7 Ways To Create A Budget Pantry
Today I’m talking about 7 Ways To Create A Budget Pantry! Are you like me and want a big beautiful pantry!
You know the pantry, the one that’s created magazine ready! The panty that’s totally organized where every single item is in it’s own container or basket!
Are you also like me and you don’t have the space for that special pantry or the big budget?
Well today I’m sharing 7 ways to find the space to create a pantry and all on a budget!
So let’s start with a space for the pantry, here are 7 ideas to find that space!
7 Ideas To Create Space For A Pantry
Here Are 7 Ideas To Create Space For A Pantry
1.) Limited space,
Use a closet to create a pantry. Here’s a post on the closet pantry I created from a coat closet, https://houseofmar.com/pantry-organization-ideas/ I shared how and what items I used to create a budget pantry.
2) Another way to create a pantry on a budget when you have no space for a pantry.
Is in the Kitchen use a few cabinets and drawers for a pantry by adding pullouts, and containers.
3) Purchase or recycle
Purchase an armoire or a steel shelving rack and place it in an area in the kitchen to create a pantry.
4.) The Laundry Room
A laundry room could be utilize for a pantry. Add some shelves or cabinets, place a counter over the washer and dryer. Add baskets with labels to keep all the items organized.
5.) A Rolling Cart
Rolling carts/ or utility cart, would work well for a pantry and they come in so many sizes. It could be rolled to the side when not is use.
6.) Bookshelves
Take a few bookshelves and make a budget pantry. Place a curtain across the front of the shelves to conceal the items. You could add baskets and containers to the shelves.
7.) Another Room
Use a space in another room or create an area in the basement for a pantry.
There are many ways to create a pantry and once you create that space you’ll need items to organize it. Below are some budget items with resources.
Items to use for a budget pantry
Items to use for a budget pantry
Here are some Items I used to create my budget pantry.
- Wire shelves, over the door rack
- Baskets, hanging baskets
- Wall spice racks
- Stackable can and storage containers
- Lazy Susan’s
- Hooks, command strips
- Containers
Resources where I purchased items for my budget pantry
In order for me to keep with in my budget for the pantry I had to get creative. I found items at many of the resources below.
Also don’t forget to shop your home! You may be surprised at all the items you find around your house that will help to keep you in the budget.
Thrift stores are a great resource for anyone’s budget. I got very creative when searching for budget items for the pantry.
Dollar stores have many items for the pantry as well. I used some dollar store items until I was able to replace them when the budget permitted.
Resources where I purchased items for my budget pantry
The container store https://rstyle.me/+e93L6Y_MR4fdlsstEJkqyA
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/b?tag=houseofmar6-20&linkCode=ur1&node=5622719011
Target https://rstyle.me/+UmQwfUPlQz3OP-igxWTESg
Walmart https://rstyle.me/+rlO6a91neYLo-wO8xRptKg
Home Depot https://rstyle.me/+JJJmmuuQP_lwPre2jJ0Xog
Wayfair https://rstyle.me/+s8BWheFROLYiFAzJXBwwrA
In other countries they have many other names and resources for the pantry. I thought it would be fun to know some of the names pantries are called. Below is a list of names other countries call their pantries and information about their pantries.
Another Word For Pantry
Larder https://www.thekitchn.com/the-return-of-larder-cupboards-kitchen-inspiration-204673
Buttery https://www.magnet.co.uk/blog/kitchen-larder-or-pantry-the-differences-between-them/
Still Room https://terrebotanicals.com/pages/stillroom
Storeroom https://architectureideas.info/2011/01/scientific-vastu-guidelines-store-room/
Spence https://wikidiff.com/spence/pantry
Cuddies
Chamber https://jacksonvillear.org/get-involved
Scullery https://blythebuildingcompany.com/blog/what-is-a-scullery-and-why-do-you-need-one
Ambry https://wikidiff.com/ambry/pantry
An Ambry is also a box in which the holy oils are kept in Catholic churches.
So many names for a pantry!
Items I used to create my closet pantry
These are some of the items I used to create my closet pantry
It was a little bit of work to put the pantry together but so well worth it! I hope this post has given you some ideas of how to create a pantry on a budget.
Blessings for a wonderful week!