Is it time to organize your pantry? Here are plenty of tips and links to helpful products to make your pantry beautiful and functional.
When you are trying to put dinner on the table quickly, or you’re putting together your kids’ lunch boxes on a busy morning, the last thing you should have to do is rummage through the pantry to find that bag of rice you “just saw the other day…I swear”. That’s how things were starting to go in our house, and my husband and I knew it was time for a serious pantry reorganization. Not to mention the fact that the dingy shelves needed a couple of new coats of paint so they didn’t look as though we had just rubbed dirt all over them. Yeah, awesome.
Before Pictures:
Be kind! I cringed as I looked through these photos. While we had some basic organizing drawers and containers (thanks to my mum’s efforts several years ago), I managed to let everything become horribly disorganized. Packages of dried beans were tucked in random places, half-eaten packages of crackers lay behind boxes of cereal and the shelves…well, the shelves had seen better days.
We are a cereal family and, inevitably, there are three to four types of cereal or oats open at one time. Behind these boxes are a couple of large bags of cereal, held together with clips.
And then the spices. For someone who likes to use a lot of spices in her food, I certainly had a lousy way of organizing my spices. Even though they were contained in this cardboard box, the lip of the box didn’t allow me to see the label. I can’t even count the number of times that I had to pick up 4 to 5 spice bottles before finding the one I needed.
My husband eats a lot of raw nuts throughout the day and pasta is in the regular dinner rotation for our family. Those spaces in our pantry were in dire need of an intervention!
In come the OXO organizational tools:
I feel like these OXO Good Grips POP Containers
should be wearing little red capes and a big “S” emblazoned across the front. They are truly the super heroes of kitchen organization.
After Pictures:
Let the clouds open and the angels sing their songs of rejoice! After a weekend of kitchen chaos, the pantry is done.
My husband, the trooper that he is, painted the shelves in a clean, crisp white and the back and side walls in a cornflower blue. My heart does a little dance of joy every time I open the pantry doors.
As I put the food into containers, onto the turntables, and arranged everything on the shelves, I found out through trial and error what worked the best for easy access to the pantry items.
Here are my tips:
1. Think of the little guys:
We used to store the cereals, snack foods and the boys’ special treat boxes (they each have a box so there is no bickering over, “No, that’s MY candy cane.”) on one of the tops shelves. Not only were the containers difficult for me to reach and refill, but the boys had to drag over the barstools and precariously balance to reach the snack foods.
Now, the crackers, granola bars, cereals, dried fruit and graham crackers are front on center, right at their eye level. Also, we dedicated a spot for their lunch boxes so that they can empty them and put them away themselves when they come home from school. They’re rather thrilled with their new level of independence, and my husband and I are happy to cross one thing off of our daily “to do” lists.
2. Put “high frequency” items front and center:
When preparing meals, I find myself constantly reaching for the cooking spray, olive oil, vinegars and spices. Weeknight meal preparation can be crazy enough without having to spend precious minutes searching for the balsamic vinegar or the bag of rice. If you use it often, make it easy to find.
3. Teach your spices the ABCs
Are you going to think I’ve lost my mind if I tell you that I alphabetize my spices? Trust me, you want to do this. There’s something comforting about knowing that the chili powder is going to be nestled between the cardamom and cumin. This little bit of organization overboard-ness (yeah, I know that’s not a word) will save you endless moments of frustration. For this, I used the OXO 16-inch turntable
4. Put similar items together
Just as we feel most comfortable when we are with are closest friends, pantry organization works best when the cereal is beside the other cereals, the rice and other grains are sequestered to their own corner, and the nuts and dried fruits are huddled together.
5. Delegate with your grains
This is a trick I’ve used for quite awhile, and it was certainly going to be a part of this pantry re-vamp. If you’re driving home from a late meeting and you need your significant other to put on a pot of rice, you can make a quick call (when you’re at a red light, of course) to ask him or her to get things rolling. Not only will the rice be easy to find (see point #4), but the cooking directions will be clearly labeled on the front of the container. No need to dictate directions while you’re trying to navigate a tricky left turn. The OXO POP containers work perfectly for grains!
6. Turn, baby, turn
Lazy susans, like the one seen above (OXO Stainless Steel Lazy Susan
) and the one that’s holding the spices (OXO 16-inch turntable) are a great way to organize bottles that like to topple. The stainless steel turntable, as well as the Stainless Steel Utensil Holder
sit right beside my stovetop, for easy access to items and tools that I use frequently.
The giveaway:
This giveaway is now closed.
Because of the excitement over this giveaway and the obvious need for so much pantry re-organization, the giveaway is extended by one week, and there will now be two winners!
Two lucky people will win some amazing OXO organizational tools (approximate value $150 USD per prize pack). Here is what’s included in each prize pack:
10-piece POP container set
16-inch turntable
Stainless Steel Turntable
8-Piece Clip Set
For a chance to win, just leave a comment on this post and record that in the Rafflecopter list below. The other entry options are optional, but will give you additional entries (in other words…more chances to win).
This giveaway is open to residents of the United States, aged 18 years and older.
The winner will be chosen using a random number generator and will be notified via email, so please make sure your email address is correct. You will have 48 hours to respond to me, or a new winner will be chosen.
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by OXO, and the tools in this post and those for the giveaway are provided by them.
Diane says
I love Oxo – and you’ve done such a good job!
Brittany says
This is an amazing giveaway! My spices are all falling over!
ste says
An organized Pantry looks divine!
abby says
i think the best tip for organizing a pantry is to put all like things together (ie soup).
Cori says
First in, first out!
Meeta says
OK I’ve been thinking of a plan of action to tackle my pantry after you left that comment on my blog LOL! Seriously your “before” pantry looks more orderly than my now pantry!! I think I need to get to this now!
Katie says
Oh, man, I’m so not one to give advice on this topic! I guess I try to group like items together.
Margie Visnick says
I try to order them from front to back of most used items, and keep like items together.
annabelle says
I need some of this to help me organize my pantry. I put everything like I like it and my girls mess everything up, life with kids
[email protected] says
I love Oxo organizing stuff. Thank you so much for this giveaway.
Lindsey says
Thank you for this post! You pantry is enviable! 🙂 OXO has AMAZING stuff!!
cindy says
Love your organized pantry. The giveaway items are wonderful and would help to get my pantry in order 🙂
Katherine R. @ Tar Heel Taste Bud says
Your pantry looks incredible! Seriously inspiring me to tackle my family’s! Organizing is hard work, but so worth it in the end. Love these OXO products! Thanks for sharing!
Elise @ elisebakes says
What a transformation – I’ve been inspired to organize my pantry!
Vicki @ WITK says
I juts spent a weekend organizing my up boards too. I have to say I’m totally jealous of your pantry. It’s so big! And so organized!
Marianne says
I consider myself an organized person, but my pantry begs to differ with me! I could use some helpt, too!
Jillian Bracken says
Looks great! Having an organized pantry makes such a difference.
Heather says
I love OXO products, especially their pop-up sealed containers!
beth says
Just wish I had that much pantry space!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Your pantry looks amazing! I really would love to organize my pantry like this 🙂
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
I actually have two pantries – one off the kitchen and one in the basement for longer-term storage. I try to organize each one of them about twice a year and now is the time to do both! These great OXO items would really come in handy for that project.
Bonny says
Wow … that’s impressive. I don’t have a pantry so much as a dresser in the kitchen that everything gets thrown into. I think I could use some help!
Lisa - Garnish with Lemon says
Wow! My pantry needs some serious help! Thanks for the motivation!
Britt says
To get my pantry organized…..priceless!!!
Jenny L says
Oh how I need something to get my pantry organized!! This would definitely help. A pantry where I can actually see what I have. I have bought some of the oxo storage containers, and I have bought the ‘other’ kind… They don’t last…especially when they fall and break when any one of us 6 is looking for something:(
Christine says
The “after” looks fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration and tips!
Kelly D says
These would definitely help me organize my pantry. Thanks!
Kristen says
Awesome looking pantry- great job!
Franziska says
Would love to win 🙂
Just mooved and could realy use that oranisation-set.
Peggy says
Your pantry looks great!
Alicia @ Alicia Carlson Photography says
My pantry looks worse than your “before” photo! Heh! Thanks for the tips.
Skycharlie says
I love OXO its the best brand for containers.
Jenny L says
Really not sure how the first pot got posted as a reply.. sorry:(
Oh how I need something to get my pantry organized!! This would definitely help. A pantry where I can actually see what I have. I have bought some of the oxo storage containers, and I have bought the ‘other’ kind… They don’t last…especially when they fall and break when any one of us 6 is looking for something
Hannah says
Thanks for the tips. Our pantry is in desperate need of some TLC.
RK says
I need to tackle my pantry….those oxo containers would be extremely useful:)
Cheryl Newton says
I finally broke down and bought a few OXO POP containers for flour, sugar, etc. Love, love, love them. I’d love to win more.
Kate | Food Babbles says
Well, I have to say that your “before” pictures look more organized than my current state of disorganization. But the “after” is just amazing! Loooove the cornflower blue inside. Gorgeous and organized. I’m actually getting ready for a major kitchen overhaul so getting my cabinets organized will be a must. Thanks for the inspiration!
Olga @MangoTomato says
Amazing job!!! I wish I had a pantry this big 😉
sara says
Oh my, this is such a great giveaway! I am in desperate need of some pantry re-organization. I always get sorting in January and the pantry is my next victim.
Ray S says
Wow – awesome pantry transformation – great organization tips too. I could really use some OXO help! Thanks!
Allison L. says
There are some good ideas here!
Laura @ Family Spice says
I have cabinets and not a pantry, but man, is it JAM-PACKED! I find myself buying small items thinking I am out of them, when in fact I am not. So my pantry has come duplicates that will take a year to go through! I need those pull out shelves so I can see deep in the cabinet what’s lurking in the darkness!
Cassie Sue says
Excellent work! And I love the idea of adding the directions to the storage container. I cannot tell you how many times my hubby has called me to ask how much rice to water for the rice cooker.
Janice says
My pantry could sure use an over haul right about now….it is a disaster just waiting to get organized with all those beautiful containers…so happy for you and the makeover your pantry received!!!
Leah says
Great ideas! Now time to implement them…
Sprigs of Rosemary says
How did you know that I was going to clean my pantry today!
Kelly says
This is fantastic. I hope to have a pantry as large as yours someday. And then I will need all the help I can get organizing it, I’m sure!
Kristabella says
I love their stuff!
jon brierton says
… ummm … I DEFINITELY need to get organized !
Georgiana says
Love this organization system and the labeling tip as well! Thank you for the giveaway as my pantry badly needs it!
Winston says
Wish I were even a little organized. Nice job.
Lillian says
Wow, your pantry looks amazing!!! My poor pantry looks WORSE than your “before” picture! :). Thanks for the giveaway.
Stacy says
I LOVE Oxo products! And the fact that you have labels for cooking instructions…such a great idea!
ACreativeDream says
WOW, could my pantry ever use that! Do you come along with it to get it all organized and set up correctly too? You are definitely inspiring!
Maggie Wallace says
Thank you for posting this giveaway!! I love Oxo organizing stuff. And the pantry needs to be organized from all the holiday baking!! 🙂 Would love love this
bethd says
I so admire your results! I just got started on this myself.
Deborah says
I would so love those containers. I just got some rolling shelves for my pantry and these would work so great!
Sonya says
Wow! Stupendous job. I could really use the same organization in my own pantry!
Blair says
My panty is a mess, the OXO products would be a huge help!
Spencer Johnson says
This is a fantastic giveaway – I would love all of these organization tools!
Simone Nickel says
When I was little, I used to alphabatize the soup cans in my mom’s pantry. Although we never had a “pantry,” instead a larger cupboard. I now have issues with needing to face everything in my cupboards and fridge. And if I could, I would buy matching containers to do so :]
kelley says
I officially have pantry envy! Looks so great, I’d like to hire you to come do mine next 🙂
Jeri says
I really appreciate this post. It’s very timely in that we’re converting a closet to a pantry. I wasn’t sure how to organize it and you’ve given excellent ideas and direction. Thanks so much.
Jan says
Love all OXO Stuff
Hotsy Malone says
Our little Pantry cabinet makes me look like a Food Hoarder, I cuss everytime I have to go in there and look for something! Yours on the other hand is a dream. Thanks for all the tips, I’m going to reorganize mine this weekend with your suggestions. Only thing that would make it even better would be to win the incredible OXO giveaway!
Michelle Wright says
I need some organizing in my pantry. Thanks for the ideas.
Connie says
re-do looks really great – containers are really versatile and useful looking.
Anne says
Thanks for the ideas. Love your labels! My kitchen life became a lot easier when I started labeling everything. I often cut the product name and any directions from the package and tape it to the storage container when I’m moving the contents.
Babs says
I have to go through my pantry and try to reorganize at least once a month. It seems nothing ever gets put back in the right place. The containers would be a tremendous help in solving my messy pantry. Great giveaway!
claudia ellis says
Dara, I am seriously in love with your pantry <3 I'm a huge OXO fan already, but this just added a whole new level of respect! And I love love love the idea of labeling the containers with cooking instructions! So clever! Makes me think why I didn't come up with this while always having to look up instructions of how much water to add to quinoa and how long to cook it!
Sarah says
I live with two other people. You have NO idea how much this would help.
Joan says
Must be nice to have a kitchen that is large enough for a pantry. I have a small kitchen cabinet. Well, I guess I could have two cabinets, but I like to have my dishes and glasses in the kitchen.
Avril Phillips says
I would so love a pantry like that – I’m slowly trying to organise my ‘cooking’ life
Talia Tieman says
I was just packing my house, putting all the dried goods in bags to move, and thought to myself…I HATE all these boxes this product sits in. Of course, then i was pondering how to remember how much to cook, how long, etc. ALAS…LABELS and these storage boxes! Genius!
Pam Capone says
I love OXO and surprisingly I don’t have any of those pieces 🙂
Shelly says
I definitely try to reorganize my pantry once a month.
Jena says
Great job, thanks for the ideas, my pantry cabinet is a MESS
Kerry says
What great ideas – can be used all over the kitchen, not just in the pantry!
Emily says
Looks great! I definitely need to attack my pantry…
Elena says
An organized kitchen helps reduce waste! I read somewhere that half the food in the US is tossed out!
libby says
Ohh I need to organize, mine is so much worse than yours was, great ideas!
Wendy says
Wow! your cupboard looks amazing!
elena says
It’s amazing how with the right tools, everything becomes visible and easy to access. I <3 OXO… and Your Blog!
Tiffany says
Great job!! If only I could be that organized!
Sarah Beth says
Wish my pantry was that organized!
Kaethe says
Your pantry looks fabulous 🙂
Whitney says
That is quite the transformation! I love the ‘Delegate your grains’ step! That is sheer brilliance! Not to mention, I tend to forget proportions and am always looking them up online. Thanks for the great idea!
patti reed says
I’ve never come across an OXO product that doesn’t do the best job in comparison to all the rest. Love the looks of those stainless steel turntables! Can’t wait to do something to my pantry!
Colleen says
Your pantry looks great. Inspiration to work on mine this afternoon.
Carol says
I have a few of those Oxo containers and I really need more of them!
Denise says
This is on my To Do list. I just haven’t found the motivation I need. This just might do it for me.
cathy says
OXO rocks! love their containers and storage! i need more!
Holly says
I am currently re-vamping my pantry and would love some new organizing tools. Looks like you did a great job and I hope to have the same success.
Rachel says
I have a rather smallish house with lamentably limited space in my kitchen. My wonderful husband converted a closet into a pantry a couple of years ago, but I am definitely not making the most of the space as it is the very definition of “chaos.” I’d love these tips and tricks and could definitely put Oxo to work!
Kim S says
I just moved into a new home, so it’s the PERFECT time to organize the pantry the way I want to!
Kari M says
I love the turntables! What a great idea for spices and oils.
Lorna says
I love to organize and I already have a bunch of OXO containers, but always need more. 🙂
anniegi says
Wow! What a beautiful makeover. I don’t have a “pantry” and not much cabinet space, & it’s a mess! I chuckled at your before spice storage, I use an old baking dish & I can NEVER find what I’m looking for. OXO is a great company, I’ve been using their good grips kitchen tools for years due to arthritis. Thank you for the giveaway.
Lynda M. says
Great job on your pantry! I love OXO!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Looks great!! My pantry definitely needs to be revamped.
Stefany says
What a fantastic giveaway! Thanks for offering this!
Laura @ Gluten Free Pantry says
I would love the oxo products to get my pantry and all of my gluten-free flours and grains even more organized and tidy!
Kari says
I love OXO! I use lazy susans all over – even in the fridge!
Robyn says
Wow! I need mine to look like that! Thanks for the chance!
Celeste B. says
My pantry could definitely use a makeover. Thanks for the giveaway.
Michele says
Love your pantry,was wondering about the door. We have space in our kitchen but do you use a regular door or one that matches the cabinets? There are so many great new products out there.
Sarah H.P. says
I so need these storage tools! My kitchen is a mess!
Wendy W says
What a fantastic job of reorganizing the pantry!! I need to do this ASAP!!
Elizabeth says
Our pantry can never seem to stay organized. These containers would help to organize it.
Brenda Venable says
Funny you should be talking about this! I just went through my pantry over the weekend, and I wished for more containers! I don’t like open bags and boxes because food can go bad so quickly.
[email protected] Food Ramblings says
LOVE all the organization!
Kesha says
I really would love to win this set! My pantry is in complete disarray and it is driving me CRAZY
vaishali says
Wow…would lov eto win these!!Thanks.
Pam says
There is nothing like the satisfaction of a well organized pantry! Love what you have done, would love to do the same in my pantry!! Thank you for the chance to win!
Marsha says
I so need to get organized. this giveaway would be a great way to start. Thanks for the chance.
Kat says
Your pantry looks great. Mine is a big mess! I should really do something about it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Shirley McCollough says
Just lovely! You did good!
Heather P says
I love OXO products! Your pantry looks fantastic!!
Barbe Lessem says
I got into the habit of shielding my head whenever I get something off a shelf because several other things will always fall. I am in serious need of some organizational intervention! 🙂
Sandy w says
Your pantry looks amazing. Would love to get mine organized Great give away
julie says
The OXO containers are the best. The lids can be handled by one hand and while the other hand is busy scooping out flour or mixing something. I love them.
Nancy A. says
You can’t imagine how much I need this!! My cabinets are so messy, I can’t find anything, then go out to buy more stuff that I end up storing in the spare bedroom and losing, too!! It is so embarrassing and I would love to tidy up before spring!! These look like a great idea and your pantry turned out beautifully!
Alex says
Thank you so much for the tips, you make we want to reorganize my entire kitchen!!!
Tiffany H says
OMG! Love OXO… My fiance and I just purchased a house and there is NO pantry, I can’t wait till my fiance builds one for us!
Bina says
I’m a medical student who is learning to cook as stress relief in between studying 🙂 I would love more organization tools for my kitchen!
Toni a says
My pantry looks just like your before picture! I sure could use all those organizers!!
Meg says
My pantry looks like your first picture! I’m pretending I’m organized! Love Oxo
Marcia says
Oh my gosh! I need this, I don’t even have a pantry. When I open my spice cabinet, spices have been known to try to escape!
Roberta says
I recently became acquainted with OXO products and I’m loving every one of them! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Natalie says
That looks so nice! I can’t imagine that my kitchen could ever look like that…! It’s given me new inspiration!
Alaina @ Fabtastic Eats says
omg Im in dire need of some organization! I just had a mini-meltdown this morning about that very problem!! hah your pantry is so perfect, im so jealous! 😉
Hanna says
Your “after” picture is so impressive! My pantry looks like a tornado went through it.
Kathy says
I love love love oxo pop containers. They’re so much fun to use.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Ok I am officially inspired beyond belief!! GORGEOUS!!
Kirsty says
Wow – what an awesome transformation! I love Oxo. 🙂
Jacquelyn says
Oh my!!! My pantry is HORRIFIC! I was trying to pack a lunch for our elementary schooler the other day and something fell on my head!!! It is on the to do list!
Jacquelyn says
Fingers crosses I win. I could use some oxo containers. They are expensive!
Loretta says
It’s like you read my mind! My pantry is atrocious!
Stephanie says
Looks fantastic!
Kari says
Wow – yours looks great! Wish I had a pantry that size!
Stacy says
Love OXO products – thanks!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
You did a great job on organizing your kitchen pantry!
Sara H. says
Thanks for the giveaway! OXO brand always sells really handy products, and these look amazing!
Alesia says
Heaven!
Brianna says
Looks awesome. Great giveaway!
Caitlin F. says
My pantry could definitely use a makeover! Awesome giveaway.
Karen F says
Who doesn’t love oxo?? they have such great products. As with many here, my pantry sure needs a makeover..
Andreas R Tabor says
Time to get organized! This looks like a great way to begin
Margaret says
Love the new pantry! The blue back wall is brilliant! You’ve inspired me, Dara!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Oooh, my pantry needs a makeover! 🙂
Niki Baker says
I love love love OXO products! Thanks so much for the great giveaway.
Natalie S says
I definitely need to organize my pantry!
Kimberly P. says
I recently moved into a small home with an even smaller kitchen. I am not used to the lack of space and am organizationally CHALLENGED. Please help!
Sarah Beth says
This is an amazing giveaway and something I could really use! 🙂
Jen S. says
I love the use of the lazy susans. Your pantry looks so great now!
Christopher Sorel says
great job and wish I had a pantry. Just cuboards full
Suzze says
I alphabetize my spices too! (I think I have about 85 of them, I’d never find one otherwise). I also keep a list of them taped to the door so I can remember what I have! I sure could use the OXO stuff though, my pantry is jammed and messy!
sophia says
Cool… organize me please!
Shana says
I have so much Tupperware, but stuff is not arranged efficently or labeled. I clearly needed this post! I am currently trying to organizes & re do shelf lining. These would help!
Anna says
Nice giveaway!
Andrea M says
Your pantry looks amazing! Sign me up!
Ally says
I LOVE my OXO containers, they are truly the best thing for the pantry.
megan says
your pantry puts mine to SHAME!! i seriously need to tackle this project. there are definitely times that i want to try a new recipe but don’t want to fight with the toppling piles of bagged beans/grains etc. in the pantry and so i just don’t do it 🙁
thanks for the opportunity to enter the giveaway!
Noble Pig - Cathy says
I am getting to reorganize my pantry…it’s crazy in there. I have lazy susans in my fridge…it’s the greatest thing ever for the million condiment jars.
Leticia Meyer says
Amazing I wish My pantry looked like this
Tera says
Your newly organized pantry is amazing!
Lynne says
Hope Canadians are included in this contest! Love OXO products.
Sarah L says
Your pantry looks great! Mine needs a lot of work.
Ellie Delancey says
I’m in the process of moving and this post is excellent for helping to set up the new kitchen. Thanks a bunch!
Kimi says
Your pantry looks great. Great giveaway.
Jenny says
I dont’ know why I haven’t though to alphabetize the speices before..its so handy that way in the stores1
Nealie says
Love the ideas! Thanks so much!!
Aubrey @ Homegrown&Healthy says
I need all the organizing help I can get!
Laura Spragge says
this is such a timely post! On my week off, I wanted to organize the pantry upstairs, and downstairs, and i’ve made a bit of progress, but not quite there yet! Some great tips!
sharron orcutt says
i am falling in love with oxo, and also have been trying my best to organize my pantry. your pantry looks lovely and quite organized
Jessica says
I’m gonna go ahead and add an “XOXOXOXO” to “OXO” because that pantry is inspiring!!!
Anne says
This is so inspirational! I’m living with a tiny kitchen, and this would make a huge difference.
Marie says
Instead of organizing my pantry, can I just have yours? Beautiful job!
Susie says
I alphabetize my spices!
Kelly says
Your pantry looks amazing!
Brigette says
Awesome giveaway! I LOVE Oxo.
Stephen says
Ok, now i have to go alphabetize my spices…thanks for giving me permission to something i have always wanted to do!
Brenda says
You are soooo organized. Would love to organize my pantry better.
Lisa says
I’m lusting after your pantry. So nice!
Kay B says
Love OXO Love your pantry!
Shelley says
These look great. Love the idea to write directions for rice! I’m always having to dig out the packages and squint at the small print.
Rena says
great job and thanks for the great tips!!
Margaret says
enjoy all of your recipes
thanks
Julia says
I made a pantry in an old metal office cabinet. Does the job but really needs to be organized without the shoe boxes and recycled pb jars. LOL
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen says
I SO need to do this. Things have gotten a little out of control in pantry recently. I absolutely love all those containers! I get a little thrill every time I walk into one of those storage container stores 🙂 You really do have some great tips here and I’m inspired.
Bailey Kirkland says
Oh please oh please oh please let me win this!!!!
trina orrick says
thanks for the inspiration! Cant wait to get started.
[email protected] says
Dara-I love the color on the back walls of your pantry! I did a similar color on the back of my upper cabinets, by placing colored foam core board against the wall. I love seeing my pretty Polish pottery against the blue.
Joanne says
Dara I love what you did in your pantry. Thanks
For the inspiration.
Stacy Frank says
Please, pick me! You can’ t imagine how I have been insnpired by you! 🙂
Jess S. @ Floptimism says
I’m experiencing some serious pantry envy right now. I’m definitely inspired to re-organize my own!
Kathleen says
Love oxo!
StaceyL says
Mmmmmm, I love organization! This looks like an awesome giveaway . . .please let me win:) Thanks for the chance!
Renata says
Great organization technique with OXO – thanks for the giveaway and the tips too!
Lynna says
The new pantry looks amazinggg!! How useful to have all those OXO products!
Wendy Yamazaki says
Pick me, pick me! I love what you did to your pantry!
Jodi says
I love it! It reminds me I need to work on my pantry!
Staci says
Great job my friend! Love the oxo products!!!
Wish my pantry could look like that.
Hannah says
So jealous of your pantry! 🙂
Gail says
So nice to be organized!
Stephanie says
I am always looking for more ways to become better organized! I sure would LOVE to win these prizes!
Julie says
Oh how I need to get busy on this project! The OXO items would give me a jump-start on it!
Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
I’m so jealous of your skills! Nice work Dara! 🙂
Linda says
I’d be happy with your “before” photos!
Megan M says
Yay! I’m inspired to organize my pantry! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Lisa s says
My current pantry is sadly very similar to your before pics!
Andrea T. says
I don’t have any OXO products, but I think I need some!
Kristen says
Awesome!
Holly says
I love it. I’m an organization junkie!
Nicole Vosburgh says
Amazing!! This is just what I need to organize my kitchen! I accomplished my bathroom linen closet today, now on to the kitchen 🙂
Melissa says
Pick Me! 🙂
Beth C. says
Your new pantry looks amazing! Mine looks like your “before” picture.
Loie says
With a newly retired spouse, this would be a great win! Or tell me how to get him out of my kitchen!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
OXO makes the best products! I love the Pop Containers that I have and I will be on the lookout for those turn tables, very smart.
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I am envious (of your organizational skills!) I love OXO products. Thanks for the giveaway.
Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says
What great tools and I loved your tips!
lynn says
your pantry looks amazing and i am going to try your tips 🙂
love your blog!
Marlene says
I love your organized pantry & thank you so much for the tips! I have now fallen in love with OXO…..thank you for the giveaway!
Carol says
Dara, your pantry looks fantastic. I wish I had a pantry here. My cabinets need some serious rearranging…..being organized makes cooking and baking so much easier.
Phyllis says
What a great looking pantry! Love OXO.
Heather says
I need to organize my pantry! Love OXO!
Rachel says
I love OXO! I wish I could be as organized as you.
E.S. says
i love Oxxo stuff ! and I love your idea about putting cooking instructions on the containers…would definitely be useful in my home.
Rebecca says
What a great way to make my day easier, I need to get on it!
Danielle says
your new pantry looks amazing!!! I would LOVE to win this , I desperately need to reorganize!!!
Khanh says
I am pretty obsessed with OXO products, thanks for the opportunity! And your pantry looks great, well done!
Lynette says
Inspiring! My spices wouldn’t fit in my pantry so I put them in a drawer and marked the names on the lids so I can see them from above. I LOVE all of those cool little containers in your pantry. And writing cooking times right on the container — brilliant!
RhonniG says
I love OXO…have a lot of their stuff but I need these!!!!!
Mrs. Y says
XXX to OXO ~ love their kitchen tools too 🙂
Tiffani says
Looks gorgeous! More than half of my pantry is taken up by over a dozen different types of pasta 😛 A makeover is sorely needed!
Debbie Bray says
i LOVE YOUR PANTRY!!
Amy Tong says
I love your new and organized pantry. I wish mine looks 1/2 as good as yours! My pantry space is pretty limited and I think the OXO organizational tools can really help me! I’m keeping my fingers crossed. 🙂
Kate D. says
I have been inspired to organize my pantry! I hate clutter!
jenny says
i’m so jealous of your pantry right now
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
Your pantry looks great! I would love to win this – I think my kitchen needs it 🙂
Allison C says
Love everything OXO makes! I’m jealous your pantry looks so neat!
sam says
OXO has such great products – what a super giveaway 🙂
Terri A. says
Love OXO! Your pantry looks great!
Jamie Zumhingst says
I could SO very much use this…*fingers tightly crossed*!!
Sascha says
I have a serious pantry problem. My pantry is similar to yours, so you gave me some great ideas and I LOVE OXO!
ann says
Love organization! And Oxo!
karen says
I am drooling over that organized pantry! I want one!!!
Michele West says
I could really use these products! Your pantry looks great!
Charlie says
Dara:
So disappointed this is not for Canadians!
I could sure use your help with my pantry!
I went from a walk in to a small closet and am in terrible way!
Can’t figure out how you get your appliances, bakeware in with your food.
Charlie
Heather says
An enviable pantry to say the least. Our big revelation was to put large ceramic tiles down on the wire racks to keep things upright and help with cleaning.
Rachel says
looks awesome my pantry needs alot of help!
Adee says
That pantry is my dream come true!
Bobbi Renee (@BobbisKozyKtchn) says
You have NO idea how perfect the timing is on this post!! I moved about 4 months ago and had a large pantry at my old house. Now I have a shelving unit in a small room and it looks like a bomb went of in there!! I seriously need some help!! As a food blogger I am with you, I should have easy access to my ingredients and not spend 15 minutes scrambling and digging to find what I need.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I looooove me some OXO Pop containers!!
Jill says
Your pantry looks lovely now! Where did all the cereal and crackers go, though!? I love OXO’s pop containers, they’re fantastic.
Julie says
OXO Pop containers are the best storage tool I’ve ever seen for a kitchen. I totally want to organize the kitchen like yours now 🙂 It’s the most functional design I’ve ever seen!
GuRLiee says
Okay this is inspiration……now I need to get to work on my pantry which looks like a scene from “Hoarders…buried alive”
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I love OXO, they have such great products. And my pantry could use some serious work!
Marci says
Your pantry looks amazing! I’m really jealous.
lulu says
great ideas for organizing my “future” pantry. we are renovating our kitchen.
Raquel (Thoughtful Eating) says
Oh I really need help organizing my pantry. OXO products are great. ::fingers crossed:: that I can win this. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
BTW – I love that sign above your pantry. Did you make that yourself?
Laurel Martinez says
Holy Cow! I LOVE this organization system!! I would LOVE to win this!!!
kristen says
wow, this is DREAMY.
Liz says
I NEED to organize my pantry! All of the OXO tools would help out SO much! 🙂
Amber Farnham says
Jealous! Love every inch of it!
Nikki says
Wow! I wish I had a big pantry like that, but I am thankful for two large cupboards. I’ve window peeped at these OXO containers many times.
coley r says
love it.. wishin i was half that organized!
Barb says
Judge, NEVER! Relate? Absolutely. Love the organizers!
Theresa M says
Organization LONG overdue in my kitchen!
AmandaE says
I have a bunch of comments but no true pantry so organization is key! Love the idea of having cooking instructions on the boxes – make it easy for anyone helping out
AmandaE says
*cabinets – not comments…
Blessie Nelson says
I really need this! Hoping to win!
Jean Layton says
Your pantry transformation is inspiring.
I’m moving into an older home with no storage space, these ideas will certainly come in handy for setting up the pantry.
Thanks
Ilana Williams says
I love this! I have been eyeballing some storage containers for my pantry for weeks and it would jump-start my pantry organization!
DK says
Forget the giveaway – I simply came to gawk at the arrangement. Being of Indian origin I have plethora of spices not to talk about the legumes threatening to overflow my kitchen. The wholegrain and “eating unrefined” bug adding to the mix only means more wholegrains and Dried fruits ….with every passing year, I realize I am just adding more and more stuff to my pantry that’s it almost at its choking point. Though I do arrange the spices alphabetically (yay! I am actually doing something right!), other things sure are falling apart. Your photos gave me some awesome ideas to kickstart this process. Just this arrangement is going to make me fall in love with all my food produce again. Thank you for this post.
Aurora says
Great ideas! I need to organize numerous things in the house, pantry included!!!!
Ellen says
I could really use something like this-my pantry is very disorganized!
Rachel says
Wow, that pantry looks amazing. I would love to have mine that organized.
Dawn says
My hubby got me hooked on the Oxo storage containers. He did an amazing job organizing my chaos of spices!
erin says
I love organizing things so this is such a great giveaway.
Chadro says
Love all these items/gadgets. I could sure out the 10-piece POP container set to good use , all my containers are so old and many missing lids nowadays. Always good for staples and dry goods
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Your pantry looks gorgeous!!
Susan says
What a great giveaway! I am in the processing of organizing my pantry anyway, and these items would QUICKLY be put to good use!!!
Megan says
Your pantry looks wonderful! I hat to admit it, but my pantry looks like your before pictures (if not worse).
Regina says
I would love to be able to find things in my pantry without a flashlight!
Andrea W says
Building a new house this summer – I could definitely use these!!
Lindsay says
I am totally painting the inside of my pantry! That is awesome!!
Renee says
Ohhh…. I’d love it if my pantry looked like this – and STAYED like this!!
Laura S says
Looks like a great way to organize my pantry. Those containers are fantastic!
Kim C. says
I love all of OXO organizers/containers along with their many other gadgets/tools for the kitchen!
Emily says
Looks great! I definitely need a pantry makeover, myself.
Malerie C. says
My pantry needs help!
marla says
Hi Dara!! Can you come over to organize our home ~ pretty please??
joan s says
Love the OXO containers and what a great idea to put the cooking instructions right on the container!
Julie says
I love your pantry ideas! Especially the Oxo containers with instructions for grains!
Jessica says
Love the OXO containers. I’m in the process of RE- organizing my pantry. It just isn’t working out and it’s time to start over 🙂
Suzan G. says
I’ve been working on organizing my kitchen and my pantry in particular. Unfortunately, the pantry organization has been more of a mental exercise thus far! Thanks for some great ideas!
Christine says
I need this type of organization in my life!!!
Mika says
I just moved to new place and I need these things to organize my kitchen!
Melissa says
The OXO containers look great! The cooking instructions placed directly on the containers is genius!
Kristin says
Too funny. I just went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond (armed with many, many coupons) and bought a ton of OXO canisters to redo my pantry. I had so much fun organizing it but still trying to figure out what labels to use. Glad to see you like your containers. After a lot of research, they seem to be the best quality out there.
Jennifer says
Love the OXO containers! Never thought to put cooking directions on the front. That’s genius!
jan says
My pantry needs this giveaway so bad!
Annalise says
Wow! So jealous of that big organized pantry! I don’t even have a pantry, but the random cupboards of food I have could definitely use some reorganization. Great giveaway!
collette says
Love it! I want my kitchen to look that organized!
Kaitlin says
only OXO can make a pantry swoonworthy 🙂 Looks great!
Karin says
I DESPERATELY wish my pantry was that organized!!! It would make me cook more for sure!
Wehaf says
I am so impressed with your newly organized pantry!
Lauren says
I can never keep my pantry organized, and it’s significantly larger than yours. The problem is made worse due to my roommate (and her boyfriend) who never seem to keep up with whatever system I create.
Christine D. says
Love OXO products – this is an awesome giveaway!
Nikki Jeske says
Oh my gosh amazing! I want those! Though you should see my pantry… way more disorganized than your “Before” picture. I hope to get it to that state – I’ll be happy with that! 🙂
meredith says
my pantry so needs a makeover!
Crystal Schwartz says
I am such a weirdo about organization, especially in the kitchen, and this would work out great at my house!!
Danielle says
I’ve always wanted a spice rack to organize my spices, but after reading about the turntable I can’t wait to that!
Heather S. says
This is an inspiring pantry re-vamp. I would never have thought of turn tables in the pantry on my own. Also, alphabetizing the spices sounds like a great idea to me.
Kate says
I use Oxo’s pop up containers to house all of my different flours. They’re great!
Whitney says
I LOVE Oxo! Awesome stuff here!
Tierney says
Oh, I need to win this!
Amanda says
I am so happy I stumbled onto your blog. I am pretty abysmal at organization as I never know where to start so I have been shutting our cupboard doors really fast so I don’t get annoyed by the mess. I never knew OXO made this stuff, how neat!
heidi says
I appreciate the ideas you have offered. Sometimes it’s easier to see another viewpoint when you are feeling frustrated by the lack of organization in your cupboards.As usual, I enjoyed your post and hot a couple of ideas that I hadn’t thought about before. It would be very nice to have these products for my pantry/
Jen at The Three Little Piglets says
I always love before and after pictures! I makes me feel like there is hope after all!
Carolyn G says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Becky Greene says
Thanks for the chance to win!
Lia Simpson says
So excited to get organized with Oxo!
Nicolle says
I am in love with your post and so glad I came across it on Pinterest! The other day I bought my first OXO container, it was for 5 lbs of sugar. I could definitely use all of this to get my kitchen in order! Thank you for hosting this 🙂
Tamara says
I love OXO baby products! I didn’t realize they make other products!
Kandy says
Great advice on organizing! Thank you!
Amiee says
Great looking pantry! Love it…mine is totally in need of a makeover as well!
Kathy S says
I love the idea of putting the directions as well as the name of the product on the containers.
sandie says
I would be happy with the before picture (thats really sad I know). It seems like such an overwhelming project to tackle!!
Teri B says
I was just commenting to my son how I need to clean up the pantry! It’s a hot mess!
Kelli says
I love containers! Your pantry looks great! I try to keep mine in order but it’s a never ending struggle.
Holly says
I love containers like this! My pantry has a hard time staying clean and organized.
Jennifer Hooker says
Absolutely in love with OXO products!
Lori says
I love an organized pantry!!
Priscilla says
Would love for my pantry to look like this!
Karen Petersen says
This looks amazing! I totally need to get my spices in order!
Christy says
Your pantry looks amazing!
Melanie says
I love the lazy susan idea!
Carla H. says
Love the organized pantry! What a wonderful and generous giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
Lonna Hernandez says
Would definitely love this. My pantry is in desperate need of organizational help.
Adam says
Great tips, and an unbelievable giveaway!
Realia M says
OXO makes such fun stuff! i would love this
Karen says
Lord knows that I need all the help and inspiration I can get. OXO products look amazing. I am unable to find these products where I live so I will keep my fingers crossed! Thanks
Stefanie Gladden ( Ann Lyfe ) says
such a great giveaway! this would help me out so much! I need to be more organized!!
Vera K says
Man I could use some help organizing the pantry and making the most of limited space.
K @ I's and O's says
I wish my kitchen cabinets looked as perfect as yours!
Betsy @ A Dancer In The Kitchen says
I LOVE OXO stuff! Your organizing tips are so helpful! Thanks!
Kate says
I love that you have the directions right on the container. That’ll save my boyfriend a lot of frustration when I’m asking him to help start dinner (especially because as a result of my planned pantry update, I’m going to be taking often-used items out of their containers and putting them into nicely organized ones like you have!).
Excellent ideas- I’m favoriting your blog!! 🙂
Dianne Shaw says
Great giveaway! I definitely need to organize my pantry.
ofrad says
This is amazing gift! we just moved to a new apartment so i will be happy to use all of that
Leah says
I would love to win this giveaway!
Charlyn says
I love how your pantry looks now. This is an awesome giveaway.
rachel says
I desperately need to organize my spices.
Rocio says
My pantry can use some work as well, what a great giveaway and tips!
AnnaG says
So timely — I was just looking at my pantry and saying that it needed some OXO love! 🙂
Sheri Richardson says
This article is full of good ideas to support me in my New Year’s resolution: Get organized! I love the lazy susan!
The Peace Patch says
I just discovered your blog while searching for Superbowl recipes…I love your post “25 Super Bowl Recipes, Plus Harry & David Snackbox Gift Idea”! I love the bean-stuffed mushroom recipe. Thanks for sharing so many fabulous ideas!
Donna says
Great ideas! Love the lazy susan in the pantry.
Billie Jean says
This would make such a great gift! Especially for my mother!
TaraO says
Oh, how I wish I had a pantry that large! Love all of the OXO organizing products!
Becky @ Project Domestication says
I love all OXO products and am in need of many more. That turntable especially!
Love your reorganization project!
Wendyf says
This would be so great, my fingers are crossed!
MikeG says
I love the turntable idea for the spices…and alphabetizing them is a great idea. I need to do that…I’m constantly rifling through baskets of spices trying to find the one I need. Thanks for the ideas!
Martha says
This has inspired me!
Bailey says
Just started organizing my pantry and I thought it looked but pretty good, but after seeing yours it still has a way to go!
Kelly says
Beautiful!
Jules says
I love OXO!!! This would help me get organized!
Amanda p says
So jealous! I have some of the pop containers and they’re awesome.
Pat Stebbins says
OMG what a GREAT job you did & I hope I can win because I moved in April & could SURE use the organization in my little cupboard!
Diane Kramer says
OXO are great products – purchase often. My goal is to get my cupboards to look that organized.
kitten says
I stumbled upon OXO recently and I instantly fell in love with their products! I wanna make my whole kitchen with their products and even the bathroom!
barb says
I love these containers
chantal H. says
I would love to win these!
Kris Sladek says
Wow! My pantry also looks like a poor version of your ‘before’ picture! I have a lot of shelves but alas no organization! I love OXO and have tons of OXO cooking utensils. Now I need the OXO organizers too!!
Nataly Carbonell says
Such an amazing giveaway and products!
Maggie says
Mice job of using those great OXO storage products to reorganize your pantry!
Michelle says
These would be life changing, thanks so much for the chance!
Joyce Prescott says
I just would love to be a little organized so when I want to cook something, I can actually find it. Abosolutely love your new improved pantry!!
Bonnie P says
So sad a Canuck blog and only US entires. Can I ship it to my daughter in AZ if I was to be chosen?
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
Hi Bonnie, thank you for your comment. I do understand your point and I try to open as many giveaways as I can to Canadian residents. I do live in the U.S., and work with several U.S. companies. Unfortunately, some of them are unable to mail giveaway items to Canada because it violates agreements with their Canadian distributors. I don’t see any reason why the prize couldn’t be sent to your daughter if you win.
Deanne says
I love how organized your pantry looks!
Beth says
What a great idea! My husband and daughter are going to be gone for 2 weeks and this gives me great inspiration to organize my pantry while they are gone.
Brenda Venable says
What a great idea for this time of the year! Need to search out those out-of-date products and pitch them!
addie | culicurious says
What an amazing pantry, Dara 🙂
Carrie Young says
I had pantry moths this year. Evidently there was a large outbreak of this problem in our area. The larvae were even able to get inside of my tupperware canisters. Oxo saved the day. Now all of my pantry items, other than cans or glass containers, are in Oxo containers.
Kristen says
When you said “cornflower blue” I was a little skeptical but then I saw it… OH MY WORD!!! Gorgeous. Absolutely perfect.
jacky says
Love,love,love….What a nice thing to have a organized pantry. A great time saver also I am sure when looking for things. I would LOVE to win the oxo containers. They look like a great thing.
Marta says
I recently purchased a set of OXO containers and love it. Definitely frees up space due to the square/rectangular shapes.
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says
I need these so bad! My pantry is a mess!
Tracy Hunt says
If I win, I would still need more help to get my pantry in order, but this is a step in the right direction!
Andi says
Looks great! Thanks for the tips! 🙂
nathania says
I like the way you keep your pans in here too (baking stuff). I also like the containers for holding grains.
Linda says
I love your pantry re-do, and especially the Cookin Canuck sign over the door! I have never tried those Oxo canisters, but they look amazing! I love the idea of posting the cooking instructions right on the canister. And the lazy susan idea is something I hadn’t considered either! You have definitely inspired me to make better use of my pantry.
Sarah Braun says
My pantry could certainly use some organization! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Candice Lewis says
Thank you for offering this giveaway! I just started my pantry organization project today! Went to the store to pick out my OXO Pop containers, then realized I hadn’t done my homework, and I have no idea what sizes I need! Found your site while googling for some help with that 🙂
Laura says
I don’t have a lot of room upstairs in my kitchen so I have a “downstairs pantry” in the basement for extra items. It’s dull and drab, but those containers would certainly help organize it! I love the pop of blue in your new pantry. So bright and cheery.
Fatema says
Label everything!
Desi says
I need some serious organization help! This would be perfect for me!
Brit says
I absolutely LOVE organizing things, but it can be a bit costly to get all the necessary containers.
Christine says
Organization makes me so unnaturally happy. I fully support the alphabetizing of the spices. And the turntables! So clever.
pattilouwho says
I am new here and can’t stop reading! I love your pantry organization. I like the idea of getting things out of boxes and bags and into clear containers. So great!
Susan Christy says
Being more organized is a dream of mine!
Gail Ackerman says
Love oxo and turntables.Your organizational pointers are fabulous!! Would love reorganizing!!
Johnnie says
It seems I am constantly trying to keep my pantry organized. It can be quite costly and I have gradually being trying to purchase the OXO containers. It makes me HAPPY when I am organized!! Your pantry looks GREAT and I know mine will too.
Kym says
Looks amazing Dara!,
Cheryl says
My pantry needs all the help it can get!!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Wow! Just wow…looks amazing, I soo need to do mine!
Connie says
Would be great to have these to organize with.
Susan says
I love these organizational things… working on my ENTIRE house, so could really put these to use, ASAP!!! 🙂
Pam says
Wow, your pantry looks great! I’m so inspired. I’m definitely going to do some major work in my pantry.
Maria says
The end result looks great. Love these products.
Pascale says
I need those containers!! I love the way you put the directions on the containers.
Erin says
i need some help with my pantry! it’s a disaster…
Sara says
This would be an amazing addition to my kitchen organization!
Loretta says
I love your pantry redo! My pantry is an absolute disaster, and I desperately need to reorganize. These OXO containers and turntables would be wonderful for the job. Thanks for sharing these great ideas!
Anissa says
My OXO potato peeler is the greatest and is at least 7 years old. They make products made to last. Beautiful pantry!
Emily says
Your pantry looks so great now!
Kristen M says
OXO kitchen products are great! Thanks for the opportunity to try their organization products.
gina @ skinnytaste says
very nice!! can you please come organize my pantry??!
Michele Yannacone says
Can’t wait to try this in my pantry. Mine looks exactly like your before! A mess!
Dara (Cookin' Canuck) says
I’ve been thrilled with my pantry and have actually managed to keep it nice and neat.
Sienna says
Thank you so much I know now I can organise my pantry and keep it organised.!!!!!!!
Perla says
Oh OXO will make my life muuuuch easier 🙂 I love when everything is organized for easy finds. I also find myself picking the wrong spice bottle. These are fantastic ideas!! thank you!
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Valarie says
I have a label-maker that I have been itching to use and now I have the perfect project to incorporate such a tool. There are a lot of great ideas here that I intend to steal 😉
Kathy Daniel says
I love the lazy susan,s .Life is lovley with an organized. Pantry. Love it oxo.
Anne says
Love this and will be using your tips to organize my pantry, however, I do have one question. I don’t see any canned goods in the finished picture. How would you organize those? Just stack on together? Thanks!
Dara says
Hi Anne, I typically stack my cans and organize in rows by type (beans, tomatoes, etc.) However, there are also some great can organizers available, such as this one
. I hope that helps!
Elizabeth says
I love Oxo containers.