Shallow pantry cabinets
Shallow Pantry Ideas – Every Thing Pantry
by Anders Nielsen
Many of us pantry lovers live in houses that fall short of perfect. Finding extra pantry space sometimes means pushing past our house or apartment limits. The neat thing about pantry space is that it can exist anywhere.
A pantry can be as shallow as the width of a jar of food. Shelves can be as narrow as 2″ for spices and up to 3.5″-7″ for jars.
Shallow pantry solutions and no-pantry solutions have the same goals: finding space where there isn’t any. Don’t miss the no-pantry solutions page to find similar ideas that may work for you.
If you live in a small house or just have a small kitchen, apartment, or tiny house, there are shallow pantry solutions for you.
A clever trick used by do-it-yourselfers is to sneak in pantry shelf space between wall studs. Studs are around 4″ wide. Utilizing sections of space between wall studs can amount to significant space for homeowners – maybe even enough to meet their pantry needs.
Some of these no-pantry solutions are not that hard to do. To make a simple pantry, add a few rows of narrow shelves, scrap boards, or pantry baskets to walls. Find an empty wall, nook, or cranny that isn’t being used.
The examples below show different ways creative homeowners have found pantry space in their house. One of these shallow pantry solutions could work for you!
Photo by Brass Key Interiors – Search home design design ideas
This shallow pantry cabinet provides much needed space in a small kitchen. The kitchen designer was able to turn the cabinet to make use of end space OR it was a bare wall to start out with.
In cases of shallow pantry cabinets, you can purchase cabinet fronts to match the rest of the kitchen and custom build the box. Even stock cabinet companies often offer cabinet door fronts (stock means they only have standard sizes and don’t customize).
Custom cabinet companies or cabinet builders would be able to fit almost any of your space needs. Custom cabinets will cost more, but for challenging spaces, sometimes it’s the only solution. Here’s a custom kitchen tour that was featured in an old farmhouse.
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In this kitchen arrangement, there is no extra room for base cabinets or pantry closet. The only available space is an open wall that is in competition with a walkway. The owners turned the bare wall into shallow pantry space.
When adding shallow pantries, thought needs to be given about blending it in with the other space/cabinetry. The pantry could have been added later after the original kitchen. The cabinets are a lovely blue that blends with the trim work on the pantry. The end product is a beautiful kitchen with ample pantry space.
Photo by Wood Customs – More kitchen ideas
In this example, the homeowner has about two feet of space to work with.
The carpenter was able to turn it into attractive storage space with open shelving, narrow countertop, and base storage.
Photo by Allison Landers – More kitchen photos
In another shallow pantry configuration, this solution uses every bit of space it can. In addition to the shallow storage space, doors are added that also have racks on the cabinet doors. Extra points!
Photo by Bromley Caldari Architects PC – More kitchen ideas
This shallow pantry is almost invisible behind the pantry doors that are almost like walls. Would anyone even know there was pantry space behind them? Look at the cereal boxes, that should give you and idea of how deep the shelves are – only one box deep.
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This shallow pantry cabinet is deceiving – from the outside it looks deeper than it actually is. My guess is that the carpenter is needing to build around something to make it fit in – good job!
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Another shallow pantry cabinet solution in a kitchen.
Many shallow pantry cabinets are turned so their “backs” are facing the end of a run of cabinets. This is a clever way to squeeze in a two-foot wide space that is perfect for 1-2 cans deep of food.
Photo by The Tiny Tack House – Discover kitchen design ideas
This rustic little cabin found shallow pantry space on an open wall. The unfinished boards add to the charm of the space, providing a prime example of a simple pantry that works.
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Here, pantry wire baskets/shelving system were installed on the wall. It fills the wall nicely giving the pantry owner additional space that is easy to manage.
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This handsome, wood shallow pantry unit was crafted to compliment the cabinetry in the rest of the narrow room. They have conquered the “no-pantry” solution quite well.
SEKTION High cabinet frame, white, 30x24x90"
Amazingly versatile cabinetMarjorieIt's meant for a wall oven to go into, but I am using it for my dishwasher.
That's right. My husband is in a wheelchair, and needs the dishwasher lifted so he can put his feet somewhere. It works perfectly. Thanks IKEA! Ohhh and make sure to anchor it properly so you don't have any tipsys.5
Very nice piece that accomadateshARVEYVery nice piece that accomadates all my needs in the kitchen.Great storage4
We love it!!PilareIt’s beautiful and holds all our food and looks awesome in place5
Works well as a pantry.KyleWorks well as a pantry.5
The Sektion cabinets are very durableKeith N.These cabinets stood up to my trial and error situations during installation and appear to be strong enough to stand the test of time as they have been in use for several months now. They look great and we’re fairly easy to install despite my overthinking a few steps. The hardest part was getting them nearly perfectly level for the countertops. I was able to use one tall cabinet for my new wall oven with space above and below for storing food. The other tall cabinet is being used as a pantry cabinet with lots of shelves and enough room to store sodas and water including several 5 gallon water jugs.
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Good but hard to build because it is hugeKazuhiroIt was heavy and require two people and the fact that separate legs need to be purchased was very inconvenient. The legs for sektion canine training are limited to one type. I wish we have some choices.4
Pantry CabinetJUSTINGood cabinet. Easy to assemble. But definitely needs strong feet/legs. Either make out of heavier plastic or metal.4
don't buyJamesTook months to get product, and when shelves came in they were damaged and can not be replaced. Would have been farther ahead to just have cabinet company do the jib --- Ikea must be going out of business.1
HorribleDAVIDHorrible: We get bits and pieces of parts that we need to finish our product. I don’t know what’s going on with Ikea but we’ve taken almost 9 months to gather all the parts needed for a kitchen. We’re now working on our laundry room and this is just completely painful. Ikea needs to fire whoever is in charge of supply. In addition each time apart becomes available you have to pay an additional $55 delivery fee it’s a complete scam.
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Perfect pantryAnonymousPerfect pantry5
Cabinets for storageNancyCabinet is meeting my storing needs5
CabinetsBarryJust what I needed5
Works greatLindaEasy to assemble. We are 74 and 79 so if we can do it anyone can. Great suspension system.5
:-)Peter:-)5
Love it!megLove it!5
Nice high cabinets easy totammyNice high cabinets easy to put it together, so many ways to put it to use5
I am using this productShmuelI am using this product for a long time and will not replace it with any other kitchen cabinetry Sektion is coming in many sizes and its the base of any great kitchen5
Still not in stock a year later!!Christina M.I would just like to see them come back in stock. When I sat down with the kitchen planner and purchased all the pieces, there was no indication given to use that it would be over a year and this piece would still not be in stock. Dissatisfied does not even begin to describe. No one can given any estimations and no one can help you search other areas.
Useless customer service. Wished I'd never chosen Ikea. Now I'm stuck in the middle with an incomplete kitchen for over a year. I will never recommend Ikea cabinets to anyone!!!1
It’s easy to assemble andEUNICE N.It’s easy to assemble and very sturdy.it hold a lot, too5
need another oneRobertI like it and in the middle of doing another one but it has been a year waiting for it. Still can't finish project.5
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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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| 1 | Minimize top cabinets |
Wall cabinets can look like stretch marks all over the place, and not everyone can access them and reach the right shelf, so it's better to remove them and install them right under the window.
This is a particularly smart move, and if you do the same, you're doing the right thing.
Shallow pantry instead of hanging cabinets (Kenzer Furniture)
| 2 | Shallow cabinets |
Instead of wall cabinets, it will also be better and more convenient to use shallow, floor-to-ceiling cupboards. This is an effective use of the inner wall, because there is still no way to insert a window. Limit the depth to 6 - 9 cm, then you will have a pleasant place to store various products, and in the lower compartments, children can take something for themselves without disturbing you.
Open shelves - the most convenient storage and display option (Joe Olson)
| 3 | Go to open shelves |
If you really need wall-mounted drawers, it's better to install some open shelving.
They offer efficient storage of kitchen items: you don't have to endlessly wield doors back and forth to take or put something. Limit yourself to dishes that are used frequently, otherwise they will collect dust.
Horizontal frosted glass cabinets
(Barker Wagoner Architects)
| 4 | Horizontal cabinets |
For those who need a closed wall as their main storage system, check out the horizontal layout of the cabinets. They have a big advantage - you will need to open only one door to see everything that is stored in the block.
Wide and roomy drawers (Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS)
| 5 | Install drawers |
When it comes to base cabinets, drawers are recommended over doors. Deep, they can store almost everything you need. Plus, they are more efficient, because you just need to push it forward, and everything will appear in front of you, but elements with doors will make you bend over or sit down.
Cornerless Kitchen Set (Gary Lee Partners)
| 6 | Avoid corners |
If you can design a kitchen without corners, do it. They are the place that creates "traffic jams" in the movement around the room, and lockers can be quite awkward.
Very handy corner application (The Woodshop of Avon)
| 7 | Or make the corner the best you can |
If you can't avoid it, or you just don't know how to do it correctly, then make it as functional and convenient as possible, easy to use. And the Susans rotating model or smart corner options will help you with this. nine0003
Drawer and door handle examples (Trueline Woodworks, Inc.)
| 8 | Improvement of wooden elements |
Gradual closing hinges and sliding drawers are a must have for everyone.
