What Is a Costco Pantry Door?
Updated: Apr. 10, 2024
This door in your pantry could be a huge time-saver.
If you live in an historic home, you’re more than familiar with quirky fixtures, like all the little doors with sometime downright mysterious purposes. You might use these mini closets or “niches” to store awkward items, or simply choose to think of them as part of the charm of an old house.
Now, mini doors are starting to appear in new homes. Your builder can add install a mini door with a modern purpose —introducing Costco doors, a new pantry feature that owners of contemporary kitchens are falling in love with.
What Is a Costco Door Pantry?
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Costco doors directly connect your garage to your pantry. Such a good idea! It’s a door for groceries — simply open and slide items inside. Having a Costco door can make unloading your vehicle easier, especially if you buy in bulk at stores like Costco or Sam’s Club.
The name came about because most of the items at Costco come in bulk. You get a great deal, but the large packages aren’t always easy to carry into the house. That’s where this nifty door comes in handy! Of course you can pass whatever items you choose through the door, it doesn’t have to be limited to just Costco.
Why Do People Need a Door from the Garage to the Pantry?
A Costco door’s usefulness depends on the layout of the home. They seem to work best in newer homes with large, walk-in pantries. If your pantry isn’t influencer-sized or has an awkward shape, a Costco door may actually be an inconvenience. TikTok user Jess Kitchen says her Costco door ended up being impractical.
Then there’s the lifestyle factor. If you’re regularly buying bulk pantry items and have the storage space, you’d probably benefit from a Costco door. This modification can also help if you often restock large pantry items. Home owners with large families that make regular trips to stock up on bulk items are likely the type of people who would benefit most from a pantry door with direct access from the garage.
Be careful, though. This tiny door just begs people to crawl through, so keep an eye on your kids!
