Coastal Pantry Nook with a Blue Striped Fabric Curtain

A curtain in place of a pantry door saves swing space in a tight kitchen and softens a wall of hard surfaces. Mount the rod just above the opening, use about one and a half times the width in fabric so it gathers nicely, and let it stop half an inch off the floor to stay clean. A rope tieback holds it open while you cook. Blue and white stripes set the coastal mood in one move, and the shelves behind repeat it with a few blue glass jars and towels. Seagrass baskets add texture and hide mismatched packaging.