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When you design the layout of your new kitchen, don't forget to look at different types of cabinets. You can add one or more specialty cabinets to make your kitchen work better for you.
For example, pantry cabinets are a popular choice with many homeowners. These cabinets give you more storage options in your kitchen.
However, before you add a pantry cabinet to your list, take some time to think about useful features you can incorporate into your unit. Read on to learn more.
1. Doors
Some people install open pantry cabinets in new kitchens. Here, the cabinet doesn't have any doors. It simply contains shelves, drawers, and sometimes a workspace.
However, you can buy pantry cabinets with doors. This is a good option if you want to find a way to streamline your kitchen and keep it neat and tidy. When you aren't using the pantry, you can close its doors.
The doors hide away the cabinet's contents. Your kitchen will look tidier.
2. Work and Small Appliance Storage Space
Some people only use pantry cabinets for storage. They use these cabinets to store food, spices, and utensils. However, you can buy a cabinet that also includes a work and/or storage area.
For example, the interior of the cabinet might contain shelves at the top and drawers at the bottom. These cabinets also have a small countertop shelf between the two.
You can use this space to prepare food or drinks. Some people also use it to store small electrical devices like kettles, coffee makers, or toasters.
This gives you a dedicated home for small appliances. You don't have to lose countertop space and leave these appliances in open view. You can hide them away when you aren't using them by closing the cabinet's doors.
3. In-Door Storage
Some pantry cabinets have additional storage built into their doors. This maximizes the number of things you can store neatly in the cabinet.
For example, some cabinets have a spice rack on the inside of each of their doors. Others have storage units that are useful places to store cans and bottles.
If you want in-door storage, then you need to choose a suitable cabinet design. These units only really work on regular doors that open outwards. If you want a pantry cabinet with bi-fold doors, then you won't get this extra space.
To find out more about pantry kitchen cabinets, talk to your kitchen design contractor.