Until recently, my pantry was scattered across various kitchen cupboards, with pasta over here and spices over there. So, for a few years now, I’ve been planning a dedicated space. Part of the problem is that I’m not that bothered by a little chaos in the kitchen, so I really need everything to have a home in order to keep things neat and tidy. In my new pantry, all the essentials are grouped together, so not only is it faster to find what I need when I’m cooking, I can also do a quick audit before a supermarket run (which means fewer mad dashes to the shops). Ultimately, a little organisation has brought a lot more calm to the busiest cupboard in our house. If you’re thinking that it’s time to sort out your own kitchen storage, here are some bits and pieces that helped me pull it all together.