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February 6, 2012

The Less Mess Project: Pantry Reveal!

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organizing the pantry once and for all
Well, I’ve spent the last week painting, stenciling, and organizing my pantry and I have to admit…it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. Not because it was particularly fun to do, but because the results make life so much easier.  Seriously, if I had known how much less stressed having an organized pantry would make me feel I would have done it years ago.
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So, here it is…my organized masterpiece.
organize your pantry
As a reminder as to how horribly disorganized I am, the before shot…
super messy pantry
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Now it makes me smile just to look in there.
maintaining an organized pantry
So much better, right? I’m really not a fan of cooking and rummaging around in that “before” pantry made it even worse.
So as a quick recap of the last post…
After emptying it out, painting it white, and stenciling it (by hand!), my pantry looked like this…
Stenciled Pantry
The hardest part of this makeover was taking the rack off the back of the door and finding a place for all that stuff. The rack is awesome and I’ll use it somewhere else in my house, but I plan on taking the pantry door off completely and replacing it with an old wooden screen door. I just love the idea, plus I’ve gotta show off all that beautiful organization, you know?  I plan on painting it the same color as the kitchen cabinets (which is the same color as the stencil…Sherwin Williams Harbor Grey).
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Let’s take a closer look, shall we? On the top shelf we have baking supplies and a basket full of to go toddler snacks.
bulk storage in pantry
Below that we have more baking supplies in Tupperware canisters (that I’ve had forever). The labels are just cheapo scrapbooking stickers from Hobby Lobby – I don’t think a dollar has ever made me feel so fancy before!
Then we have crackers and pasta. The pasta is stacked two deep – we eat a lot of pasta.
tips to help organize your pantry
The clear canisters are OXO POP Canisters. I originally wanted pretty circular glass ones, but I couldn’t find any that were airtight. Plus my pantry isn’t very big and circular canisters aren’t the best use of space. I love these OXO ones though, they have a button on top that you press to take the lid off, then you press it again to seal it closed. Plus they’re stackable AND the seal matches my stencil color (very important, haha). I bought mine HERE on Amazon…
They’re not the cheapest thing ever, but they’re the nicest canisters I found by far. (If you want big ones to hold flour you’ll have to buy the big 5.5 quart ones separately.) I also found a few randomly at HomeGoods, they were way cheaper but only had a few at a time.
(Update – A reader recommended these Lock and Lock containers, said they’re awesome and they’re WAY cheaper. Wishing I’d have seen them first…)
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Next shelf down we have rice, beans, etc and cereals. The ‘MIX’ cereal is for me…I like my cereals mixed- the more the merrier! I used to just pull out every cereal in the morning and put a little of each in my bowl. Now the plan is to pour the cereal remnants from the other canisters onto mine so I only have to pour one cereal in the morning. A great idea, if I may say so myself.
pantry organization tips and tricks
The lowest shelf is canned goods. I found some risers at Target and they work great – now I can see everything. Next to the risers is our supply of Costco tomato bisque soup. Have ya’ll had this stuff? I don’t recommend you try it unless you never want to be able to eat another brand of tomato soup ever again. It’s that good.
using risers to organize your pantry
On the floor we have some bins (from The Container Store- the shelf baskets are from there too) that holds unopened condiments on the top and onions and potatoes on the bottom. Next to that is my old onion and potato holder which now holds tea bags for sweet tea. It wasn’t quite big enough for potatoes… plus I’m pretty sure it didn’t get enough airflow because my potatoes grew sprouts like it was their job in there.The Container Store
supplies needed for an organized pantry
(update- readers that are far better at cooking than I have said that you shouldn’t keep onions and potatoes together, the onions cause the potatoes to go bad really quickly. Good to know. )
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I didn’t want to waste any valuable space, so I the sides of the pantry I put little wire baskets to hold my spices and whatnot. They’re actually pencil holder drawer thingys – most normal sized ones were too long for this space so they took forever to find.

use drawer organizers to store spices

I just screwed them into the wall like so…
dollar store pantry organization
The other side is a little deeper so I found wider ones to hold other (ugly) stuff. These side baskets are the only reason I was able to take the rack off the back of the door, otherwise my screen door dreams might have been squandered.
dollar store kitchen ideas
Here is a picture so you can see how many there are…
(Gosh it’s hard to take pictures of the inside of a tiny pantry!)
taking advantage of wasted space in your pantry
That’s the grand tour! Do you love it as much as I do? I’m pretty confident that I can keep it this organized for the long haul, everything we use is in there and it all has a place. Here is a side by side before and after shot, looking at that after makes me feel so calm and happy!
before and after pantry organization


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organizing the pantry once and for all
organizing your pantry for good

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:35 am

    ashley that looks utterly amazing!!! want to come over and do mine?

    Reply
  2. Full Circle Creations says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:49 am

    WOW. That's really organized! Great job!

    Holly

    Reply
  3. getonwithitalready says

    February 6, 2012 at 3:49 am

    I love the way your pantry turned out especially the repurposed little baskets down the sides.

    Reply
  4. Angela @ The Not So Functional Housewife says

    February 6, 2012 at 5:25 am

    Your pantry turned out great! Hoping one day I can decorate/organize our pantry, but for now… it's also a storage. Nice job!

    ~Angela

    Reply
  5. Kristie-Creating Chaos says

    February 6, 2012 at 6:08 am

    Fabulous! I wish I still had a pantry. It's the only thing I miss about our crappy apartment. I'm a super organized person and I love your pantry. All the fancy little baskets and containers are like something from my dreams. ^-^ I can't wait to see your crafty closet!

    Reply
  6. Carol Ann says

    February 6, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Great job on the pantry. I think your stencils really added a nice touch. I did a post about doors and there's a few screen doors in there if you want for inspiration, here's the link http://viewsfromcarolannscamera.blogspot.com/2012/01/doors.html
    I remember seeing in an ad for must a basic wood screen door at a hardware store. Very inexpensive and you could add whatever you want to it. Looking forward to seeing what you do! Carol Ann

    Reply
  7. Kim says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Oh my goodness! What a difference and a great job! Love, love the little baskets on the sides! I think the wood screen door will be the perfect final touch!

    Reply
  8. Elsa says

    February 6, 2012 at 1:29 pm

    I do love it! I'm jealous! We tried to put a pantry together but it didn't work out. It's a confusing mess and I hate it so I'm going to try to re-do it some time.

    Reply
  9. morrest1101 says

    February 6, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Nicely done! I'm still just wanting a pantry =)

    Reply
  10. ~The Bargain Babe from *Zucchini Summer Blog* says

    February 6, 2012 at 4:04 pm

    Wow, that looks great. It must be pantry week, I redid ours on friday! And of course took pictures! :)

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    February 7, 2012 at 4:38 am

    Shirley said:
    I wish I had a pantry. All I have is a narrow cabinet It is dark and is small that you could maybe store a broom or a mop. You get the point.

    Reply
  12. Kim @ colorsmixedtogether.blogspot.com says

    February 7, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Pretty awesome Ashley! I hope my pantry looks like that some day soon!

    Reply
  13. Kassi at Truly Lovely says

    February 7, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    That looks AMAZING! You did such a great job! Definitely a good idea to add the little baskets on the sides! Sharing this around by the way! ;)

    Reply
  14. This Place is a Disaster! says

    February 8, 2012 at 2:40 am

    My pantry/broom closet is nearly identicle to this and I have struggled with ideas of how to organize it….you have inspired me! I'm going to get my husband on it right away!!!

    Reply
  15. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:31 am

    I know right? I'm having a hard time finding a screen door that's only 24 inches wide, I think I may have to make one. Well, have the husband make one ;)

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      March 2, 2013 at 7:18 pm

      I realize this comment was from a year ago, but I too am wanting a screen door for our pantry. My doorway measures 28″ (mobile home doors) and I can’t find one that size either. So my grandmother has an old screen door (by old I mean cedar not pine like the hardware stores sell now a days) that she is going to cut down to fit and add new screen to it. I’d much rather have that anyway. I adore your pantry tips by the way. One question. I don’t always know how to cook everything from memory. Do you keep directions for anything or only “contain” things you know from memory??

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        March 4, 2013 at 4:29 pm

        I think cutting down a wider screen door is a great idea. We wanted to do that but then just ended up building one. Here is the link to that post if you’re interested https://wildfireinteriors.com/2012/10/diy-screen-door-for-the-pantry/

        As for containing things, I mostly just put stuff in the containers that doesn’t have instructions, like pasta, rice, beans, etc. Most of the boxed stuff I just leave in the box and keep in the baskets on the sides. If something in a container needs direction I just cut them off the box and tape them to the container.

        Reply
  16. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:32 am

    Awesome…thanks Kassi!

    Reply
  17. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:34 am

    haha, does your husband hate your blog reading as much as mine does? I'm always finding things I want him to do…as soon as I say “So I saw on this blog today…” he starts to grimace, lol.

    Reply
  18. Home is Where my Heart is says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:54 am

    HI Ashley! Amazing Pantry makeover! I'm just finishing up organizing mine and I may steal a few of your ideas (love the baskets on the side wall!)

    Cath :)

    Reply
  19. Katie @ BurbTales says

    February 8, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    looks great!! I'm in the midst of getting our pantry organized too, and you provided some great ideas.

    Reply
  20. Its So Very Cheri says

    February 8, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    I love it–it looks amazing.

    I am following along on your new LINKY FOLLOWER TOOL and would love to have you come follow me as well.

    Cheri from Its So Very Cheri

    Reply
  21. Taylor says

    February 8, 2012 at 7:43 pm

    Looks fabulous! I am a new Linky Follower from the blog hop and would love for you to visit me!

    Taylor
    Domestic8d

    Reply
  22. [email protected] says

    February 8, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Well done, Ashley! Following you via LF and the LF blog hop. Hope to see you at Take Six. :)

    Reply
  23. [email protected]a says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    You stenciled your pantry!?! That's motivation for keeping it cute! New linky follower…I know everyone is saying the same thing but…stop by when you get a chance!

    Reply
  24. Eclectically Vintage says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Love that fun stencil! You are one organized gal! Glad to have found you thru Cheri's blog hop! New Linky Follower! Hope you pop on over soon.
    Kelly

    Reply
  25. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I love it! I have the Oxo pop canisters already and I've taken the “before” photos, now I just have to motivate to make it an “after”. I'm now one of your linky follower:)

    Reply
  26. Samantha says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:59 pm

    Pencil holders! What a great idea, they fit perfectly! Your pantry looks great! I bet having it look that good is motivation to keep it nice from here on out! New follower via LF

    Reply
  27. Predictable Me says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:48 am

    New follower from LF Party Hop. I would love for you to stop by my page at http://grandmasamazingjourney.blogspot.com and follow as well.

    Reply
  28. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    February 9, 2012 at 2:36 am

    New Linky Follower… hope you come stop by http://www.domestically-speaking.com.

    Reply
  29. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    February 9, 2012 at 6:51 am

    Hi! Your pantry looks great. I love the baskets on the side walls. I'm inspired to do the same.
    Glad to have found you at the linky follower blog hop. I'm a new linky follower..

    Sharon @ http://www.mrshinesclass.wordpress.com

    Reply
  30. Tera Leigh says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Found you via the Linky Blog Hop. Following you now! Hope you can come visit me at http://www.eccentricleopard.com

    Reply
  31. Pieced Pastimes says

    February 9, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Your pantry turned out wonderful. Found you via the Linky hop and have become your newest follower. I hope you have a chance to visit and perhaps follow me back.

    Reply
  32. Sherry says

    February 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Amazing!!! And I know how much work this really is having tackled adding a pantry space of our own! I'm a new linky follower. :)

    Reply
  33. Melysa - Moments with the Montanos says

    February 12, 2012 at 2:11 am

    I love this! Your newest follower from the LF Blog Hop. Hope you can stop by my site momentswiththemontanos.blogspot.com.

    XOXO, Melysa

    Reply
  34. Jill says

    February 13, 2012 at 12:27 am

    How inspiring!

    Reply
  35. Kristi says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Wow! Love, love, loving those cute little baskets up the wall. And the graphic stencil is beyond fabulous. Such a beautiful pantry!! Would be delighted for you to link up with us at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/02/free-valentine-bag-topper-printables.html
    Thanks so much! Have a great week!
    {HUGS},
    kristi

    Reply
  36. CAS says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:31 am

    Great job & your stenciling is so pretty. I just recently posted my pantry makeover, and our pantries are almost identical.
    CAS

    Reply
  37. Anna says

    February 13, 2012 at 5:48 am

    Oh. My. Goodness. That is amazing! If that were my pantry I would just stand there and stare at it at least once a day!

    Anna
    http://www.askannamoseley.com

    Reply
  38. Audra @ Once a Mom Always a Cook says

    February 13, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    You did an excellent job! I am actually going to in corporate some of your ideas in my pantry redo! Thank you for sharing :)Now following! I have a cooking blog and would love for you to stop by! Have a wonderful week :)
    http://onceamomalwaysacook.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  39. Atticmag says

    February 13, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Great job Ashley. I would get something like that halfway done and never finish. You truly are a domestic goddess. Jane

    Reply
  40. Sonia says

    February 13, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Fabulous job! I so need to take everything out of mine and repaint it this spring! Love what you have done! Thanks for the inspiration!!
    Miss Bloomers

    Reply
  41. [email protected] says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Gorgeous — and the stenciling is a great touch! I would love it if you would link up with Busy Monday (through Thursdays) at A Pinch of Joy, a linky party for ideas that make life better

    Reply
  42. Wende says

    February 13, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Great job! You have given me some great organization ideas. Thanks for sharing.

    Wende
    The Rickett Chronicles

    Reply
  43. Marion Creutzberg says

    February 13, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Very good!
    Marion, from the blog Criações em família & cia.

    Reply
  44. Liza says

    February 13, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Wow! I doubt I could ever pull off that level of organization but you have given me some great ideas.

    happylizard.blogspot.com

    Reply
  45. Bliss says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:16 am

    You put my organizational skills to shame! I'll be checking back when you do the crafts.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  46. [email protected] says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:56 am

    Bravo! You did an excellent job!

    Reply
  47. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:01 am

    So organized! It looks fantastic. You've inspired me to do this to my pantry :)

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:38 am

    I love your little baskets on the sides… a great use of space! Looks nice and uncluttered. I'll have to keep my eyes out for something similar….(I always had spice racks on the brain)…good thinking!!

    Trina

    Reply
  49. Samantha says

    February 14, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    hey there! came right over from a bowl full of lemons when i saw “pantry reveal”. i am re-doing my pantry this month too!!! ;-) so i had to see your end result. i am planning to do some stenciling as well. how did that go for you? i am worried about the time involved. and am pretty sure i'm going to get it done this coming long weekend. thanks for the tips on containers too. i have been going crazy trying to find the perfect containers.

    thanks again for sharing!!!
    samantha

    Reply
  50. Our Delightful Home says

    February 14, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    I love your pantry! I would love for you stop by and link up at my linky party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/

    Mrs. Delightful
    Ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Reply
  51. Lauras Crafty Life says

    February 14, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Your pantry turned out great! I have slowly been working on getting mine organized. Thanks for the tip on the Lock and Lock containers. I have been looking at the OXO ones, but there was no way I was going to be able to get the amount I need for how expensive they are. :)

    Reply
  52. Robin Boyd Jackson says

    February 14, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    Love love love the stencil – you have inspired me! ~ robin
    http://www.itsrobinwithani.com/

    Reply
  53. megan says

    February 14, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    This looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!:)

    Reply
  54. [email protected] says

    February 15, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Major change. Love the stencil. So organized! Bet a screen door will look amazing.

    Reply
  55. Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust says

    February 15, 2012 at 3:53 am

    Hi Ashley, It looks fabulous – organized, beautiful & clean.

    Warmly, Michelle

    Reply
  56. Rebecca says

    February 15, 2012 at 4:07 am

    That is amazing! I am doing my pantry now and am going to use your wire basket idea. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  57. Courtney says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:14 am

    I am so jealous, great job! Feel free to come do mine. Lol j/k (well sorta). I am working on mine, slowly but surely, but patience is not a virtue of mine :p

    Reply
  58. Kirsten says

    February 15, 2012 at 1:39 pm

    Your pantry looks fabulous! I wish I could be that organized! Love the stenciling.

    Reply
  59. Anne says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    love! the size of your pantry looks just like mine, so i see that it IS possible to keep it organized! i love the small baskets on the sides, good way to use all of the available space. :o)

    Reply
  60. Andrea @ Decorating Cents says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Awesome. So inspiring. I'll get to this one day. *sigh*

    Reply
  61. Maria Elena says

    February 15, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I love it! You just gave me some great inspiration!
    I love the stencil!

    Reply
  62. Rhonda says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:28 am

    You did a fantastic job on your pantry! I am drooling over the stencil and all of those containers!

    Reply
  63. Cornerstone Confessions says

    February 16, 2012 at 4:29 am

    I am in the middle redoing my pantry right now. This gives me some extra inspiration! I really like the small wire baskets for the spices. Now to go see if I can get some too!

    Reply
  64. Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    This is absolutely amazing!!!! I love the stencil on the wall. It looks so inviting. I also love the little racks you used for your spices. That is an awesome idea! I am a new follower.
    I currently have a link party going and would love for you to share this and anything else you would like!

    http://twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com/2012/02/thursdays-temptation-link-party-5.html
    Jill

    Reply
  65. Kate says

    February 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Your pantry looks amazing. I love how bright it looks with just that small addition. I am having a link party today and would love to have you link up http://asouthernladysramblings.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-and-tell-thursday.html

    Reply
  66. BeanBugCrafts says

    February 16, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    So inspirational and motivating! This is on my goal list for this year! I'm not sure what part is my favorite, I think how you used office supplies in your pantry is pretty cool though! Thanks for sharing. Found your post in the the C.R.A.F.T Link up party! I'm now a follower. Thanks again!

    Reply
  67. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    How pretty! How organized! How envy-inducing!

    :)

    Linda

    Reply
  68. Kirsten Goff says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    This is the kind of pantry I would love to have, someday! I'm so on the drawer organizer baskets hanging on the wall for my pantry! I'll be hunting down some bargains for those! Great idea of repurposing!

    Reply
  69. Brigitte says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    That looks amazing! I've been looking at a lot of pantries since the New Year and your's is the first I have seen to utilize the sides with racks. I've been so frustrated with my bulk spices and this idea is perfect! So… I'll be stealing it! :) It's so practical and it's still beautiful. Great job!

    Reply
  70. Natalie Dixon says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:29 am

    This is stunning and something that is MUCH needed at my house! I'm seriously just staring at your pictures over and over again! I'd love it if you shared it at my party! http://www.aturtleslifeforme.com/2012/02/share-wow-wednesday-giveaway.html

    Reply
  71. Heather says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:37 am

    Hi Ashley! Just found your blog thru the Little Knick Knack link party.

    Love your pantry! So beautiful with the stencilling and very organized! Love the pencil holder idea to store spices.

    I am your newest follower.

    Please visit my blog sometime and say hello! I love visitors and comments on my posts.

    Reply
  72. Amanda Jones says

    February 17, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Your pantry is truly amazing!! Thank you for linking up to my weekly party!!

    Amanda
    everycreativeendeavor.com

    Reply
  73. Natasha in Oz says

    February 17, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Wow, what a transformation! I loved having a peek into your neat and perfect pantry. I need to do some tidying!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ Five Minutes for Me

    Reply
  74. Anonymous says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I recently read an article that the “fumes” from onions actually cause potatoes to rot quicker and it suggested keeping the two in separate areas. Not sure it there's any merit to this, but thought I'd pass it along!

    Reply
    • Terri says

      September 9, 2012 at 1:08 pm

      Onions and potatoes do give off gases that cause the other to deteriorate faster than normal. They both like cool, dark well ventilated spaces but should be kept apart. I learned that in home ec. about 100 years ago!

      Reply
  75. Kelli @ RTSM says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    That seriously looks amazing! I love the stencil! I have been wanting to buy those XOXO containers forever, but I just couldn't make myself spend that much money…but now I think I need them! They look so good in your pantry! Stopping by from Serenity Now!

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  76. Heidi of Operation Organization says

    February 17, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Nicely done!! My favorite is the pencil trays turned spice container – how clever! Added that to my creative organizing Pinterest collection!

    Cheers! :)
    ~H

    Reply
  77. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 17, 2012 at 7:28 pm

    The stenciling went alright…if you don't have small kids around your feet the whole time it will be a tedious breeze, lol. I'm following your blog now so I can see how yours turns out…pressures on ;)

    Reply
  78. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 17, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    I checked yours out and they are almost identical, except that you have a regular sized door that I'm a bit jealous of…I can't seem to find a 24 inch wide screen door to replace mine with! Your pantry organization looks great though!

    Reply
  79. Kathy says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:08 am

    I do love it! Georgous!!

    Reply
  80. Meg says

    February 18, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I love the stencil! I'm going to come hang out at your house during dinner time. :)

    Reply
  81. [email protected] Decor & Style says

    February 18, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Wow! So organized! I bet this will make preparing meals much easier! Well I'm jealous… wish we had pantries here in Greece! We have to keep everything in cupboards. I'm glad I found you and I'm now following! Hope we stay in touch from now on!
    Love, Olga

    Reply
  82. [email protected] says

    February 18, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Love the new look.. Great how a stencil can make a big difference..
    Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  83. Kristi says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:22 am

    Thanks so much for linking up!! Still swooning over your pantry!!

    Reply
  84. SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says

    February 19, 2012 at 5:24 am

    Just letting you know that this is the week's fave blog post and I'll feature it tomorrow during the CBPH party. Please feel free to grab the feature button and thank you for joining us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)

    Reply
  85. Becolorful says

    February 19, 2012 at 11:37 pm

    Thanks so much for the motivation to get going and for the inspiration to know where to start. Love your ideas. Thank you, too, for linking to Motivated Monday. I wanted you to know I am featuring your post tonight at BeColorful
    pam

    Reply
  86. Glenda says

    February 20, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    Wow, you've made me really want to organize mine now! I love the idea of the pencil drawer baskets.

    Reply
  87. Kassi Mortensen says

    February 20, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    I see you already saw your feature! ;) Thanks for sharing on Fancy This Fridays!!! http://www.trulylovelyblog.com/2012/02/fancy-this-features-63.html

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  88. Candy says

    February 20, 2012 at 6:06 pm

    How very inspiring. Or, maybe you're just shame……ing me into thinking I should do that with my pantry now. Thanks for sharing. Im new to blogland, only 3 weeks in……..SO COME FOLLOW ME. Im your newest follower.

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  89. Laura says

    February 20, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! My pantry is a lot like yours (used to be version, not the beauty it is now!), but my shelves span the whole depth of the closet. They are so deep that things keep getting lost in the back and I never know what I have. I might knock those big shelves out and get narrower ones and steal your little spice holder idea. That was brilliant! I love the stenciling and it just looks so pretty.

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  90. Joselyn @ The DIY Spot says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Beautiful! You must smile every time you open the door. Well done.

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  91. Madonna says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    If you put your onions and potatoes together the onion will rot the potatoes. They should not be stored together.

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  92. gina says

    February 20, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Your pantry looks great! I need to organize mine but mine is a deep, dark cabinet and the door is right up against the shelves. Perhaps I should cut the shelve some so that there is space on the sides like yours. Love your “mix” cereal. My husband has a combination every morning with 6 different cereals. I keep wanting to put them in a container but he has a specific layering so they can't be mixed! Drives me batty!! Hope you find a screen door soon…that'll look nice!

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  93. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 21, 2012 at 1:52 am

    I had no idea. How far apart is recommended?

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  94. Samantha says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:52 am

    What a cool project! I love how organized you are. You have to show this off at “Cowgirl Up!” – it's the only link party where you post once, and your project shows up on 4 amazing blogs. I know everyone will love this! Party goes live at 9pm tonight. Hope to see you there!
    :) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls
    craftytexasgirls.com

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  95. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:33 am

    I LOVE the stencil you used! This makes me so incredibly jealous of your organization!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

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  96. Laura from Top This Top That says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    love, love! what an awesome job.

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  97. [email protected] says

    February 21, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Gosh from seeing all your comments I guess organizing one's pantry is a big thing – well it is to me. Doesn't it absolutely feel great! Really like the stencil and want to do that with mine. I love how organized you are and need to take inspiration from it. Very nice! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.

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  98. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    February 21, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    This turned out AWESOME!!!! Thanks so much for sharing at my party!!! I just featured this on my blog! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!!! Just in case you haven't entered, my giveaway for 1000 full color business cards ends tonight at midnight!!! Glad to be following you!! XO, Aimee

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  99. cajungal01 says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:26 am

    GREAT job! I am so glad you posted this because I have a pantry JUST LIKE yours! (your BEFORE one!) I always see posts with huge pantries and I think “ummm…mine is a little closet!” so I am so thrilled to see how to do it in a small space! You have motivated me and I hope to copy yours soon!
    Quick question…where do you keep your trash can? I have mine in the pantry but it adds to the mess and takes up a lot of space…..

    thanks again for sharing this!
    ~robin

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  100. Angela @ Our Family Journey says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    This looks great! So organized!! I love how your used the door and side walls for extra storage. It's a great idea!! I'm going to have to do that in my linen closet!

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  101. Lesli @ BeautifullyCoastal.com says

    February 22, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Visiting from Met Monday and you did a fantastic job!

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  102. Shannon says

    February 23, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    Looks good! I'm going to go check out those containers now!

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  103. Erica {let why lead} says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    You go girl! This is impressive! And inspiring! I have some of the oxo canisters and I love them too!

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  104. Abbie says

    February 24, 2012 at 5:44 am

    Absolutely FANTABULOUS job, girl! Just letting you know that I'm featuring you tomorrow for Feature Friday FREE-FOR-ALL!

    Keep up the awesomeness!

    ~Abbie

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  105. Kristin says

    February 24, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    I thought I had commented already, but I guess I didn't! I love your pantry, and I'll be featuring it this week!!

    Thanks for linking up to Simply Klassic Sundays!

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  106. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 25, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    haha, specific layering…I have to tell my husband this so he'll think I'm less weird :D

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  107. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    February 25, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    I thought the same thing when I saw other pantries online, most have those nice corner shelves…mine doesn't even have a full size door. But it can be done! My trash can is against the wall on the other side of the kitchen, so it's close to where I cook. If you check out my kitchen posts you can see it a bunch. I like not having o turn a door handle with super messy hands, plus I need all the pantry space I can get. Good luck with yours!

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  108. Mary says

    March 2, 2012 at 4:47 am

    Wow, your pantry looks great!

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  109. Claire says

    March 2, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    Wow-you have super motivated me, I'll say! I'm your newest linky follower-stop by for a visit!

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  110. debsheartandhome says

    March 5, 2012 at 1:59 am

    Wow, fantastic job! I love how you've used different types of containers but it still looks nice & uniform….

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  111. brandi says

    April 8, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Oh my goodness Ashley, your pantry looks amazing. Such beautiful organized closet. Awesome job!!!

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  112. Charity says

    April 8, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Looks great! Wish I had a pantry to organize!

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  113. Tina says

    April 10, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Just wanted to say that I love what you did. Funny enough, your home could be one of the homes in my neighborhood from the look of the pantry!
    I currently have no dedicated spice space and that looks so awesome!! Maybe if I take one step at a time mine will look this great!!
    Also like the undershelf soup/sauce location. That’s a great idea!
    Following you now :)

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  114. Sandy says

    April 15, 2012 at 8:25 am

    I have a new pantry, since we redid our kitchen a couple of years ago. I still haven’t organized it the way I would like-by using the Tupperware containers that I have a ton of (since I used to sell it). I love the way you did your pantry and I am very inspired to start organizing my own.
    The only thing I want to comment on is the bin on the floor with your onions and potatoes in it. I’ve heard that you shouldn’t store onions and potatoes together, do you know if that’s true? But I do have to say-your pantry looks awesome, and I love the idea of getting a screen door for it.

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    • Ashley says

      April 15, 2012 at 9:43 am

      I’d had never heard of the onion/ potato thing until someone else commented on it above. Do you have any idea how far apart they should be? Like if I put a divider into that big bottom bin and kept them from touching, or should they be on different shelves?

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      • Marianna says

        July 2, 2013 at 12:22 am

        I know I’m late for the party but I want to answer the potatoes/onions question, I haven’t found the answer above. You have to store them in different places. I store my onions in pantry and potatoes under the sink. It was hard to find the space but it’s so worth it! My potatoes used to last less than a week so I never had any on hand (that were usable anyway) but now they last several weeks! And you shouldn’t store apples with other fruit/veggies unless you want to ripen these other veggies (like green tomatoes). And the worst are bananas, they emit the most amount of this gas so should be stored on the counter.
        Great job on the pantry! LOVE LOVE LOVE your stencils! I wish I had such a big pantry! (I have a kitchen cabinet next to fridge)

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  115. Emily says

    April 24, 2012 at 11:52 am

    WOW!! This is the best pantry remake I have ever seen! Way to go!!

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  116. Shelly says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:46 am

    LOVE. THIS. I have a teensy tiny pantry like this too in my new place…(yours actually might be a little bigger than mine…and certainly deeper…mine is only 13 inches of shelf space deep…18 inches total) Great use of space and I plan to “borrow” your idea for spice holders. I posted your pic and linked to your site from mine (it will publish next Tuesday) Come have a look! http://theoxfordplacediaries.blogspot.com/

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  117. Jamie says

    April 27, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Love this!!!!

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  118. Danielle says

    May 3, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I am so having pantry envy right now. I love the outcome and it will look so cute with a screen door. What a great idea! Thanks for linking up!

    Danielle @Blissful and Domestic

    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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  119. Chris says

    May 8, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    If you put your onions in the fridge they won’t make your eyes water when you cut them up.

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    • Ashley says

      May 8, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Reeeeeally….

      I’ll have to try that out!

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      • Sara says

        January 4, 2013 at 9:12 pm

        I have also heard that you should not keep your onions and potatoes together. The onions release a chemical that makes the potatoes go bad quicker.

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  120. bronni says

    May 23, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Fantastic! Our pantry is almost exactly like yours. We are beginning the transformation this weekend after this inspiration! The only thing I can’t find are the baskets. have been all over the Container Store website but cannot find them.
    Any suggestions how to find them?
    Thanks!

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    • bronni says

      May 23, 2012 at 11:19 am

      OOPS! I mistyped my blog address on the first post! That’s not mine! Correction made!

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    • Ashley says

      May 23, 2012 at 12:22 pm

      Do you mean these baskets? http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10018195&N=&Ntt=mesh+drawer

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      • bronni says

        May 23, 2012 at 1:20 pm

        Yes! Thank you! I was searching under shelf baskets and those never came up under that! Thanks so much! I’m so excited about my new pantry! Thanks for the inspiration!

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        • Jaimie Jenn says

          March 16, 2013 at 1:18 am

          What about the containers for the spices? I can’t find those!

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          • Jaimie Jenn says

            March 16, 2013 at 1:21 am

            Is that what the link was for? Because it didn’t work for me….

          • Ashley says

            March 18, 2013 at 6:20 am

            Yes, but it stopped working because I think they stopped carrying them in white. Here is a link to them in silver …. http://www.containerstore.com/shop/office/desktopCollections/mesh?productId=10000148&N=74524&Ns=p_sort_default%7C0 and here are some that are similar in white, but you’ll have to check dimensions http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10033194&N=&Ns=p_sort_default%7C0&Ntt=mesh+pencil

  121. Mollie Clemons says

    June 15, 2012 at 3:58 am

    What a great idea! I love it… The idea is to keep organizing your stuff in a cabinet shelves or a pantry system.

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  122. Alichia says

    June 23, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    Finally, a pantry makeover and the pantry is exactly the same as mine (the before shot that is)!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  123. Esther says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    Thanks for sharing. Why didn’t I think of that!

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  124. Dimple says

    July 4, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Well, the web is an interesting place. My daughter pinned this post. I don’t do Pintrest, but I saw it on Facebook, and here I am!
    You did a wonderful job with your pantry…if I had one, I’d be copying your success! Those little pencil organizers may be something I will find a use for, though…

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  125. Dimple says

    July 4, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    Oh, and I never heard about keeping potatoes and onions separate, but I have heard that potatoes and apples should be stored apart…

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  126. Adrianna says

    July 31, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Where are the baskets hanging from your bottom shelf from?

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    • Ashley says

      July 31, 2012 at 7:37 pm

      They are from the container store, here’s the link… http://www.containerstore.com/shop/kitchen/pantryOrganizers/shelfOrganizers?productId=10008033

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  127. Judith says

    August 5, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    If you will separate your potatoes from your onions the potatoes will not sprout as fast. Maybe put them in separate bins. Your transformation looks awesome, it really inspires me because our pantry is probably the same size as yours.

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  128. tabitha says

    August 21, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    I love your pantry and it inspired me to go out and shop for storage containers today at 9 months pregnant! Nesting I suppose. I was very excited after having decided not to buy the oxo containers at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond to find them at TJ Maxx. The 5 pc set was 29.99 and the 10 pc set was 69.99 at TJ Maxx! Thanks for the inspiration, now just to keep my husband from ruining all of my organinzing today.

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    • Ashley says

      August 21, 2012 at 10:14 pm

      That’s a great price! My pantry has been organized for about eight months now and surprise surprise…it still looks great. It’s one of those spaces that once you organize it correctly, it is easy to keep up. If only all spaces were like that!

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  129. Karen says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:34 pm

    Hi Ashley, Your pantry looks IDENTICAL to mine, the before shot that is, and I’ve been trying to figure out how to better organize it. I *love* what you did. One question, how deep are your shelves? Mine are deep and my main issue is visibility. I can pile things in there but have to dig around to see what’s there. I’m considering sliders so shelves slide out as far as the door jamb. Thanks! Karen

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    • Ashley says

      August 29, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      Hey Karen! I was just re-reading some comments and saw that I missed your question. Let me go grab a tape measure…
      Okay, my shelves are 12 inches deep. Not deep by any means, but they felt really deep when I had to dig through them to find things!

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  130. Anonymous says

    September 2, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Nice – thx for sharing. Just a quick tip… I keep my potatoes in the bottom crisper drawer of my fridge and I never get sprouts.

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  131. Gretta says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Would love to have a pantry like this you have done an amazing job.

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  132. Brie says

    November 18, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Just a random tidbit, I noticed you have LouAnn coconut oil on the top shelf – that stuff is ALL of the hydrogenated, which totally defeats the purpose of using coconut oil. Being hydrogenated makes it more fake and less healthy than junk-margarine. You need to look for an oil that is specifically labeled as “virgin” (some will be labeled Extra virgin – don’t pay more for it, there is no “extra” process, like for olive oils, it’s just a marketing gimmick). Being labeled “all natural” means nothing, it legit has to say “virgin”. You likely won’t be able to find it in a regular supermarket… some do sell it in jars in the Vitamin/supplement aisle, so check there for the good stuff. If not, head to a whole foods, trader joe’s, or just get it online via Amazon :-) Coconut Oil is one of the best things on the planet, but only if you are getting the real deal. Good luck! And I LOVE your on-the-wall spice racks!

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    • Brie says

      November 18, 2012 at 1:56 am

      Oh, and as soon as you get it, melt a teaspoon in a pan and fry a couple eggs in it. You’ll never want to eat eggs any other way for the rest of your life!

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    • Ashley says

      November 18, 2012 at 9:32 am

      I posted this in February and since have come to learn everything you just said. I found an organic, cold pressed, extra virgin tub at Costco that doesn’t cost and arm and a leg. Your right, it makes great eggs and even better popcorn! Thanks for the tip and for watching out for me :)

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  133. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says

    November 26, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Just started following you. Can’t wait to see what you do next!

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  134. kristin says

    January 10, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    fabulous pantry makeover! Love

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  135. Jenna says

    January 21, 2013 at 7:58 am

    just read your post via Tip Junkie! Love everything you did, starting with the wall treatment. I pinned a wallpapered pantry on my organization board, as my dream pantry, but stenciling never occurred to me, Brilliant! You thought of everything for that space, and the screened door is going to look so great! Thanks!

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    • Ashley says

      January 24, 2013 at 7:42 am

      Thanks Jenna and thanks for pinning! Here is the link to the screen door if you are interested https://wildfireinteriors.com/2012/10/diy-screen-door-for-the-pantry/

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  136. lauren says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Wow! The transformation is amazing! I have to say, looking at the ‘before’ picture really made me feel stressed and overwhelmed. I never thought that being organized could actually affect me as much!

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  137. maria says

    February 16, 2013 at 10:37 am

    Remarkable job.

    I love all the added photos of your work.

    Maria

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  138. terri says

    March 6, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    fantastic job!! but don’t store potatoes and onions together. this will force them both to spoil faster. (one of the few things I retained from Martha Stewart lol.) http://www.marthastewart.com/270368/setting-up-a-pantry

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  139. Debbie says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:35 am

    I have a question Ashley, I love the idea of the pencil/drawer organizers screwed onto the wall and think I have enough wall space to do in my pantry. In one spot it says they came from Dollar Tree and if I’m not mistaken, another places says The Container Store. Can you tell which it is. I checked Container Store’s website and they show nothing like that. I did have hubby install this plastic coated wire double shelf unit on the side wall space after seeing your pantry and that gave us the idea! I had bought this unit to put on the back of a kitchen cabinet door; however it wasn’t wide enough to mount properly and not have the screws possibly go through the raised panel. It has layed around the house for the past year or so and then a light went on when we saw your pantry phtos….so thanks. I used it for those tiny cans and jars that seem to get lost. Nothing like getting organized

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    • Ashley says

      March 10, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      I got all my stuff from The Container Store. People started pinning it and labeling it as “dollar store” baskets, so that is how that started. I looked high and low on the container store website and can’t find those white mesh baskets anywhere. Weird…I wonder if they stopped carrying them? I did find them in silver though.. http://www.containerstore.com/shop/office/desktopCollections/mesh?productId=10000148&N=74524&Ns=p_sort_default%7C0 and here are some that are similar in white, but you’ll have to check dimensions http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10033194&N=&Ns=p_sort_default%7C0&Ntt=mesh+pencil Maybe if you call them? Every time I’ve called them they are so nice and helpful. Happy organizing :)

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  140. pantry doors says

    March 15, 2013 at 2:37 pm

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  141. Heidi says

    March 23, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Hey that’s a super cute pantry makeover! Well done! I was just wondering what you did with the boxed foods… Like cake mixes or hamburger helpers. I didn’t see a spot for them and was wondering if you even had them.
    Your makeover inspires me to tackle my pantry too. It looks to be about the same size!

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    • Ashley says

      March 24, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      I really don’t buy a lot of boxed foods but the ones that I do go on the sides opposite the spices in the bigger side baskets. Except for cookie mixes, those just end up piled on the top shelf. My husband loves cookies, haha.

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  142. Daniele says

    April 2, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    I found this post through Pinterest and borrowed your drawer organizer turned spice rack idea. Thanks…it freed up almost a foot of a shelf, which is great because my pantry is even smaller than yours.

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  143. Bonnie says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    Golly! It feels like you took your “before” picture at my house! This is what I’ve been looking for. Your pantry size and shape is exactly like mine and I do a TON of cooking. So hard to keep it organized currently. thanks for your great ideas!! Now i have to get to the store…

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  144. Stephanie says

    May 8, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    Can you give more information on the pencil drawer thingys? I couldn’t find anything like them on The Container Store web site, but I may have been looking in the wrong place. Thanks!

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    • Stephanie says

      May 8, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      Never mind. I see where you responded to someone else. Thanks.

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  145. Angela says

    May 10, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Hey Ashley! They say confession is good for the soul…so here goes I’m in love with your stenciled pantry wall! There I said it:-). I see lots if other folks liked it too but I didn’t see where anyone asked where you found it. I would love to know where you located such anawesome pattern and do you have any tips or tricks to share bout it?
    Oh & one last thing…how do you keep up w/ all these blog hoppy invites?
    Thanks for letting me gush lol :-)

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  146. Shannon says

    May 25, 2013 at 8:21 am

    I just can’t help but wonder if that idea with the baskets would work on the side of my fridge with some really strong magnets! Could free up some MAJOR cabinet space for me :)

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    • Ashley says

      May 28, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Hmmmm, interesting idea. Brilliant actually…you will have to let me know how it works!

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  147. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    Hi Ashley! I’m at the container store and can’t find the mesh spice thingys. Can you post all the items bought?

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    • Ashley says

      June 19, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      Sorry about responding so late!I looked high and low on The Container Store website and can’t find those white mesh baskets anywhere, but here they are in silver http://www.containerstore.com/shop/office/desktopCollections/mesh?productId=10000148&N=74524&Ns=p_sort_default%7C0

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  148. Pat Crawford says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    I think that you really provided a nicely organized kitchen pantry! Just wondering what you ended up doing with all the kitchen appliances, etc. that were originally all over the floor. Also, You had quite a few boxes of packaged rices and pastas! Where did they end up? Just curious. I have been organizing for 19 years and want your honest opinion if you find your pantry practical for your family and everyday use with all the plastic containers? The big question I have to ask my clients with kids is if they feel they can actually keep up the organized look! Great simplifying!

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    • Ashley says

      October 12, 2013 at 11:06 am

      Hey Pat! Honestly (and much to my surprise) the pantry is really easy to keep organized. Everything has a place and I can see it all, and since I really don’t have a place for a bunch of different kinds of boxed foods I pretty much stopped buying them…which means we eat healthier. The ones I do have are in the basket shelves on the wall/sides of the pantry. I don’t really remember having appliances on the floor…we did have a mop that ended up behind my curtains, and a dog food container (don’t have a dog anymore). So the big answer is yes, the organized look functions really well, even with kids (though my kids are small and I keep their snacks up high, so they don’t bother with the pantry).

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  149. Tina says

    August 23, 2014 at 10:08 am

    How did you attach the door storage rack to your pantry door? We have one and it slides all over the place. I can’t figure out how to bolt it to the door with out making huge holes into the door.

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    • Ashley says

      August 23, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Do you have the same one from The Container Store? There are hex screws om the top and bottom of the pole part and you just tighten them down until it’s wiggle free.

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  150. Karen says

    December 10, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I read somewhere recently that you don’t want to mix your onions in your potatoes. I can’t remember which one helps ripen the other one faster. But you could end up with either rotten potatoes or rotten onions a lot faster if you mix them. Great-looking pantry! So jealous!

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  151. BraveLilToaster says

    December 20, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    The after pictures look nice, but I’d like to see them after a week or so of use. People who are disorganized (like me!) tend to not put things back where they belong, which is the core problem, not what organizers you buy.

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  152. Pastor Suzanne L. Taylor says

    February 5, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Beautiful. The crisp white paint and the bold stenciling are amazing together. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us to do out own pantries.

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  153. Neeta Joshi says

    March 1, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I totally stole your idea of the pencil holders on the side wall. It is genius. I love how much space it has created in my pantry. Loved it.

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    • Tiffany says

      July 28, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Where did you find them? I’ve been searching all over!

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  154. john says

    July 12, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    great post!!!

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  155. Max says

    March 20, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    The only thing I can’t find are the baskets. have been all over the Container Store website but cannot find them.

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  156. assisted living says

    September 1, 2017 at 4:09 am

    Love, love the little baskets on the sides!

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  157. Melanie says

    January 19, 2018 at 12:17 pm

    Excellent use of space! I especially love the pencil-holder thingys for spices–I didn’t see a link! If you put up a link I will be happy to click through to Amazon. I am in the midst of a pantry remodel and that is the best idea I’ve seen yet for spices.

    BTW, and I don’t know if anyone else has mentioned this, but you shouldn’t store potatoes and onions together. The onions give off a substance that causes the potatoes to go bad more quickly (or maybe it’s the other way around?). You also get longer life if you store your onions in paper bags. Since I’ve been keeping my potatoes in one cupboard and my onions in another (in a paper bag), they’ve both lasted longer than they used to.

    Thanks again!

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  158. Christine says

    January 20, 2018 at 8:11 am

    What is the height between shelves?

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  159. cmsources says

    February 5, 2018 at 1:13 am

    That’s not mine! Correction made!

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  160. peafur says

    February 5, 2018 at 8:54 am

    I love how much space it has created in my pantry. Loved it.

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  161. Carolyn Brown says

    May 28, 2018 at 10:15 am

    I just love your pantry. I have a small pantry like yours and I am planning on coping yours. Thanks a million for sharing.

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  162. Ashley Morrison says

    June 19, 2018 at 6:50 am

    It looks amazing! I can’t find the wire pencil “baskets” anywhere! Do you have a link? Thank you!

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  163. Tiffany says

    July 28, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Looks so amazing! Question, where did you buy the pencil holder basket for the spices? Thanks!!

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  164. Linda says

    July 30, 2018 at 8:30 am

    If you wanted to save a bit of time you could use movable wall paper or
    Gift wrap instead of stenciling. However stencil is the gold standard!

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  165. Nicki says

    September 8, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    Great ideas! I especially love your spice rack/pencil holder idea! Don’t want to waste my space, and it’s out of the way. Brilliant! Thanks!

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  166. sdjsa says

    November 6, 2018 at 1:29 am

    Looks so amazing!

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  167. leandro says

    November 20, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Parece ser bom, vou dar uma testado depois, Parabéns!!!

    Reply
  168. Cindy says

    January 4, 2019 at 9:32 pm

    This is great!!! Where did u find the shelves the jello and syrup is in? I need some just like it but can seem to find them anywhere! :(

    Reply
  169. Desaree says

    February 4, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    Where did you get the smaller pencil holders?

    Reply
  170. Kendra says

    April 13, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Hello. What are the dimensions of the pencil holder thingy and do you remember where you bought it? Thank you!

    Reply
  171. Jamie Glover says

    May 26, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Hello! I’m about to embark on my own pantry organization project and love what you’ve done. One question — you mentioned a cheaper option to the Oxo containers, but the link isn’t working and I can’t find anything on Amazon with the name “Lock and lock containers”. Can you help direct me where to find these? Thanks!

    Reply
  172. Becky says

    October 26, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    Where did you find the wire baskets for the side of your pantry?

    Reply
  173. sharin l berger says

    November 24, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    where did you find the pencil holders

    Reply
  174. Cam says

    January 10, 2020 at 11:22 pm

    Where did you find those smaller wire baskets for the spices? I’m looking for the 5-inch ones and most of the ones on the market are 6-inches in length. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
  175. Diana says

    March 13, 2020 at 9:32 am

    I think I will redo my pantry. Yours is so great. My pantry looks exactly like your “before” pic. I thought maybe you took the pic of my pantry!!!!!!

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  176. Jennifer says

    May 11, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    Where did you get the storage thing that was on your door before you made the pantry so nice looking? Thank you.

    Reply
  177. Patricia Rich says

    December 15, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Finally a small pantry redo. It’s awesome. Good job.

    Reply

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