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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    How to Keep Food Cold During a Power Outage: Smart Tips for Fridge & Freezer Safety
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    How to Prepare for a Food Shortage
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    Microwaves & Microplastics: What You Need to Know Before You Reheat

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.”


  • 20 Delicious Make-Ahead Camping Meals to Simplify Outdoor Cooking
    20 Delicious Make-Ahead Camping Meals to Simplify Outdoor Cooking
  • 25+ Easy No-Cook Camping & Backpacking Meals to Keep You Fueled Outdoors
    25+ Easy No-Cook Camping & Backpacking Meals to Keep You Fueled Outdoors
  • How to Keep Food Cold During a Power Outage: Smart Tips for Fridge & Freezer Safety
    How to Keep Food Cold During a Power Outage: Smart Tips for Fridge & Freezer Safety
  • How to Prepare for a Food Shortage
    How to Prepare for a Food Shortage
  • Frozen Breast Milk & Power Outages: What Every Parent Needs to Know
    Frozen Breast Milk & Power Outages: What Every Parent Needs to Know
  • Microwaves & Microplastics: What You Need to Know Before You Reheat
    Microwaves & Microplastics: What You Need to Know Before You Reheat

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!