The first time I spotted today's reader space, I instantly yelled out, "YUMMY!" And not because of the food that was pictured...
First, I will completely admit that I have a bit of pantry envy going on right now. A walk in pantry would be a DREAM. My in-laws have a large pantry with counter and appliance storage and it is straight up heavenly.
But beyond the excitement that I have over all of the space that Melissa has to play with, I really appreciated how
she really took her pantry space to the next level. To me, there are two phases in organizing. Phase one is the practical phase. Clearing out the space, purging, sorting, assessing... Phase two is the fun phase! Painting, projecting, labeling, putting your personal twist on things. This is a phase that sometimes is overlooked, but to me, it is a key part of the organizing process. It is the part that will ensure you LOVE the outcome. And it will also be that motivating factor to maintaining all of that hard work from phase one!
Melissa has a gift for making any organizational project beautiful. She shares her stories over on her blog,
A Prudent Life, and I always find myself hanging out there for awkward amounts of time when I visit. What can I say? I am a fan! And
her pantry had great bones to start with, but she wanted to organize it and give it a makeover. She opted to focus on her pantry while participating in a past One Room Challenge, and the result is simply stunning. She is here today to share more details, and I have a feeling you will find a love for pantries that you never knew you had...
What is the main function of the space? "Going ALL the way back three years, the first function of the space was to sell us this house! We weren’t planning on building right away, but when we stumbled upon this floor plan with this pantry, I knew we HAD to make it happen! A few weeks later, our old house was sold and we were building.
And there you have it friends! Another feel good organizational makeover is in the books! That tile is beyond incredible. But the heart that Melissa put into this pantry is what really captivated me. She really paid attention to important details, touching everything and creating a cohesive feeling within all of the organizational and decorative elements. She did a great job pairing splurges with saves, dollar store storage and penny tiles work beautifully together. And we can't ignore the chalkboard wall! The dramatic black paired with the beautiful golds and whites really creates a great balance in the space. Clear containers help with quick inventory and prevent food waste, while the open shelves keep everything easy to access. Especially because it is all so nicely labeled.
A virtual high five paired with an iHeart hug and a thankful smile goes out to Melissa today for sharing her sweet and inspirational pantry project. You can always find more details and sources within her post
here. She is participating again in the next One Room Challenge and I can't wait to see what she does next!
* All images courtesy of A Prudent Life ATTENTION!! Want to be featured in a Reader Space edition? Have an awesome organizing story to share? I am looking for projects that have made a positive impact to your life, big or small. They can be anything from an organized drawer or cabinet to an entire room. Please submit your story and photos to [email protected], and I would heart to feature them right here on the blog!! Photos should be high resolution and unedited. Please include a description of the project and how it has changed your life or routine for the better! Oh, and no worries my friends, we will NEVER judge "before" pictures because that just wouldn't be nice! Only love goes on at this blog!