Post by Stacey Walker. Stacey mostly works behind the scenes for Greenbrook Design, managing day to day operations, marketing, sourcing product and keeping the showroom beautifully designed. Stacey also does interior design & home styling for a select number of clients. Find out more about Stacey here.

The kitchen pantry, a space with the most potential and with often the most clutter. Pantries are a hidden gem in your home and can be utilized to the fullest to accommodate a wide variety of needs. A good pantry is essential to a well-organized kitchen design and can also save time when cooking for the family. They allow us to keep our kitchen counters clutter-free and provide storage for those awkward sized serving platters. Whether you have a pull-out pantry or a butler’s pantry here are some helpful tips to better utilize the space you have and some pantry designs that might inspire you if you are looking to upgrade.

Best organization tips

• Starting fresh. Sometimes the best thing to do is completely empty out the space so you can see what you have, what needs to go and what you will have left to put back.
• Utilize storage containers. Whether it is baskets, clear bins or storage cubes, containers are the number one recommended organization tip to keep things from becoming an out-of-control mess. Labeling each container is another added benefit that will prevent you from having to pull out each bin when looking for a specific item.
• Groups. Things that belong together should stay together. For example, place all of your canned goods in the same bin or shelf and keep all of your dry ingredients together. This means there will be less hassle when looking for the needed items in your next delicious creation.
• Remember the little ones. Kids have a habit of rummaging through things without putting it back in order afterward. By placing a kid-friendly bin in an easy to reach area that is filled with snacks for them, they can find what they need without making a mess.