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Creative Uses for Power Pantries

May 10, 2022

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Your kitchen is the heart of your home. A place where your family, friends, and guests gather constantly. Today’s new home construction is packed with features in and around the kitchen to maximize togetherness and efficiency. One such feature is the power pantry. Working families don’t have time to drop by the market several times per week to shop for nightly meals anymore. In today’s hectic mobile world, they often “power shop” to stock up at wholesale club stores and keep months’ worth of items on hand.

Walk-in kitchen pantries, built with bulk shopping in mind, have become a standard in newly-built homes. But if you don’t need that much pantry space, feel free to use the room however you prefer! After all, your kitchen cabinets may provide all the storage you need. See here for some examples and read on for creative power pantry ideas when snacks and paper towels are relocated and new possibilities are uncovered.

Create a Playroom

When they are little, you want them close but occupied. Why not create a fun, colorful space for toys, games, and stuffed animals in your power pantry? Add comfy places to sit and even a television! Your children will be right next to the kitchen as you cook and clean. Productivity will skyrocket while you keep an eye on them. As toddlers turn into tweens, the playroom can transition into a game room with bean bags, tablets, and gaming consoles. This kitchen extension creates an excellent way to monitor screen time and increase togetherness as children’s independence grows.

Plan a Home Office

With plenty of storage already built into your power pantry, a home office makes total sense. Feeling like you need to take a break? A snack or load of dishes is just a few steps away. Add a rug, wall décor, and some lighting to give your pantry a unique personal style. The ability to close the door makes it perfect for Zoom call privacy and its central location means you won’t bother anyone in the bedrooms.

Set-up a Bar

Whether your aesthetic is sporty or stylish, a power pantry makes a perfect spot for mixing cocktails! Anchor a smart tv to the wall to catch the big game, place an island with stools, and line the shelves with your favorite bottles. The focus could be wine, whiskey, or a little bit of everything – the spirit choices are uniquely yours. With storage already available, showcase glassware and collectibles easily.

Design a Home Library

Display your books, magazines, comics, or music collections centrally. Your power pantry offers a location for your entire family to enjoy the collection together. Create floor-to-ceiling storage, choose rugs or carpets, and add some cozy seating for maximum comfort. No longer does your collection have to be hidden away in plastic tubs, Impress your guests and let it shine!  

Transform Your Power Pantry into a Hobby Space

From quilting to podcasting, hobbies come in all shapes and sizes. Having a dedicated space for your hobby may take your talents to the next level. Your power pantry could house a sewing machine and fabric, or, be perfect for that laptop and turntable. Regardless of where your extracurricular interest lies, storing your gear in this flexible space might be the answer.

If you are considering new construction in Georgia, Bill Beazley Homes has an extensive library of floorplans to offer! 

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