One of the current housing situations in this country groups that come across my desk reported that one of the main features potential purchasers wanted was pantries

Plenty of and specialized storage is generally not at the top of the prioritized list of traits when designing and building houses these days.

Yet, it is one of the main characteristics which make our homes more comfortable, efficient, and functional.

I have yet to see, hear, or read about any house that had too much and too specialized storage.

There are, however, non-positive reactions and comments about the opposite of the previous statement.

A pantry is a closet for the storage and use of foods, containers, utensils, and any thing else used in the kitchen.

The very old house in which I grew up had a large pantry which had been added on to the kitchen. It was well used, handy, and kept out of sight and provided storage space for many food items, dishes, flat wear, linens, and receptacles for trash. Ours was sometimes used to hide Christmas goodies.

The bottom line, if you want a panty for your kitchen, there are basically two options available today.

If you have the option and resources, you can design and build the size and features you want to fulfill the needs for your life style.

There are many storage systems currently available for kitchens today which have numerous swing out doors and shelves which can store an enormous quantity as well as cabinets that have doors and shelves which can store a lot.

Seek to make the best use for storage all of the spaces you have available to use.

These principles can also be used for any space for any storage purpose in all areas of buildings.

Food for thought.