Isn't the pantry one of the places where you can't decide whether to install it in a renovation? The kitchen has a surprising amount of things to store, so having a pantry is convenient for storing food and other items. We will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of installing a pantry around the kitchen, points such as floor plans, and storage tips.
What is a pantry?
In addition to being used as food storage, a pantry is a place that can also be used as a storage space for dishes and home appliances that are not used on a daily basis.
・Store room temperature food
A pantry is a storage space located in the kitchen or adjacent to the kitchen. In Japanese, it is often called food storage, and it is a space that is mainly used as a storage room for food at room temperature.
It can be used to store rice, noodles, dried foods, canned foods, instant foods, seasonings, water, alcoholic beverages, etc. It is also convenient as a place to store emergency food in the event of a disaster.
The pantry can also be used as a storage space for various items around the kitchen. It is also used as a storage space for consumables such as plastic wrap and aluminum foil, tableware that is used only in limited seasons such as New Year's boxes and sake cups for sake, and kitchen appliances that are used infrequently such as mixers and hot plates. increase.
・Attractive for people who have a lot of food stock
A pantry is an attractive space, especially for those who want to stock a large amount of food and beverages such as water and alcohol. Buying in bulk can help you do household chores more efficiently, and you can save money by buying food that lasts longer when it's cheaper.
■ Advantages of installing a pantry
Having a pantry in your home will allow you to stock a lot of food and keep it organized. It can also be used as a storage place for kitchen appliances, and it has the advantage of making the kitchen a neat space.
・Many food items can be stocked
Having a pantry is a big advantage because you can stock a lot of food. If you have a large storage space, you don't have to worry about where to put it when you stock up, making it easier to purchase canned goods and beverages in boxes. You can also stockpile in preparation for disasters.
・Easy to organize food
Having a pantry to keep your food stock in one place can also help you stay organized. Food stocks can be stored under the kitchen countertop, in a hanging cupboard, or in an empty space in the cupboard, but the drawback is that it is difficult to manage.
By setting up a pantry, it becomes easier to grasp what is in stock at a glance, and it becomes easier to manage, such as checking the expiration date of emergency food.
・It can also be used as a storage place for kitchen appliances
Kitchen appliances that are not used on a daily basis, such as mixers, hot plates, and takoyaki makers, take up a lot of space, so having a pantry is convenient.
In addition, by minimizing the number of home appliances in the kitchen, you can create a space without a sense of life and without destroying the image of the interior. If you want to hide the refrigerator, there is also a case to install it in the pantry.
■ Disadvantages of installing a pantry
A pantry is a convenient space to have, but if you don't really need it, installing it will be a disadvantage.
・If it cannot be used, it becomes a wasted space.
Installing a pantry requires a certain amount of space and costs money to install. Therefore, even if you create a pantry haphazardly, it will be a waste of space if you cannot use it.
When setting up a pantry, it is important to have an image of what you will use as a storage space. For people who don't have a lot of food stock, or who don't have a lot of tableware and kitchen appliances, there is little need to install a pantry.
Points such as layout when installing a pantry
The pantry is easy to use depending on the installation location, flow line, and dimensions, and there are also differences depending on the type. Let's aim for a pantry that suits your home and users based on the space that can be used as a pantry and the image of utilization.
・Pay attention to the line of flow from the kitchen and the entrance
The installation location and flow line are important to make it a convenient pantry. Since you may go to the pantry many times while cooking, it is basic to install it in the kitchen or in a place adjacent to the kitchen.
Also, if you think about storing things you bought at the shopping or received by mail order, you should also consider the line of flow from the entrance. In the case of a walk-in type, it is convenient to have two entrances so that you can come and go from both the kitchen and the entrance.
・The difference in usability between the private room type, the open type, and the wall storage type
Pantries can be broadly divided into walk-in private room types, open types, and wall storage types that are installed behind the kitchen, and there are differences in usability.
Walk-in-type private rooms and open types are generally located next to the kitchen. The walk-in type has a large storage capacity and is characterized by being easy to store large items.
The advantage of the private room type with a door is that it eliminates the feeling of living, but it may feel troublesome because the door needs to be opened and closed every time you go to put away or pick up food.
Therefore, sliding doors are better suited for private pantry doors than doors because they are easier to keep open. On the other hand, the advantage of the open type without doors is that it is easy to come and go from the kitchen.
However, depending on the direction of the entrance, part of it can be seen from the living-dining room. Be aware that if you do not store things in an orderly manner, you will feel like you are living.
The pantry can also be installed as a wall storage type on the back wall of the kitchen. The advantage is that the installation space is reduced and it is easy to take things while cooking.
The wall storage type is easy to see from the living and dining room, so it looks neater with the door attached. If you use open shelves without doors, use boxes and baskets to create "showable storage."
・Appropriate width and depth
Walk-in private rooms and open pantries should be about 1-2 tatami mats in size. If the width of the aisle is about 60 cm, you can pass through without difficulty and use the space effectively.
30-45 cm is the appropriate depth for any type of pantry shelf. If the depth is too deep, it will be difficult to take out the things in the back, and if it is too shallow, the storage capacity cannot be secured.
■ Tips for pantry storage
A well-organized pantry can be a useful and aesthetically pleasing space. The trick is to separate the items to be stored according to the height of the shelf and use the storage goods to classify them.
・Separate the items to be stored by the height of the shelf
The pantry can reduce the burden of loading and unloading by dividing the items to be stored according to the height of the shelves. On the top of the shelf, you can store light and long-lasting foods, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, kitchen paper, and other consumables.
Foods that are frequently used or foods that have a relatively short expiration date are placed in the middle of the shelf. Heavy items to put on the bottom of the shelf. In addition to rice, it is convenient for placing beverages and canned food stock in boxes, and it is also suitable for storing hot plates and earthenware pots.
・Sort by box or basket
When storing food and other items in the pantry, sorting them by type in storage boxes, baskets, or file boxes makes them easy to use and looks neat. Measure the width and depth of the shelf, and select boxes so that you can arrange them with as little space as possible.
The storage box has the advantage that the translucent type makes it easy to understand the contents. The type that you can't see inside can eliminate the feeling of life, but it is difficult to understand the contents, so it is convenient to label it. Also, if you choose a storage box with a handle for a high shelf, it will be easier to remove.
・Deep pantry utilizes drawer storage
If the depth of the pantry shelf is more than 45 cm, it will be difficult to take out the items in the back. Therefore, it is easy to put in and take out by using commercially available drawer storage.
■ Approximate costs for pantry installation
In general, the cost of installing a pantry is in descending order of price: walk-in type private room type, open type, and wall storage type. The walk-in type is set up as a small room, so it costs to install the wall, and the private room type is more expensive because of the door.
The cost can be reduced by using an open shelf without a door for the wall storage type. The cost of installing a private room or open pantry is about 100,000 yen to 500,000 yen.
The wall-mounted type can cost around 50,000 yen if you add an open shelf to the empty space, but it can cost more than 200,000 yen if you install a door.
Construction example of a functional and stylish pantry
We will introduce a construction example of a pantry that achieves both functionality and design through renovation.
・2WAY specification that can be entered and exited from the entrance
This is an example of an open pantry that can be accessed from the entrance and the kitchen. The dirt floor of the entrance is on the other side of the door, so it's convenient to put the things you bought and the things you received by courier directly in the pantry.
In addition, the pantry also serves as a place to store the refrigerator and a washing machine and is considered for the flow line of housework.
・Install a refrigerator in the pantry to create a kitchen without a sense of life
This is an example of installing a pantry aiming for a space without a sense of life. In line with the owner's request that all belongings should be stored in the storage space so that unused items are not left out, the house has ample storage space.
The storage boxes are neatly arranged in the open pantry, giving it a stylish impression. One side is planned to be a refrigerator storage space.
・Stylish wall storage pantry
This is an example of a wall-mounted pantry that uses the wall next to the kitchen. The white door is installed, making it a stylish pantry without a sense of life. The kitchen can be accessed from both the hallway and the living/dining room, making it easy to access from the entrance.
・Pantries with open shelves that make use of dead space
An example of an open shelf pantry that makes use of previously dead space. In the existing plan, due to the pipe space, an open shelf was installed in a part of the cooking space where the depth was shallow. Storage using baskets matches the cafe-style interior.
■Summary
If you set up a pantry, you can easily stock a large amount of food and aim for a kitchen that does not feel like life. However, the necessary space varies depending on the person who lives in it, and planning know-how is necessary to effectively use the limited space. If you want to set up a pantry in a renovation, consult a professional such as a renovation company.
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