Decorating & Design
These Pantries Take Organization To The Next Level
Published on April 23, 2024
There’s no denying that the key to a tidy kitchen is a well-organized pantry. From butler’s pantries to serveries and built-in hutches, these designated areas carve out space for dry foods, beverage bars, small appliances and overflow dishes. Take inspiration from these designers and homeowners who brought order to the heart of the home with an organized pantry. Scroll down!
“It’s amazing how a beautiful, organized house can make you feel happy,” says designer Orsi Panos. In this gorgeous pantry she designd for a food blogger, bi-fold doors house miscellaneous kitchen items, while deep lower drawers are ideal for storing heavy pots and small appliances.
A mix of dry foods and overflow dishes are on full display in this farmhouse-inspired pantry. Blue-grey cabinets mirror the ones seen in the mudroom, bringing cohesion to the space.
A new wine fridge was added to this butler’s pantry as part of the beverage centre that also features a built-in wooden wine rack. “They love the additional wine storage, which was made to match the flooring,” says designer Mia Parres.
The sight line from this kitchen into the pantry is clean and graphic. “We entertain a lot, and everybody wants to be in the kitchen,” says designer Sonya Kinkade, who organized the pantry with a mix of open and closed shelves for easy access.
The retro-inspired black and white pantry has checkered floors and is packed with full-height storage.
The überfunctional pantry designed by Jaime Drohan is closer to a prep kitchen, complete with a full-size fridge and coffee station.
In this Hollywood home, a pantry clad in wood could pass as a galley kitchen. The impressive space features a sink, refrigerator and mix of open and closed storage. An interior window means you can keep an eye on the action without exposing the clutter when entertaining.
In ceramicist Sara Wood’s kitchen, a multitasking pantry houses small appliances, dried foods and spices and even an area for a coffee or tea bar. The unassuming doors blend into the millwork when closed.
When it came to renovating this vibrant home, Ali Budd had a vision. “Formal living rooms are often unused spaces. What’s more useful are large pantry areas and a big dining room,” says the designer. This powder puff pastel butler’s pantry is beyond pretty and also has an extra oven, which comes in handy when the homeowner’s cook larger meals.
“The kitchen is subtle, earthy and warm,” says designer Ami McKay. A broom closet is tucked into the cabinet to the left of the pantry door. “I like using the ends of millwork to conceal things,” says Ami.
In this avocado-hued kitchen, a Dutch door makes for a handy feature when passing groceries or baking ingredients through the convenient opening.
This full-height pantry works double duty as a built-in bar and storage unit. The contrast of white and wood gives each cabinet a distinct presence in the kitchen.
This hardworking pantry has a place for everything. The built-in dusty mauve storage unit could be mistaken for a stand-alone kitchen hutch, featuring a variety of drawers and shelves in varying sizes.
We love how this spacious pantry stands out from the rest of the English-style kitchen with a little help from the patterned tile floor. “The pantry color makes the archway pop,” says designer Kassandra Arbour. “It’s such a fun look to see that beautiful ladder and the tiled floor.”
Too many chefs in the kitchen? According to designer Gillian Atkins, it’s important to consider how you’ll be using your kitchen when planning a renovation. If you have extra space, a prep room that’s separate from your main cooking area can bring more flow and function to your hardworking hub.
In this stylish and efficient home, a small passageway between the kitchen and dining room is an entertainer’s dream. The versatile space can be used as pantry, servery or bar. Retractable doors provide quick and easy access when hosting a crowd.
When it came to designing this kitchen, the homeowners requested a walk-in pantry, but the design duo behind Collective Studio came up with a clever alternative. “We suggested a curved stand-alone pantry with retractable doors and custom half-moon handles,” says Jordy Fagan.
While you may not be able to tell from this photo, a door disguised as a cabinet leads to this hidden butler’s pantry outfitted in bold indigo. See the full kitchen here.