
TIP: Think about adding outlets behind shelved small appliances, including a microwave. No outlet? Try a moisture absorber like those made by Arm & Hammer. Keep it cool and dry, ideally below 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 45% humidity.Avoid hide-and-seek by storing smaller items on pantry organizers like lazy Susans and tiered shelf inserts.Light it up with a ceiling fixture or rechargeable puck lights with motion sensors.If you’re cramped on lateral space, consider omitting doors altogether.

16 INCH STAND ALONE OUTDOOR BROOM CABINET FULL
Avoid door jams by paying careful attention to where doors swing and budgeting enough room for full clearance.If dust is the issue, not clutter, opt for uppers with traditional glass fronts.
16 INCH STAND ALONE OUTDOOR BROOM CABINET INSTALL

Today’s equivalent is a one-story rear addition that could include a half bath or mudroom.

Bump OutĬolonial pantries were often unheated, shed-like lean-tos. There’s no law against setting aside a spot in it for the dustpan, too. If you aren’t getting a lot of use out of a coat or broom closet, picture it as a pantry. Pantry shelves can be added to a wall near a prep space or between studs. Instead of taking down an interior wall to open up the kitchen to the dining room, consider moving that wall to create space for a pantry on the kitchen side.
