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Going into the new year I needed to refresh and optimize our pantry within the kitchen. One lesson I have learned comes from Scandinavian living, where you merge style with function. Scandinavian is not only a minimal feel with soothing tones but it is also about displaying what you use all the time. For example, displaying plates on a kitchen table in a beautiful way because you use those plates daily. Or displaying your mop and broom in a way that is appealing to the eye but also functional since you use it all the time.
I decided to redo my pantry to not just holding food but to also hold what we use daily in our kitchen. We have separate storage units on either side of our refrigerator on the other side of our kitchen and it became a chore to get things in and out for the stove/cooking. So I made our pantry to make it more functional for things that we use on a daily basis. Here are the key things we did to make the pantry within the kitchen functional and beautiful:
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Plates & Bowls – We did not have plates & bowl close by when we were in the kitchen. It didn’t make any sense. It’s so much easier now having them close by. We went with a simple black matte salad & dinner plate set of 6. It goes perfectly with my black and white aesthetic.
2. Decor – I never really had decor within my pantry and I now love it. Add a picture frame, little vases or something to tie the pantry into the rest of your kitchen or home.
3. Glassware – I never had glassware or drinking glasses in my open pantry. It’s so easy to add to it and it’s functional. It’s also beautiful if you choose the right ones. Check out some that I just love right now.
4. Create zones – I used trays to create zones for my coffee bar and for little snacks. It will all the little things like sugar, mugs and jars organized and in order. Also within the draws and shelf areas I separate them by: Snacks, Backstock, toiletries, and cooking items.
5. Mug racks – I am a huge coffee drinker so I do have many coffee mugs and to using a simple black mug rack. It’s so nice to have and I hang my simple and cohesive mugs for a pleasing look.
