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The cabinetry within it lacks cabinet doors, making it easier to find things. A motion sensor controls the overhead light, so when your hands are full, you don’t have to worry about flicking it off on your way out. A countertop makes a convenient workstation in the pantry or, alternatively, a place to keep appliances you’d rather not display on kitchen counters. This pantry is about 5 feet by 8½ feet, which also happens to be a common bathroom size.
5. Drop the door. If your home already has a pantry — or if you plan to include one in an upcoming remodel or new build project — you might consider leaving off the door. The pantry shown in this photo is like a traditional, closed-off pantry that has a door, but the lack of door technically makes it an open pantry.
Here’s a closer look at the pantry. You can see that there is enough room for the chef to step onto the floor in front of the shelving and reach for an item, making this corner a lot more accessible than it would be with traditional corner cabinetry.Foolproof Storage Solutions for Corner Kitchen Cabinets
3. Range With Ceiling-Mounted Vent + Microwave Designers: John Davies and John Ryan of Marrokal Design & RemodelingLocation: San DiegoHomeowners’ request. A kitchen fit for entertaining, with more openness between it and the living and dining areas. Island. A ceiling-mounted range hood allows for the range to be placed in the 48-by-120-inch island, preventing the visual impediment of a bulky range hood hanging down and letting the homeowners face guests or other family members while cooking. The island also holds the microwave on the end for a cleaner look along the perimeter cabinets and countertops. Ceiling-mounted range hood: Best; alder wood cabinets in Artesian style with full overlay in custom stain 76: Imperial Cabinets; Aequa Nix wood-look tile flooring, 8 by 32 inches, and Shimmer Abalone backsplash tile, 1 by 4 inches: Arizona Tile; TMD24JS microwave: Thermador; also on the team: Jake Laurie and Rick Clarke (design consultants) and Ian Nanson (project manager) of Marrokal Design & Remodeling, and Milan Kovacevic (photographer)See more of this homeMore4 Great Kitchens With Workhorse IslandsHow Much Room Do You Need for a Kitchen Island?Cool Storage Ideas From 2017’...
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