Storage Goals
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Whether you have a large amount of space to play with or you’re working on a more efficient floor plan, here are some tips to make the most of whatever space you have.
Pantries for form and function.
If you have the floor space a well-designed pantry can solve all manner of storage woes. A floor to ceiling pantry provides a lot of storage space, if the area is deep then drawers are best so that nothing gets lost in the back. A full height pullout will also give a lot of functional storage space. A rolling ladder looks great and allows access to upper cabinets for those less commonly used items.
No one’s perfect – sometimes the pantry is less than photo worthy. Rolling barn doors are a great way to close up a pantry and create a beautiful wall feature while cleverly hiding all your cans and dry goods.
In a Niche.
Stealing a shallow storage space from where it otherwise would be wasted, like a corner, can be a great way to store small kitchen essentials.
In a Furniture Piece.
Rather than adding a full set of cabinets to a wall, consider using a single hutch either as a built-in or a standalone unit anchored to the wall to create a pantry without filling in a whole wall. This can create a beautiful accent in the room, contrasting other cabinets a bit and becoming a focal point rather than just a functional piece of storage. This also opens up your kitchen design to varied materials such as reclaimed timbers.
In a Converted Adjacent Room.
Converting an extra room off a kitchen into a pantry may be a better use of space than keeping a rarely used breakfast nook or den, especially if you realistically find yourself spending more time in the kitchen itself.
JF Content creator and marketing director. Olivia loves beautiful spaces, inside and outside. When she’s not writing and talking about gorgeous kitchens Olivia can be found riding her bicycle around the country.