Pantry set up, shelf depth

16 years ago

Hi,

I haven't posted much here lately, but have been reading. We are renovating/building a house. Work is progressing pretty well and pretty much on schedule with all framing and the rough plumbing, electrical, and hvac almost done.

We are working on plans for my pantry, which will be about 56" x 54 ". My builder has suggested having one wall of 15" deep shelves and one wall of 18" shelves. We also may have single can depth shelves behind the door (I have a separate broom closet).

is 18" too deep? To me it seems like things might just get lost back there. I was potentially thinking of having one or two lower shelves be that deep to hold big packages of paper towels or drinks. This would also give me something to step on to reach the upper shelves.

What do you think?

Thanks,

Rachel

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rhome410
16 years ago
Our pantry has one wall of 16" deep shelves and the adjacent wall has 12". I think your builder's plan sounds fine, but you could also have them a little shallower if you'd like. Mine work great for me, but every once in awhile I wish the 12"ers were a little deeper. I haven't wished that with the 16" shelves, but sure don't feel that they're too deep, and I don't think a couple inches deeper would make that much difference in a negative way.

Have you seen the pantry thread in the gallery? Lots of pantry photos and info there.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pantry thread in the gallery
china_rose
16 years ago
Rachel, I'm working on a walk in pantry in our new build, and I am faced with the same shelving dilemma. I am planning for a variety of shelf depths: A counter and one shelf below at 18" and narrower upper shelves--still deciding exact dimensions. Found good info on pantry shelving at everythingpantry.com

Here is a link that might be useful: everything pantry
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rhome410
16 years ago
China_rose, that is a helpful link and it'd be great if you'd post it to the pantry thread in the gallery (linked above). We're trying to create a one-stop pantry resource there. Thanks!