9 embarrassingly messy pantries that will make you feel good about yourself

... and make clean freaks break out in a cold sweat! - by Amy Sinclair

Do you grimace every time you open your pantry door, scared of the mess that will greet you? Well you’re not alone!

While the internet is filled with pristine examples of incredibly organised and beautiful pantries, it seems there’s a whole other tribe of people who struggle with an overcrowded pantry 24/7!

9 embarrassingly messy pantries that will make you feel good about yourself

Here we take you through some of the more catastrophic kitchen cupboards we’ve seen - which will either make clean freaks break out in a cold sweat, or fellow fans of kitchen choas feel a little better about themselves!

1. At least the herbs and spices are tidy!

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2. It'd be hard to find anything in here!

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3. You'd need a map to find your way in here!

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4. Anyone see the tea?

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5. Yep, the rice is in here. Somewhere.

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6. Those wire racks are hanging on for dear life!

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7. We can't wait to see the after pic!

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8. Things are bad when you have to hang your chips off the front!

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9. Yikes is right!

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Amy Sinclair

Amy Sinclair is the editor of New Idea Food. She is a former weekly magazine editor who loves all things food, cooking and eating - especially the eating! When she's not looking after her three children, you'll find her in the kitchen or busily hiding online shopping purchases from her husband.