The walk-in pantry is all the rage in modern kitchens, providing a practical and easily accessible storage space that makes daily tasks much more seamless. How can you make the most of your kitchen with a walk-in pantry? Discover the advice and ideas from ROCHON kitchen designers.
Define your goals for the walk-in pantry
Choose the right access
Your butler’s pantry entrance deserves all your attention. Do you want to highlight it without a door or conceal it with opaque doors? Frameless sliding doors offer an elegant minimalist solution for those who prefer discretion. Our partner Dörr Industries offers doors that harmoniously integrate with your decor for your sliding pantry.
Determine the primary use
Every homeowner and family has unique needs. Some stock up on pasta and jars, while others seek to maximize their kitchen’s functionality by adding a sink, freezer, or even wine storage. Anything is possible! Before renovating your kitchen, planning is essential.
To bring your projects to life, additional features may be necessary, such as a water supply, electrical outlets, lighting, or ventilation. Entrust your renovation projects to our partner, Gereco Construction.
Must-haves for a functional walk-in pantry
Install Adjustable shelves
The key to a functional pantry is flexibility. Adjustable shelves allow you to easily adapt your space according to the products and items you wish to store. Optimize every available centimetre.
Add sliding baskets or drawers
Organizing your pantry becomes child’s play with sliding baskets and drawers. Among the “must-haves” for your kitchen is the spice pull-out, a practical solution for finding the right jar in an instant.
Plan space for appliances
Wine cellar, refrigerator, microwave: the possibilities are endless in your kitchen plan with a walk-in pantry. When designing your projects, we can plan a specific space to integrate your appliances aesthetically and functionally.
Set up a counter for preparations
Prepare your food right in the pantry with a counter designed for this purpose. Our Quebec cabinet manufacturer designs entirely custom solutions by selecting the materials and styles that meet your requirements.
Integrate an additional sink
Whether for rinsing your fruits and vegetables or facilitating maintenance tasks, an additional water point is an undeniable asset to make your operations more fluid and efficient.
Plan for an integrated step stool
Utilizing heights maximizes storage in your walk-in pantry. Whether it’s an integrated step stool discreetly in a cabinet or an elegant ladder, our kitchen designer throughout Quebec offers custom solutions.
Our tips for ergonomics and design of your walk-in pantry
Organize your products by categories
A well-organized butler’s pantry begins with logical organization. To easily find your way around and avoid a cluttered appearance, categorize spaces by product type.
Use transparent jars for easy finding
An excellent idea for your butler’s pantry storage: transparent jars! Avoid ice cream tubs and other opaque containers to better find your way around and create a clean, modern visual.
Label different sections
Create dedicated and labeled zones for each food category to help you navigate. Consider labeling your jars for easy identification.
Ensure sufficient lighting
Even in a small minimalist kitchen pantry, lighting is essential for better navigation. Avoid flashlights and integrate sufficient lighting from the start of your space design. In addition to the main lighting, LED strips on shelves create elegant lighting without cluttering the space.
Add hooks for bags and accessories
Hang your bags and accessories to grab them quickly when you need them. A practical solution that also allows you to showcase your favourite accessories in the decor.
Group small items with baskets
Coordinated baskets help maintain order in your storage spaces when small items multiply.
Consider baskets for vegetables
Your ventilated pantry is ideal for keeping products fresh and dry. For optimal storage, place them in categorized baskets, such as onions and garlic, potatoes, etc.
Creating the kitchen and pantry of your dreams requires meticulous planning. Our designers accompany you to create a space that reflects your lifestyle and aspirations with modern pantry furniture. Whether you want to maximize storage or create a refined space, in Quebec City, Montreal, or Gatineau, book an appointment for a consultation with our kitchen designers.
