holds some extra unopened crackers, frosting, and other extras. The purple containers hold bread and chips.
On the next shelf, I added another shelf I picked up at dollar tree. I added three white baskets to hold some extras from Wal-Mart. The top baskets hold some muffin/biscuit mixes as well as seasonings, the other basket holds drink mixes and tea. The bottom basket holds breakfast oatmeal packs as well as cinnamon sticks. And of course, the cans to the left of the basket.
The bottom shelf holds containers for cereal, snacks, and crackers. Want to get a container for croutons and salt. As well as put the Quaker oats into one of the containers.
I also added a 2-drawer plastic container, I put a basket on top with napkins, paper plates, and plastic utensils.
The first drawer holds all my baking supplies like sprinkles, cookie cutters, cupcake cups,and birthday candles.
The second drawer holds ziplock bags, saran wrap, and foil.
I was trying to find a place to put all our plastic bags that we have left over from the grocery store... I know, plastic bags...bad, but we use them for trash. So I put up a 3M hook, and a pretty blue bag I don't remember where I got. This is where we will keep all those extra plastic bags.
I also worked on my kitchen drawers. My entire kitchen only has four drawers- 4!!!!! My bottom drawer holds all the attachments I have for some kitchen appliances and gadgets. It also holds our electric carving knife.
The next drawer holds stuff like cheese grater, whisk, pizza cutter, and among other things, the all important wine bottle opener!! :)
The second drawer is my favorite!!! It holds all the stuff I would need for baking, from my spoons, spatulas, measuring spoons, and hand mixer.
The top drawer holds knives and standard eating utensils...
Last, but not least I tackled the cabinet under the sink.This is where I keep all my kitchen cleaning supplies, furniture polish, etc.. We also keep our lantern in there in case of an emergency.
Still have my cabinets and hutch to finish organizing. I have to re-work some stuff and move things around. But I will share as soon as I finish.
Thanks for stopping by..
Michelle
