Peace in the Pantry

One of the largest considerations that can challenge kitchen renovations is food storage.  And sometimes food storage can include a whole lot more than food, large bags of pet food, bulk paper products, shelves of water bottles and lunch boxes, the odd Tupperware, cookbooks as well as the soup cans and cereal boxes. A pantry is often a dream list item for a kitchen that can tackle storage needs.

Now an ideal pantry can be a small room outfitted with shelving and its own door.  A ceiling light that provides ample illumination is a terrific addition.  Wood shelving or wire shelves can run from floor to ceiling and provide a home for a multitude of things. Not all kitchen footprints can accommodate this much designated square footage and a built-in cabinet can provide the answer.  Cabinet companies, both custom and stock, typically offer several pantry cabinets in their lines.  Some considerations may be rolling shelves to access items in the back of the cabinet.  Another feature may be to design a wider cabinet, but one that is not so deep-preventing those lost items in the back.

Some spaces and budgets don’t really allow any of these options.  But with some creative thinking, this need not hold you back.  Sometimes an unexpected piece of furniture can provide the storage you need.  Maybe there is an old armoire or bookcase hiding somewhere that can be repurposed with some baskets and attractive glass jars with handmade labels.  Serenity in organization can be just around the corner!