When showing homes to buyers in San Diego, one of the first doors that is opened following the front door is…the pantry door.
Sometimes the “pantry” is nothing more than a large cabinet that may (or may not) have revolving and pull-out shelves. Hopefully, and regardless of size, the boxes of cereal, canned goods and other kitchen staples are stacked in an orderly fashion.
But the ultimate pantry might look like the one pictured to the left, courtesy of The Closet Works. I love the revolving shelves, the orderliness and spaciousness of this kitchen space. It is also light and bright–and easy to see what foods and supplies are on hand.
On the other hand, if you are on a budget or have a smaller pantry you might want to try imaginative lighting, glass jars for storing foods, and possibly a plant or two. With good lighting, you might also have a small herb garden. (See photo at right). You want potential buyers to have a WOW moment when they open that door. And in the meantime, it will be something you can enjoy.
Looking for Pantry Ideas?
If at all possible, do everything you can to avoid having a messy or boring pantry. Make sure it is well lit and visit sites like Houzz or Pinterest to glean some creative ideas. This would also be a good time to prune out expired or items you’ll not be using in the next six months. If there is room, you might also want to add a small and colorful area rug.
Another favorite for buyers are frosted glass doors leading into the pantry. If that isn’t in the plan, make sure the door and all shelves are clean and freshly painted if needed.
Do you have any ideas you might share?
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