30 Country Pantries and Ideas to Inspire Your Dream Kitchen
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Country pantries offer a timeless and comforting charm that brings character to any kitchen. Whether you love the charm of the farmhouse details, the warmth of rustic wood, or the simplicity of the vintage style, a country pantry can be both beautiful and highly functional. From open shelving to antique touches to beautiful storage, country pantries invite you to take it easy and savor the little things.
In this post, you’ll find 30 gorgeous country pantry ideas to inspire your space, no matter the size or layout. These ideas can be incorporated in any size or style pantry. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or just adding some country decor, these ideas will help you design the pantry of your dreams.
WHAT ARE COUNTRY PANTRIES?
Let’s first dive into what country pantries are and how they differ from standard pantries. Country pantries are storage spaces, often a small room or spacious cabinet located close to the kitchen, designed in a style that reflects the charming country aesthetic. It’s where practicality meets charm. More than just a place to store kitchen essentials, a country pantry adds a cozy, lived-in feel that makes the entire kitchen more inviting.
What truly gives this pantry style its charm is the warm, homey vibe it evokes. With natural wood, soft earthy colors, and little rustic touches, these pantries often remind you of farmhouse living or a quaint country cottage. It’s not just about keeping things organized. It’s about creating a space that feels loved, personal, and full of character. That is what sets a country pantry apart from a traditional one.
In contrast, modern pantries typically have built in cabinetry, hidden storage, and modern organizers and materials. A country pantry, however, embraces warmth and character. Instead of modern designs and sleek decor, you’ll find open shelving, vintage glass jars, woven baskets, soft linens, and natural wood elements.
1. COUNTRY CHARM THROUGH GLASS PANTRY DOORS
Glass sliding doors are a beautiful and functional choice for a farmhouse or country style inspired kitchen. They add a touch of elegance while allowing you to see what’s inside without opening the door. This is perfect for showing off your neatly arranged jars, baskets, cutting boards, and kitchen staples. Sliding doors also save space, making them perfect for tighter spaces where a traditional swinging door might not work.
2. NATURAL STORAGE WITH WOVEN BASKETS
Woven baskets are a staple in many country pantries, blending function with rustic charm. They’re perfect for storing everything from produce and snacks to linens and kitchen gadgets. Whether made of wicker, rattan, or seagrass, these baskets bring a natural, handcrafted feel to the space. Plus, they keep things tidy without sacrificing style.
3. CABINET CURTAINS FOR TRUE FARMHOUSE LOOK
Instead of using a cabinet door, a fabric curtain skirt brings that classic country feel to a country pantry. This another one of my favorite decor ideas for country pantries. You can choose a sweet gingham, soft linen, or a vintage floral print, to give your pantry that lived in countryside feel. Like something straight out of a farmhouse secluded on a back country road. Such a small detail that makes a big statement.
4. OPEN SHELVING TO SEE IT ALL
Open shelving is one of my favorite things in a country pantry. There is something so fun about decorating open shelves with fun jars, bowls, pitchers, and other decor items. You can also see everything, without having to rummage through drawers and cabinets. It also makes the space more airy and spacious. You can style the shelves to reflect your personality.
5. FIND A ANTIQUE SCALE
Add some old-fashioned charm to your pantry by finding an antique kitchen scale or purchasing one that looks vintage. You can use the scale as a decorative piece by placing it on a shelf surrounded by pantry staples or other decorative items. Such a fun piece to add to country pantry!
6. BRING IN WARMTH OF BRASS METALS
Brass metals in a farmhouse pantry? Why, not! They are a perfect blend of elegance and rustic charm. Brass has this warm, timeless look that’s super inviting. You can incorporate brass in so many different ways. Use brass bowls, tea pots, canisters, hanging pots, cabinet hardware, or even a statement light fixture. Mix your other decor and pantry staples among the brass accents, and you got an aesthetically pleasing pantry.
7. BEADBOARD OR SHIPLAP WALLS
To create an authentic farmhouse or country feel, think about adding beadboard or shiplap to the pantry walls. Beadboard has those narrow, vertical grooves that give it a sweet, cottage – like vibe. Shiplap has wide horizontal planks that can either be placed vertically or horizontally that has a more modern farmhouse appeal. Both options are timeless and give the walls personality. Whether you are going for warm colors or bright, these walls will look great in any color.
8. STICK TO THREE MAIN COLORS FOR COHESIVE LOOK
To keep things simple and visually cohesive, a good rule of thumb when decorating your pantry is to stick to three main colors. It makes everything feel pulled together without looking overly styled. In the photo below, the designer used a warm white, rich brown, and light natural wood color as the primary tones. These colors are seen throughout the pantry, from the white shelving, to the light natural wood bins, and the brown countertop. Think of the colors you want to use in your country pantry.
9. FARMHOUSE STYLE WALLPAPER
Adding a farmhouse style wallpaper is an easy way to add character a charm to a country pantry. Whether you choose a soft plaid, vintage floral, landscape design, the right wallpaper can warm up the space and give the space the country feel. It’s a beautiful backdrop for open shelving, stylish jars, wicker baskets, and makes the pantry feel more personal. Plus, you don’t have to worry about painting, which can be such a pain.
10. CHOOSE CREATIVE LIGHTING
When designing a country style walk in pantry, adding a unique lighting fixture to match the decor of the pantry is a great way to tie the whole look together. Creative lighting isn’t just functional, it’s a fun way to add your personality to a space. Think maybe a woven basket fixture, a tiny chandelier, vintage sconces, or even mason jar pendants. I love this woven basket lighting in the pantry below! It brings a natural texture and compliments the other basket decor seen on the shelving.
11. ORGANIZE WITH WOODEN CRATES
Wooden crates are a great way to organize a country style pantry. They’re practical and have the classic farmhouse vibe. You can store things like potatoes, onions, snacks, pasta, and kitchen towels inside them. They add a warm, rustic look to the space and look beautiful on open shelves. Crates come in all different sizes, and they’re easy to label, which helps keep things neat. Vintage crates with old logos add character, while newer ones with a worn finish still give that cozy farmhouse feel.
12. GO DARK AND MOODY WITH PAINT
Another option is to go dark and moody with paint in your country pantry. Yes, it can totally work and look amazing! I know when you think farmhouse or country style, you might picture light, airy colors, but adding a deep rich shade like deep burgundy, forest green, or navy blue can bring so much depth and coziness to the space. Pair the space with warm lighting and vintage, rustic touches, and you’ve got a pantry that is stylish and inviting.
13. EXPLORE DECORATING WITH ANTIQUE DECOR
Decorating with antique decor is like stepping back in time. Each selected piece tells a story and adds history to your space. You can go all in and decorate your whole pantry with vintage pieces, or you can hand select a few standout items and mix them with more modern pantry decor, for a balanced look. I’d personally opt for blending old with new in a country pantry.
14. ADD SOME GREENERY
If you are a plant lover, enjoy growing your own herbs, or just want to bring some freshness to your pantry, then definitely add some greenery. It not only brings the space to life, it adds color, texture, and a natural element to the indoors. A little potted basil or rosemary on a sunny shelf, a trailing vine hanging from a top shelf, or even faux sprigs placed in a pitcher can make the space feel more inviting and homey. If you don’t have a window in your pantry, faux plants work beautifully too.
15. INCORPORATE A SINK
Adding a sink to your pantry is one of those kitchen upgrades you didn’t know you needed until you have it. Whether you are rinsing produce stored in the pantry, washing after baking, filling a pot with water, a small prep sink is seriously convenient. Especially, if you are the type of person that is always in the kitchen. And when entertaining? It’s a game changer! You can hide all your dirty dishes in the pantry sink and keep your main kitchen sink clean and clutter-free.
16. MIX DIFFERENT WOOD COLORS
Mixing different wood tones in a country pantry is a great way to incorporate the authentic rustic country feel. In the photo below, the designer incorporated a variety of wood elements, from light crate bins, to a deeper tone pantry bin, and warm oak shelving. This creates a beautifully mismatched, harmonious look that adds different textures and tones to the pantry closet. If you love the look of wood tones, explore using different wood tones.
17. USE STYLISH SHELF BRACKETS
These golden shelf brackets are a stand-out feature in the country pantry below. They add the right touch of warmth and elegance to the space, creating a beautiful contrast against the warm green color of the pantry. Swamping out standard brackets for something a little more stylish elevates the space and makes the space look thoughtfully designed.
18. TAKE A MINIMALISTIC APPROACH
When most people think of a pantry, especially a country pantry, they often picture a huge space overflowing with every food and gadget. If you’re into a minimalistic approach, designing a smaller pantry stocked with only the essentials is probably more up your alley. A minimal pantry reduces clutter, making it easier to find what you need. The pantry below only has a few jars, two baskets, drawer storage, shelving, and a plant but is still visually appealing and can hold all your pantry staples.
19. SOFT HUES FOR A SERENE PANTRY
There’s something so calming about walking into a pantry painted in soft, muted tones. Whether it’s a creamy white, a pale blue, a dusty sage, soft hues instantly create a serene atmosphere. Plus, it gives off a cozy country cottage feel. In a country pantry, these colors let the natural textures, like wood, woven baskets, glass jars stand out. They also keep the space feeling light and airy, even if the space is small.
20. USE MATCHING JARS AND LABELS
Using matching jars and labels is one of those small upgrades that make a huge difference in a pantry. To me, it’s incredibly satisfying to see coordinated jars lined up on pantry shelves. I mean, who doesn’t love a perfectly lined up row of pasta, flour, oats, and sugar? It also keeps everything easy to find and beautifully organized. Mismatch store bought jars and packaging is not the way to go. Trust me! Clear glass or matte ceramic jars with matching labels show that you care and pay attention to detail. This post has spice jar inspiration to inspire how you organize, display, and style your spices in a charming country pantry
21. PANTRY LADDER TO MAKE EVERYTHING ACCESSIBLE
An addition of a ladder in a country pantry is something out of a farmhouse dream. It makes it easier to get to those difficult to reach places such as high shelves or cabinets and makes everything more accessible. Whether it’s a classic rolling ladder, or a rustic wooden one leaning in a corner, it becomes a decorative focal point in country pantries.
22. MAKE THINGS POP WITH COLOR
Isn’t this pink pop of color in this pantry so fun? Adding a pop of color to a country or farmhouse pantry can bring it to life and gives guest a peek into your personality. Whether, it’s a pink backdrop behind open shelves, a cheerful blue door, or one sunny yellow wall, a little color can go a long way. It breaks up all the neutral colors in the pantry and adds an inviting touch. If you’re someone who loves bright colors, this may be an idea you want to consider!
23. THE CLASSIC BREAD BIN
A signature bread bin, dedicated solely to storing bread, is something you’ve seen in many country pantries for decades. In the pantry pictured below, the designer from Compton Smith Interiors chose a vintage bread bin that compliments the nostalgic old fashion country pantry vibe, and ties the entire space together. An added bonus is it keeps your bread fresh and organized, and you’ll always know where your bread is. A bread bin can really be a beautiful focal point on a pantry shelf.
24. INCORPORATE ANTIQUE FURNITURE TO THE SPACE
Incorporating antique furniture into a country pantry is a creative way to add character and charm to a country pantry. Whether it’s a rustic stool, an old hutch, or a vintage table turned work surface, a carefully selected piece can bring character to the room. These additions can provide extra storage, a spot to prep food, or simply can be just a beautiful focal point.
25. STORE PANTRY ESSENTIALS AND ADD MINIMAL COUNTRY DECOR
If you have a smaller pantry closet or cabinet, there are plenty of ways to make the most of each inch. Use all your shelving to store all your pantry essentials, keeping things organized and easy to find. Pantry organizers like lazy Susan’s, clear canisters, and woven bins help maximize every inch and look cute. If you want to learn how to organize a pantry take a look at this post.
The best part is that you can create that warm, country feel even in a compact space with a simple, minimal approach. In the photo below, the designer used charming details like beadboard walls, a vintage paint color, open shelving, a farmhouse-style light fixture, and gingham cabinet curtains to bring the cozy country aesthetic to life.
26. CLEAR GLASS JARS
Clear glass jars in a country pantry? Yes, yes, yes, and yes. They’re an absolute must! Glass containers are one of those timeless decor touches, that will never get old. It makes organizing fun too! With so many glass jars to choose from, make the decision based on your style preference. There are classic mason jars, bamboo lid jars, matte glass jars or airtight containers. Plus, they come in many sizes, perfect for storing pantry staples like flour, sugar, oats, pasta, or grains.
27. PUT YOUR PRETTY DINNERWARE ON DISPLAY
Putting your pretty dinnerware on display is such an easy way to add decorative accents to your country pantry. Instead of hiding your beautiful plates, bowls, serving platters, tea pots, and pitchers in kitchen drawers and cabinets, put them on display on your pantry shelves. Displaying them on open shelves not only frees up storage space, but also puts your expensive dinnerware to good use. It’s a rather simple idea that adds character to country pantries.
28. RUSTIC BARN DOOR
Swapping out a traditional door for a rustic sliding barn door is a quick way to make your pantry feel more country. If you’re tight on space or want to save space, a sliding door is a great solution. It saves space in your kitchen and adds to that farmhouse charm. You can find plenty of modern barn doors online, or take on a fun DIY project to give the door a more rustic look.
29. INCORPORATE BUILT IN RUSTIC DRAWERS
If you are having your pantry designed, incorporating rustic pantry drawers are both beautiful and needed for storage purposes. They add a handcrafted, old warm charm while giving you extra storage for things like linens, snacks, kitchen tools, or produce. The designer of the pantry below incorporated apothecary small drawers and mesh X style drawers that give off farmhouse vibe.
30. MAKE WALL SHELVING YOUR COUNTRY PANTRY
If you don’t have the space for a walk -in country farmhouse pantry, don’t worry, you can create a country pantry simply by hanging tiered shelving. By simply styling open shelves with country inspired decor, you can turn a small wall or corner into a functional pantry. In the pantry pictured below, the designer thoughtfully decorated each shelf with farmhouse touches, like vintage tins, wire bins with produce, glass jars, and produce baskets. They brought the country look to life on this shelving! Proofing that with the right styling, the smallest spaces can be turned into a charming country pantry.
CONCLUSION
I hope these 30 country pantry ideas spark inspiration when you go to decorate your space. No matter if you’re working with a spacious walk in pantry or a cozy cabinet nook, there is so much charm in the details. From cabinet skirts to vintage scales to beadboard or shiplap walls, brass accents, and nostalgic artwork, there are endless way to decorate and design the pantry of your dreams. Country pantries are truly beautiful, so let your creativity lead the way and design something that reflects your personality. Be sure to check out my related post below to learn more about kitchen organization.
