Office Pantry

The office pantry is an oftentimes under looked aspect of an office. Yet it plays a large role in helping to maintain and boost the morale of staff and employees in the office.

Thankfully, including a beautiful and welcoming pantry doesn’t have to burst a hole in your office renovation budget.

In fact, with careful planning, we can create a space that boosts office inspiration, allows for social interaction, and creates the communal gathering spot for managers and employees alike.

The Heart of the Office

A good office pantry isn’t just a place to get a cup of coffee.

Depending on the floor plan area allocated, for some companies it also serves as a dining space. Staff can take a break or even bring in their own packed lunch or dinner.

Some office pantries may also include a well-equipped kitchenette that allows employees to heat up a meal with a microwave.

In some offices, the pantry may also serve as a mini-discussion area for informal meetings.

Smaller companies may even use it to host in-house events or company celebrations.

It’s no surprise then that the pantry serves as an informal social “heart” of the office.

Designing a Robust Office Pantry

Given the highly versatile function of the pantry, as office interior design specialists, our role isn’t just to place a kitchen island and label that a pantry.

There are several other elements in place to ensure that the pantry is an extension of the office and not just an after thought.

For starters, a good pantry is well stocked with supplies. From dish-washing detergents to hand soap, cutlery and dishes, and other kitchen essentials.

Good layout consideration that maximises traffic flow is another key aspect of making your office pantry design work.

In fact, when it comes to our workspace planning consultation, a topic that interest many business owners is how they can carve out space for a pantry in the office.

What surprises many of them is that a well-functioning pantry is relatively affordable these days. Especially with new technology and modular parts.

If you’ve been considering including an office pantry and are not sure how, do fill in the form on this page for a free non-obligatory consultation.