40 41 bhgrecollection.com | | THE DISTINCTIVE LIFE® Volume 13 TYPES OF HIDDEN PANTRIES There are various types of hidden pantries. The one you build should depend on howmuch you need to store, what you’re keeping, your available space, and the extent to which you want to take on this project. A hidden pantry should be well concealed to ensure your design blends in with its surroundings and doesn’t look out of place. BUTLER’S PANTRY A butler’s pantry is a narrow walkthrough pantry, typically between the kitchen and the dining room. However, you might design a hidden version of this storage space in a hallway tucked off one of these two rooms. WALK-IN PANTRY Turn a walk-in pantry into a secret pantry by hiding it seamlessly behind a wall, hidden panel, or cabinet door using materials that blend with other design elements in your kitchen. Use a push-toopen method to access what’s inside or incorporate technology to automate the door opening function. CORNER PANTRY Secret corner pantries take advantage of wasted space by housing shelves inside the unused area where two walls meet. You can conceal this type of pantry with doors that fit flush into the walls and don’t depend on cabinet hardware to open them. HOW DO YOU MAKE A HIDDEN PANTRY? The process of designing a hidden pantry depends on where you want to put your pantry and what design you want it to have. There are some tips, though, that should get you started on this project. Utilize all available space Use different-sized shelves, baskets, and drawers to accommodate all your essentials in a hidden area. Use durable building materials Make sure your hidden pantry withstands wear and the test of time. Include open and closed storage Balance design and function with a mix of open and closed shelves and drawers. Add electrical outlets Outlets in a hidden pantry let you charge small appliances and even take care of some minor tasks fromwithin the secret space. Incorporate lighting Install LED lights, either as built-ins or strips, to improve visibility in your pantry. Set aside space for trash bins Tuck your garbage and recycling bins into your thoughtfully designed hidden kitchen pantry. I NTER IOR DESIGN
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