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How to Organize a Pantry That’s Both Beautiful and Easy to Maintain

If you’re feeling stuck between wanting a beautiful pantry and one that actually works for your everyday life, this process will show you how to have both.

Client Projects

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Organized small closet with labeled clear bins, folded blankets, games, and craft supplies neatly arranged on deep wire shelves, designed for flexible family storage by professional organizer Tara M. Stewart

Budget-Friendly DIY Bedroom Closet Makeover with Smart Storage Solutions

I have a soft spot for the “catch-all” closet, you know, the one that’s part storage, part mystery adventure. You open the door and immediately think, how did all of this even get here? But before you declare defeat, hear me out: with a little planning, it can go from chaotic black hole to beautifully organized, easy-to-use storage. We’ve got links, photos, and plenty of ideas to take your closet from “do not open” to a dream space you’ll actually use.

Closet Organization

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Organized walk-in pantry with white shelves, woven baskets, labeled containers, lazy Susans, and pull-out drawers, designed for a new home in Lexington, Kentucky

Unpacking & Organizing a Brand-New Pantry in Lexington, Kentucky

Our client's new home featured a large, open pantry design, but like many homeowners, she wasn’t sure how to balance function with aesthetics. Spacious pantries that are meant to be a design feature of the home can be both a blessing and a challenge. While she had plenty of storage, she wanted a way to keep things practical and beautiful. In today’s blog, I’ll share how we set up her pantry to not only support her family’s everyday life but also brings a little joy.

Pantry Organization

6 min read

Garage declutter project. Clutter in the driveway. A sign reads "Pardon the Mess!" by Tara M. Stewart, Professional Organizing

Two Day Garage Declutter: Before-and-After Reveal

Discover how we transformed a cluttered garage into a functional, organized space. Get real before-and-after photos, expert decluttering tips, and actionable strategies to reclaim your garage for good.

Decluttering

7 min read

Organized pantry with labeled wicker baskets for dinner, pasta, and crackers. Canned goods on shelves. Clean, tidy, and efficient storage.

Pantry Organization for Real Life: Two Ways to Organize the Same Pantry

Discover how we transformed the same pantry space for two completely different families with unique needs and lifestyles. This real-life pantry organization project shows how one space can be customized in two totally different ways—with before-and-after photos, smart storage solutions, and product recommendations you can actually use. If you’ve ever felt like your pantry “should” look a certain way—or you’ve tried a one-size-fits-all organizing method that didn’t stick—this

Pantry Organization

7 min read