How to organize deep pantry cabinets
Best Tips for Deep Pantry Organization
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Our kitchen is the hub of our home, which means the pantry needs to be clean and efficient. I’m sharing the best tips for deep pantry organization, but these tips will also work for any pantry organization.
Do you have an area, or cabinet, of you home that tends to get messier faster than any other area?
The pantry and our laundry room are those target areas for my home.
The laundry room is, mostly, used by me. I try to keep that under wraps by tending to it during my normal laundry routine.
A pantry is a different animal because I am not the only one accessing the space.
Everyone in the home has their hand in the pantry throughout the day, so it can get quite messy very quickly.
Let’s tackle your pantry together, shall we? But first, you can take a look at mine and feel better about your own pantry.
Messy Pantry Frustrations
There are many frustrations that come with unorganized spaces.
Having a simple house cleaning schedule can help with that, but what about unseen spaces, such as a pantry?
You can keep your kitchen spotless and then open the pantry and feel like all is lost… literally, things can get lost in there.
It is especially important to keep things organized if you have a prepared pantry in your kitchen or home.
Sometimes, it is helpful to list the reasons you want to clean something in order to help motivate you to get a job done.
Here are a few frustrations that you might experience from having a messy pantry, I know these ring true for me.
- Lots of crumbs on the shelves
- Opened boxes of cereal and crackers
- Food goes to waste because you don’t see it in the back and buy new before using the old food
- You have a hard time finding things you know are in the deep pantry because it is a mess
- It makes it hard to find a place for new groceries when the pantry is disheveled
How to Begin to Organize your Kitchen Pantry
Beginning a process can be the hardest step because you know that the mess will get worse before it gets better.
The best place to begin to organize your pantry is with removing everything all of the items from your pantry.
Then, you can clean the pantry and add things back in an orderly fashion.
Steps for Organizing a Pantry with Deep Shelves
- Remove everything from your pantry– Take everything out and place it on your counter or kitchen table.
- Clean the shelves– Vacuum out the crumbs and wipe the dust with a rag.
- Categorize what is in your pantry- Create categories for your items so you can put them back in an organized fashion.
- Wipe down your pantry items– Before putting them back in the pantry, wipe down your goods so your pantry feels spotless when you’re done.
- Create zones in your pantry for similar items– canned goods, snacks, breakfast items, spices, etc. Zones can be easily established by using organizational tools to keep things in place.
- Keep regularly used items where they can be accessed easily– Things that are used on a daily basis need to be in the front of the shelf and at eye level so they are easy to get.
Other, less used, items can be positioned in the back of the shelf or where they aren’t as easy to get to since they aren’t used as often.
Tops Tips for Organizing your Pantry
- Label things to help other family members to keep things tidy
- Put items closer to expiration in the front
- Get organizational baskets and containers to help you
- If you’re space is limited, optimize it by using hanging shelves on the door
- Put heavy items on lower shelves and lighter items on the top shelf
- Place tall things in the back and keep shorter items in the front
- Make sure your pantry helps you stay efficient in the kitchen
Tools for Organization Deep Pantry Shelves
- Bins and Baskets for deep shelves– These are great for keeping seasoning packets, small packages of snacks, and stocked spices in.
- Best Lazy Susan’s for Pantry Organization– The turntable is a great way to keep things easily accessible.
- Door Storage for Pantry Door– Don’t forget that valuable space between the door and shelf of your pantry. You can house small items and even canned goods here.
- Containers that work well for Deep Pantries– Having clear containers makes deep pantry organization much easier.
- Simple Shelves for Pantry Storage– Shelves are important for deep pantries that have shelves because you can stack items and see what is in the back of your pantry.
- Label Maker for your Pantry items– Labels help you and your family keep things tidy.
- Pull out drawers– If you have a super deep pantry, installing pull out drawers can be a huge help so you can easily get to those items in the back.
DIY Tips for Deep Pantry Organization
- Repurpose Mason Jars for food storage- beans, rice, cereal, popcorn
- Old Wooden Crates– These work great to add levels to your shelving.
Turn old wooden boxes or crates on their side and stack small items, such as canned goods or spices, on top to add another level in your pantry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you maximize deep shelves?
To maximize deep pantry shelves, put tall items in the back and shorter items in the front. Always add newer items to the back of the pantry so your older items get used before they expire. Consider adding shelves to give height to those items in the back, making them more visible.
What is an easy solution for managing deep pantry shelves?
A quick solution for deep shelving is to add deep pantry pull out shelves. These drawers make it easy to access the items in the back of the pantry. You may also get simple storage solutions to help with pantry organization.
How do you organize a deep corner pantry?
The best way to keep a deep corner pantry organized is by adding a lazy susan to the cabinet.
This simple organizational tool allows you to easily access anything in your corner pantry.
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14 Easy Tips for Deep Pantry Organization
These tips make the most of deep shelves in the pantry
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Grace Gallagher
Grace Gallagher
Grace Gallagher is a lifestyle expert and writer with five years of experience covering home furnishings, storage, and organization.
She has also written for Greatist, Veracity Selfcare, Brit + Co, and others. Grace also taught creative writing workshops in Portland, Oregon.
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Published on 09/29/22
@lets.sort
When it comes to pantry storage, it's easy to think the bigger the better, especially if you love to collect ingredients or have a lot of mouths to feed. While it's definitely helpful to have a large pantry when it comes to kitchen organization, a pantry with deep shelves can be tricky sometimes, as it's easy to lose track of what's toward the back. These deep pantry storage ideas will help you make the most of your space without letting that additional shelf space go to waste.
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Use a Turntable and Wire Baskets
@tidyclosetsd
When organizing a deep pantry, it's all about labels and bins so you can easily see them.
That way, if things get pushed to the back, they're still visible. A turntable works well on a higher shelf, too. -
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Try Bins With a Handles
@tidyclosetsd
To make the most of your pantry space, you may need to put one bin in front of the other (otherwise the depth of the shelves kind of goes to waste). Using a clear bin with a cut-out handle helps when it comes time to pull out something specific whether it's because you need that item or whatever is behind it.
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03 of 14
Stack Clear Bins
@simplicity_cleaning_services
Deep pantries are often big all over, which means a lot of space between shelves. If you're wary of stacking bins horizontally one behind the other, then use vertical space. Sure, it may mean things need to shift every now and then, but if you put lesser used items on the bottom row, it shouldn't be a major inconvenience.
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Place Cans on Risers
@simplyorganizedco
There are a few things that are great about these twin pantries—long bins span the depth of the shelves and they can be easily pulled out, risers help you see canned goods, and plastic turntables make it easy to grab whatever sauce you need.
Chantell Dennis of Simply Organized Company says when it comes to deep pantry storage, layer when you can (i.e. use a can riser in the back with two lazy Susans in the front).
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05 of 14
Install Sliding Drawers
@thefeinhome
Not only is this pantry aesthetically pleasing, but it's also functional for the whole family. Kid's snacks are easily reachable on the bottom shelves and decanting foods into clear storage containers makes it easy to declutter and see what you have. Consider installing these adjustable drawers which can be added to any shelves, providing much more function.
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06 of 14
Stagger Products
@organizedwithrachelly
Using two or three-tiered risers helps to see what you have and know when you're running low on something (so you don't go to make a sauce only to find that you're out of tomatoes). Organizing dry goods and snacks by type is also an easy tweak that makes the pantry so much more usable.
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Organize the Same Type of Food in Rows
@theprojectneat
If you're lucky enough to design your own pantry, consider adding a drawer that makes the most of its depth. Putting snacks into acrylic or clear plastic bins not only looks nice, but it keeps you aware of what you have because who hasn't pulled out a box of snacks and realized someone in the house put it away empty?
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Unwrap Paper Products
@ocdbyfoomz
This oversized pantry is stunning, of course, but also totally functional. Unwrapping paper goods and stacking them makes the most of space— when you're arranging a deep pantry it always makes sense to store a backlog of extra products behind the ones you plan to use first. It always makes sense to use bins you can clearly see into.
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Label Everything
@getminimized
When in doubt, label everything either by hand or with a label maker.
Use the top shelf of a pantry for things you don't use all the time, like baking supplies and specialty appliances. Long, thin organizers work well in deeper pantries because you can fit many sides by side. -
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Add Deep Pull-Out Shelves
@sortandsensibility
This may not be a walk-in pantry, but its deep shelves hold a ton. Here, bigger bins on the shelves are used for paper products and backstock spices. Additionally, the turntables hold jars so you don't risk breaking anything looking for what you need, and the wooden shelves are custom-made to withstand a lot of weight from canned goods.
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Organize Tupperware in Descending Size Order
@the_happy_organiser
Before you even begin organizing your pantry, it's helpful to have a plan. These pop-top bins, for example, seem to have been purchased with ascending order in mind and the pull-out drawers are neatly labeled. If you have the space, storing cans flat in a drawer is a great way to use some depth.
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Bring in a Stool
@lets.sort
A stool is a must in a deep pantry so you can reach all the way to the back of higher shelves. We love the sleek turntables that keep sauces organized and easy to find while deep woven bins are a smart use of lower space.
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Try Different Kinds of Bins
@lets.sort
For some people, using exclusively clear bins may feel a little chaotic or visually busy. You can definitely use deep woven bins in a deep pantry, just make sure that your labels are large and clearly written. It always makes sense to decant things like sugar or flour which don't have specific cooking instructions on the packaging.
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14 of 14
Use Top Shelves for Cookbooks
@afreshspace
This deep pantry has it all: labels, risers, and plenty of bins. It's clever to use the top shelf for organizing cookbooks, which you probably won't need daily but it's nice to know exactly where to find the recipe you're craving.
Large wire bins on top are ideal for storing lightweight back-stock items like paper goods.
Pantry in an apartment: 95 design photos of a small pantry in an apartment and in a house, ideas for a pantry in the kitchen
Pantry is an essential attribute of a kitchen where people often cook a lot. Whether it's a small enclosed area, a deep closet, or a modest section, it's important to organize storage so that the right groceries and kitchen utensils are always at hand. If you add a bit of aesthetics to a competent organization, the pantry in the house (pictured) has every chance of becoming a worthy continuation of the interior, and not just a utilitarian room. Choosing the design of a small closet in the apartment - a photo selection from Houzz will help with this. nine0003
To view an article where we have collected the best storage room ideas, we recommend that you click on the first photo and go to full screen mode. On some photos you will find green labels that contain additional information about the items used in this interior.
The captions describe the project, methods and materials.
Mark Williams Design
1. Under the stairs
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary pantry is hiding behind the neat light green facades. But if you look closely, it becomes clear that the design of the pantry in the apartment in the photo masks the space under the stairs. nine0003
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Butler Armsden Architects
light, and on the other hand, it protects the inhabitants of the house from views from the street.
Benvenuti and Stein
3. Flowing lines
The pantry with curved shelves definitely has a style: with its white finish and wooden countertop, it visually continues the traditional design of the Benvenuti and Stein kitchen. nine0003
my fathers heart
4.
Slender Row
In this British kitchen from My Fathers Heart Ltd, cabinets take up an entire wall behind sober red fronts; one of them, a little deeper, plays the role of a pantry, which does not visually stand out in the interior.
Elements Design Co. (DBA Kitchen Style, LLC)
5. Spectacular back wall
The most interesting thing about this large cabinet is inside - and we are not even talking about food supplies, but about the back wall of brick. nine0003
Charmean Neithart Interiors
6. Don't forget the light
Considering the design of the pantry in the apartment in the photo, pay attention not only to the textured wallpaper on the back wall of the pantry, but also to the elegant Flos Fucsia lamp.
Johnny Gray Studios.
7. Pantry-cylinder
The cylindrical pantry in the London project Johnny Gray Studios turns a utility closet into an unusual interior object.
It takes up very little space, but can meet the needs of a large family: the interior and stainless steel doors are equipped with spacious shelves. nine0003
Allison Landers
8. Big Possibilities
This Allison Landers kitchen pantry is about 25 centimeters deep, but the functional doors nearly double the usable storage space.
Lorin Hill, Architect
9. Framed
The pantry occupies a separate utility room in this project, the entrance to which is behind glass doors framed by open shelves. nine0003
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Durpetti Interiors
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Murphy & Co. Design
11. Plain and simple
This little pantry from Murphy & Co.
Design keeps everything in view thanks to open shelves and glass jars for storage. nine0003
California Closets
12. Light look
In the California Closets project, the open pantry with wine racks looks very neat thanks to the white finish.
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architects
13. Continuous Growth
Bright shelves are a great backdrop for storing light-colored dishes, and in order not to waste space, the pantry was extended to the ceiling: a ladder will help to reach the upper shelves.
The Closet People
14. Give me a curtain
The pantry can be hidden behind ordinary window curtains - this is exactly what they did in Canada when decorating this pantry from The Closet People.
Icon Interiors Ltd
15. Everything has its place
So that the owners do not get confused where what is stored, the drawers are signed.
BMLMedia.ie
16. Mini Wine Cabinet
This mini pantry was designed with closed shelves and drawers combined with open wine drawers under the ceiling. nine0003
Bison Custom Cabinetry
17. Behind the barn door
The main kitchen space is decorated in a calm rustic style, the red barn door stands out here against the background of laconic woodwork.
SEK-Residential Organization & Project Design LLC
18. Pantry Upcycling
This project also had room for the exotic: the meticulously restored pantry door used to be in the stables.
Dwellings Design Group
19. A new look at rustic
However, a barn door can look quite modern, especially if it matches the color of the main wall decoration.
Marty Rhein, CKD, CBD - BAC Design Group
20.
Delicate accent
The opposite design looks no less expressive: a blue tint accentuates the entrance to the pantry, and fasteners create a slight brutal effect.
Tyner Construction Co Inc
21. Dust is not a hindrance
High open shelving is a solution for those who are not afraid of dust. This pantry design in the apartment leaves all the kitchen utensils in plain sight, and the owners do not have to open every drawer in an attempt to find a colander.
Living Stone Design + Build
22. Compact Meters
A sliding pantry door is a great idea for a small kitchen where space is important.
Don Foote Contracting
23. Portal
A decorative portal leads to the pantry from Don Foote . The green color of the wall combined with the classic frame of the doorway creates an interesting effect.
Brayer Design
24.
With sockets
If you think over the location of the mini-pantry in advance, you can hide behind the facades not only products, but also sockets for household appliances.
Roundhouse
25. Mix of Materials
The bottom drawers in this pantry are stainless steel, the top drawers are wood to match the floor and countertops. nine0003
Ourso Designs
26. Granite Countertop
A small pantry designed by Ourso Designs hides many handy shelves behind a modest wooden door. The worktop, made of durable granite, can be used as an additional work surface.
Jenna Burger Design
27. Vertical approach
From the outside, this pantry looks like a structural pylon, but with a slight movement, narrow sections for storing food and spices are pulled out of it. nine0003
Gary Brown Homes LLC
28.
In the same rhythm
There can be as many high sections as the kitchen allows. Thanks to the glossy facades in this project, they are well disguised as wall panels.
thea home inc
29. Ladder with insurance
If the upper shelves of the pantry are difficult to reach, you will have to use a ladder. In this project, it is fixed on the top shelf and moves freely along the railing - this eliminates the risk that the ladder will fall at the most inopportune moment. nine0003
30. Floating look
This Closet Works corner cabinet floats above the floor, complete with metal bottle holders in addition to shelves.
Churchwood Design
31. Wood only
In this project by Churchwood Design, a huge cupboard plays the role of a pantry. To save space, shallow open shelves made of the same wood are provided on the inside of the doors.
Holme Design
32.
Evening light
In the pantry by Holme Design, the door leaf is also used for storage. To make it convenient to use the pantry in the evening, it provided a backlight.
Von Fitz Design
33. Easy Clean Tiles
White boar tiles, black corners, open shelves, light countertops—Von Fitz Design's clean finishes turn a pantry into a stylish room.
Witt Construction
34. Clear coat
This pantry has glass boxes for storing seasonal vegetables.
marcon KITCHEN + BATH STUDIO
35. In the corner
An interesting idea for a corner pantry in an apartment from Marcon Kitchens & Bath Studio: in addition to the functional location, the section attracts with a cheerful blue color.
Kitchen Encounters
36. Elegance and style
The inside of a pantry can look elegant despite its modest size: in our example, the effect is achieved through gray-green facades combined with a granite countertop.
nine0003
37. Retro details
The wall-to-wall storage section is complemented by an old ladder, which brings a light industrial touch to the project.
Fraley and Company
38. Sunshine
Even the traditional kitchen has its place of irony: in the Fraley and Co project, this is confirmed by two narrow drawers with bright yellow fronts.
KitchenLab Interiors
39. Vertical Segment
The top shelf of the pantry is occupied by narrow vertical sections, which are convenient for storing serving dishes. nine0003
Reed Design Group
40. Two in one
An interesting idea for a multifunctional space from Reed Design Group: a pantry combined with a small office. This will be appreciated by housewives who like to reread recipes and keep track of expenses.
Terracotta Design Build
41.
First impressions are deceptive
In this project from Terracotta Design Build, a pantry masquerades as a built-in wardrobe. From the side it is difficult to imagine that a well-organized and well-lit room is hiding behind closed doors. nine0003
Michael Fullen Design Group
42. Mop Registration
Not only does this handy pantry have open shelves and drawers, but it also has space to store cleaning supplies.
Martha O'Hara Interiors
43. One piece
To visually connect the pantry with the main space, Martha O'Hara Interiors installed sliding glass doors between the rooms.
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44. Starring
Neon yellow storage systems from Studio 29 play the role of the main kitchen accent.
Murphy & Co.
Design
45. In the color of the season
This project combines indigo shelving with terracotta flooring.
California Closets Maryland
46. Toward the Kitchen
In this kitchen-integrated pantry, open white shelves work well with the vibrant colors of the walls. nine0003
Arlene Williams
47. Pantry in the porthole
The main decorative accent of this pantry is an unusual door with a porthole at the top. The noble finish of the facades adds elegance to the project.
48. Contrasting textures
The dark gray finish of maple wood drawers contrasts interestingly with the wall tiles.
Jim Schmid Photography
49. With Wine Rack
The pantry is a great place to have a wine cabinet if you're not ready to display your stock of bottles for all to see. nine0003
Jenni Leasia Interior Design
50.
Plus work surface
For the convenience of the owners, designer Jenni Leasia has provided a cupboard with sections of different depths: thus, the kitchen has an additional work surface.
Brayer Design
51. Color Contrast
Inside this little pantry, there is a real decorative surprise: behind the white fronts, a solid dark wood filling is hidden.
Sicora Design/Build
52. We insure memory
The pantry door can be functionally beaten - for example, you can hang metal containers for papers and a magnetic slate board to remind you of current affairs.
Whitney Lyons
53. Sustainability
Even the smallest pantry is a lifesaver for those who sort trash or struggle with where to store dirty laundry: large waste containers and laundry baskets fit under the countertop. nine0003
Kathy Corbet Interiors
54.
Convenience — in the foreground
Perforated shelves in this cabinet can be mounted at different heights. Yes, aesthetics are clearly in second place here, but who will see these holes, except for you?
Garage Guru Enlightened Storage
55. Like in a supermarket
Convenient metal baskets are fastened with self-tapping screws and allow each product to have its own place.
The Tailored Closet
56. Low fronts
Drawers with low fronts, on the one hand, protect the contents from falling, on the other hand, make it easier to navigate in the pantry and find the right utensils faster.
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Nicole Lanteri Design
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The Tailored Closet
58.
Simplicity itself
In order not to look too bulky, the storage system has been integrated into the interior as much as possible, and hidden fasteners create the impression of a floating cabinet.
59. More shelves, good and different
Vertical and horizontal shelves, drawers, narrow extra shelves on the inner surface of the doors - in such a pantry everything that you would like to hide in the kitchen will fit exactly.
Harvey Jones Kitchens
60. No handles
Saving space can be done with simple tricks, such as removing handles from drawers. In this project, open shelves complement drawers with slots instead of handles.
61. With serving table
The storage system in this pantry is complemented by a small serving table - a good help for a kitchen with a small work surface.
Leicht Küchen AG
62. Place for dishes
Additional shelves are a popular, but not the only way to use storage doors: metal structures also work well for this task, allowing you to place lids and other kitchen utensils on the doors.
Damco Kitchens
63. Mirror
A mirror in the worktop area and a light finish will help visually enlarge the pantry.
Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry
64. Section instead of drawers
Many drawers create a feeling of fragmentation of the headset. An alternative option for organizing space is a vertical block with internal fenced shelves. nine0003
Heartwood Kitchens
65. Imitation game
Reverse technique - add several handles to one drawer. Who said that in the pantry there is no place for light irony?
Harvey Jones Kitchens
66. Bottles in the top tier
Usually a vertical crate is used to store bottles, but what's stopping you from placing your wine horizontally?
The Aldrich Group, LLC
67. Drawers
A great way to save space in your pantry is to equip your pantry with drawers.
To get a jar hidden in the depths, you do not have to pull out everything that is in the foreground. nine0003
Creative Cabinetworks LLC
68. Classic disguise
Who would have thought that a drawer is hidden behind a decorative column! And the molding here performs the function of a handle.
L & B Closets Inc
69. All in plain sight
In this project, the pantry is in an open alcove highlighted by architraves, and the back wall is painted in the main color of the walls. Firstly, it's not boring, and secondly, all the necessary products are at hand - you just have to carefully follow the order. nine0003
transFORM Home
70. Light intrigue
If you want to leave room for intrigue in an open pantry, you can combine shelves with drawers, and use closed containers or wicker baskets for storage.
Paris Eden - Closet Factory
71.
Baskets and trays
In this charming rustic pantry, baskets are not just on the shelves, but are placed on pull-out "trays" with specially cut holes. nine0003
Hurst Construction, Inc
72. Freedom of access
In this model of the closet-pantry doors are hidden in the side blocks and do not block the passage.
Barnes Vanze Architects, Inc.
73. Asymmetric doors
If the pantry is hidden behind sliding doors, the leaves do not have to be the same in width - sometimes a slight disproportion is appropriate. In this example, the asymmetry allows the sashes to move freely and not rest against the walls. nine0003
Woodstock Furniture
74. Accordion Door
Foldable closet door is a convenient solution for small spaces or rooms with narrow aisles.
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Angus Cowan Constructions Pty.
Ltd
75. Laconic solution
Do you like neatness and minimalism? Doors with a hidden box will help maintain the aesthetic appearance of the pantry. nine0003
Tommy Hein Architects
76. Sturdy construction
The pantry's metal filling allows you to rest assured that the frame will support the weight of your groceries, while the pull-out system makes storage easy to use.
Matthew Thomas Architecture, LLC
77. Fairy-tale motifs
This pantry is hidden behind modest closet-like doors, with fairy-tale painting on the facades making the project unusual.
David Heide Design Studio
78. Hidden nature
Light decorative doors and shallow shelves make this pantry elegant and almost invisible.
The Hammer & Nail, Inc.
79. Filling to the max
This storage system looks truly massive thanks to the clever organization of drawers, but if you close all the fronts, it turns out that it does not take up much space.
Braam's Custom Cabinets
80. Pantry inside and out
Despite the fact that in this house a separate room was provided for the pantry, storage systems appeared outside it too - a ladder attached to the railing helps to get to the upper shelves.
81. A stool to help
However, an ordinary stool will also help you get to the upper shelves. Moreover, open shelves allow you to quickly locate the desired item.
SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.
82. On wheels
In a very small and narrow pantry, light open shelving works well. And some items for greater convenience can be put on wheels.
Rudloff Custom Builders
83. Narrow Shelves
When it seems that the pantry has run out of storage space, narrow hanging shelves, such as those on which the owners of this room store jars of spices, save.
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SEK-Residential Organization & Project Design LLC
84. Fragrant World
If spices are your passion, take a cue from this custom pantry, where the entire inside of the door has been allocated for jars of spices.
NEAT Method Michigan
85. On platforms
To make the pantry more convenient, sometimes drawers are replaced with platforms - this scenario is especially relevant for storing household appliances.
Martina Williams
86. Built-in kitchen
An interesting combined scenario: a single kitchen unit combines the functions of a pantry with thoughtful storage systems, built-in appliances and even a sink.
Higham Furniture
87. At different depths
In this pantry, the lower drawers and the upper shelves have different depths: thanks to this technique, a small multi-tiered shelf was fixed on the inner surface of the door.
Design Harmony
88. In all directions
Storage systems do not have to be arranged linearly or allocate an entire room for storage: in this project, it is more like a decorative pylon, and laconic facades do not draw attention to the drawers.
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.
89. Useful sidewalls
Not only the front but also the side “works” for this cabinet: shallow shelves are placed on it behind a conventional hinged door.
90. Behind the bookcase
An elegant and unusual solution: the entrance to the pantry is framed by bookshelves, and thanks to glass doors and a transom, natural light enters the room.
The Kitchen Place
91. Slate wall
The pantry is a place where you can indulge in experiments like a slate wall and at the same time hedge your memory - for example, write down a recipe or a shopping list.
Johnny Gray Studios.
92. With tiled backsplash
In this pantry, the owners arranged a small additional work surface, and the wall was lined with ceramic tiles like a kitchen backsplash. nine0003
Gast Architects
93. Hidden corner
It is sometimes difficult to find the optimal role for corners. In this project, shelves were placed in the corner - given the small depth of the adjacent cabinet, it will not be difficult to get the necessary dishes.
A & T Cabinet Makers
94. Unusual modification
To make the most of the usable space, the owners provided a two-section corner cabinet above the countertop.
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Narrow closet in the apartment: a selection of storage ideas
In some city apartments, the architects provided for small closets, which have an elongated shape and an area of a couple of squares.
You can manage this small storage space in different ways. A narrow pantry can well play the role of a mini-dressing room in a bedroom or hallway, accommodating a maximum of things. Consider the most successful planning solutions using the drawings as an example.
Contents
- Ideas on how to organize a narrow closet and what is important to consider when doing so
- Examples of drawings of the interior filling of a narrow pantry 100-120 cm wide
- What to do if you need a narrow wardrobe from a pantry with a width of only 80 cm
- Examples of different storage systems and doors from the Leroy Merlin range
what is important to take into account in this case
Usually a narrow pantry in Khrushchev is an elongated one about 2-2.4 m long and 80 to 120 cm wide. The initial dimensions allow using only an L-shaped arrangement of modules of various content. The depth of the storage shelves is calculated according to the aisle width.
It must be at least 50 cm. In total, about 40-55cm remains on the shelves, which is quite enough for storage inside open cabinets. nine0003
It's a good idea to use the side wall (if you have one) to expand the walk-in closet space by installing beveled or radius doors.
But, as a rule, they are limited to the initially allocated area, separating it from the space of the room or corridor with sliding sliding doors or a swing door.
Examples of interior drawings for a 100-120 cm wide narrow closet
A great idea for a narrow closet is to turn one of the sections “facing” the door, as in the previous photo. nine0003
This solution will allow you to easily use some things that you need constantly and at the same time not to “dive” after them into the closet every time.
Match the width of the aisle with the depth of the cabinets! For example, drawers, most likely, will be inconvenient to use, because they will have to be pulled out from the side, the width of the passage will not allow them to be fully used.
So it's better to put the drawers in the section opposite the compartment doors. nine0003
On the edge, it is better to provide options for narrowed storage sections that would not interfere with the entrance to the dressing room itself. For example, with open hooks or a niche for storing an ironing board, vacuum cleaner, etc. no bottom shelves.
Depending on the requirements for the dressing room, different fillings can be provided. For example, a narrow closet in the hallway is more needed for storing outerwear with an increased number of hanger bars. And in the bedroom and nursery, shelves and drawers are more prevalent. nine0003
The kitchen will also have its own, individual pantry filling. It is characterized by a large number of narrow and frequent shelves with additional partitions designed to store jars, preserves, baskets and boxes with vegetables and preparations.
What to do if you need a narrow dressing room from a pantry with a width of only 80 cm
With such a limited space, it is important to take into account the anthropological characteristics of a person and ergonomic requirements.
It is best to make furniture for such a narrow pantry composite:
- Bottom row of pedestals 400mm deep . What is below hip height can be wider - such a trick will allow you to rotate relatively comfortably inside a narrow closet while searching for the right things or cleaning. The height of the lower modules can be approximately 500mm.
- Middle row of cabinets 300mm deep. Shelves can be combined with open coat racks - the absence of hard deep sides is key. The narrowed depth ends at the height of a person - this is about 1700-1800mm from the floor. nine0710
- Mezzanine row 400mm deep. It makes no sense to make it deeper, since you can hardly “squeeze” something larger into the remaining span. That is, if the narrow dressing room from the pantry is 80cm, we leave 40cm on the mezzanine shelves and keep 40cm free for access.
Mesh wall storage systems also make it very easy to fill a narrow dressing room, because they do not have protruding sides.
And also you can rearrange the shelves during operation to a more convenient and comfortable level, supplement with new hinges and accessories. nine0003
Examples of different storage systems and doors from the Leroy Merlin range
The above-mentioned wall-mounted wardrobe systems are also available from Leroy Merlin. You can choose and buy the necessary accessories as needed and master the internal space of the dressing room.
We also recommend paying attention to mobile racks and whatnots. If you leave the bottom space of the pantry empty and free, you can use them for storage. In this case, you can always roll out the desired module with stored things at any time. nine0003
A plastic screen or louvered accordion is perfect as a door to a narrow closet. The choice of shades allows you to choose the right option for almost any interior.
If a folding door option, similar in design and design to other interior doors in Leroy Merlin.
