Welcome to the motherboard of the pantry, the command centre. This is where we organise our selves but more importantly, our meals.
The command centre features a to-do list, shopping list, calendar and weekly menu.
For us, having all this in the pantry works great because we can update the shopping list as we see what we’re low on whilst also adding what we need to the list when we do our weekly meal plans.
So let’s get down to the nitty gritty on how you can create your own!
- I used four photo frames I bought from Target as the main structure and pretty much turned them into whiteboards since you can easily write and erase on the glass.ย I attached each photo frame to the wall with four thin command strips on each side, so the frames don’t move as I write on them. I designed and printed my templates, cut them out, and framed them as you would a regular photo.
- I then added some marker holders which are also command stripped to the wall. They have a flat back design which means I could easily hang them against the wall without having to get a rail and hooks. Iย can’t find them on their website to link in the Shop This Post section but I found these little beauts in the garden section of K-Mart and they were $3 each.
- Next to the markers, I have a vase I also bought from K-Mart a few years ago, which I spray painted a Rust-o-leum ocean mist. I plan on keeping my fresh herbs in each but for now, we have excess straws.
- The command centre is framed by a children’s Ikea book shelf which I also painted pink. I turned it into the ‘party’ section and it houses all of our excess cupcake holders, plastic cups, plates and straws.
This wall started out completely blank and I never knew what I wanted to put there. Originally, the Oxo Wall was supposed to join the main structure to form an L shape and I was going to put herbs and spices on floating shelves in between, but that seemed quite boring and I chose to maximise the space of the shelving and made them parallel. Once built, the wall seemed so blank and I was completely uninspired. Luckily, I joined a home organisation and decorating group on Facebook and some absolute troopers came up with the idea of a command centre.
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Hi, I am tying to click on the photo of your food colouring, etc but it keeps taking me to this photo. It’s probably me, but I did want to ask you about the little jars in front of the food colouring bottles .. can you please advise where you purchased those jars. I love the little hearts on the lids. Thank you.
This is awesome. I always wanted to organise my pantry even while I am renting. But couldn’t do it completely. By the time, my husband and I buy a home, I am sure your great ideas could guide us in every way. You really inspired me and thank you heaps!!! xox
Thank you so much lovely, you will love <3 Happy to answer any questions when you get started ๐
I was wondering where you bought your vinegar and oil bottles but everytime i click it doesnโt do anything. Do you mind telling me where you purchased it thank you
PS. I LOVE YOUR PANTRY!!
Thank you ๐ I bought them from Myer ages ago and they’re by Maxwell and Williams. Unfortunately they no longer make them though ๐
Hi I am in the process of making a beautiful command centre like yours and have finally gotten the frames and hooks ready to go but just went to download the templates but it keeps taking me to a blank page. I have opened them before on this same comp so I think I am in the right section. Can you let me know what i am doing wrong ๐
Thanks
Olivia
Unfortunately, someone downloaded them and tried to sell them as their own, so they are no longer available. I will put them as a freebie in my next organisation guide which will be patented and I will therefore be protected from copy cats ๐ xx
How selfish some people are ๐
They are gorgeous templates – I’m about to try to make something similar, will obv credit you in the pics! x
Amazing pantry. Where did you get the large upright white from?
sorry not sure what you’re asking about? ๐ x
I love the look and Colors you chose to use. Really cute like a retro look. Great job!
I absolutely love your pantry (& other rooms) – itโs my new inspiration for the home weโre about to start building ๐ Thank you so much! Where/how do you store your extra refill items?
Thank you ๐ The refills basket on the top right xx