- In March, Khloe Kardashian's walk-in pantry was organized by The Home Edit.
- One professional organizer told Insider that decanting is great for organization and keeps food fresher for longer.
- Another professional organizer noted that maintaining a pantry of this size might be difficult.
Khloe Kardashian offered fans a glimpse into her walk-in pantry that recently underwent a makeover.
The internet has long been fascinated by "The Kardashians" star's meticulously organized kitchen, which showed off her infamous cookie stacking technique and, at one point, utilized a color-coded system for her foods. In March, the 37-year-old revealed on Poosh— a lifestyle brand owned by her sister Kourtney Kardashian — that The Home Edit reorganized her pantry with shelves of labeled baskets, several Lazy Susans, and decanted jars galore.
While some fans marveled at the pantry, others wondered how practical the pantry was. Insider spoke to two experts, Faith Roberson and Laura Ellis, who weighed in on the discussion.
Ellis called Kardashian's pantry "next level" but said it used great organizing principles that most people can emulate
Ellis, the founder of Organized by Ellis, explained that items like Lazy Susans and labeled containers are helpful.
"This pantry is next level, but the principles apply to anyone and they're the best organizing principles to use," Ellis said. "A Lazy Susan is perfect in corners or deep shelves because it helps give people more access."
Ellis also noted that decanting, or transferring store-bought food into individual jars, is great for arranging kitchen space.
"We love decanting for a couple of reasons," Ellis said. "When it's in a container, people can usually use the space better." She continued that it also allows homeowners to see exactly how much of an item they have before they need to restock.
Ellis also noted that decanting can help keep food fresh if homeowners use air-tight containers.
"People think that it takes longer, but if you think about it, you're not adding any actions that you wouldn't normally do," Ellis said. "If you have a box of cereal, you're going to open it up and close it a million times.
She added: "It is no more work to come home from the store, open the box one at a time, dump it in the thing and throw it away."
Roberson agreed that Kardashian's pantry was well organized but added the upkeep and attention needed for a pantry that size may be difficult for some homeowners
Roberson, the founder of Organize with Faith, told Insider that Kardashian's pantry was definitely organized, but tackling a project of that magnitude would be overwhelming.
"No single woman is keeping up a pantry that's the size of a junior bedroom," Roberson said. "It's a very expensive endeavor. That's not a one-shot kind of thing that you can keep up with a 9 to 5 job."
Roberson continued that Kardashian likely has additional help with keeping her kitchen — and home — in tip-top shape. She also noted that Kardashian stocked up on several items in excess and might dip into conspicuous consumption, which refers to buying material items to signify one's social status.
"That is a way to organize, but it's not the only way to organize," Roberson said. "I think it's important for women to understand and hear that because they might put this unrealistic expectation on themselves."
For homeowners looking to organize their pantry or storage space, Roberson suggested making an inventory list to keep track of what foods are in the house and what's missing. She also championed Mason jars due to their versatility.