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Another hidden gem in the wall of cabinets is this pantry dedicated to baking supplies. Hermetic glass jars: The Container Store; door baskets: Home Depot
In a DoorThis fun final idea isn’t commonly seen, but it certainly adds a unique twist to a home and makes smart use of space too. Instead of a typical door, a deeper door with built-in shelving steals a little extra storage from a completely unexpected place and disguises a hidden passage to a top-secret room for a little sense of intrigue.See how to create a secret doorwayMorePhoto Flip: 80 Pretty and Practical Pantries9 Questions to Ask When Planning a Kitchen PantryOther Resources on HouzzFind a designerBrowse kitchen storage and organization products
The major advantage here, besides items being easy to grab, is that eliminating doors also eliminates the need for swing-space for them to open, allowing some storage to fit into a tighter passageway.
Keep in mind that you will have to have doors custom-fitted and stagger the heights of the cabinets (or have them custom-built), which makes this type of cabinet more of an investment than a standard cabinet installation. But the ample storage makes it an idea worth considering.
This sort of niche can be left uncovered for modern-style open shelving or given its own set of doors like a typical cabinet to suit any style of decor.
For a more traditional look, a relatively small bit of construction can convert a typical doored closet into a niche for a pantry cabinet — either a custom-sized unit or a few prefab cabinets with slim filler panels on the ends to give a seamless look.Consider giving this pantry cabinet its own finish (like the beautiful soft blue-gray pictured here) to act as an accent. This is also a clever way to avoid having to match a newly added pantry to existing cabinets.7 Sophisticated Blues for Your Kitchen Cabinets
In a Standalone CabinetRather than adding a full set of cabinets to a wall, consider using a single cabinet (either a built-in or a standalone unit safely 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.Plus, if you use a sturdy cabinet, it can later be moved to a new home more easily than a true built-in. Just be sure to anchor it carefully.Browse standalone pantry cabinets
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