Typical sizes and layouts for reach-in, walk-in, L-shaped, U-shaped, galley and butler pantries, with notes on what each can hold.
Pantries come in many shapes, and size is only part of the story. A reach-in closet may be two feet deep and four feet wide, while a walk-in might be five by six feet or larger. Common walk-in layouts include galley, with shelves on two sides, L-shaped, which wraps a corner, and U-shaped, which uses three walls. In Nashville homes, the right layout depends on the shape of the room and the flow of the kitchen.
We start with the footprint, then plan the aisle. Thirty-six inches between shelves feels comfortable for two people to pass, while thirty inches works for a single user. Shelves on three walls maximize storage, but a counter on one side may be worth the loss. We help you picture the layout with simple drawings, and with taped lines on the floor and wall. It is the easiest way to feel what a layout will be like before building.
About two feet deep.
Five by six feet and up.
Shelves on two sides.
Wraps a corner.
Three walls of storage.
Thirty-six inches is comfortable.
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Thirty-six inches is comfortable for two people.
A U-shaped walk-in holds the most, but needs the most space.
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