​Pantry: More Shelves Please

When I first moved in my place, I didn’t have a pantry.  I had a closet with a dozen shelves, about 8-10 inches apart. Since I didn’t have a pantry, I ‘adopted’ that space where I would put most of my groceries and relatable items.  But it wasn’t easy, the shelves were so deep that I couldn’t reach in the back of any shelf.   It was a dark space, and it would take a while to find what I needed at the time. 
 
The pantry was located outside of the kitchen area, just a few steps away.   But it was enough to sometimes make a difference while reaching for items needed while I’m cooking.  Occasionally I would place something in the pantry that belonged in the lazy susan. 
 
Lighting was added, and it provided some help.  It seemed that everything in this space somehow be pushed to the back. After a while I wanted to change the layout because the current space wasn’t working for me, it was not functional.
 
A year or so later, all shelves removed and put a system in that was more functional for reaching food and it made a difference.  The space was brighter, and I could now see where my items are located.

​From the photo above, I could now step into the pantry and search for whatever was needed.  It was great and worked well. However, that being said, most of my food items were in the pantry. But I also had another place where some food items were placed (besides the refrigerator). I had most of my spices, oils, and other condiments in a lazy susan, located in the kitchen. 
 
One thing I should mention in terms of where the panty was located.  It was outside of the kitchen, just a few steps away.   But it was enough to sometimes make a difference while reaching for items needed while I’m cooking.  Occasionally I would place something in the pantry that belonged in the lazy susan. 
 
While the updated pantry was suitable, it was still missing something.  I felt that it would be better to have all groceries, spices and oils, etc. all in the same place. 
​So, more shelves were added for more functionality.

​The shelves are a different color than the other shelves, but that was the only thing available at the store, but that didn’t matter to me.  The issue of functionality needed to be solved and fortunately a solution was presented. a problem I was having and was fortunate enough to get a solution.  I can say without a doubt I’m much happier that I was able to get everything in one place. 
 
Maybe at a later time perhaps painting the pantry would make it more cohesive, but for now it’s a good functional space!  That is what is needed at this time.