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20 Walk In Pantry Ideas You’ll Want to Copy

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Let’s face it: kitchen cupboards and countertops only have so much room. For foodies, families, bulk shoppers, and kitchen gadget lovers, a walk-in pantry can be a real lifesaver. This small room offers extra storage for canned goods, dry foods, beverages, snacks, and kitchen supplies.

It’s time to beautify this storage space and maximize its usefulness with better pantry organization and storage. Your walk-in pantry is a good investment. Many homeowners want a walk-in pantry—it’s something you can enjoy now, and benefit from later if you ever decide to sell your home.

Keep reading for our 20 walk-in pantry ideas to help keep your kitchen clutter-free.

1. Wrap-Around Shelving System

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Looking for walk-in pantry shelving ideas? Organize your walk-in pantry with a shelving system that gives everything a place. When you know exactly where to find what you’re looking for, you don’t waste time looking for a particular item and you avoid re-buying items you already have. Better organization instantly makes a pantry look nicer and makes more efficient use of the vertical space that’s available. It’s a practical investment that enables you to store heavy or seldom-used items on lower shelves, and more commonly used items within arm’s reach.

 

2. Pocket Door

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Doors on hinges may do home chefs a disservice. Unless a door is closed, it takes up more room than it needs to. This walk-in pantry idea is to swap out a traditional door with a pocket door, enabling you to keep the doorway clear without a doorstop. With a door that simply slides out of the way, you can quickly pop in and out of the pantry while preparing a meal.

3. Stand-Alone Wire Shelving

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Built-in shelving looks beautiful in a walk-in pantry, but it can be a little pricey. Small or narrow walk-in pantries may not require all-around shelving, and a standalone unit works very nicely, offering extra storage in a small space. A wire shelving rack is easier to keep clean as well, as any crumbs or spice spills tend to slip through gaps and down to the floor. A quick dust and sweep keeps these shelves and the pantry looking their best. These sturdy, highly rated wire shelves are available on Amazon.

4. Stow Small Appliances

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How often do you use your rice cooker or electric mixer? If it’s not an item you use daily, it’s cluttering up your countertop or taking up valuable space in your kitchen cupboards. Relocate these small appliances to a dedicated space in your pantry instead. People who have kitchens with walk-in pantries will find this idea to be a fantastic storage solution for all your kitchen gadgets that need a home.

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5. Lazy Susans

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Spice jars, cooking oils, sprinkles, and other smaller bottles and containers can get lost on a jam-packed shelf. Rather than having to pull out multiple jars, cans, and bottles to get to the product you need, make your walk-in pantry more user-friendly by displaying smaller items on a lazy susan. Rotate the turntable to swiftly locate and pull out the item you need without moving other items out of the way first. These lazy susans are available from The Container Store.

6. Organize by Expiration Date

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First in, first out is how restaurants and grocery stores stock their perishables. Putting older items in front of, or on top of, newer packages of the same goods ensures you’re using up the products that expire first. This type of organization saves money and generates less waste as it encourages you to use up an open package before opening a new one. Sorting your walk-in pantry this way also makes it more efficient to clean out, as you know the items on top expire first.

7. Narrow Countertop

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For walk-in pantries that have the space, a narrow countertop is a convenience you won’t want to be without. It also looks sharp, making your pantry resemble a kitchenette.

A countertop offers you a place for small kitchen appliances that may not be used every day, like toasters or espresso machines. It’s also a terrific place to collect and sort your items before bringing them into the kitchen, and it gives you a place to put grocery bags full of pantry supplies.

8. Cover Shelves

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An affordable and easy way to freshen up the appearance of a walk-in pantry is to use a shelf liner or cover. Not just aesthetically pleasing, shelf liners can be practical too, offering a nonslip grip for your pantry items.

If you’re apt to frequently change up the look in your pantry, selecting a shelf cover that’s non-adhesive makes it easy to swap out different designs or materials. Adhesive laminate shelf liners, like this highly rated option available on Amazon, easily wipe clean with a damp cloth and brighten up the shelf space in the pantry.

9. Carry Over Your Kitchen Style

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Think of your walk-in pantry as an extension of your kitchen. Creating a cohesive style that flows from your kitchen into the pantry makes a home look more elegant (and the pantry doesn’t look like an afterthought). Use the same colors, tiles, cupboards, handles, or lighting fixtures to tie the two rooms together. When your pantry reflects the same style, you’ll want to leave the door open to show off its beauty.

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10. Use the Back of the Door

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Being smart about the available space you have in your walk-in pantry means you look at all opportunities for storage—especially if the pantry is compact. If you don’t have a pocket door for the pantry, there’s usable storage space on the back of the door.

This can be a great place to add some hooks for aprons or install a door rack, which turns the area behind the door into functional space. Install this over-the-door rack from The Container Store to help fit everything you need into the pantry.

11. Decorative Kitchen-Facing Door

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You’ve heard of a statement wall, but what about a statement door? Add some extra charm to the pantry with a decorative door to make it stand out from closet and washroom doors. Decorative doors come in a variety of styles and sizes, so before ordering a door, make sure it fits the doorway (also ensure you order a door that has the hardware on the correct side). One of our favorite decorative pantry doors is this one from The Home Depot.

12. Build a Closet in the Kitchen

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A kitchen with wasted space is a sign that an overhaul is needed. If there’s a nook, corner, or even unused space under the stairs, it can be converted into a kitchen closet, or a modest kitchen pantry. If you’re a serious DIYer, you can build a frame, install the drywall, attach the door, and all the little steps in between over a few days.

13. Cabinets and Drawers

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Shelving is practical, but cabinetry elevates the appearance of a walk-in pantry. Adding doors or drawers makes the pantry look less cluttered, while leaving your food supplies and kitchen gadgets easily accessible. Cabinetry that matches or complements the style in the kitchen creates a cohesive aesthetic through the home. The cabinets in the above photo are available from California Closets.

14. Don’t Overstock

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One of the great joys of a pantry is its visual nature. When preparing your grocery list, a well-organized pantry makes it easy to take stock of what you need and what you’re running low on. Organization reduces overspending and buying more than you require. Though pantries offer additional storage space, they still have limitations. Avoid stuffing your pantry with multiples of the same item to keep your pantry neat and clutter-free.

15. Clear, Stackable Food Storage

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Airtight containers help keep food, spices, and baking supplies fresh. Investing in clear, stackable food storage containers is a worthwhile investment for two big reasons. One, you can see exactly how much of a particular item you have and can add any low-stock items to your grocery list. Two, stacking containers make the most of the space you have available while keeping the stacked items stable and secure. We like these highly rated OXO containers, available on Amazon.

16. Store More Spices

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A true home chef has a vast collection of seasonings and spices to make their food memorable. But the one drawback of having so many flavors in a kitchen is having enough space for them. Storing every spice in a cupboard makes it tedious to find the one you’re looking for. Spices should be stored in a specialty spice rack so you can always find the seasoning you need. Midwest Classic Crafts’ door-mounted spice rack on Etsy enables you to store dozens of spice bottles in a convenient location in the pantry.

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17. Cart for Mobile Storage

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A versatile cart levels up your walk-in pantry game. Load it up with the items you need from the pantry to avoid going back and forth from the kitchen, use it as a serving caddy, or even as a makeshift drink cart when guests are over. There are a multitude of ways a pantry cart adds value and convenience to your home, and it’s one classy addition to your next dinner party. This sleek kitchen cart is available on Wayfair.

18. Ensure Adequate Lighting

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Dingy pantry lighting really puts a damper on this space. If you’re squinting to read labels, or it’s too dark to tell if the room is clean or dirty, it’s time to revamp the lighting in the pantry. It may be as simple as changing to a brighter bulb, or perhaps the entire fixture should be replaced with a stylish and bright ceiling light. Spending a little money to improve the lighting makes a tremendous difference in the pantry’s appearance.

19. Corral Fresh Produce

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Having a supply of fresh produce on hand makes it easier to grab a healthy snack. Instead of overflowing the kitchen fruit bowl, store extra vegetables and fruit in the pantry. When you shop for groceries, bring along reusable produce bags to eliminate the need for plastic, and use these bags to store your bounty of produce neatly in the walk-in pantry (without the apples and oranges rolling away). You can find these reusable mesh produce bags on Amazon.

20. Keep a Step Ladder Nearby

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Home chefs come in all sizes, and let’s face it, some of those higher shelves are even out of reach for tall folks. When you make the most of your pantry space, your shelving and storage may put some items up high. Tucking a small step ladder into the corner of your walk-in pantry ensures you’re always able to reach what you need. We like this Delxo aluminum ladder from Amazon because it has a high weight capacity, stability, and it only weighs 9 pounds.

45 Gorgeous Walk-In Kitchen Pantry Ideas (Photos)

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Welcome to our walk-in kitchen pantry design collection.

There are 2 main types of kitchen pantries. They are:

First, there are walk-in pantries, which is usually what people mean when they refer to a pantry. It’s a designated room off the kitchen used for storing dry goods, appliances and anything else typically used in the kitchen.

The second type is a built-in pantry which is in the kitchen and is a floor to ceiling set of cupboards designed for storing dry goods.

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Large kitchen featuring hardwood flooring and a large center island with marble countertop lighted by pendant and recessed lights. There’s a walk-in pantry as well.

A close up look at this pantry with a white finish and a hardwood flooring.

Large walk-in pantry with navy blue counters topped by a thick plank. The hardwood flooring matches well with the white walls.

Large kitchen pantry featuring tiles flooring and a brick pillar.

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A closet pantry with white cabinetry and shelves along with a hardwood flooring.

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This walk-in pantry features white walls and cabinetry along with hardwood flooring.

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A small walk-in pantry with gray doors matching the kitchen’s gray finish shade.

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Large walk-in pantry with a hardwood flooring and smooth countertops.

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A small walk-in pantry with a thick plank countertop and white cabinetry and shelving.

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Large walk-in pantry with white walls and cabinetry. The white counters are equipped with a smooth white marble countertop.

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A small walk-in pantry featuring a French door and a pendant lighting.

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This large walk-in pantry features rustic finish counters with granite countertops. This pantry is lighted by a glamorous pendant lighting.

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A small walk-in pantry with an espresso finish hardwood flooring and door together with white walls and shelving.

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This walk-in pantry features a wooden sliding door along with rustic finished counters with granite countertops.

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Large walk-in pantry offering multiple cabinets and shelves, along with white counters with black granite countertops. The checker flooring looks stylish as well.

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This narrow walk-in pantry features hardwood flooring that matches the wooden counters and shelving.

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This walk-in pantry features hardwood flooring along with a ladder. White walls fit well with the white cabinetry and shelving.

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A rustic kitchen with a stylish center island along with a walk-in pantry with espresso finished shelves and countertop.

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This small pantry features white counters and rustic shelving matching the hardwood flooring.

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This pantry boasts pretty countertops with a lovely indoor plant. The white cabinetry looks just perfect for this room.

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A close up look at this pantry’s white shelving and cabinetry.

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Large pantry with a hardwood flooring topped by yellow striped rug.

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This pantry boasts walnut finished shelving together with stylish tiles flooring.

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Large walk-in pantry featuring white shelving, white tiles flooring and a white fridge.

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A narrow walk-in pantry featuring white shelving, white counter and a white countertop.

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This beautiful kitchen also features a walk-in pantry with white walls and shelving along with hardwood flooring.

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This pantry offers white shelving together with hardwood flooring.

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Large pantry featuring tiles flooring, white counters and rustic countertops.

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This kitchen features a small pantry with a yellow door.

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This pantry features very beautiful backsplash. This add style to this pantry with white shelving and counters with marble countertops.

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This kitchen features a small pantry with white shelving and counters.

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This pantry boasts a green finished shelving along with the hardwood flooring.

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This pantry with white shelving and a counter also features a marble countertop. There’s a ladder too, set on the hardwood flooring.

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Large walk-in pantry with navy blue counters topped by a thick plank. The hardwood flooring matches well with the white walls.

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Large walk-in pantry with white walls, white shelves and white counters along with its white countertops.

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This kitchen features a small pantry with white doors and shelves.

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This kitchen features a uniquely designed pantry. This idea is an absolute genius.

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A narrow walk-in pantry lighted by track lights.

This walk-in pantry features a counter with white countertop and a sink. The flooring looks like a perfect fit with this pantry.

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This modish pantry features white shelving, walls and counters along with a rustic shade from the hardwood flooring and the door.

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A large walk-in pantry with reddish tiles flooring along with walnut finished cabinetry and shelving. There’s also a wine cellar on the side of the room.

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Large walk-in cabinetry featuring white counters with black countertops. The walnut finished shelves match with the hardwood flooring.

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This walk-in pantry features white cabinetry, white shelving and smooth white countertops. It also features recessed lights installed on the shelving.

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This pantry offers stylish counters and shelves along with an elegant pair of ceiling lights.

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Large walk-in pantry with walnut finished shelving. The marble countertops look absolutely gorgeous.

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A small walk-in pantry featuring white shelves and a hardwood flooring.

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A modish kitchen featuring beautiful tiles flooring and a stylish center island with a pair of pendant lights. There’s a pantry on the corner as well, featuring white counters and marble countertops.

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Large walk-in pantry with white walls, white cabinetry and white tiles flooring.

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Simple or Luxurious

Like many rooms, a pantry can be simple with basic wire shelving or it can be luxurious with custom built-in cabinetry, nice lighting, and top-flight flooring. While luxurious is nice, having even a bare-bones pantry is a super nice too. Storage of any type is a premium feature.

You want good lighting that does not get in the way. Recessed lighting is a very good option because it can be bright and it doesn’t hang down so you won’t whack your head on anything.

What should you store in a kitchen pantry?

That’s the beauty of it. You store whatever you like. Most people use it for dry-goods storage. But you can also store small appliances or anything else.

Best location?

If you have the option, you want to place your pantry right off your kitchen. We have a walk-in pantry, but it’s down a small flight of stairs (we live in a split-level) so it’s a hassle to get to. Don’t get me wrong, we love having it, but in a perfect world it would be right off the kitchen.

Open or closed shelving?

I strongly recommend open shelving. This makes it so much easier to place items away and find them. It also allows you to place more cabinetry in a tighter space because you don’t have to account for swinging cupboard doors.

How much space should you place in between shelves?

It really depends on what you plan to store. If you’re into canning, for instance, and you plan to only store smallish cans/jars, you can get away with 6″ to 10″ in between shelves. However, if you’re going to store larger containers, you’ll want at least 12″ or even more in between the shelves.

Adjustable height shelving is best

One thing to consider is using an adjustable height shelving system. This way as your needs change you can adjust your shelving spacing. We don’t have this, but it would be a very nice feature to have.

Worth the expense?

Yes, absolutely a pantry is worth the expense and cost in space. A cluttered kitchen is not fun to work and it can be frustrating to not have sufficient storage for food and/or small appliances.

With a properly planned pantry, you can ensure you always have plenty of food on hand for any occasion making your weekly shopping a bit easier because you need only get fresh food (milk, eggs, meat, veggies and fruit).

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What to consider when planning?

First you need to measure the area of ​​the pantry.

Thus, you can turn an ordinary pantry into a dressing room even in Khrushchev - the main thing is to take into account all the features and carefully consider the storage system.

The photo shows a small dressing room in a former storage room, separated from the bedroom by a curtain.

Wardrobe system options

There are several types of dressing room fillings, each with its own advantages.

The photo shows a spacious dressing room in the pantry with a frame storage system made of light chipboard.

When choosing a storage system, it is worth considering the weight and strength of the structure - will the shelves withstand everything you need? In addition, you should pay attention to the mobility of the system - is it planned to be transported? Will it need modification?

The photo shows a frame structure in a pantry with open shelves, top and bottom rails, and a cabinet with drawers.

How to arrange a dressing room?

After calculating the area of ​​the room and choosing the material for the filling, it is necessary to plan the placement of shelves and hangers in such a way that it is convenient to use the dressing room.

Location of storage systems

The choice of configuration is primarily influenced by the size of the pantry. The most compact (and less capacious) option is to place it on one wall. With a well-thought-out layout of shelves and drawers, a small area will not become a problem, but will allow you to fit all things and organize perfect order in a mini dressing room.

If the pantry is long, it is best to arrange the storage systems in the shape of the letter "L". In addition to clothes and shoes, it can also store larger items: travel bags, a clothes dryer, bulky boxes or bags with seasonal items. The width of the shelves should be such that there is a narrow distance for passage to the far corner of the dressing room.

For larger pantries, the U-shaped internal organization is optimal when three walls are involved.

Small, symmetrical pantry allows you to arrange the shelves diagonally. Triangular (corner) placement is not very functional, but sometimes this is the only way out.

The photo shows an example of placing shelves along one wall.

Walk-in closet lighting

An illuminated walk-in closet from the pantry is a completely different level of convenience than a small dimly lit room. Thanks to the light, using the dressing room becomes much easier and more pleasant. One of the most budget options is an LED strip with automatic switching on when a person moves. LED lamps are very bright, safe for confined spaces, they are easy to install in any convenient place.

In addition to ribbons, you can use small ceiling lights or spotlights with a swivel mechanism. The main thing is that electrical appliances do not interfere with getting linen and clothes.

Ventilation

Lack of circulating air in the dressing room threatens the appearance of mold, moths and unpleasant odors. Therefore, it is desirable to equip the room with ventilation. The pantry usually borders on the living room, bedroom or bathroom, so for air circulation a hole is made in the wall and covered with a grill. The air is removed through the gap under the door or the overflow grille.

A more complicated way is the installation of special devices: air outlets. To do this, during the repair, professionals are invited to conduct a separate ventilation line into the dressing room.

Decorating the doorway

There are a few ideas to aesthetically close the opening of the dressing room made from a pantry. The most common is a swing door. Unfortunately, it takes up a lot of free space on the outside. If the opening is wide, two small doors can be used.

Sliding doors on profile rails help save space. You can order a canvas to match the color of the walls or decorate it with a mirror.

The easiest way to close a doorway is to install a curtain rod and drape the dressing room with thick fabric to match the style of the interior.

In the photo, a dressing room converted from a pantry, the doors of which were replaced with textiles. This budget way of decorating the opening does not prevent it from looking stylish and aesthetically pleasing.

Taking into account the zones in the dressing room

According to the rules of ergonomics, it is desirable to divide the interior space of the dressing room into three zones.

The topmost shelves are intended for seasonal items: hats, gloves. Unnecessary outerwear is also removed there if the material allows it to be folded several times or packed in vacuum bags. A separate shelf stands out for bed linen. Another one is for suitcases. As a rule, the higher things are located, the less often they get.

The middle area is reserved for casual wear. Rods are hung to accommodate dresses, blouses and suits; shelves are installed for jackets, boxes and baskets, drawers for small items and accessories. It is convenient if separators are provided for underwear.

The lower section of the dressing room is allocated for storing shoes, bags and a vacuum cleaner. If there is not enough space for trousers in the middle zone, they can be placed below.

The photo shows a detailed description of the three functional areas of the interior space of the dressing room.

The dimensions of the shelves must be foreseen in advance. It happens that due to a large number of things, the standard depth and height are not suitable, then it is worth considering the dimensions of the previous storage location. Did you have enough shelves for clothes? Did you fit large items? It may be worth adding hooks or open shelves to accommodate the entire family's wardrobe.

How to do it yourself?

When repairing, you can save a lot if you convert the pantry into a dressing room yourself.

Tools and materials

For finishing you will need:

To create shelving you will need:

The choice of lighting and ventilation depends on the budget and location of the closet.

Step-by-step instructions

To make a dressing room in the pantry with your own hands, you must follow a certain sequence. Getting Started:

  1. Dismantling the pantry door. We completely clean the internal space, including from old finishing materials. If necessary, level the walls with plaster.

  2. We produce fine finishes. The ceiling is painted, a suitable coating is laid on the floor. The walls are covered with paint or wallpaper. It is necessary to choose modern paint compositions that do not stain clothes. Wallpaper must be washable. It is better to decorate the future dressing room in bright colors. If you plan to install cabinet furniture, the finish can be done inexpensively, since it will still not be visible. At this stage, ventilation and lighting are done.

  3. We make measurements for the manufacture of shelves. First you need to plan their location, draw a sketch, then draw up a detailed drawing. The number of shelves, rods and rack sizes depend on the real needs of the owner of the house, we will give only approximate figures: the height of the upper compartment is 20 cm, the middle one is about one and a half meters, the lower one is 40 cm. The length is determined based on the number of things and the free area, the depth is in according to the dimensions of the coat hanger plus 10 cm (approximately 60 cm in total).

  4. Let's start sawing laminated chipboard. This material is considered optimal for the manufacture of a homemade rack. It is not afraid of moisture and has high strength. In addition, the plates look aesthetically pleasing, imitating a wooden surface. The cut is made with an electric jigsaw using sharp files for chipboard. It is necessary to increase the speed, reduce the feed and set the pump to 0. An even simpler solution is to cut in the store when buying material. We remove the roughness on the edges with sandpaper.

  5. Fasten the sidewalls to the wall. To do this, we mark vertical lines on the walls of the dressing room in accordance with the drawing. We fix 5 metal corners along the line at the same distance from each other (we drill mounting holes, hammer in dowels, fix the corners with a screwdriver). We install sidewalls from chipboard, fixing them on the corners with self-tapping screws.

  6. Making a horizontal layout. We fix the shelves with the help of small furniture corners: screws with dowels fix them to the wall, and wood screws - to the chipboard.

  7. We continue to assemble the rack:

  8. We install the bar, fixing the brackets with self-tapping screws between the two sidewalls.

  9. Pantry renovation completed.

The photo shows a do-it-yourself dressing room converted from a closet.

Organizing features for a small closet

A dressing room is considered compact if it takes up only 3 square meters. To accommodate the maximum number of things, you can simply turn the pantry into a large closet.

If desired, part of the walls of the storage room is demolished and the room is built up with drywall. Unfortunately, this reduces the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe living room, which is especially critical in a odnushka. Redevelopment must be legalized in the BTI.

In the photo there is a pantry-wardrobe, the modest area of ​​which does not allow to equip a full-fledged dressing room.

But if instead of a pantry, you plan to arrange a dressing room, you need to provide a convenient passage, reduce the depth of the shelves, and provide lighting. Built-in drawers will most likely have to be abandoned and a lightweight frame storage system used. To use every free centimeter, you can attach additional hooks, hang textile pockets or baskets. It is also worth leaving room for a stool to easily reach the upper shelves.

The photo shows a compact walk-in closet located in the bedroom.

Interior Design Ideas

It is worth paying special attention to mirrors - they will come in handy not only in a cramped dressing room, but also in a spacious room. A full-length mirror is useful when changing clothes, in addition, it visually expands the space and increases the amount of light.

Pictured is a large mirror attached to the inside of the sliding door, making it mobile and easy to use.

Another useful device is the installation of an ironing board in the dressing room. To do this, you need lighting, an outlet and a place for an iron.

Sometimes a dressing room in a pantry becomes not only a storage room, but also a place for solitude, where you can put yourself in order, choose the right image, tune in to a working day or, conversely, to relax. That is why people all over the world value their cozy corners so much, and try to equip them with taste.

Pictured is a folding ironing board built into the wardrobe system.

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There are many interesting examples of arranging a dressing room in a pantry, but the main task in organizing the interior space is convenient and quick access to the necessary things.

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We equip a dressing room in the pantry: what to consider, what filling to choose and how to do everything yourself.

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A separate storage room for clothes is gradually ceasing to be an attribute of luxury and the prerogative of a large private house. So, for example, in a city apartment, you can organize a small dressing room from the pantry - this will save space in other rooms, it will cost less than a custom-made wardrobe and allow you to organize convenient storage of things. In this article, we will tell you how to make it yourself step by step.

How to make a dressing room out of a pantry

Requirements
Configuration
— Construction type
- Location
— Doorway
DIY
— Planning
— Space preparation
– Lighting
- Assembly of structure
— Installation

Things to consider

If you decide to remake a dressing room from a pantry in Khrushchev or any typical apartment, it is important to consider a few points.

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Configuration

Wardrobe system type

There are several types of clothing storage systems.

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Location

By location, wardrobe systems are divided into several types.

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Doorway

If the pantry is located in the hallway, the dressing room must be closed. In this case, it makes sense to choose an ordinary interior door with a handle. And on the reverse side you can hang a full-length mirror.

If the room adjoins the room, sliding doors will look beautiful: wooden, glass or louvered type. Or the doorway can be left empty - the open type will visually increase the space, since the place for storing clothes will not be perceived as a separate room.

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How to make a dressing room from a closet with your own hands

If you want to equip a small dressing room instead of a closet in Khrushchev, Stalin or a new building, use this step-by-step plan. It is universal and suitable for any type of apartment.

Planning

A project starts with a plan. At this stage, you need to decide what things and in what quantity you will store in a separate room. A wardrobe can be both a full-fledged replacement for a wardrobe, and an additional storage system - for example, for seasonal or ceremonial clothes.

Next, we divide the space vertically and plan 3 mandatory zones: lower, upper and middle.

Medium - main - it will contain hangers, shelves, baskets, containers for things that you use most often. The optimal location is at a height of 60-190 cm. This will allow you to easily reach any thing. In the upper zone there are "mezzanines" - high shelves or closed cabinets for things that are rarely used and that do not need to be taken out every day. At the bottom there is a place for shoes, boxes with bed linen and, if necessary, various little things.

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Preparing the space

When the closet-closet project is ready, the room is freed from all things and old finishes. The walls are cleaned, if necessary, primed and leveled. After that, lay the flooring, paint the walls or paste them with wallpaper. If necessary, paint the ceiling. Also, the preparatory stage includes the laying of ventilation and electrics, but before finishing.

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Lighting

There are no windows in the utility rooms, so it is important to plan the lighting system so that all things are clearly visible and can be found quickly. The best option is LED-lights on the ceiling and local illumination of different areas: shelves, baskets, hangers. For this purpose, LED strips, overhead or recessed lamps that are built directly into the furniture body are suitable. These options are good because you do not need to ditch the walls to install them. For overhead light, choose bulbs that will not heat up - this is important for the fire safety of the room.

If you plan to have a mirror in your wardrobe, consider its lighting in advance: it must be sufficiently illuminated, and the temperature of the light must not distort the perception of colors.

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Construction assembly

After the room has been prepared, we proceed to the main stage - the creation of the storage system itself. To do this, you need to draw drawings of all its components and make them - with your own hands or order in a workshop, buy modular systems in the mass market.

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