Oh, the pantry. In my house it's the place where everything gets stuffed in a hurry to tidy up or unpack groceries. (Hey at least they get "put away"....sometimes later rather than sooner.) Anywhoo the pantry is in constant need of organization. Here is my before shot.
You can see it's CHAOS! With company coming for an extended stay, I had extra motivation to whip it into shape. Also, I just had to do something with that door; it seemed like a lot of wasted space, especially since I hardly ever hang up my broom there.
I've used shoe bags throughout my house for various storage functions, like for my daughter's hair accessories.
So I decided to employ one on the pantry door.
I love it! So much more storage, especially for the little things that get buried or lost and forgotten.
I also weeded through the pantry and cleaned and organized.
It looks so much better, don't ya think? Now I don't have to be mortified if someone opens the door! Everything is much easier to find. It may not be flowery or beautiful, but I'll settle for efficient.
Aisling Beatha says
I don't have a door that I can do that on, but there is a kitchen cabinet where it would work. Now I need to find a shoe hanging thing the right size. Brilliant idea.
Marsha S says
It looks great! I would love to have a pantry, but I do have lots of cabinet space in the kitchen.
sara d. says
Love that you used the door....I may just have to do that too!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Shannon says
Looks great! I wish I had a pantry! For some reason builders (at least in this part of the world) seem to think that condo dwellers don't eat...
allysgrandma says
Fabulous makeover!
shopannies says
love it very organized the door is awesome love how you can use it as well
Steph says
Hi!
I have a couponing/deal blog, but I like to feature other bloggers on a weekly basis. I was wondering if you'd mind if I shared one picture with a link back to this post in our organize tab. Let me know! 🙂
Thanks!
Steph
steph@debtfreespending.com
http://www.debtfreespending.com
LrSchwtz says
Wow! It looks great! I love the shoe rack idea, I used it in college on the bathroom door for storage, but never thought of using it on the pantry door. Great idea! I'd love to have you post this on my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party at http://www.laughloveandcraft.com. I'm your newest follower!
Felicia @ All Things Fee says
I definitely go for efficient a lot of the time too. Just today the entry way become efficient and not pretty. Oh well.
Would love for you to share at Calling All Crafters!
http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/06/calling-all-crafters-13th-edition.html
~The Bargain Babe says
Great idea to use the shoe organizer! I am forever losing my ranch dip mix packets, taco seasoning packets, chili seasonings, well, you get the picture!
Kimberlee, The Spunky Diva says
That is SOOOOOOOOOOO Cool!!! Thank you so much for posting this... I have been trying to figure out what to do for storage on the back of my pantry door, but was afraid one of the metal ones would end up to heave (not to mention they are expensive). Love, Love, Love this idea!
~Kimberlee
http://www.TheSpunkyDiva.com
Medena says
woooooooooooooooooooooow, what a great greeeeat idea 🙂 🙂
Deanne says
What a clever idea with the show holder, those little packets of stuff are always hard to find a place for well done!
Mami Made It says
Fantastic and clever idea!
Ashley says
this is so clever! i love it:) i could use some of these tips too.. 🙂 i would love for you to share this at my link party goin on now.
thanks
xo
ash
Girl Scout Leader says
Great job. I definitely have a "before picture" type of pantry. You've inspired me to put it onto my "tackle" list!
Organize with Sandy says
It looks SO much better. Great job!
Thanks for linking to my Organizing link party.
Buffie says
You made such good use of the space.
Thanks for posting your ideas.
I'm your newest follower!
Buffie
http://scrappingwithbuffie.blogspot.com/
{nifty thrifty things} says
It looks great!
Thank you so much for linking it up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week as well!
xoxo,
Vanessa
Hopewell says
Shoe bags are one of God's great gifts to modern homes with no storage!! Love your pantry!
Toni says
You are featured on ABFOL tomorrow. Congrats!
Toni
Pam says
Love the use of the shoe storage bag!
Comeca Jones says
It looks great!
labbie1 says
Great idea! I think I should invest in one of those clear shoe holders! Great tip! And your pantry looks divine!
allthingsgoodandwise.com says
Great use and organizing of your pantry. I think I will take some great tips from this and use it.
Esther V. says
Love this idea! Unfortunately, I have a glass door on my pantry, but I may be able to add a shoe holder to one of the walls.