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Solutions For Your Kitchen Pantry

Edgewood cabinetry custom cabinetsKitchen pantries have existed for centuries; they are where chefs store their essential items and recipes. The pantry started as a separate room for storage and evolved into a built-in cabinet within the kitchen. Today’s kitchen pantry design revolves around the concept of saving space while maximizing functionality.

Generally, there are two types of kitchen pantries. One type is a walk-in pantry that is a separate room. The second is a built-in pantry. Today’s built-in pantries are the most common, and it is what we usually see in homes.  Here are some types of pantries to consider when designing a custom cabinet for your kitchen.

Pull-out Pantry

Pull-out pantries are designed to utilize the vertical space of the kitchen, reducing its footprint area. It has a mechanism wherein you can pull the entire shelving unit (usually two-sided), allowing complete storage access in one opening. Its ease of storage access will enable you to organize better items, reducing clutter, and making your kitchen tasks more manageable. Various things can be accessed that otherwise would have gotten lost in the corners of standard cabinetry. For those homeowners requiring more storage, especially avid cooks, a pull-out pantry can be designed as a full-height cabinet with thick shelving.

Roll-out Pantry

Roll-out pantries are an oversized drawer. Each row can be independently pulled out, which allows partial storage access in one opening. However, you need to pull each row to access storage completely. For this reason, organizing and retrieving items can become more tedious. Roll-out pantries can be expanded the same way as pull-out pantries; however, each row must be labeled and properly organized to avoid the painstaking task of pulling each row out. Roll-out pantries are a step down in functionality as compared to pull-out pantries, while its storage to footprint area is the same as pull-out pantries.

Standard Cabinet Pantry

Standard cabinet pantries are shelves inside a cabinet. It is designed horizontally and with reduced depth to accommodate storing items and have ease of access. Its design reduces deep corners, which are difficult to reach. To save on wall space, one can opt for a full-height cabinet. Its only downside would be items are not within an arm’s length.

Portable Pantry

A portable pantry is only used in kitchens with tight space. This unit is a small cupboard mounted on wheels. Its mobility is useful in a small kitchen wherein it can be placed anywhere, depending on the need. However, it has limited storage capacity and is suited only for homeowners that rarely cook.

If you are considering remodeling or upgrading your kitchen, consider the needs and preferences when choosing a kitchen pantry. There are numerous choices available. The right choice will significantly improve your kitchen lifestyle and can save you precious time in handling and accessing items.

For more information on designing a custom pantry for your kitchen contact Edgewood Cabinetry at 919-339-7300.

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The Ultimate In Built In Cabinets For Unusual Spaces

The Ultimate In Built-In Cabinets For Unusual Spaces

Custom built-in cabinets aren’t just for kitchens and bathrooms. In fact, there are numerous ways to add unique cabinets to unusual spaces in your home.

From transforming your kid’s bedroom to turning doorways into extra storage, the possibilities are endless. Custom cabinets give you the chance to create the storage of your dreams.

Maximize the space in your home by discovering some unusual areas where you just might want cabinets.

Turning Small Spaces Into Offices

Have a small corner or medium-sized closet available? Turn a small space into an office easily. A row of top and bottom cabinets give you storage, while a small cubby gives you room to slide in a chair to work. You could even incorporate a fold-out chair into the cabinets for added space.

Transforming Closets

Closets don’t have to just be rods and a few shelves. Keep shoes from falling everywhere with a thin slide-out cabinet. Shoes stay safely tucked away and hidden when you’re not wearing them. Add a few cabinets in the back to store off-season clothing in compressed bags.

Organizing Your Living Room

We’re quite proud of the built-in cabinets we did for the living room in the featured image for this post. Most living rooms don’t have much storage outside of maybe a bookcase or curio cabinet. By adding storage along the walls, we transformed a simple entertainment center into so much more. There is storage, counter space and even a small space to pull up a chair.

Maximizing Corners

Why should corners just collect dust? Custom built-in cabinets can be made to fit perfectly in corners. A curved front looks stylish and provides plenty of space to store collectibles, shoes (great addition to a small mudroom), remotes/controllers and anything else you want. These are great for bedrooms where you might need a little extra storage.

Customizing To Your Storage Needs

Built-in cabinets can fit pretty much any storage need. Use floor-to-ceiling cabinets, just upper cabinets or just lower cabinets. Make them as thin or wide as you want. Have them fit into that tiny space between your toilet and wall or turn your nightstand into a functioning desk for journaling. It’s all up to you.

Turning Stairs Into Storage

Stairs are nice, but think of all the wasted space. Stairs tend to be one of those unusual spaces that is perfect for cabinets. You can turn each step into a storage bin. Another option is to add cabinets underneath the staircase. A pull-out cabinet unit works well, even for tight spaces.

Transforming Doorways

Most doorways have space around the frame. There could easily be 5-10 inches between the top of the door and the ceiling. Why let all the space waste? Create built-in cabinets around the frame to store anything you want. Most people prefer to store decorative items. This is a great option around kitchen doors for storing often-used items, such as measuring cups, timers and more.

Adding Sliding Storage In Your Bathroom

If you have any small areas of your bathroom, there’s an opportunity to add extra storage space. Create a sliding cabinet to store extra rolls of toilet paper. Keep toiletries hidden away, but neatly organized with a thin sliding cabinet between the wall and your sink. All you need is a small area to make a big difference.

Using Recessed Cabinets Everywhere

Recessed cabinets are ideal for unusual spaces. Create an open recessed cabinet above trim molding along your wall. This is perfect if you don’t have much space, but need a little extra storage. While the shelves can’t usually be too deep, they’ll help with knick-knacks, commonly used items, kids’ toys, DVD/CD storage, books and much more.

Inspiring Your Built-In Cabinets Solutions

Having a hard time envisioning all these possibilities? Not a problem. We want to inspire you to start looking around your home to see what unusual spaces could be made better and more useful with built-in cabinets. Check out these inspiring ideas and photos:

Of course, don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your custom built-in cabinet design ideas. We’re always happy to help make your cabinetry dreams a reality.

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You have more space than you thought! Libraries and wall units can show you how.

Are you getting that cramped feeling at home? Do you have items that are scattered in every room of your home (books, videos, electronics, toys, work, hobbies)?

Libraries and wall units may be your solution. We are not talking about grand two-story libraries with spiral staircases, like at the Biltmore estate, or something that looks like a university library.

In the last few years wall units have begun to change. Taking on a new look and using new materials to keep up with our busy modern lives. Shelving and cabinets are moving from the kitchen into our homes and daily lives. Whether it’s an elegant display of your dishware and cooking ware, your wine collection, or your books, wall units can change the look of your home and simplify your daily needs. And, that’s just the beginning.

Do you have that one space that is too hard to use? Maybe it’s an alcove, a place in your entryway, or a section of your wall – transform it!

Your custom wall unit can incorporate a fireplace, flat screen TV, or even a unique architectural feature of your home.

Do you work from home? Create a workstation with everything you need to run your business in one convenient wall unit. Wall units are not just for the home though. Business space can be expensive. With custom built wall units you can free up more of that valuable space, while becoming more efficient, and creating a look that enhances your image with your customers.

If you can think it, today’s libraries and wall units can incorporate it. Glass front doors, sliding doors, drop down desk tops, all with modern materials and custom designs, are just some of the possibilities. Let one our designers show you the unique possibilities of your home or office. Whether you are looking for a sleek modern design with glass and metal, or an elegant more traditional design with wood, libraries and wall units can open up your space, while putting what you need at your finger tips. Each design is custom to your space and needs.

Contact us and find out what our talented team of professionals can do for you.

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