Friday, 8 February 2013

A Perfect Walk-In Pantry Makeover

Honey + Fitz's before and after pantry makeover Adjustable shelves maximize this pantry's storage space. All images in this post: Honey + Fitz

Our third pantry transformation is the handiwork of Dina at the Honey & Fitz home organization and design blog. It’s functional, whimsical, beautiful, and we love it! Who could ask more from the place you store paper towels and bottles of Diet Coke?

Pantry Problems

Like most of us, Dina likes every space in her home to be pretty and organized. But her walk-in pantry was neither, something that grated on her nerves every time she walked into it.

Here’s what Dina hated about her old pantry:

Four stationary, plastic-coated wire shelves — who wants shelves you can’t adjust? Super-tall items, such as her KitchenAid mixer, could live only on the floor.Wasted vertical space, because shelves fell 3 feet short of her 9-foot ceiling. Ever try to store and retrieve something 6 feet in the air? Not fun.

So, stealing a little renovation time when she could (while baby was napping), she began to plan storage solutions for her dream pantry.

Shelves on the Move

Dina’s top priority was having adjustable shelves. That meant installing tracks that let her move shelves up or down according to the size of tomato sauce jars and cereal boxes.

Adjustable shelving” /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ever penny-wise, Dina bought all the shelving components ($763) during an 30% off sale at the Container Store. She chose attractive, solid shelves for the “first impression” wall opposite the entry door. She also used shelf separators to define space for her muffin tins and baking sheets.</p><p><b>New Home For The Mixer</b></p><p>Dina was obsessed with finding a functional home for her huge mixer. So, she carved out a niche in her pantry for a rolling cart. The cart ($210) has become her all-purpose baking station, with mixer, flour, sugar, and other essentials always at hand.</p><p>When Dina feels a cookie-baking urge coming on, she only has to pull the cart into the </P><P>Ever penny-wise, Dina bought all the shelving components ($763) during an 30% off sale at the Container Store. She chose attractive, solid shelves for the “first impression” wall opposite the entry door. She also used shelf separators to define space for her muffin tins and baking sheets.</P><P><STRONG>New Home For The Mixer</STRONG></P><P>Dina was obsessed with finding a functional home for her huge mixer. So, she carved out a niche in her pantry for a rolling cart. The cart has become her all-purpose baking station, with mixer, flour, sugar, and other essentials always at hand.</P><P><IMG alt=

When Dina feels a cookie-baking urge coming on, she only has to pull the cart into the

When Dina feels a cookie-baking urge coming on, she only has to pull the cart into the kitchen; when she’s finished, she pushes the cart back into its spot — it makes her “insanely happy.”

More Touches We Love

IKEA towel, tablecloth, and bib holder that folds flat against the wall, taking up very little space.Carpet tiles that make the space look cozy and finished.Using the pantry as a display space for Dina’s collection of milk glass cake pedestals.Pull-out wire bins that corral small items.Tiffany blue(ish) paint on the walls, which makes the pantry look special.

To see more inspiring pantry storage ideas, visit our Perfect Pantry Projects Pinterest page.

Don’t forget to check out our other pantry makeover contenders:

A Pantry Rescued by Lazy Susans 
$50 Pantry Redo
A Pantry that Rolls Into Tiny Spaces

Now, vote for your favorite!

Share your pantry project tips and photos in the comments field.

lisa-kaplan-gordon Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Lisa Kaplan Gordon is a HouseLogic contributor and builder of luxury homes in McLean, Va. She’s been a Homes editor for Gannett News Service and has reviewed home improvement products for AOL.



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