We have been falling head over heels for walk-in pantries these days. As somebody who LOVES to be in the kitchen, the thought of having an entire room in addition to my kitchen filled with all of the gadgets, spices and cookbooks gets me really excited.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite finds on Pinterest to show you what has been INSPIRING us lately...
scroll down to see our tips for designing a pantry you’ll love…
Add open & closed storage solutions
A combination of closed and open storage is ideal in any pantry space, so that you can stash the not-so-pretty stuff behind closed doors and still have some open storage for displaying food in clear containers.
Not only does this make it easy to see what you need quickly — it also happens to look waaaay prettier than a hodge-podge of boxes in all different shapes, sizes and colors.
Design & Image via Mindy Gayer
Design & Image via James May Homes
Leave no design detail behind
I’m not one to hide a pantry — that space has potential to be just as beautiful as the kitchen itself, so leave no detail behind! The cabinetry, the flooring, the countertops, the lighting — it’s too good to hide behind a door. If I had one of these pantries, I would show that thing off just as much as I would the kitchen and it would be a part of my home tour for sure!
Design & Image via Design Loves Detail
Design & Image via Kate Marker Interiors
Step outside your design box
I love that a pantry space can be a space of its own. It’s kind of like a powder bathroom or laundry room, where you have permission to just do something different than most rooms in your home. Maybe that’s using dark cabinetry for your pantry, even though the rest of your kitchen has light cabinets. Maybe it’s doing a really fun tile on the floor. Maybe it’s doing a butcher block countertop — or statement lighting!
Design & Image via McCroskey Interiors
Design & Image via Coco Cozy
Design & Image via Camille Styles
Make the most of your space with a library ladder or built-in steps
We’re also in love with ladders lately. Seriously! I love books and I love all things kitchen — think I’m gonna need a ladder for both my pantry AND my library at this point. Adding a library ladder or built-in step stool to your pantry helps make the most of your space by taking advantage of a tall ceiling height and maximizing potential storage, too.
Design & Image via Studio McGee
Design & Image via Humphrey Munson
Consider the differences between a butler’s pantry or walk-in pantry
There are pros and cons for both butler’s pantries and walk-in pantries, and it’s important to consider both options in your kitchen design project. A walk-in pantry allows for an often smaller and more private space to organize and store dry goods or smaller kitchen appliances — and may be separated by a doorway from the kitchen entertaining area. This is a perfect option if you want lots of storage or minimal prep space that’s mostly out of view when guests are over.
A butler’s pantry, however, provides more opportunity to flow directly from the kitchen area into a more open, visible space for preparing, cooking, baking, storing and even hosting guests (in-home cooking class, anyone?). A butler’s pantry also provides a bit more counter-space and room for larger appliances and even multiple prep sinks. If hosting friends and family — or the entire soccer team — on a routine basis is your thing, then a spacious butler’s pantry is a must for your new kitchen!
Design & Image via Studio McGee
Design & Image via Studio McGee
Design & Image via Farmhouse Living
Tell us below — what would you love most about having a walk-in pantry or butler’s pantry? We’d love to hear your thoughts.
And if you’re in the market for a kitchen makeover in the Denver area, let us help you design your new favorite place in your home — the pantry!
Until next time,
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