The pantry is a hot spot in any home. One no-fail way to keep this high-traffic area organized is by investing in the best pantry storage containers and organization systems that will both declutter and keep everything in its place.We do live in a world where choice is never-endingyou could spend literal days scrolling for the best options for your space. No one has time for that. Instead, we tapped five professional home organizers for expert advice and suggestions for storage solutions. We asked them how to keep everything in your pantry in order, including canned goods, condiments, cookware, spices, cereal, and more. Ahead, discover their pantry organization tips, hacks, and the pantry storage baskets and containers they rely on. And when your pantry is perfected, move right on to fridge organization, shoe storage, or any other area of your space that could use a tidy.Our Top Picks for Pantry Organization:Best Food Storage Containers: OXO Good Grips 8-Piece POP Container Baking Set, $66Best Turntable: Granny Says Wicker Lazy Susan Organizer, $20Best Large Capacity Storage Bins: Open Spaces Medium Wire Baskets, $72Best Door Organizers: Elfa Utility Large Mesh Over the Door Rack, $170Best Free-Standing Shelving System: Ikea Bror Shelving Unit, $80Best Clear Food Storage Container Set: The Home Edit Stacking Pantry Bins (Set of 4), $80We tapped five professional home organizers for expert advice on how to keep everything in your pantry in order, including canned goods, spices, cereal, and more. Ahead, discover their pantry organization tips and the pantry storage containers they rely on.1. Remove bulky packaging and place dry goods into clear containersTo immediately remove clutter and create a calm and collected aesthetic in your pantry, remove dry goods (like rice, pasta, and beans) and baking essentials (like brown sugar and flour) from the bulky boxes they came in. Once removed, Karine Bouganimthe owner of Karine OCDrecommends sorting these pantry items into tall glass canisters or other clear containers so you can see exactly whats inside. For increased uniformity put labels on the containers so you can easily identify each item.Gencywe Glass Storage Jars with Bamboo Lid (Set of 6)The bamboo lids on these glass jars make them look downright put-together. One of our favorite pantry organization ideas is streamlining materials to make a nice, cohesive scene.Laramaid 263 Minimalist Pantry Label SetYou can have that HGTV pantry of your dreams, and these chic labels are a big step in the right direction. Consider this an hour-long DIY project that will take your storage cabinets up 10 levels.OXO Good Grips 8-Piece POP Container Baking SetThe scoops in the larger containers make all the difference.2. Store individually packaged items in organizer binsRemove grab-and-go snacks from their packaging and place them in storage bins for easy access (and added texture) in your pantry. Fill these baskets with similar items, Jen Martin, founder of Reset Your Nest, advises. This will keep your pantry looking organized and make it easy to find exactly what youre looking for. Plus, its nice to see a touch of home decor behind closed doors.AOZITA Stackable Wire Basket with Bamboo Top (Set of 2)The bamboo tops on these baskets offer another (very welcome) surface for storage. Plus, the wire design makes it easy to see when youre running low on snacks or other necessities.Proland Recycled Wicker Storage Basket (Set of 4)Wicker has a delicious texture, and these baskets are perfect for packaged snacks that wont leave behind any mess.3. Use a lazy Susan to make everything accessibleA lazy Susan is the perfect solution for organizing bottled products, such as oils, dressings, and sauces in your kitchen pantry (and weve recommended these clever cabinet organizers before). The rotating feature makes everything accessible. Karine says, These will come in handy for so many loose items around the kitchen.Granny Says Wicker Lazy Susan OrganizerJust because its hidden inside of a pantry doesnt mean it cant sport some style. This wicker design could be pulled out for the table when youre serving a large crew.Auam Acacia Wood Lazy Susan OrganizerKeeping your lazy Susan low-profilemeaning there isnt a wall enclosing everythingmakes it easier to spot the thing youre looking for.4. Shelf risers help you maximize your shelf real estateInstead of stacking cans on top of one another on pantry shelves, utilize a shelf riser to double or triple the amount of space you have. Shelf risers are a game changer in a pantry, Karen Windholz, founder and professional organizer at Sort Toss Repeat, says. They allow you to see everything at glance, save space, and keep cans accessible in one location.Shelf risers are also super handy for storing spices. If you prefer to keep your spices out of sight, forego the usual countertop spice rack and try organizing your spices on a shelf riser inside your cabinet or pantry.YouCopia ShelfSteps Can Organizer, 3-ShelfThese will offer cute shelf at the vibey general store levels of style to your pantry.Songmics Cabinet Organizer Shelf (Set of 2)We fully stand behind giving your pantry organization system a color scheme.Greenbrier Kitchen Cabinet Organizer Rack (Set of 2)We like how these racks have the same vibe as industrial wire shelving. If youre working with a tiny pantry, these will melt into the background.5. Dont forget to also contain your back stockIf youre someone who likes to keep a back stock of kitchen items, youll definitely need a system of pantry storage containers. Annie Schmidt, founder of SOS Home Organization, advises using deep acrylic storage bins to house your back stock and immediately see what you have on hand. Theyre easily stackable, dishwasher safe, and keep you from purchasing too many of the same products.The Home Edit Stacking Pantry Bins (Set of 4)You could also use these to delegate different snacks to different family memberseach person gets their own bin, with a nice little label on front as a reminder.Hudgan Stackable Pantry Organizer Bins (Set of 8)These bins are also great for refrigerator organization if you want to stock up in one go.6. Use wire baskets for miscellaneous non-food itemsWire baskets are effective for organizing food storage products such as plastic storage bags, tin foil, and parchment paper. By placing not-so-aesthetically-pleasing storage items in baskets, youre able to keep the uniformity in your pantry and easily access them when you need to without totally concealing what you might need.Neat Method Grid BasketThe acacia base is removable, but it really comes in handy when youre working with packages or foods that need some help standing upright.Open Spaces Medium Wire Baskets (Set of 2)Pack these full of non-food goods like napkins, paper towels, and extra dishwashing supplies.Ajioda Metal Mesh Steel BasketIf you find yourself toting some ingredients, snacks, or foods in and out of the pantry more often than others, consider housing them in a basket with handles like this one.7. Pour cereal and other dry goods into cereal containersAnnie recommends emptying cereal into cereal dispensers (with airtight seals) to keep it from going stale and to create a more uniform look on the shelves. By removing unnecessary packaging, youll be able to easily see each type of cereal, and the storage containers will add a pop of color to your now well-organized pantry.Honey-Can-Do Bamboo Cereal DispenserIf you really want to get fancy (and you have the space), go all in on a fun dispenser for your favorite cereal.OXO Good Grips POP Cereal Dispensers with Airtight Lids (Set of 3)The contoured lids made pouring easy, even when the dispenser is filled to the brim.8. Adding dividers between different types of itemsWhether its because theyre too big or too small, sometimes baskets just wont do when it comes to separating whats in your pantry. If you want to use up all the space your shelves have to offer, then dividers might be the way to go for you. Set up a few on your shelf to separate your canned goods and boxes of pasta from your snacks.Roufa Clear Acrylic Shelf Dividers (Set of 4)Acrylic shelves offer subtle divisions between snack types, ingredient zones, or food items and cooking supplies.SSAWcasa Metal Shelf Dividers (Set of 8)These dividers are super easy to adjust as your pantry organization needs ebb and flow. And if you have too manyor you love them so much you want to use them wherever you canadd some to your closet.9. Dont overlook the pantry doorGet even more storage with a storage rack. These utilitarian wonders create storage space out of thin air. If youre in a rental, youll be happy to know you dont have to mount them, but can steady them over the door.Elfa Utility Large Mesh Over the Door RackThis system is customizable, which is nice if youre working with an awkwardly sized space or youre looking to split your pantry goods in a very specific manner. Type A personalities, buckle up for some fun.Moforoco 9-Tier Over The Door Pantry OrganizerThis organizer packs a ton of storage space into a small price tag.10. Add a step stool so your top shelves are easier to get toMake the most of your vertical space by keeping a step stool inside your pantry, that way youll always be able to get to those top shelves. Without easy access, harder to reach shelves can get overlooked (and become untidy). But with a step stool, getting to the top shelf is a breeze.Hasegawa Lucano Step StoolIf youre in the mood for the most stylish step ladder on the market, this aluminum investment piece is well worth it.Handy Laundry Foldable Step LadderHandling up to 330 pounds, the anti-slip steps and pedal are essential for making sure you dont take a tumble.11. Short on space? Get more kitchen storage with a freestanding cabinet or pantry unitIf you live in a smaller apartment that doesnt have a designated pantry or food storage space, Lahni Carneyfounder of Clutterless Home Solutionsrecommends purchasing a freestanding cabinet or pantry unit to maximize empty wall space. They can be placed against or built in your walls and save space in your kitchen cabinets for other items.IKEA Bror Shelving UnitA nice middle ground between utilitarian and styled, the sage green structure will set a calming vibe for your snack situation. Plus, its super durable.HomCom Traditional Freestanding Pantry CabinetThis more traditional cabinet has a wild amount of storage inside. The drawer is great for cutlery (and theres plenty of room for a set of drawer organizers too).On an organization kick? 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