This family lives for The Ohio State. Football season, basketball season and even academics! The mom works for the University and their oldest soon is a senior this year. So when they asked me to tackle organizing their pantry, we all decided that Scarlet and Gray would make them happy every day when they walk in to grab a snack.
As with most organizing projects, the first task was to sort and purge. For this family, they’re the designated house in their extended family for hosting large parties so lots of party supplies were taking up valuable space. While they do host 3-4 gatherings a year, it’s definitely not often enough to waste shelf space in your every day pantry. So we installed a second shelving system with labeled baskets in their basement to hold those items making room for the day to day.
They also use their pantry to house cleaning supplies. While we kept the sprays and rags in their own baskets in the pantry, we did move the mops and brooms whose handles were always getting in the way. Those were installed at the top of the basement stairs. Out of the eyesight, but easily accessible on cleaning day.
Shelf helpers, turn tables and labels rounded out the project. I heard back from them after their first grocery trip and the baskets made putting away groceries so much easier. Plus now they can all find what items they need much faster!
Go Buckeyes!
