Please help! Need shelving ideas for an oddly-shaped pantry.
This is the pantry in the house my parents recently built. Everything's constructed, so this is the shape we must work with (odd angles* and all). I met with them to discuss the layout and came up with some ideas, but I'd really appreciate a few fresh sets of eyes on the space! How would you arrange shelving in here?
(*The corner of the 28.75" and 83" walls do make a 90-degree angle, tho I'm not sure I captured that perfectly in my mockup.)
Some notes: They will not be using any appliances in-pantry, but will be storing small appliances to be brought out to the kitchen when needed. They will also not be storing brooms/mops in here. Just the aforementioned appliances, food, and rarely-used dishes like serving platters and cake stands. They would like open shelving (wire or melamine) and some countertop space. The ceiling is 9'.
Here is the pantry in relation to the garage entrance on the left, the formal entrance on the bottom, and the kitchen on the right.
Thanks so much in advance!
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Kicksychick
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoWe have a very similar pantry space. We put in shelving almost to the ceiling as in the picture and I keep a small stool near the door so I can easily reach items on the top shelves. There's about a 1.5 foot space from the floor before the shelving begins for tall items.
Nancy R z5 Chicagoland
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agobtydrvn
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoThank you, @BeverlyFLADeziner. My father is able to construct the shelving, so it can all be customized.
The layout you’ve shown is what we had in mind. I was also thinking of a tall cabinet like your 2nd inspiration picture for their appliances (as shown in blue), but my concern is creating a narrow acute-angle corner that just collects dust (red). Would it be a waste to close the red section off to make everything squared?
Kicksychick
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scottie mom
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago@scottie mom Haha they are clearly enamoured with their pocket doors! I think the only swing doors in the house are the entrances, front closet, and the door to the in-law suite. I find them kind of finicky myself, tho I understand the appeal.
@chiflipper Good thinking on adjustability. Tell me more about your can racks! My mother saw this wire shelf “hack” on Pinterest and was very keen on it.
suezbell
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agocomelyhomely
4 years ago@suezbell Is this what you mean about making the ends of the shelves pointed? I came up with this sketch last night when playing around with it.
suezbell
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