A pantry provides valuable storage space for your food items but when planning a kitchen makeover, fitting your pantry into the space may require a bit of creativity. Choosing the right location is a matter of determining your specific needs and working with the existing space you have. In this blog, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Orland Park, one of the leading kitchen contractors in the area, shares some ideas about where your pantry might be the best fit.
Standalone Cabinet
Instead of a full set of wall cabinets, one standalone or built-in cabinet can work as your pantry without taking up an entire wall section. Aside from being a functional piece of storage, it also acts as a focal point for your kitchen because it stands out from the other cabinets. The standalone cabinet is also portable, so it can be transported to a new location if you rearrange your kitchen.
The End of a Galley Kitchen
A tall cabinet at one end of the kitchen can be a great solution for your pantry needs. It works with any kitchen size, whether you have a wider space or a compact one with no room for a pantry. Also, that tall cabinet can be paired with a refrigerator or another appliance at the other end of the kitchen, creating symmetry.
Converted Adjacent Room
If you are looking to implement major changes during a kitchen renovation, you might convert that extra room beside your kitchen into a pantry. If it is large enough and can be connected with the main plumbing line, the pantry can also serve as a prep station for another user. A row of upper and lower cabinets on at least one wall allows for significant counter space.
Considerations to Keep in Mind
Still can’t find your pantry’s sweet spot? Consider the following:
- Assess your kitchen’s work zones. Figure out how your fridge, sink, oven and cooktop are arranged. Once you understand the layout and flow, you can determine where to place your pantry.
- Determine the right size. The placement and size of the pantry often go hand in hand, but limitations in space may force you to create a smaller, more efficiently designed pantry in an unconventional spot.
- Think about multiple pantries. A pantry doesn’t have to be one space. Having multiple pantries dedicated to different food items might work in your kitchen.
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