I have been bitten by the Spring cleaning bug! Every time I enter my pantry the food clutter overwhelms me. The organization I had in place was not working and my pantry definitely needed a facelift. I decided to tackle a Pantry Renovation and Reorganization on a budget.
I not only wanted an astetically pleasing space but a space where I could clearly see all of my food items to make meal planning and preparation easier.
Picking the Perfect Peel and Stick Wallpaper
I have tackled peel and stick tile and have been longing to test out peel and stick wallpaper. Because my pantry was lacking character I knew peel and stick wallpaper would be perfect for this space.
Peel and stick wallpaper is sold at a variety of online stores; however, Target offers a wide variety of peel and stick wallpaper in store. Occasionally, you can even find a good selection of peel and stick wall paper in the sale aisle at Target. If you cannot find any peel and stick wallpaper in the sale aisle don’t worry because this product is relatively inexpensive and you can always use your Target Redcard for an extra 5 percent off!
After checking out all of the peel and stick wallpaper Target offered, I decided to go with a black and white buffalo plaid pattern because it fit with my modern farmhouse style.
I measured the pantry wall I would be applying the wallpaper to. After calculating the square feet, I determined I needed to buy three rolls of wallpaper.
Applying the Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Materials:
- Peel and Stick Wallpaper
- Credit card or wallpaper smoothing tool
- X-acto knife
- Measuring Tape
- Level or yard stick
First, measure the length of the wall you will be applying your first section of wallpaper with your measuring tape.
Second, unroll your wallpaper roll and mark your first cut. Lay a yard stick or level across the wallpaper and use an X-acto knife to cut the wallpaper evenly.
Third, remove the wallpaper from the paper backing. Line the wallpaper up at the top of the wall and work your way down. If the wallpaper is not lining up properly simply remove it from the wall and realign it. The best thing about this product is it can be removed and reapplied to the wall without causing damage. Use a credit card or wallpaper smoothing tool to remove all of the bubbles from the wallpaper.
Repeat the process above until the entire area is covered. Be aware if you are using a pattern you have to line up your pattern appropriately for a cohesive look. Keep your pattern in mind while you are cutting your wallpaper sections.
I like to come in and clean up the edges of my wallpaper with the X-acto knife.
Pantry Storage
I decided to put all of our snacks in easy to access pourable storage containers because I have toddlers and snack accessibility is key to not losing your mind.
I found great budget friendly BPA free plastic pourable storage containers at Walmart. The large Mainstays storage containers come in a 2 pack for $9.98. The smaller Mainstays storage containers are sold individually for $3.98.
I purchased 3 Large 2 pack storage containers and 8 small storage containers.
Walmart had large white storage tubs for $2.98 each. I picked up three white storage tubs for miscellaneous pantry items.
I found 8 cloth storage containers at the Dollar Tree for all of my baking and canned pantry items. While Dollar Tree does have plastic food storage containers, I decided to go with Walmart’s slightly more expensive containers because they are BPA free and larger.
I now have a fabulously beautiful pantry with easy access snacks! This pantry renovation and reorganization is easy on the eyes and the budget!