How to Organize a Pantry Cabinet With a Creative DIY Hack
A Quick Fix for Small Pantry Cabinets That Works
Raise your hand if your pantry cabinet is a disaster. Mine? It was a total mess—overflowing bottles, random rolls of foil, and those elusive spice jars always hiding in the back. And don’t even get me started on the upper cabinet! It was basically a dumping ground for all the things I didn’t know where else to put. Sound familiar?
Instead of just complaining about it (again), I decided to tackle the chaos head-on. I had an unused upper kitchen cabinet, some leftover polystyrene blocks, a roll of plastic wrap, and a spark of inspiration. What if I could make a quick, cheap, and super simple tiered tray to organize it all? Spoiler: it worked!
This little DIY project transformed my little cabinet into a beautifully organized space where everything is easy to see and grab.
If you’re ready to say goodbye to pantry cabinet chaos, keep reading—I’ll show you exactly how I did it!
Tools and Materials
- Polystyrene blocks (the kind you find at craft stores)
- Plastic wrap
- Double-sided dots
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1. Gather Your Materials
First things first—grab your polystyrene blocks.
I happened to have a stash from a previous craft project (hello, hoarder tendencies), but you can snag these at any craft store.
2. Build Your Base
Take two packs of the polystyrene blocks and wrap them together with plastic wrap. Don’t bother unwrapping the original packaging—I sure didn’t!
Just stack and wrap until they’re snug.
Repeat this process until you have three sets of blocks.
3. Secure the Base in Your Cabinet
Place one set of wrapped blocks at the back of your cabinet and stick it down using double-sided tape. This keeps the blocks in place.
Then, stack the second set directly on top and tape it down, too.
Finally, add the third set in front to complete the tiered look.
4. Organize Your Pantry Items
Now for the fun part—organizing!
Start by placing your extra bottles and pantry items on the tiered trays.
The elevated tiers make everything easy to see and grab.
Use the space on the side for foil and plastic wrap boxes, and add a flat basket at the front for items like plastic bags, napkins, and ziplock bags.
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Transform Your Pantry Cabinet Chaos
There you have it! With just a few craft blocks and some tape, I turned an underused cabinet into a functional storage solution.
Not only can I see everything I need at a glance, but I’ve also gained some serious pantry pride (who knew that was a thing?).
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Great idea! I saved a variety of styrofoam pieces that came inside some Christmas gifts I bought to keep them snug during shipping. No idea what i would do with them but, I knew I would kick myself if i tossed them out! SOOO glad I did! My kitchen cabinets will soon be all organized . THANKS FOR THE TIP
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I also have some styrofoam blocks and very high cupboards that I have difficulty getting into and I cant see whats in the back so I will get this up and running so I can take inventory better and can see whats back there in the cabinet!
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CONTINUE...in the back of lower cabinet to take up space so items do not get pushed in the back beyond reach.....Would chemicals in the styrofoam be a concern since they are double wrapped? But, thank you for the possible problem.