Pantry Design & Layout

Learn about different pantry types, recommended sizes for pantries, ergonomics and other considerations and best practices for designing your perfect pantry.

Don’t forget about keeping your pantry the right temperature (not too cool, not too hot) and well ventilated so pantry air is always fresh. Learn about lighting and electrical and good planning that makes your pantry efficient as it can be.

Pantry Types 101

What kind of pantry do you want? Here at Everything Pantry, we think about pantry types a lot. Break out of traditional pantry styles and open yourself up to something new with these pantry examples.

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    Oats and Oatmeal, Wonder Food of the Pantry
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    Let’s Talk Flour Storage!

Planning for additional features

Pantries aren’t just boxed rooms, there are additional features to consider. Countertops, workspace, sinks, desks, windows and more inclusions can make your pantry “just right.”

  • Hot and Cold Lunch Ideas for Farmers
    Hot and Cold Lunch Ideas for Farmers
  • Spam Shelf Life
    Spam Shelf Life
  • Take the Lentil Challenge!
    Take the Lentil Challenge!
  • Stockpiling Doesn’t Have to be Scary
    Stockpiling Doesn’t Have to be Scary
  • Oats and Oatmeal, Wonder Food of the Pantry
    Oats and Oatmeal, Wonder Food of the Pantry
  • Let’s Talk Flour Storage!
    Let’s Talk Flour Storage!

No Pantry Space – Places in Your Home to Find More Food Storage

Pantry space isn’t always about building a glorious new pantry, it’s about working with the space you have. Get creative when looking for more pantry space in your apartment or home!