Pantry design has come a long way from wire shelves and forgotten corners. Homeowners and designers alike are carrying the sophistication of the kitchen into the pantry, creating spaces that are both refined and highly functional.
If you’re planning a renovation or building a new home, this design journal covers some of the most chic and thoughtful custom trends to consider.
Hidden Entry Walk-In Pantry
A hidden pantry creates a sense of luxury and surprise. When designed to look like part of your high-end cabinetry, the door blends seamlessly into the kitchen wall. Once opened, it reveals a spacious walk-in pantry with everything you need tucked neatly inside.
It’s the ultimate way to keep your kitchen clean and uncluttered while still having access to all your essentials.
Closed Storage Inside the Pantry
Open shelving isn’t going anywhere, but many homeowners are adding more enclosed cabinetry to their walk-in pantries.
Upper and lower cabinets, drawers, and even smaller islands give you more options to store things out of sight. Whether it’s for dry goods, paper products, or your favorite snacks, these additions offer both organization and a polished look.
Countertop Space for Prep and More
If you have the space, adding a countertop gives you a spot to pour cereal, unpack groceries, or organize your weekly meal plan.
In larger pantries, this can also become a hub for your smaller appliances, such as your toaster oven, blender, or mixer, so your kitchen counters stay clear of unsightly appliances.
Floor-to-Ceiling Storage
Maximize every inch by designing your pantry from top to bottom.
Tall shelves and custom cabinetry let you keep lesser-used items up high while keeping everyday essentials within easy reach. Keep a step stool handy or a recently popular choice, a rolling ladder for easy access to the items out of reach.
Pull-Out Kitchen Storage
Pull-out pantry storage fits seamlessly into your kitchen layout or inside the storeroom. These slide-out drawers are ideal for organizing oils, spices, and canned goods, offering complete visibility and access without the hassle of searching.
Add a Coffee Bar or Dry Bar
Want to add even more functionality within your pantry? We say incorporate a built-in coffee or dry bar if space allows. This chic addition provides a specialized area to craft your morning elixir or evening cocktail, seamlessly leaving the main kitchen free for other activities.
We can also integrate storage for mugs, glassware, and ingredients to keep the space impeccably uncluttered.
Store Your Less-Used Appliances
Air fryers, blenders, slow cookers, they all take up valuable kitchen space. With a custom pantry, you can create designated storage areas for these appliances so they’re easy to access when you need them but hidden when you don’t. This also applies to bakeware like sheet pans, muffin tins, and mixing bowls.
We can build deep cabinets to store larger cooking items and special use appliances. Add drawers with slats for the bakeware.
Show Personality Through Color and Texture
Your pantry deserves to reflect the elegance of your home while simplifying your daily routine. Infuse a touch of sophistication with painted cabinetry that adds a vibrant splash of color or select a daring wallpaper to adorn the walls.
The allure of natural wood finishes, the grace of floating shelves, or the intricate design of a patterned tile floor can each impart warmth and charm to this essential space, ensuring luxury and peak functionality are at the forefront of everyday living.
Small Pantry Upgrades That Make a Big Impact:
- A built-in breadbox
- A wine rack or beverage fridge
- Pendant lighting to brighten the space
- Toe-kick drawers for storing trays or linens
- A Lazy Susan for key spices and sauces
The possibilities with your pantry are truly endless! The goal is to design a space that’s tailored to your needs, feels effortless to use, and looks beautiful every time you open the door.
Your Pantry Meets Luxury with The Cabinet Chic
No matter the style, amount of space, or additions you choose, The Cabinet Chic and the team at C & C Cabinets are poised to bring your vision to life. Let's curate a space where function meets elegance, tailored precisely to your everyday needs. Reach out today for a design consultation.
