Ideas For An Open Pantry In A Kitchen
If there is no space for a pantry in the kitchen and all your groceries are crammed into packed cupboards, here are a few ideas you might appreciate.
01/09/2023
If you live in a house where a separate pantry was never provided for and your groceries and cleaning products are crammed into any available space, perhaps you should take a look at the following inspirations for ways to have an open pantry by using racking or shelves and arranging this so that it adds to your kitchen and frees up valuable space.
The trick to a well-organised pantry that is out in the open is to make sure that it is perfectly organised and functional but that looks great in the kitchen. The trick to making an open pantry look good is to pay attention to small details. Organised storage is the name of the game and there are plenty of stores and online shopping sites where you can purchase what you need to set up a good-looking open pantry.
Martha Stewart
Glass Jar Storage
Glass jars always look aesthetically pleasing and let you see what stocks you have at a glance. When you see open shelves filled with glass jars for storage these always look great in pictures but it might not be right for you. Glass jars can be on the expensive side and can be heavy to hold, making it difficult for some to lift up and down. There are plenty of other storage container options that look just as good and cost less.
Storage containers that allow for easy marking of the containers will make it easier to find what you need.
Plastic Storage Containers
Plastic storage containers are always a practical solution for storage especially so on open shelving where they can be arranged or organised according to size or contents. Clear containers are excellent if you need to easily see what is inside but do avoid glaringly bright containers in different colours unless you specifically want an eclecticS or Bohemian theme. Stick with one or two colours at the most and keep these colours subdued so that they complement the style and colours in the kitchen.
For organised shelving solutions, Elfa is renowned for being a leading company in this field and offers a selection of storage shelving solutions that can be found at Builders stores countrywide.
Storage Baskets
While baskets are perfect for all types of storage, they are not great for open shelving in a kitchen as they attract greasy dust which sticks and becomes difficult to clean. Alternatively, select baskets that are well-constructed and designed for use in the kitchen or pantry. Limit the number of baskets and rather opt for plastic storage bins - in rustic or natural colours if you want to go with this look for your kitchen.
Wire Storage Baskets
Sturdy wire storage containers are a long-lasting and attractive storage solution that lets you see what is inside at a glance and is easy to keep clean. Wire storage baskets are also more practical than woven baskets and have a longer life.
Multi-Purpose Storage Shelves
Specialist shelving manufacturers offer a comprehensive selection of shelving solutions where you can add extra components to install a system that works for you. Before making any decisions, take stock of the type of storage you need and where it can be mounted so that you know how much space is available.
Open shelves for pantry storage installed on a blank wall in a kitchen provide a far better solution than digging to the back of cupboards to find what you need and this type of organisation can look perfect when done the right way!