My “Expert Advice” feature in Livingetc

I’m excited to share that I recently had the pleasure of contributing to an article featured on Livingetc, a go-to source for the latest design inspiration, home styling tips, and design news. The article, titled “6 Changes to Make in Your Pantry Today That Will Make It so Much More Functional, According to Organizers,” dives into practical and transformative pantry organization strategies. I was honored to be interviewed and share my insights on creating more functional and efficient spaces—something I’m passionate about! In this blog post, I’ll give you an inside look at my contribution and expand on some of the key ideas I discussed: 

“…Grouping like-items together creates a logical flow in your pantry by ensuring that similar items are stored together. This further reduces the time spent searching for ingredients in the space and minimizes your risk of overbuying. After categorizing your pantry items (e.g. baking supplies, canned goods, snacks, grains), assign each category a specific spot.”

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“A functional pantry requires regular decluttering to prevent it from becoming overwhelming,” says Rachel. “Aim to declutter every three months, removing expired or unwanted items. Quick inventory checks once a month can also help to keep track of what you have, what’s running low, and what’s expired. This can also help with meal planning and grocery shopping.