5 Kitchen Pantry Projects to Simplify Storage

Author: Hunter S

A well-designed kitchen pantry can work wonders for any kitchen. With so many styles and combination options available, creating a chic and functional food storage area has never been easier.

Whether you go the DIY route or hire professionals, remember that wasted space is unacceptable when it comes to the kitchen.

Check out these awesome kitchen pantry ideas to organize and simplify your kitchen storage.

1. Cabinet Pantries

Utilizing existing cabinets or designating specific areas for cabinet storage is an excellent way to maximize your kitchen’s storage space. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry allows for ample storage while

lower pantry cabinets can pull out for ease of organization and access to whatever cooking ingredients or implements you may need.

Cabinet pantries are not only convenient, but they let you tuck away your kitchen essentials while maintaining the flow of design and decor.

2. Tall Pull-Outs

Tall, pull-out pantries are typically installed next to the refrigerator and consist of several shelves of varying heights. This makes it incredibly easy to grab necessary items from the fridge and freezer along with any dry goods you require. While they are usually fairly narrow, the height and depth of a tall, pull-out pantry will provide more storage than you would think.

3. Built-Ins

Like floor-to-ceiling cabinet pantries, built-in pantries offer an abundance of storage space with shelves and sliding drawers for effortless organization and convenience. A simple, double-door design that matches your cabinet style offers optimal access to your kitchen inventory without compromising aesthetics.

4. Walk-Ins

Walk-in pantries are classic and pretty straightforward — a small room for kitchen storage into which you walk. They usually contain a series of shelves, but the number of shelving options and organization possibilities are endless. Wraparound shelves are a great way to utilize all available wall space while dedicating certain areas to related items allows you to find everything you need without delay.

If you wish to continue your kitchen cabinetry theme, narrow countertops and cabinets can be installed in your walk-in pantry to hide items and add more options for organizing.

Another space saver is to forgo a swinging door in favor of a pocket door. Of course, no door at all is always an option if you don’t mind the open pantry look.

5. Butler’s Pantry

Located off of the kitchen or dining area, butler’s pantries were originally rooms or staging areas that secured fine china, silverware, glassware, and large serving dishes. They typically consisted of a long countertop under large upper cabinetry.

Today, these dedicated spaces are a desirable feature that can be used for meal prep or additional storage. Glass cabinets are a great option if you wish to display your favorite decorative dishes and heirlooms while open shelves may serve as an excellent option for dry goods storage.

Some homeowners may even add a dishwasher, fridge, or sink to have an extra off-kitchen area to prepare meals.

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