--- title: Pantry Design Ideas - Homecare Remodeling - Bloomington, MN description: School’s out and summer’s officially started, but don’t let that fool you into thinking life has actually slowed down. --- [Skip to main content](https://homecareincremodeling.com/news/pantry-design-ideas#main-content) - Builder #CR806951 - [952.884.4187](tel:9528844187) - [Client Referrals](https://homecareincremodeling.com/referral-program) - [Financing](https://homecareincremodeling.com/financing) [![homecare remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/This%20transparent%20Logo.png?width=93&height=49&name=This%20transparent%20Logo.png) ![homecare remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/This%20transparent%20Logo.png?width=93&height=49&name=This%20transparent%20Logo.png)](https://homecareincremodeling.com) - Show submenu for About Us About Us - [Our Story](https://homecareincremodeling.com/our-story) - [Our Process](https://homecareincremodeling.com/our-process) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Design & Planning](https://homecareincremodeling.com/design-and-planning) - [Kitchen Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/kitchen-and-remodeling) - [Bathroom Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/bathroom-remodeling) - [Basement & Lower Level Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/basement-lower-level-remodeling) - [Whole-Home Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/whole-home-remodeling) - [Accessibility Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/interior-accessibility-remodeling) - [Windows & Doors](https://homecareincremodeling.com/window-door-replacement-services) - Show submenu for Our Work Our Work - [Project Gallery](https://homecareincremodeling.com/project-gallery) - [Reviews & Testimonials](https://homecareincremodeling.com/reviews-and-testimonials) - [Case Studies](https://homecareincremodeling.com/case-studies) - Show submenu for Resources Resources - [Blog](https://homecareincremodeling.com/news) - [FAQs](https://homecareincremodeling.com/home-remodel-faqs) - [Financing](https://homecareincremodeling.com/financing) - [Remodeling Resources](https://homecareincremodeling.com/downloadable-resources) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for About Us About Us - About Us - [Our Story](https://homecareincremodeling.com/our-story) - [Our Process](https://homecareincremodeling.com/our-process) - Show submenu for Services Services - Services - [Design & Planning](https://homecareincremodeling.com/design-and-planning) - [Kitchen Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/kitchen-and-remodeling) - [Bathroom Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/bathroom-remodeling) - [Basement & Lower Level Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/basement-lower-level-remodeling) - [Whole-Home Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/whole-home-remodeling) - [Accessibility Remodeling](https://homecareincremodeling.com/interior-accessibility-remodeling) - [Windows & Doors](https://homecareincremodeling.com/window-door-replacement-services) - Show submenu for Our Work Our Work - Our Work - [Project Gallery](https://homecareincremodeling.com/project-gallery) - [Reviews & Testimonials](https://homecareincremodeling.com/reviews-and-testimonials) - [Case Studies](https://homecareincremodeling.com/case-studies) - Show submenu for Resources Resources - Resources - [Blog](https://homecareincremodeling.com/news) - [FAQs](https://homecareincremodeling.com/home-remodel-faqs) - [Financing](https://homecareincremodeling.com/financing) - [Remodeling Resources](https://homecareincremodeling.com/downloadable-resources) - [Free Consultation](https://homecareincremodeling.com/free-consultation) - Builder #CR806951 - [952.884.4187](tel:9528844187) - [Client Referrals](https://homecareincremodeling.com/referral-program) - [Financing](https://homecareincremodeling.com/financing) [Free Consultation](https://homecareincremodeling.com/free-consultation) # Pantry Design Ideas [![Kitchen Pantry Design Ideas](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Picture-030-300x224-1.jpg "Kitchen Pantry Remodel")](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Picture-030.jpg)School’s out and summer’s officially started, but don’t let that fool you into thinking life has actually slowed down. As an adult, the daily nine-to-five grind continues no matter what the season. And though you don’t have to hustle to get the kids up and out to the bus stop every morning, as a parent you likely have to drive them to and from soccer practice, piano practice, and friend’s houses instead. In the midst of all the hubbub it can be easy to let some spaces in your home fall into disarray. Areas that are used frequently but aren’t often seen by guests are the most likely ones to get pretty messy pretty quickly. And what’s one of the most frequent victims that falls by the wayside? The pantry. It holds our foods, dishes, pots, pans, special china and everything in between, but more often than not we treat it like a good-for-nothing dumping ground. But it doesn’t have to be that way! *Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine* featured a slideshow of fun pantry design ideas to help you reinvent and reinvest in the space. Among the more luxurious suggestions was the installation of a warming drawer to keep your plates, silverware, and breads warm before serving them to family or guests. Also on the list, a vintage looking steel stepping stool to help you reach all those out of the way areas fashionably. For more ideas check out the slideshow and accompanying article for yourself at [Mpls/St. Paul Magazine’s online home section](http://www.mspmag.com/homes/roomology/181042.asp). ## Explore Related Posts [![The Most Common Remodeling Regrets and How to Avoid Them](https://homecareincremodeling.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6_12_26-main-photo.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=6_12_26-main-photo.jpg) June 12, 2026 The Most Common Remodeling Regrets and How to Avoid Them A remodeling project is a significant investment of both time and money, which is why most homeowners spend considerable effort planning the finished result. 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