A common debate during each client’s kitchen remodeling project is whether a pantry cabinet or pantry closet is the best choice. Our answer always depends on the client, their needs, and the space available This is one of those areas we stand out as a custom remodeler. Storage is almost always an instigator in a kitchen remodel, so we’ve put together the chart below as a quick way to consider the options.

Regardless of which option you select, it’s important to identify which items you’d want to store, so that you can ensure if shelf weight limitations come into play, they’re addressed up front. It can also be immensely helpful to find appropriately sized storage solutions to use within your pantry to optimize your storage.