Are you in the fortunate position of being able to call a separate pantry your own? A pantry offers countless advantages when it comes to storing food in an orderly and structured way. The key is to set up the pantry correctly.
But what should you consider when setting up your pantry, how can you set up a small pantry yourself and what should be stored in a pantry? We have taken a closer look at these questions for you below.
Organizing your pantry - but how?
A pantry is a special room designed for storing certain foods so that you always have the ones you need frequently on hand. In particular, dry products such as pasta, rice, flour, oatmeal or baking ingredients as well as canned goods or preserves find a reliable place here. Sometimes the storage space is also suitable for storing rarely used kitchen appliances. There is also a medicine cabinet can also be set up in the pantry.
There are different requirements for a pantry so that all food can be stored optimally. Firstly, the room should be close to the kitchen and, ideally, on the outside wall of the house. The ideal temperature in a pantry is around 15 degrees and the humidity should be around 70 percent. Ensure regular ventilation. If this is not possible by natural means such as opening a window or door, you should consider installing a ventilation system. A floor area of at least two, preferably four square meters creates sufficient storage space to set up a pantry effectively.
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What are the advantages of a well-structured pantry?
A pantry that has been ideally organized has several decisive advantages. Firstly, you gain storage space for storing food. It also provides climatic conditions that are better suited to cold-sensitive foods than, for example, the cool environment of the fridge. If you organize your pantry sensibly, for example with Storage boxes for the kitchenyou always have everything to hand at the right time and don't have to constantly search for specific products. At the same time, organizing your pantry helps you to keep an overview, replenish food before it runs out and keep an eye on the shelf life of individual products.
How do you set up a pantry?
To optimize the layout of your pantry so that everything is in order, you need two things: a little time and the right and smart storage systems. You have to find the first, we have the second ready for you. Even small pantries can be easily organized with our storage boxes without any problems.
Set up your pantry: Sorting out
The first step in setting up the pantry is to sort out the food. Check all products for their expiration date. However, they don't always have to end up in the bin if they are past their best-before date. Dry products such as pasta or tinned food can usually be eaten well beyond this date. If you no longer need non-perishable food, social institutions will be happy to receive donations. Once you have sorted out everything you need to set up your pantry, clean the room thoroughly first.
Set up the pantry: Categorize
The next step on the way to setting up the perfect pantry is to categorize all the food. The following groups have proven useful:
- Fruit and vegetables
- Cereal products
- Spices
- Preserves and preserves
- Dairy products
- Baking ingredients
- Sweets
- Beverages
You can organize the shelves yourself according to your own ideas. Just pay attention to the following point and our tips.
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Setting up your pantry: the right storage
Different foods have different requirements when it comes to ideal storage conditions. To set up a pantry, you should think about appropriate storage solutions in advance, as soon as you have sorted and categorized. Packaged goods can be stored loose or in boxes. Fruit and vegetables, on the other hand, are best stored in special storage boxes in which the air can circulate better.
Fill your favorite muesli, sugar or pasta into airtight containers such as storage tins. Here you will find smart GastroMax KLAR storage containers in various sizes, which are stackable and therefore space-saving. As they are transparent, you can see the contents immediately and replenish them when they run out.
The airtight seal protects the food and extends its shelf life. A tip for setting up your pantry that will make it easier for you to find what you need: label your containers or shelves. We have charming stickers, labels and tags ready for you.
If you opt for the iDesign CLASSICO METAL storage basket when setting up your pantry, it comes with an integrated label holder. Thanks to the front opening, you have a good overview at all times and always have everything to hand. These models can also be stacked to organize your pantry. A great option for setting up a small pantry.
Are you a wine lover? In our range, you'll find the KLAR bottle rack for organizing your pantry and elegantly storing your best wines. The smart design also prevents bottles from rolling away. Thanks to its stackability and expandability, you can set up a larder so that you can store even a very large stock of wine in a space-saving way.
Setting up a larder: sorting sensibly
When you start organizing your pantry, place foods that you use frequently at reach height. Those that you use less frequently can be stored higher up or lower down.
Put groceries right at the back. This way, when you set up your pantry, you ensure that you always use food with a best-before date first.
Tip: Keep a list to keep an eye on your entire pantry stock. This will make it easier for you to organize your pantry strategically and avoid duplicate purchases and empty containers.
To keep your pantry tidy in the long term after you have set it up, put everything back in its place according to the categories after use, check your supplies regularly and clean the room at certain intervals.