Before kitchens had refrigerators and freezers, the pantry (and related rooms like the “pantry” or “butter room”) was an essential storage room for all kinds of food, from bread and milk, vegetable and meat spices. Modern cold storage hasn’t exactly made the pantry obsolete, but it has shrunk it; While some homes have separate rooms for dry goods from the kitchen, most only have cupboards and cupboards. Either way, having the infrastructure to organize and track what’s in it is still essential, especially if you’re planning on raiding in the middle of the night and coming away with something good to eat. eat. So whether your pantry is a separate room or a small closet, these storage essentials will help you organize and preserve what’s inside.
Best Storage Containers
Set of 10 Oxo Good Grips Soft Drink Containers
Storing dry goods is a pantry’s number one responsibility, and there’s nothing more pragmatic than these Oxo Pop containers. To save space, they stack on top of each other. To prevent food from spoiling, they close hermetically at the press of a button. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with an angled corner so pouring cereal isn’t a test of patience and precision.
Best canning jars
Weck tulip jars
Whether you’re preserving summer fruit for winter or saving small portions of oatmeal, you can rely on Weck Tulip Jars. They are simple to use and instantly form an airtight seal when closed. On top of that, mason jars add a vintage quality to any pantry.
best spice rack
Williams Sonoma Brushed Stainless Steel Spice Rack
With this stainless steel spice rack you can neatly organize up to 20 canisters of spices and easily access them thanks to the carousel function. The spice rack includes 24 clear adhesive labels, 20 of which are pre-printed with spice names and four of which are blank to fill in by yourself.
Best Pantry Storage Bin
The Home Edit Stackable Pantry Bin
These “pantry bins” are good for more than just pantry items. But they do a damn good job of keeping your pantry essentials organized and easy to reach. We like that they’re stackable and clear, and we also like the open design so anyone can squeeze in a snack or two without moving everything around.
Best Natural Storage Bin
Marie Kondo Ori Natural Honey Curved Rattan Basket
Made of renewable rattan, these bins are both beautiful, durable and flexible. If you get the smaller bins in this collection, you can stack a pair on top of the larger ones. The smaller ones are a great place to store fresh produce, but they’re suitable for just about anything.
Best Salt Keeper
Sur La Table Olive Wood Salt Keeper
Good salt does not fit in a shaker. This olive wood salt pan has a wide mouth and a hinged lid to prevent anything from falling out.
Best cookware holder
Enclume Premier Low Ceiling Oval Pot Rack
Acting as a chandelier for your pantry ceiling, this shelf is both visually appealing and functional. It can hold up to 100 pounds of cookware and, since it’s made of copper, will match the rustic aesthetic of your pantry.
Best bar cart
French 1930s RH bar trolley
When building the perfect bar cart, start with the actual bar cart. This one has a glass top, polished nickel finish, and four racks to hold your bourbon, scotch, and gin. Plus, it can be taken out of the pantry whenever the party comes home.
Best rack above the door
Lavish metal hanging organizer for the home
In most pantries, space is limited. This rack will give any pantry extra space by turning a door into a cabinet. It’s made of powder-coated steel, spans five feet, and features six shelves sturdy enough to hold canned goods, pastas, and other dry goods.
best shelf
6-Shelf Industrial Commercial Metro Solution
These industrial shelves were originally intended for use in restaurant kitchens. Made of solid chrome-plated steel, they are also ideal for pantries. The set comes with five shelves, each of which can hold 600 books. Oh, and they won’t collect any dust.
Best pot of butter
Butter Dish Emile Henry
It’s always news to Americans when we find out we don’t need to refrigerate anything. Turns out butter doesn’t need to go in the big cooler (unless you’re storing large amounts of it). This jar stays fresh and highly spreadable for your morning toast.
Best stepladder
Rubbermaid RMA-3 Stepladder
This aluminum step stool weighs only seven pounds and features three steps with an extra wide top platform for added stability. It has a built-in project top, which can be used to store tools and materials – or those extra pantry items you’re trying to store on top.
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Tyler Chin
Tyler Chin is the associate editor of Gear Patrol.
Tucker Bowe
Personal editor
Tucker Bowe has been on the editorial team for Gear Patrol since 2014.
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