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greyghost
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Lynn
Summerville
Georgia
USA
650 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 3:53:49 PM
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I figured if any group of people know the demands of a more old-fashioned pantry, it's y'all. I need help!
I have a pantry closet - but thanks to the shelving, it's inefficient and just plain horrible. It can't stay tidy. When we finished remodeling the house we installed what they call "pantry shelving" - deep, wire shelves that bow heavily under the weight of my canning jars, the supports for which mean there needs to be 16" of space between each, which means things get stacked on top of each other, further bowing the shelves and in short - it's a mess. It's no good, and it needs to be done properly.
I know I want wood shelves - the old fashioned way is best - nice simple slabs of pine. However - I can't figure out how best to arrange the shelves - I'm thinking 12" deep, 10" between each for the most part. That way the whole canning box fits on a shelf.
However - would it be weird to add 5" deep shelves along the side walls? These could hold cans, and the taller bottles of stuff.
My pantry is 47" wide by 23" deep, 8' tall
How do you have yours designed? Does it work? Are there things you wish were different? Are there things that work exceedingly well?
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 5:05:57 PM
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Look un the Welcome Wagon, and Catherine Seiberling Pond is introducing herself and her new book all about Pantry's. I love pantry's so I've already ordered my. Maybe you could get some great idea's from it.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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Turtle Cottage
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Elizabeth
Houston
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 7:17:14 PM
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HelloLynn,
Check out my blog. I have pictures of my pantry on there that might help you. My dh built me a nice pantry.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
Have a Blessed and Simple Day.
Elizabeth
www.elizabethsimplejourney.blogspot.com |
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greyghost
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
Lynn
Summerville
Georgia
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 05:45:40 AM
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Hi Elizabeth - your pantry looks so tidy! I won't post any photos of mine, not until I have "after" shots.
Cabinprincess - I'm off to see about that book! Thanks! |
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Pantry Design?
