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Every kitchen benefits from a pantry, but its design should reflect more than just storage capacity. It needs to suit the rhythm of the household and how food is accessed, prepped, and used day to day.
Open shelves can be visually appealing and offer quick access, but they’re not the only solution. Combining open and closed elements provides both display and concealment, allowing flexibility in what’s shown and what’s hidden.
Pull-out drawers are especially useful in pantry design. They eliminate the need to reach awkwardly into deep shelves and make it easier to rotate food stock and maintain visibility of ingredients.
Vertical dividers for trays and boards, deep drawers for dry goods, and overhead areas for less-used bulk items create a layered approach to pantry organisation.
Labelled containers and defined zones reduce waste and confusion. When everything has its place, items are easier to find and more likely to be used before expiry.
A well-planned pantry doesn’t just store food, it enhances how the kitchen functions, improves workflow, and contributes to a calmer, more organised home.
Every kitchen benefits from a pantry, but its design should reflect more than just storage capacity. It needs to suit the rhythm of the household and how food is accessed, prepped, and used day to day.
Open shelves can be visually appealing and offer quick access, but they’re not the only solution. Combining open and closed elements provides both display and concealment, allowing flexibility in what’s shown and what’s hidden.
Pull-out drawers are especially useful in pantry design. They eliminate the need to reach awkwardly into deep shelves and make it easier to rotate food stock and maintain visibility of ingredients.
Vertical dividers for trays and boards, deep drawers for dry goods, and overhead areas for less-used bulk items create a layered approach to pantry organisation.
Labelled containers and defined zones reduce waste and confusion. When everything has its place, items are easier to find and more likely to be used before expiry.
A well-planned pantry doesn’t just store food, it enhances how the kitchen functions, improves workflow, and contributes to a calmer, more organised home.
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