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Pantry Pride

January 23, 2011 by Allison 28 Comments

pantry ideas - kitchen pantry with glass french doors and bookshelves on each side of doorway - Design Babylon Interiors via Atticmag18 pantry ideas for kitchens that function as great as they look.

Walk-in kitchen pantries began making a comeback in the late 1990’s and pantry ideas are now one of the most requested kitchen features. But many of today’s homeowners expect more from their pantries than just “a place for everything, and everything in it’s place” space.  From dry foods and canned goods, to cookbooks and dishes and even small appliances are finding their way into these carefully planned storage rooms that function like kitchen annexes. Painted or stained fixed shelves often wrap the pantry, making the most of the space.

A pantry entrance flanked by shelves for cookbooks is accessed through a pair of single-pane French doors. The lead-glass transom above the doors is a nice touch. Only one light fixture is needed taking advantage of an opportunity to give the pantry some personality.  A unique new, vintage or antique fixture like this globe will always add charm as well as necessary light.

pantry ideas - white kitchen pantry with paneled chalkboard door -Country Living via AtticmagDoors are another way to express yourself by making the pantry entrance unique. What better place to jot down this week’s shopping list than chalkboard panels on door?  Painting the lower panel gives children a place to create as well.

pantry ideas - kitchen pantry with screen door entrance - Country Living via AtticmagThis pantry is enclosed with a screen door.  Unpainted shelves hold dry goods and serving pieces.  Other screening materials choices include chicken wire and decorative, flat wire mesh. Shirred fabric or punched tin panels can be used to shield contents from view.

pantry ideas - kitchen pantry hidden by interior industrial sliding barn door - via AtticmagA green chalkboard wall and sliding industrial style  interior barn door gives this kitchen a loft-like feeling.  The wine refrigerator is easily accessed when entertaining.

pantry ideas - narrow storage pantry covered by sliding interior wood and latticework barn door - via AtticmagNo space is too small when it comes to adding extra storage.  A shallow “one can deep” pantry is hidden behind a distressed, sliding wood door with iron insert.  Glassware is stored on the top shelves, becoming visible through the door’s lattice work and an interesting display when the door is closed.

pantry with shelves and appliance hutch hidden by double pocket doors Double pocket doors slide out of sight, opening this pantry up to the kitchen.  A center hutch, that’s slightly deeper than the surrounding shelves, holds small appliances and has drawers for table linens and roll-out baskets for seldom-used cooking accessories. Vertical try storage racks and pull-out spice racks also are built in on the right hand side of the pantry space.

pnatry ideas - pantry entrance hidden with integrated panel doors - via AtticmagTaking a cue from integrated appliances, this pair of pantry doors blends in with the cabinets when closed.

pantry ideas - pantry with integrated panel doors flanked by glass door dish storage - via AtticmagAnother pair of integrated doors is banked by glass front cabinets for tableware display. The pantry is nicely finished inside with planked wood paneled walls, thick shelving and an industrial lantern style light fixture.

pantry ideas - corner pantry with double french doors and frosted glass - via AtticmagInstead of using traditional corner cabinetry full of hard-to-reach shelves, here is a corner pantry.  Frosted glass doors conceal its true identity.  Designs and wording are often etched on the glass for a decorative touch.  A properly placed outlet is handy for using small appliances. The lower wood panels have a center knob, leading me to believe they are tilt-out bins for recycling or pet food.

pantry ideas - open corner pantry with no doors - via AtticmagIf you’re brave (and neat), an open corner pantry may be the answer.  Lined wicker baskets help tidy smaller items.  Seldom used things are stored on the top shelf.  The open pantry of the Salie House is similar and includes a farmhouse sink and Traulsen pass-thru fridge.

pantry ideas - open yellow pantry with wicker basket and glass jar storage - via AtticmagAnother door-free pantry makes a bold statement with mustard yellow paint and a lovely wood lattice work valance.  Lined baskets are accompanied by labeled glass jars in this highly organized and styled pantry. But a gathered fabric skirt can hide a multitude of sins.

pantry ideas - open pantry shelves lining hallway with glass storage containers - via AtticmagIf there is not enough space for a walk-in pantry, line a kitchen wall or hallway off the kitchen with shelves and stock up on pretty glass airtight containers.  As long as they are away from direct natural light, the contents shouldn’t be harmed.

pantry ideas - open pantry made from painted bricks and concrete shelves Meg Ryan via AtticmagThis modern open pantry was designed by Meg Ryan built using white painted brick and stained concrete shelves.  This is durable minimalism at its best and at a reasonable price.

pantry ideas - English larder cabinet with storage shelves on the doors - via AtticmagFitted English kitchens often include massive larder cabinets that holds the majority of pantry items for the household.  Doors lined with shelves keep smaller items from becoming lost and an open shelf above the pantry provides storage for large items or display.

pantry ideas - fitted English larder cabinet with interior labeled wood drawers - via AtticmagAnother English larder cabinet is integrated instead of freestanding. The door offers storage and luxe interior wood drawers can be labeled.

pantry ideas - open pantry with hutch and wine refrigerator - via AtticmagPantries can be as big and elaborate as your dreams. Regular depth lower cabinets, a hutch and open shelves will keep small appliances out of the main kitchen.

pantry ideas - Alabama stone cottage pantry with double french doors - AtticmagA hidden feature of our French gray kitchen is the walk-in pantry.  Originally, it was the closet for a bedroom we turned into sunroom during the pre-building stage. Double French doors opens it up to the nearby range and our trim carpenter built the shelves to my specifications.

pantry ideas - alabama stone cottage pantry with built in work table for small appliances and prep - AtticmagBased on a potting bench, the pantry work table provides space for unloading groceries or even making a sandwich.  In keeping with my less kitchen-like look, the toaster and microwave are out of sight in the pantry.  A collection of birdhouses is arranged on the top shelf and they are a fun surprise for guests.

(Sources: Design Babylon Interiors, Kitchen Bath Ideas, Country Living, Cottage Living, Colleen Fox Interiors, Closets Redefined, House Beautiful, Team95, EmersonMade, Elle Decor, Venegas and Company, Tracy Leach, Front Door)

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Comments

  1. Stacy@RedDoorHome says

    January 23, 2011 at 7:15 pm

    I am fortunate to have a walk-in pantry. It was one of the best things we included when we built our house, Although it does have wire shelving (I would love to change to cabinets or wood shelves) I am so thankful for the storage space and do not know what I would do without it.

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  2. Lacy@The Inspired Nest says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    I would be thrilled with anyone of them! Gorgeous and so inspiring!

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  3. Terry Moore says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Oh my, I love all of these, especially the second one.

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  4. Judy @ In His Grip says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    I wish I had one of the fabulous pantries. Mine is just a large cabinet, but it does have pull out shelves which I love.

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  5. Linda Green says

    January 23, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    I have a small walk in pantry, and I’m happy that it does not have glass doors! I have some glass cabinets, and while they are attractive, we all need some hidden spaces in a working kitchen. These photos are all beautiful and I can get inspiration from many of them. I’m thinking of switching my pantry items into the kitchen cabinets and putting all my dishes and glassware into the pantry! Don’t know yet, but I will study some of these photos! Thanks for posting them! Linda

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  6. Shelia says

    January 23, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    Hi Allison! Oh, what some wonderful panties! I would love to have a walk in pantry! Oh, well…I’m thankful a even have a little space.
    Thank you so much for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    January 23, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    I would love to have pantry space like any of these! I do love the first two the most.

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  8. Mel's Cabin says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:18 am

    I love those inspiring examples of pantrys….they are beautiful and well organized…If only I had the space in my kitchen for one of these beauties. For now, I have only a large free standing early American wood cabinet in the breakfast room for my pantry. Stop by for a visit at Mel’s Cabin for a cup of coffee.

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  9. laxsupermom says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:31 am

    Wow! Great collection of images. It makes me want to get in and redo my pantry, because while I do have a large closet type pantry, it certainly doesn’t look like any of those.

    As many times as I’ve ogled your kitchen and home, I’ve never seen your pantry before. I love the feel of the potting bench and stained wood shelves. And the birdhouses are such a whimsical touch. Love it! Thanks for sharing these.

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  10. Allison says

    January 24, 2011 at 9:31 am

    I’m glad you all are enjoying the images. So many ways to have a pantry – each serves the same purpose, but in a different way, and we all know how important it is to have decent storage in our kitchens.

    Judy, our last kitchen had a pantry cabinet. It was great since it held so much.

    Linda Green, have you seen the Salie House china closet at Atticmag? Amazing… you will never look at dish storage the same again.

    Laxsupermom, I had shown my pantry in the Heart of our Home blog party post but we did not move the article to this new site. I love seeing the birdhouses when I go in the pantry. Most were scattered around our last home and a few were actually outside on the fence. I didn’t really want them scattered here, but didn’t want to get rid of them either. I’m glad you agree this idea was a good one! It’s like a “just for me” special thing, since not everyone goes into the pantry.

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  11. Larry says

    January 24, 2011 at 10:16 am

    As you know I really like the use of old doors etc. Some terrific ideas. The shallow pantry with a door in front is an idea almost anyone can use with only loosing a small wall space. For our on going building project we are using upper and lower reclaimed kitchen cabinets from a house in Homewood in the back foyer for pantry. This feature has something almost all can use if want a pantry.

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  12. Kelly @ JAX does design says

    January 24, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Wow, you’ve put together an amazing collection of kitchen pantries! I really like the very first one, where the doors to the pantry are flanked with bookshelves. And the kitchen with the green chalkboard and sliding barn door is really cool.

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  13. Allison says

    January 24, 2011 at 11:25 am

    Thanks, Kelly.

    Larry, I was at Tricia’s last Wednesday morning. You weren’t there by chance, were you? Two men were talking in a side room and I almost asked if one was Larry. ;D

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  14. lynne@lynnesgiftsfromtheheart says

    January 24, 2011 at 11:29 am

    Wow! What gorgeous pantries. I would love to have any of them. The white ironstone pitchers caught my eye, I need a couple of those for the new hutch “makeover”. lol Thank you for swinging by and leaving such a sweet comment.
    hugs ~lynne~

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  15. RHome410 says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    These are all beautiful examples. My walk-in pantry could be bigger, but I just appreciate having it at all.
    I really love the look of the hallway pantry you show, but have visions of my less delicate kiddos going through there and objects or elbows knocking glass containers on the floor… 🙂

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    • Jeanne says

      August 5, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      You might try putting sliding doors on the cabinets, probably won’t take up much more room, and you’d still have your pantry

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  16. Nancy says

    January 24, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Love them all! I’m especially fond of the french doors leading to a separate pantry “room”.

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  17. Deanne says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    My walk in pantry would have to be one of my favourite things in my kitchen. I posted about it here:

    http://fivebrothersonesister.blogspot.com/2010/08/pantry-overhaul.html

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  18. Bette P says

    January 24, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I love this article. Great pictures. Who doesn’t need a special space for kitchen things.
    I made my coat closet a dish pantry, as I have more dishes than coats which are not needed here in Arizona.
    I wish I had seen this article before I did mine. Great ideas. I love the big distressed sliding door pantry.

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  19. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    What a timely post! We’re in the process of designing a smaller new home and one thing I want is a pantry. I like the first one the best because of the bookcases that flank either side of the doors. What a great place for cookbook storage and with my husband and I both avid cooks, we have plenty.

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  20. Delores says

    January 25, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Oh, I would kill for a walk in pantry. Or any pantry for that matter. This is such a fabulous post with fabulous photos. I was actually working on a similar post, but you nailed it!

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  21. SilverMagpies says

    February 4, 2011 at 11:40 pm

    The pantry with the sliding barn door really speaks to me.

    I agree that you have to be really brave to have an open one. I wonder what it looks like on an “off” day?

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  22. Patty Henning says

    July 26, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    LOVE these pantry spaces ! ~ ! ~

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