The Home Edit On How To Sort, Organize & Maintain Your Pantry Right Now
January 07, 2021BruceDayne#DMTBeautySpot #beauty
We're all doing our best to stay inside to keep ourselves and others safe right now. This new self-quarantining reality means infrequent grocery store runs that are all about buying in bulk. Keeping our pantries well-stocked with the snacks we're finding comfort in while social distancing and the ingredients we need for all the cooking projects we're taking on to pass our now-expansive free time, however, calls for a little more order than we usually apply in our kitchen cabinets. Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit, the team responsible for so many celebrities' enviably organized pantries, are just the people to tell us how to set up our kitchen storage during this time.
According to the duo, every organizational project should start with an edit — unsurprising information, given their brand's name. "Remove everything from the space, wipe down the shelves, group items into like categories, and check expiration dates," they explain. "This process will also help you realize what items have gone to waste, and what you shouldn't purchase again." Shearer and Teplin suggest dedicating a few minutes every week to doing a mini-edit of your pantry as a way to ensure long-term organization.
Once you've assessed what exactly it is you have crammed into your pantry and kitchen cabinets, the women of The Home Edit say it's time to transfer them to clear containers. "The original boxes, bags, and jars that items come in can add to the clutter," they tell us. "Instead, swap them for more functional solutions."
Finally, Shearer and Teplin emphasize the importance of making sure all the food items and ingredients in your pantry are easy to locate when you need them. That means making sure items are visible and labeled. Ahead, The Home Edit team shares the storage products they use to make finding and utilizing food products a breeze.
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Store loose ingredients in clear air-tight canisters
"These come in a variety of sizes from large to small, wide, or tall. Fine powders (flour, baking soda), loose snacks (dried fruit, nuts), pasta, cereals, and grains can be stored and kept fresh."
The Home Edit T.H.E. Small Canister .5 qt., $, available at The Container Store
The Home Edit T.H.E. Medium Canister 1.5 qt., $, available at The Container Store
The Home Edit T.H.E. Large Canister 2.5 qt., $, available at The Container Store
Oggi 5-Piece Acrylic Canister Set with Airtight Clamp Lids, $, available at Amazon
The Home Edit Produce Bin
Each bin helps to keep moisture away from produce, maintaining the freshness of fruits and veggies.
The Home Edit The Home Edit Produce Bin, $, available at The Container Store
Better Homes & Gardens Flip Tite Food Storage Set
These BPA-free durable acrylic containers are an easy way to remember you still have fresh greens waiting for you in the fridge.
Better Homes & Gardens Flip Tite Food Storage Set, $, available at Walmart
OXO Good Grips 1.7-Qt. Rectangular Container
Store your grains, seeds, and nuts in this tall clear plastic vessel — an easy way to see what's inside.
OXO Good Grips 1.7-Qt. Rectangular Container, $, available at Crate & Barrel
Use turntables to make sure popular ingredients don't get buried
"Use turntables to display the most-used spices, canned goods, salad dressings, vinegar, and condiments."
The Home Edit 9" Lazy Susan, $, available at The Container Store
The Home Edit 2-Tier Lazy Susan, $, available at The Container Store
The Home Edit Large Lazy Susan, $, available at The Container Store
The Home Edit Divided Lazy Susan, $, available at The Container Store
Copco Non-Skid 2-Tier Pantry Cabinet Lazy Susan, 12-Inch, $, available at Amazon
Copco Non-Skid Pantry Cabinet Lazy Susan, 12-Inch, $, available at Amazon
Estilo Stainless Steel Lazy Susan - 2 Tier, 360-Degree Design, $, available at Amazon
iDesign Cabinet Turntable
This cabinet turntable is an easy way to gain access to items usually shoved to the back of your secret snack storage.
iDesign iDesign Cabinet Turntable, $, available at Bed Bath & Beyond
Ambergron Clear Lazy Susan Turntable
Set this on your countertop or inside your cabinet for seamless spice storage. You'll never abandon your garlic salt again.
Ambergron Ambergron Clear Lazy Susan Turntable, $, available at Amazon
Gourmet Basics by Mikasa Hanover Condiment Caddy
A rustic iteration of the classic kitchen caddy.
Gourmet Basics by Mikasa Hanover Condiment Caddy, $, available at Wayfair
Use clear bins to group items together
"For a busy lifestyle, bins tend to be easier to maintain. They can hold dry snacks (crackers, popcorn, granola bars, chip bags), beverages, canned items, condiments, and more specific categories."
The Home Edit All-Purpose Deep Bin with Divider, $, available at The Container Store
The Home Edit All-Purpose Bin, $, available at The Container Store
mDesign Plastic Kitchen Storage Bins with Handles - 4 Pack, $, available at Amazon
Lifetime Appliance Parts Clear Organizer Storage Bin
A minimalist storage bin to make fridge organizing super easy.
Lifetime Appliance Parts Clear Organizer Storage Bin, $, available at Walmart
mDesign Plastic Stackable Kitchen Bins
This set of four will make life easier, meal prepping quicker, and finding that special sauce a little more effortless.
mDesign mDesign Plastic Stackable Kitchen Bins, $, available at Amazon
iDesign Fridge/Freeze Binz
These versatile bins are made of durable, clear plastic and are perfect for showcasing canned sparkling drinks and granola bars.
iDesign Fridge/Freeze Binz, $, available at Wayfair
Label your categories
"Create a system of broad categories: Dinner, Breakfast, Snacks, Baking, Spices, etc. If you get too specific, your pantry will be harder to maintain (and unpacking groceries becomes a nightmare.)"
The Home Edit Pantry Labels, $, available at The Container Store
Savvy & Sorted 96 Premium Chalkboard Labels with Erasable Chalk Pen, $, available at Amazon
Talented Kitchen 135 Cursive Pantry Labels, $, available at Amazon
Talented Kitchen 8 Black Clip Label Holders with 40 Pantry Labels, $, available at Amazon
Kitchen Supreme Chalkboard Labels Stickers for Storage Bins, $, available at Amazon
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, $, available at Amazon
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape - 6 Pack of 20 Yards x 1 inch, $, available at Amazon
Modern Pantry Labels for Kitchen Organization
Give your kitchen an entirely Kondo vibe with these labels. (Do you see how cute the font is?)
OceanStudioFL Modern Pantry Labels for Kitchen Organization, $, available at Etsy
Outus Removable Food Labels
This set comes with 132 pieces of stickers and a pen for labeling. Use them on spice jars, clear fridge bins, and more.
Outus Removable Food Labels, $, available at Amazon
Popvcly Waterproof Food Labels
Organize and decorate your pantry containers with these 132 adorable labels.
Popvcly Waterproof Food Labels, $, available at Walmart
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