Canned and bottled items-
You should store whatever items you like, and keep them on a lower shelf, as they are heavy. You will want to pay attention to the expiration dates on the cans and bottles. Most canned foods will last you up to a year, some longer, so watch the labels, and store them with the soonest to expire first on the shelf. That way you use the oldest first, and keep your foods good longer. If you open a glass bottle, chances are it will need refrigeration after. If you open a can, and you do not use everything in it, you will not want to store the food in the can in the fridge. Put unused food in an airtight container. It should last in your fridge for 3-4 days.

Dried pasta-
You will probably want to have a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors of pastas. Variety is always nice. You can store pasta in its original container until it is opened. Once opened, pasta should be transferred to an air tight container. It is best to use pasta within one year of purchase, however, it can last longer.

Flours-
You should have whole wheat, cake, and unbleached all-purpose flour in your pantry. You want to store all flour in airtight containers at room temp. You really only want to store flour for about a year. It starts to go stair after that. You will also want to make sure that the container you store your flours in have wide mouths so that it is easy to scoop from. If you have nut flours, you will want to freeze them, not keep them in your pantry.

Grains, rice, dried beans-
You will want to have a variety of these in your pantry, but only keep what you are going to use. It makes no sense to buy something just to have it in your pantry. These items can be stored for about a year in the pantry, and do not have to be in air tight containers. If you have any problems with pests, do not store cornmeal in your pantry, but rather, put it in your freezer.

Nuts and dried fruits-
You really do not want to store either of these in your pantry for long, they will probably go rancid. However, it is okay to store them in your freezer for up to 6 months.

Oils-
The best oil for you to cook with and your health is extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. You want to store oils on the same shelf in your pantry. Store all vegetable oils in their original containers, do not refrigerate, store in a cool place, and preferably dark. You will only want to store these for 6 months. With nut oils, including coconut, once opened, it is best to store in your fridge, and for only about 3 months.

Spices-
Store these in airtight containers, out of heat, and light. If you want them to remain flavorful, and potent, keep no longer than a year. To discourage pests, try storing on a cedar liner.

Sugar, sweeteners, syrups-
You want to keep these in cool, dry spots. Humidity makes them lumpy and hard. Double wrap your brown sugar to keep it soft. Store all syrups in original containers, for up to a year.

Vegetables-
You should store these in cool, dry places, and not in plastic. You will not want to put potatoes in your fridge. Do not store more than 2 weeks worth, as they will go bad. Keep potatoes and onions apart, as they cause each other to spoil. Also keep all vegetables in separate baskets.

Vinegar-
Keep in original container. Store in cool, dark spot, up to one year.