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Install a Pantry to Bring a Whole New Dimension to Your Kitchen Cabinets

by H.L. Staples
Refacing Cabinet Columnist

Do you stuff the cereal on top of the microwave? Do you hide potatoes in with the pots? Have you ever left the olive oil out on the counter because that long jar stands too tall to stow? If these storage solutions sound a bit too familiar, perhaps you should put yourself in the market for a kitchen pantry.

You'd like to simplify your life and do some super-sized shopping, if only you had a place to keep the jumbo packs. If you had a pantry, you could seriously cut down on the time you spend trudging out to the grocer's and with all the kitchen cabinet dimensions available, organizing your kitchen can be a breeze.

Your Kitchen Style: Choose a Cabinet Style that Suits Your Needs

There are as many kitchen pantry styles as there are kitchen cabinet styles. But here are some items to consider including in your pantry besides the ordinary bit of shelving:

Roll shelves for easy access
Racks for functional storage
Bins to keep dry goods fresh
Solid-wood cabinets for durability
Hardware for style and functionality
Lazy Susan to get what you need quickly

Likely you'll want your other kitchen cabinets and your pantry to match with respect to door styles and materials. But that will depend largely on the pantry's proximity to the kitchen.

Your Kitchen Dimensions: The Right Cabinet Dimensions for Your Space

When considering where to locate your pantry, get inventive. Here's the time to let your eye wander. What about converting that closet, or that passageway, or that under-stair space? Kitchen pantries tend to be small, with cabinet dimensions of less than 100 square feet, but since you'll no doubt quickly pack the place with foodstuffs, build one with dimensions as big as you possibly can. No matter the dimensions, choose a spot away from any heat-source. If you're not sure where to put your pantry, ask your contractor for an opinion.

A pantry can amount to more than a cubby in which to deposit the bread. Trick the space out. Make it your own.

Sources
HGTV

About the Author
H.L. Staples has taught at the University of Georgia and Syracuse University. Her articles have appeared in The Boston Review, Denver Quarterly, The Georgia Review, and elsewhere.

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