Wire shelves bending under the weight
Jars tipping through the wires and shelves sloping toward the front are signs the wire shelving has had enough.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Pantry Design & Installation in Arlington Heights, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Arlington Heights: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Local crews working in Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Pantry problems we fix in Arlington Heights
A good pantry lets you see everything you own at a glance. In Arlington Heights we plan pantries around what you buy and how much of it, then build them as tall cabinets, reworked reach-in closets or walk-ins with solid shelves, drawers and a light.
Pantry doors that get in the way
Pantry doors that hit the fridge or the dishwasher can be rehung or swapped for a sliding door.
No pantry at all
If groceries are scattered across every cabinet, a dedicated pantry pulls them into one place. We find the wall, closet or corner that can hold it.
Spices and small items lost on big shelves
Spices and baking supplies get lost on deep shelves. A door rack or tiered shelf keeps them in sight.
Walk-in pantry that wastes space
Walk-ins often have deep shelves on one side and nothing on the other. We rebalance the layout so both walls work.
Wanting a walk-in where there isn't one
When a reach-in won't do, we look at nearby closets or rooms that could be reframed into a walk-in pantry.
Bulk buys with nowhere to go
Warehouse-size packs need taller openings and floor space. We plan a section of the pantry for them so they don't end up in the garage.
Small appliances crowding the counter
A pantry shelf at counter height with an outlet nearby can hold the mixer, air fryer or toaster oven so they come out only when needed.
What the project covers
- Pantry inventoryWe look at what you store, how much and how often you reach for it.
- Choosing the pantry typeWe decide together between a pantry cabinet, a closet conversion and a walk-in.
- Layout and shelf depthsShelf depths and heights set for cans, boxes, bulk packs and appliances.
- Lighting and outletsA light switched at the door and power for an appliance shelf if you want one.
- Shelving and drawersSolid shelves on cleats or standards, pull-out drawers and baskets installed.
- Pantry cabinetsFull-height pantry units installed and trimmed to the existing cabinets.
- Door racks and finishingRacks on the door, trim work and a walkthrough when it's done.
Choices you'll make
Pantry cabinetsFull-height cabinets with roll-outs or doors with racks, fitted to a kitchen wall.
Pull-out drawers and basketsRoll-outs for low shelves and baskets for produce and snacks.
Walk-in pantrySpace to step inside, with shelving on two or three walls.
Reach-in pantryA closet with shelves on the back and sides, usable from the doorway.
Wood and melamine shelvingSolid shelves that stay flat under cans and don't let small items tip.
Before and after: kitchens near Arlington Heights
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Arlington Heights
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights. The main complaint was groceries that had nowhere to go but the counter. After: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light. On site this meant pantry inventory, layout and shelf depths, plus pantry cabinets.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect
A 1960s ranch in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. The main complaint was food buried on shelves too deep to see into. Finished kitchen: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light. On site this meant pantry inventory, shelving and drawers, plus pantry cabinets.
Pantry Design & Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1980s two-story, Palatine
This one is a 1980s two-story in Palatine. The reason for the call: food buried on shelves too deep to see into. Finished kitchen: the closet next to the kitchen rebuilt as a pantry with solid wood shelves, pull-out baskets on the bottom and a light. Work included pantry inventory, choosing the pantry type, plus layout and shelf depths.
Pantry Design & Installation in Palatine →
Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a postwar bi-level, Arlington Heights
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a postwar bi-level, Arlington Heights
A new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Arlington Heights →From first visit to final walk-through
- Show us the spacePhotos and rough dimensions of the space are enough to start the conversation.
- Measure and designA site visit to measure and lay out shelves, drawers, lighting and door.
- Written estimateA written quote that lists each part of the pantry and what is included.
- Build and installCloset conversions often take a few days; walk-ins with wall changes take longer.
Pantry Design & Installation questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Should I choose a walk-in or a reach-in pantry?
Walk-ins hold more but need floor space. Reach-ins are shallower and often more efficient in smaller homes.
Can you add lighting to a pantry?
Usually. We check where power can come from and choose a fixture that won't be blocked by the shelves.
How long does a pantry project take?
Shelving refits are quick. New framing, wiring and inspections add time.
Can you match a pantry cabinet to my kitchen?
We aim to match the existing cabinets; when the line is discontinued, a deliberate contrast is usually the better choice.
What should go in a pantry besides food?
Many people keep appliances, cleaning supplies and pet food there too. We size the shelving around all of it.
What is the Arlington Heights building department phone number?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Can you do pantry project in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a Arlington Heights-registered contractor for pantry project?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pantry project in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet OrganizersRoll-out shelves and organizers built to fit your existing cabinets.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & BanquetteBuilt-in bench seating with storage for corners, bays and nooks.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula InstallationNew islands and peninsulas with seating and storage.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.