Storage and Organization in Your Closet and Pantry

Fratantoni Interior Designers • March 31, 2020

This article will discuss how to utilize storage and organization in your closet and pantry. 

Overview of Storage and Organization

Since we are spending a lot of time at home these days, now is the perfect time to start organizing. There are many benefits to having an organized home, but the main one is to take stress off of your everyday life. Here are some storage and organization tips from our designers.

Closet

The first step to organizing any closet is to purge. Most of us have a hard time parting ways with our things. If you haven’t worn the item in over two years- it’s time to let it go. This frees up space for new items and or more space for what you already have. Next, maximizing your space is extremely important. No matter the size of your closet, you can easily make it an organized and effective space. Utilizing wall/door space for handbags and scarves frees up shelf space for shoes and accessories. Using storage and organization tools like bins and boxes are simple ways to make the most out of your space.

Pantry

Pantries can become very chaotic if not kept up with. The first step to create an organized pantry is by removing everything. Group together like items. For example, group baking items together. After you have created categorized groups, it is time to go container shopping. Utilizing storage and organization tools like containers and baskets will ensure that you have a place for everything in your pantry.  We suggest placing glass containers on the higher shelves. That way, snacks and perishable items can be placed on lower shelves.

Final Thoughts: Storage and Organization

In conclusion, using storage and organizational tools in your home will help you maximize space and save you a lot of stress. These tips will also help you save time and money. Items in your closet and pantry will be easy to locate. In addition, you will never purchase extra of something on accident because you will know exactly what you have. To see some of our current projects, click here.

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