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3. Capture the potential of a nearby nook. This open pantry stands in a nook that is just off — but still open to — the kitchen, and next to the home’s back door. The main kitchen cabinetry starts just to the right of the back door pictured here, as this floor plan shows. This off-the-main-path solution is a way to create an open pantry that doesn’t become a notable visual element of the main kitchen. Homeowners and their guests can see the pantry from most parts of the kitchen, but it still has some visual separation from the rest of the room. This would work well for a family that wants an easy-to-access pantry that doesn’t become a design element. See more of this home
7. Use floating shelves. At what point do simple floating shelves end and an open pantry begin? I’d say that based on its function, this example qualifies as an open pantry. Four large floating shelves are used here for a collection of food canisters and oft-used items, giving it a definite open pantry vibe. If building in a pantry isn’t for you, this is another way to test out the look without having to commit fully.MoreKitchen Confidential: Walk-In Pantries vs. Cabinet PantriesWhy I Combined Open Shelves and Cabinets in My Kitchen RemodelThe Best Things to Store on Open Kitchen ShelvesBrowse pantry and cabinet organizers
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