The number one goal of a kitchen pantry is to provide space for foodstuffs, small appliances, dinnerware, and linens.

There are several ways to accomplish this goal.

One of the most popular ways is through the use of baskets or basket shelving.

This type of shelving can be ordered as a custom-made item that fits into a cabinet in the kitchen.

For instance, if the kitchen has oak cabinets, then having a pantry cabinet made of oak will help homeowners blend the pantry into the rest of the kitchen design.

Inside the oak cabinet, basket shelves that slide or tilt out for easy access are the most helpful for tight spaces like those in Manhattan apartments.

Pictures of Small Freestanding Oak Pantry Cabinets