Deep pantry shelves are a blessing, except when you can’t find a good way to organize them. While they offer plenty of storage space, their depth renders about half the shelf as no-man's land, with items getting lost in the back of your deep storage shelves. How many times have you bought a second bottle of olive oil only to discover you had another already hidden behind a mountain of snacks?
Deep shelving can make it hard to locate what you need when you need it. Without a strategic pantry organization system, these shelves can quickly become inefficient and overwhelming. With expert tips on the proper pantry organization techniques from your trusted partners at ShelfGenie®, you can transform your deep pantry into an efficiently organized storage system that works for you.
Install Pull-Out Shelves For Easy Access
Pull-Out shelving is truly a game-changer for cabinets with deep shelving. These shelves slide out smoothly, bringing the contents at the back of the shelf front and center.
You don’t have to worry about knocking everything over, bending, kneeling, or stretching to retrieve that jar of peanut butter you swore you had back there. And because Pull-Out shelves make it easier to see every item, you minimize food waste—expired items can’t hide from you anymore—and you’re not spending money on duplicate items you didn’t intend to stock.
Use and Label Clear Containers to Maximize Visibility
Visibility is vital if you want to maintain an organized pantry. Using clear containers allows you to actually see what’s inside them without having to open them is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to keep track of your pantry items. This solution works well for dried goods like pasta, cereal, snacks, flour, sugar, rice, and more. Plus, with clear bins or containers, you know exactly how much of your favorite cereal you have left.
Clear containers are great for organization, but they’re also helpful in creating a tidy, cohesive look that makes your pantry feel even more organized. This holds especially true if you opt for containers that are all uniform in shape but varying, stackable sizes. And if you label them, you don’t have to wonder what you need to refill.
Group Similar Items By Category
Another simple thing to organize your deep pantry shelving is to group similar items. By organizing items by categories, like snacks and baking supplies, you can create a logical system that allows you to assess your inventory at a glance and also streamlines your daily food prep and cooking.
This pantry organization method not only saves time but also makes your pantry more visually appealing, especially when you are able to stack your clear and labeled containers.
Use Stackable Bins For Increased Organization
Deep pantry shelves often leave a lot of unused vertical space in your pantry, especially if everything is stacked or scattered. It can feel like playing Jenga when you’re stacking mismatched cereal boxes on top of your cans where one wrong pull will bring everything tumbling down.
Enter stackable bins. They are the perfect solution to let you layer items effectively so you can keep even your smaller items neatly stored.
Rotate Items Into Reach With Lazy Susans
A turntable or a Lazy Susan is a great addition to any pantry, especially for corner cabinets. These rotating turntables can feature multiple tiers, are available as Pull-Out options, and give easy access to stored items on the back of your shelf.
Leverage Vertical Space with Risers
Can risers, or kitchen risers, allow you to maximize your vertical space. Side, front, and independent risers let you tier jars, cans, and other pantry staples, creating additional levels for easy organization.
Make the Most of Your Pantry Space with ShelfGenie’s Expert Solutions
Transforming your pantry into a functional, organized space is easier than you might think. ShelfGenie offers custom Pull-Out solutions designed and built to fit your pantry’s dimensions. From Pull-Out shelves to custom dividers and bins, our expert designers ensure no space in your pantry is wasted.
Say goodbye to your frustration with your deep storage shelves. With our personalized approach and Neighborly Done Right Promise®, we help you reclaim your pantry space and make organization so easy it’s not even a chore. Book a free, at-home consultation with us and see just how much we can transform your space.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation to level up your pantry organization.
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and may not be applicable to every situation. You are responsible for determining the proper course of action for your home and property. ShelfGenie is not responsible for any damages that occur as a result of this blog content or your actions. For the most accurate guidance, contact your local ShelfGenie location for a comprehensive, on-site assessment.
