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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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.”


  • ADA Door Clearances and Why It Matters in Your Home
    ADA Door Clearances and Why It Matters in Your Home
  • Motivational Painting Advice
    Motivational Painting Advice
  • The Right Pantry Paint Makes a Difference
    The Right Pantry Paint Makes a Difference
  • Paint Pantry Shelves Like a Pro
    Paint Pantry Shelves Like a Pro
  • 6 Steps to Take Before Painting Shelves
    6 Steps to Take Before Painting Shelves
  • Battling Brown Spots On Ceilings and Walls
    Battling Brown Spots On Ceilings and Walls

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!