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Pantry Overhaul

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Updated: Jul 22, 2019



I don't know how you feel about the wire racks in most closets and pantries, but I loathe them with a passion! We are not friends!  We do not get along!  I especially dislike them in my pantry. Containers and cans don't stand upright and something is always falling through the gaps.  Not to mention, they are never spaced far enough apart to stand up a cereal box.  


My solution was simple. Remove the wire racks and replace them with wooden shelves.

Unfortunately, the project had to start with taking inventory of all the things packed into my pantry, which meant I needed to pull everything out.  Y'all, I had no idea how much was crammed into that little space until I was halfway through and noticed I had run out of counter space (horrific picture #2).  I love things to be organized, so this is always the most challenging part of any project for me.  I sorted and grouped, and grouped and sorted, and sorted and grouped... etc.  You get the point.  I purged a lot, which always leaves me feeling satisfied.  While the chaos was stressful, it was beneficial to see the contents of my pantry in order to create the ideal design.  It might seem silly, but the height of my cereal boxes dictated the distance between each shelf.  At our house, a cereal box on its side always ends in cheerios scattered on the pantry floor.  I was looking forward to that being a thing of the past.

I installed a white beaded paneling to the wall, simplifying the painting process.  This turned out to be the best decision I made on this project.  It really tied everything together in a very cohesive, attractive way.  Installing the paneling added the extra challenge of carefully removing the baseboards, but it was absolutely worth the effort.  By adding an extra shelf at the bottom, I was able to take advantage of the wasted space. Why do they leave all that room at the bottom?!?  I used the other side to make a new home for our trash can where it would be out of sight, yet easily accessible.  For the shelves, I used 2x2s for the structure, attached plywood above and below, and completed them with a 1x3 trim piece to create a nice finished look. Next, came putty to fill in all the gaps and nail holes, then I sanded it smooth.  I caulked and primed the corners. The shelves were painted with a semi-gloss paint for increased durability.  It was fun to play around with the different containers I had, to see what would look best.  I am super pleased with the end result! When all was said and done, I ended up with two extra shelves due to the room they had previously wasted at the ceiling and floor. Plus, the added bonus of not having to worry about anything falling through the gaps anymore!  



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