Renee Matt

Renee Matt

Renee is an Iowa farmwife with a background as a former kitchen designer. Supporting the family farm with hearty meals has been key to Renee's pantry readiness. She uses her professional IT background and expertise to bring the Pantry Passion website to life. Read more about this farmwife on her about page.

Narrow Walk-In Pantry Ideas

Narrow pantry space ideas.

A narrow space doesn’t mean you can’t have a pantry! Check out these winning ideas for long narrow space in your house.  Although 42″-48″ is the width recommended for range of motion activities, it is possible to live with much…

Under Stairs Pantry Ideas for Your Home

Pantry located underneath stairs.

Are you eyeing that unused space beneath your stairs, thinking, “I can do something with that!” Not only can you turn it into extra under stairs storage space, it can become a design marvel. Choose from hideaway cabinets that roll…

Pantry Layout Designs For Every Home

A group of women dressed up in 50s retro dresses, standing in front of 1950s retro kitchen.

A closet pantry is the most common type of kitchen pantry. It serves the broadest segment of homeowners and apartment dwellers and is the most budget-friendly to build. A large majority of the population is not concerned with long-term food…

Is a Walk-in Pantry in Your Future?

Walk-in pantry with checkered black and white tiled floor.

If The walk-in pantry style is the most popular pantry design today in modern kitchens.  This pantry type is the ultimate in practicality, ease of use, and functionality. Walk-in pantries range in size from a tiny room to a multi-functional…

Are Corner Pantries Outdated?

Corner pantry closet in kitchen design.

Have you ever asked yourself, “how do I use dead corner space in a kitchen?” Naturally, a corner pantry comes to mind. Corner pantries are built out of regular wall materials and framed into a corner with a door installed…

15 Walk-in Pantry Layouts + Dimensions

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If you’re having a difficult time trying to visualize kitchen pantry dimensions for walk-in pantries, have a look at these aerial views. Everyone’s space and project goals will be different. The one constant is good flow and room to move…

How Much Pantry Space Do I Need?

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As you get ready to plan your future pantry, or update a current kitchen, you may be taking a hard look at space and size. This article offers helps you to make your best pantry width, depth, and size decisions.…