These are the containers, bins and labels I would use to make a messy pantry easy to shop and restock, mixing Amazon, Kohl's and grocery store finds. I picked pieces that solve one specific pantry problem each, and most cost under $25. (Note: This li...
This is the size I would buy for flour or sugar before buying a whole set. The push button lid seals airtight and opens with one hand. Start with one or two and add more once you know what you use most.
OXO Good Grips POP Airtight Food Storage
If you want the whole pantry to match in one order, this set is the value pick. You get four sizes with locking lids, chalkboard labels and a marker. Grab it when Amazon runs a coupon, since it often drops.
Chef's Path
Preprinted labels are the shortcut to a pantry that looks professionally organized. This set covers 139 common ingredients in waterproof clear vinyl with white lettering. Pick it if your handwriting labels never look tidy.
Talented Kitchen: Pantry Labels
Spice jars get chaotic fast once you buy refills in bulk. These clear preprinted labels match the pantry labels so the whole shelf looks consistent. Grab them when you transfer spices into matching jars.
This fixes the problem of buying a third can of beans because you could not see the first two. The tiered shelves show every label and expand to fit your cabinet. Pick it for deep pantry shelves.
ShelfSteps™ Can Organizer 3-Shelf
Foil, plastic wrap and zip bag boxes always tumble over in my pantry. This organizer holds them upright so you can grab one without moving everything. Worth it if wraps live on a pantry shelf.
YouCopia UpSpace Adjustable Box Organizer
Clear bins with handles are the easiest way to group snacks so kids can pull one bin down. The built in handles make high shelves easier to reach. Grab a few in the same size for a uniform look.
mDesign Plastic Stackable Kitchen Organizer
Open front bins let you grab potatoes, onions or snack bags without lifting the whole bin. This XL size fills a standard pantry shelf depth nicely. Pick it if you love the Home Edit look on a budget.
iDesign™ The Home Edit Open Front Stacking Bin, 1 ct
This is a solid set of clear pantry bins for anyone starting from scratch. They have built in handles and work in the fridge as well as the pantry. Measure your shelves first, since some buyers found them smaller than expected.
CLEARSPACE Plastic Storage Bins With lids
This is the container I recommend to anyone who bakes. It holds a 5 pound bag of flour, has a silicone seal, and the leveler snaps into the lid. Grab it if you are tired of flour bags spilling on the shelf.
Progressive PKS-100 Prepworks Flour Prokeeper
Hard brown sugar is such an annoying pantry problem, and this fixes it. A terra cotta disc in the lid keeps the sugar soft and fits a standard 2 pound bag. Pick it alongside the flour keeper for baking season.
Progressive PKS-200 Prepworks By Brown Sugar ...
Cereal goes stale fast once the box is open, especially with kids. This container holds about 11 cups and has a flip to pour spout. Get one for each cereal your family eats daily.
Prepworks by Progressive PKS-150 Cereal ProKeeper
A bread keeper is a small upgrade that cuts down on stale or squished loaves. It expands from 7 to 11 inches, has an adjustable vent and a fold down cutting board. Pick it if bread usually lands on top of the fridge.
Progressive ProKeeper Plus Adjustable Bread Container
If you would rather print your own labels, this tiny Bluetooth label maker is the easy option. It prints from your phone, so you can pick fonts that match your jars. Grab it if you relabel bins every season.
PHOMEMO D30 Smart Mini Label Maker
This is the classic handheld label maker that needs no app or phone. It is simple enough for kids to help label snack bins. Pick it if you want a basic tool that also handles garage and craft labels.
DYMO Label Maker Machine with 3 Tapes - 100H
Glass jars with clamp lids look beautiful on open pantry shelves. The Fido jar seals with a rubber gasket, so coffee beans and nuts stay fresh. Grab a few for the items you want on display.
Bormioli Rocco Fido Glass Jar Herm 2.1L
I like a clip top jar for dried beans, lentils and snacks you want to see. The wire bail lid locks firmly and the glass will not hold odors like plastic. Pick these if you are cutting back on plastic containers.
Clip Top Round Jar 1 Litre
This stadium style riser makes small jars and cans visible in a deep cabinet. It expands to fit different shelf widths and has nonslip liners. Grab it if spices or cans hide at the back of your pantry.
Copco Pro Expandable 3-Tier Cabinet Organizer
Pull out drawers turn a dark pantry corner into usable space. This metal unit has two sliding baskets that work for snacks, packets or cans. Pick it for a lower shelf where bending down is a pain.
If your containers came with chalkboard labels, these markers make the writing crisp and readable. They wipe off with a damp cloth when you switch contents. Grab a pack to relabel bins whenever you restock.
1mm Extra Fine Chalk Markers
Open chip and frozen veggie bags are a pantry mess magnet. This set has four all purpose clips, three bag cinches and one large clip for oversized bags. Worth it to replace twist ties that always go missing.
OXO Good Grips 8 Piece Bag Clip Set
These are for the heavy bags like sugar, flour and pet food that regular clips cannot hold. The strong magnet sticks them to the fridge when not in use. Pick these if you buy pantry staples in bulk.
OXO Good Grips Magnetic Heavy-Duty Clips, 4-Piece
This is the fun pick for cereal and snack lovers who hate opening boxes. It dispenses a portion with a turn of the knob and keeps the rest sealed. Grab it if your kids spill cereal every morning.
ZevrO Dry Food & Cereal Dispenser, 4.4 Cups
This Kohl's set gives you eight matching containers for snacks, pasta and baking basics. It includes reusable labels and a dry erase marker. Pick it if you want a uniform pantry shelf without buying piece by piece.
Cheer Airtight Food Storage Containers
The short square is perfect for brown rice, oats and pasta shapes. It stacks neatly on the larger POP containers so a shelf looks uniform. Pick a few to match the containers you already own.