There are already Mormon moms grateful for the return of the Stanley Cup, but now they’re trying to put another trend on the map: Costco doors. The Costco door is a 3-by-3-foot above-ground door that connects the garage to the pantry.
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There are already Mormon moms grateful for the return of the Stanley Cup, but now they’re trying to put another trend on the map: Costco doors.
The Costco door is a 3-by-3-foot above-ground door that connects your home’s garage and pantry. After a day of shopping and running errands at Tar-zhay (who knows), TJ Maxx, and of course Costco, this door allows you to access bags of groceries and other items. You can easily unload them into your pantry without having to make multiple trips. Just open the door, slip your bag in, and once you’re settled in, all you need to do is organize.
Soled in SLC stars Matt Jones and Kenny Sperry explained this trend to Realtor.com on Thursday, noting that the Mormon community prioritizes self-reliance and smart planning. That attitude extends to Utah’s housing market, where most homes now include oversized pantries.
Matt Jones |Credit: Matt Jones Group Facebook
“It’s a 3-foot by 3-foot door in the garage. The way these builders build homes is that they like one wall of the garage to be shared with the pantry. A Pantry in Utah Isn’t a Closet ” Jones told the portal’s news department. “A proper pantry in Utah is about the size of a walk-in closet, 15 feet to 20 feet by 8 feet.”
Jones and Sperry argue that Utahans’ affinity for Costco doors and refrigerated pantries may be due to social reasons, such as large-scale panic buying, or personal reasons, such as sudden job loss. He said it stems from Mormon culture, which teaches believers to prepare for emergencies. No matter the scenario, Mormon families are expected to weather the storm.
Kenny Sperry |Credit: Sperry Group Facebook
“Costco door” [and] Refrigerated food storage room [are not] This is very well known outside of Utah, but it’s a huge problem. [Church of Latter Day Saints] It’s all about culture and food storage,” Sperry said.
“In Mormonism, a large part of the religion teaches self-reliance,” Jones added. “Part of that self-reliance is in case of an emergency, unemployment, or a scenario where food rations are cut off. Can you be self-reliant? Once it’s pushed through religious groups, people grab it. is.”
Costco doors align with other emerging luxury design trends that emphasize functionality and flexibility.
Samantha Senia, a Los Angeles-based designer and CEO of Elite Home Staging and Elite Maison, told Inman in November about the rise of modular shelving, floating nightstands, and side tables to maximize small spaces. He talked about three functions to utilize.
“Luxury buyers want flexibility without compromising on style. Modular shelving allows this. Versatile, customizable and perfect for displaying a mix of personal items and art,” Senia he told Inman contributor Chris Pollinger. “We can configure the shelves in different ways depending on the buyer’s needs, demonstrating the adaptability of the space. It’s the ultimate fusion of function and style, something that all high-end customers appreciate. ”
“[Floating nightstands and side tables] It’s great for creating a clean look without overwhelming a room,” she added. These wall-mounted items save floor space and come with concealed storage options, appealing to the taste for sophisticated yet functional design among luxury buyers. There is elegance in minimalism. Floating tables make the space feel larger and more open, which is sought after by many high-end clients. ”
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