28 kitchen pantry ideas for the most stylish storage around Hands up if you’ve got a kitchen wishlist. Now, hands up if you’ve got kitchen pantry ideas on there. Ok, that’s pretty much all of us. The pantry is having a serious trending moment right now – and for good reasons. Not only do pantries happily satisfy our constant search for more kitchen storage ideas but, let’s face it, they look damn good doing it. The essence of all pantry designs is to showcase the very best of bespoke cabinetry packed with clever storage options – such as shallow shelves inside the door for herbs and spices, to deeper shelves for dry foods and neat baskets for organising fruit and vegetables. Plus, they come in shapes, sizes and styles to suit every scheme. ‘A truly great kitchen will include great storage for all your family food preparation, cooking and entertaining requirements,’ says Keith Myers, Director of The Myers Touch. ‘We love the re-emergence of the pantry; that tucked away place to arrange and carefully store food, from flour and potatoes to hams and jams. Away from the harm of underfloor heating and tempted pets, these well-ventilated rooms can be as simple as a dark cupboard or as elaborate as a glass-framed mini kitchen.’ Kitchen pantry ideas Explore our kitchen pantry ideas to find the perfect way to store goods and produce in your home. 1. Design a space for everything Image credit: H Miller Bros If you’re going the bespoke route for your kitchen pantry ideas, make sure to really consider what items you need to store. Once you have these in mind you can design the space to suit your needs exactly. For example, if you’re an avid spice lover, make sure to incorporate racks to fit your herb and spice jars. Think about the non-food items, too. Appliances vary wildly in size, so measure up for your kitchen shelving ideas here accordingly – especially if you’re using this space as a prep area. Since you unfortunately can’t plan for everything, make sure to add in a pole so you can hang extra items as and when required. 2. Save space by going narrow Image credit: Tom Howley ‘If you don’t have large areas to play with incorporate slimmer, tall pantry cupboards around the room,’ advises Tom Howley, design director of Tom Howley Kitchens. ‘Position narrower designs in key areas of your kitchen, for example, frequently used appliances and ingredients in main prep zones and dishware or glasses close to social spaces.’ 3. Utilise corner space Image credit: LochAnna Corners are a woefully under utilised area of most kitchens. Steer clear of this design mistake by working your pantry into this space with built in cabinetry. Simple shelving works well here, but you could also have wider shelves on each level with turntables on top so you can easily access produce no matter where it’s stored. 4. Upcycle a bookcase Image credit: Future PLC/Katie Jane Watson Upcycling a bookcase to become one of the new kitchen pantry ideas is perfect for DIY lovers, as well as if you’re lacking on space. Since you’ll be tight on shelf space, make sure to consider how your items are displayed. ‘Why not decant dried goods into stylish containers?,’ says Tom Howley. ‘This is a great option if you have glass-fronted or open storage as it keeps everything looking beautiful as well as being easy to find. Storing items in containers allows you to throw out bulky packaging and free up some room.’ 5. Opt for bifold doors Image credit: Olive & Barr Countertop, half-sized pantries are ideal for many sizes of kitchens, but you can go further with your space-saving. Instead of using standard doors on the cupboard, utilise bi-folds. Not only will there be more drama and style when you open it up, but you don’t risk hitting anyone with an open door or blocking another area of the kitchen. This is especially useful if the pantry is used as a prep space or breakfast nook as you will want to keep the doors open for extended periods of time. 6. Use both sides of shelving Image credit: Future PLC Naturally the top side of shelves are the natural place to think about when searching for storage space, but you’re missing a trick by not looking beneath. Add hooks to the bottom to hang utensils, mugs or teatowels. Attach metallic strips so you can hand metal-topped storage herb jars. Another way to use this space is by adding a rail beneath to store your kitchen roll or baking parchment. 7. Turn a small room into a walk in Image credit: Tom Howley One of the most classic pantry designs is, of course, the full-blown pantry room. But even with loads of space on offer, it’s important to learn how to organise kitchen cabinets and the rest of the area properly so you make the most of every inch – both in terms of storage as well as worktop breathing space for food prep. ‘Getting the shelf spacing right can maximise the room you have for storage,’ says Tom Howley. ‘Large, deep cupboards with integrated workspace are ideal for storing appliances you may not want on your kitchen work surface. The easy-to-reach middle section of your kitchen pantry is perfect for tins and jars. Use dividers or shorter spacing to keep foodstuffs separate so you can see everything you need at a glance. A handy storage basket at the bottom of your kitchen pantry is ideal for storing fresh bread or veg.’ 8. Utilise pull-out versions Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole ‘If space is not an option, then don’t worry, there are pull-out storage solutions that are perfect to maximise small kitchen ideas,’ says Karl Andrews, design expert from Benchmarx Kitchens. ‘If you often find yourself awkwardly stretching to the back of your cupboards to reach items in hard-to-reach areas, for example, then a pull-out pantry offers the perfect solution. Metal wired…

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