I've done a little research to open my eyes up to the potential opportunities I may have available to me. I suppose that's step 1. Step 2... it's time to make a list of the types of items that will be stored in the pantry. Once I have this list, I'll have a better idea of how much space I need to ensure for each type of product.

Step 2 has been completed more or less. I am going to keep it a little flexible because it's unrealistic to build spaces to accommodate exactly what is in my pantry now and only that. After all, our needs may change and we still want the pantry to remain organized and functional. For us... our general category of items that I want to design the pantry for are as follows: ✅ A few appliances such as crock pots, a meat grinder, electric can opener, mixer, etc. ✅ Canned goods ✅ Boxed goods ✅ Packaged goods ✅ Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, etc. ✅ Dog and cat food ✅ Dried goods The pantry that I'm working with is quite small at 36" wide x 24" deep. For step 3, I want to either sketch or list out my organizational methods for each item. For example, I think the largest appliances are going to be housed in closed door base cabinets while the largest pots that we don't use very often (like our giant tamale pot that gets used on special occasions) will have a home on the top most shelf in the pantry. I'll share my step 3 plans once I have it sketched or listed out.

Thanks for sharing! How have the skills you've developed impacted your home, garden, or pets?

@Jennette Vigotsky Pet kits?