How to Hide Pantry Doors

Use furniture to cover up the pantry. This is a solution better suited to a pantry that is no longer in use. Bring in a large piece to sit in front of the door. Options include a bookcase, buffet or china cabinet. You also could lean a floor-to-ceiling mirror over the door, which has the added benefit of reflecting light and making the room feel bigger. And if at some point you decide to use the pantry again, simply remove the piece.

Use a folding screen. Simply unfold the screen in front of the pantry doors to hide them. And if you’re working alone, a folding screen is much more easily moved around than a large piece of furniture. You can find these screens in several styles, so select whichever fits best with the decor of your kitchen. Consider a Japanese shoji screen, which will add a stylish pop of Asian-inspired elegance. Or maybe a more minimalist style screen to not draw as much attention. You also can try making your own, using hinges to attach two or three panels to each other.

Hang curtains. In addition to effectively hiding the pantry doors, putting up curtains also is a clever way introduce color into a room. This is a solution that works well for a pantry that still is used regularly, as the curtain can easily be moved aside to allow access. Another plus is that you can find curtains in an infinite selection of patterns, styles and colors of curtains -- for instance, pair floral curtains with a comfy country kitchen, or plain white or black curtains to match a sleek, modern kitchen.