One of the largest complaints many families have about their kitchens is the lack of storage space. One solution to this problem is to install a kitchen pantry cabinet, thereby not only increasing storage space, but also providing a space where foods can be easily accessed by kids and cooks alike.

Pantry Cabinet Styles

Kitchen cabinets come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and styles and pantry cabinets are no different. There are several different popular pantry styles that offer great solutions to food storage.

The first option is to choose a pantry cabinet that is a full length cabinet with a door opening much like a closet door. This is a great option if you have a good amount of space in your kitchen and want an entirely separate area to store food. Many families have discovered that they can install this type of kitchen cabinet in their laundry room, which is often adjacent to the kitchen.

Another option is to install a deep tall pantry cabinet in the kitchen. In some cases, homeowners decide to install a flank of two or three of this type of cabinet, creating an extensive pantry area for large amounts of food storage. This can also be an desirable way to store items other than food, like bulk paper items, dishes, pet food and other items.

Finally, some families decide to install stacked kitchen cabinets to create a wall of storage space. The advantage of this kind of kitchen pantry cabinet design is that it becomes possible to compartmentalize different types of products into the different cabinets. For example, placing all of the paper products in one cabinet, all the canned goods in another, etc.

Working with a Kitchen Designer

If you go to any large home improvement center, you will likely discover that they have kitchen designers on staff that you can talk to about your kitchen storage needs. In most cases, they are available for consultation free of charge. This means that you can talk to them about different types of kitchen cabinets and get suggestions and need not be concerned about being obligated to purchase any cabinets or other items from them as a result.

If you find a kitchen designer that you like, have them draw up a sketch of the design and include a detailed list of the sizes and shapes of cabinets you will need for your kitchen pantry and other possible cabinets.

Once you have your kitchen cabinet plan, then you can decide what style of cabinet you would like and if it will fit into your budget.

Cabinet Choices

While kitchen cabinets are available in a wide range of colors and materials, there are basically three different kinds of choices when it comes to purchasing your cabinets.

Stock Cabinets -- Stock cabinets are limited to the stock on hand and may be limited in size and style. However, this is usually the most inexpensive option.

Semi-Custom Cabinets -- Semi-custom cabinets are not usually in stock and take approximately four to six weeks to construct and deliver. When choosing semi-custom cabinets, you can choose the material of your cabinet and design elements like door style and colors.

Custom Cabinets -- Custom cabinets are the most expensive type of cabinet. They are completely custom, from the material they are constructed out of, to the size and shape of the cabinet, doors and color. These cabinets are often constructed by a master craftsman who is a carpenter and a cabinet maker and can take from several weeks to months to fabricate.

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