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If the kitchen is the heart of your home, your pantry is arguably the heart of your kitchen. But all too often, pantries become a catch-all for half-empty containers, spare plastic bags, and unnecessary clutter, making it difficult to find what you need. If you're planning a kitchen remodeling, use the guide below for ideas on improving your pantry's efficiency.

How to Make Your Pantry More Efficient When Remodeling

1. Incorporate Lighting

Trying to find the items you need in a dark pantry can be frustrating. Fortunately, adding lighting is relatively easy, and a useful way to improve the overall efficiency and appearance of the space.

Depending on the size of your pantry, you can choose overhead ceiling lights or under-shelf lighting to illuminate items that tend to get hidden in dark shelves. For smaller spaces, consider recessed lighting that illuminates the pantry without occupying additional space. For larger areas, look into hanging lights, such as a chandelier or track lighting.

2. Install Pull-Out Shelves

kitchen remodelingDeep pantries provide ample space for your dry goods, but they can be difficult to organize and navigate when the things you need are buried in the back. Rolling shelves and drawers allow you to take advantage of your pantry's depth while providing easy access to the items inside.

Pull-out shelves can be purchased at any home improvement store or custom-made during kitchen remodeling. If you choose drawers, consider installing mesh-fronts to allow adequate airflow to items such as bread, onions, and potatoes, helping to prolong their shelf life.  

3. Include Platter Shelves

In limited spaces, it can often be difficult to find areas for large, wide items such as serving platters, baking sheets, and roasting pans. If your pantry can accommodate it, installing ultra-wide shelving can provide attractive organizational benefits for even the bulkiest items. Platter shelves are also convenient for storing soup terrines, holiday tableware, and even small appliances, including your slow cooker and toaster. 

 

If you’re in need of kitchen remodeling, contact the professionals at Loeck Designs in Lincoln, NE. For over 35 years, their team of skilled contractors has provided high-quality construction and remodeling, creating one-of-a-kind designs that bring function and style into any space. Contact them today at (402) 450-1500 to request a quote, or visit them online to learn more about their services. 

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