Dark pantry closet
Hunting for a can with a phone flashlight means the pantry needs a light. We add a fixture or LED strip, switched at the door or by a door sensor.
Serving Bartlett & nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream
Pantry Design & Installation in Bartlett, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Bartlett: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Kitchen remodels across Bartlett ZIP 60103, 60120
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Pantry problems we fix in Bartlett
Some kitchens need a pantry cabinet on a free wall; others have a hall closet or an unused nook begging to become one. Our Bartlett crew measures the space, sets shelf depths for cans, boxes and bulk items, and installs it so nothing sags or hides at the back.
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.
Wire shelves bending under the weight
Sagging wire racks are the most common pantry complaint we hear. We pull them out and install solid shelving fastened into studs.
Walk-in pantry that wastes space
If the walk-in feels full but holds little, the shelving layout needs rethinking.
No pantry at all
Kitchens built without a pantry can usually gain one, either as a full-height cabinet or by converting a nearby closet.
Bulk buys with nowhere to go
If you buy in bulk, we leave a bottom zone or a tall bay open for cases and big containers.
Spices and small items lost on big shelves
Door racks, step shelves and shallow drawers keep small jars and packets in view instead of buried.
Closet that could be a pantry
Many homes have a closet a few steps from the kitchen that's barely used. Converting it is usually simpler than building a new pantry.
What the project covers
- Pantry inventoryA walk through your food, appliances and bulk items to size the pantry.
- Layout and shelf depthsA shelf plan with deeper bays low and shallower shelves at eye level.
- Removing old shelvingOld shelving taken out and the closet prepared for the new build.
- Framing changes when neededWall changes only when the plan requires them, with a permit where needed.
- Lighting and outletsA light switched at the door and power for an appliance shelf if you want one.
- Shelving and drawersBuilt-in shelves, roll-out drawers and baskets fitted to the walls.
- Pantry cabinetsTall pantry cabinets with roll-outs or adjustable shelves, set level and fastened to the wall.
Choices you'll make
Walk-in pantryA small room lined with shelving, sometimes with a counter or appliance zone.
Wood and melamine shelvingPainted wood or wipeable melamine shelving, built to the walls.
Pull-out drawers and basketsRoll-outs for low shelves and baskets for produce and snacks.
Pantry doorsSwing, pocket, barn or glass-panel doors, chosen by the space in front of the pantry.
Reach-in pantryA shallow closet pantry where everything is in reach without stepping in.
Before and after: kitchens near Bartlett
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett
A 1980s two-story in Bartlett, a typical kitchen for Bartlett. The reason for the call: a pantry closet with wire shelves sagging under food. The result: 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 layout and shelf depths, removing old shelving, plus shelving and drawers.
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1970s tract home, Hanover Park
The site: a 1970s tract home near Ontarioville. What bothered the owners most: groceries that had nowhere to go but the counter. 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 layout and shelf depths, removing old shelving, plus framing changes when needed.
Pantry Design & Installation in Hanover Park →
Before
AfterA Carol Stream two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Carol Stream, a typical kitchen for Carol Stream. What bothered the owners most: a pantry closet with wire shelves sagging under food. 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. The job covered framing changes when needed, lighting and outlets, plus shelving and drawers.
Pantry Design & Installation in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bartlett
What changed: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Bartlett →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bartlett
Finished: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Bartlett →The project, step by step
- Show us the spaceSend photos of the closet, wall or room you're thinking about, plus what you need to store.
- Measure and designWe measure, check walls and wiring, and draw a shelf layout with depths and heights.
- 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 Bartlett homeowners
How deep should pantry shelves be?
Shallower than most people expect. Cans and boxes are easiest to see on shallow shelves; deeper shelves are better for bulk items and appliances down low.
Can you add lighting to a pantry?
Most pantry projects include a light. A licensed electrician does the wiring.
Should I choose a walk-in or a reach-in pantry?
It comes down to the space. If you have the floor area, a walk-in; if not, a well-shelved reach-in can store a surprising amount.
How can I add a pantry to my existing kitchen?
Usually with a full-height pantry cabinet, a reworked closet or a section of the kitchen turned into floor-to-ceiling storage.
Do I need a permit for a new pantry?
Permits come into it when the pantry involves framing or electrical work. We check with the village before starting.
What is the Bartlett building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division (Planning & Development Services), phone 630-540-5920. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Bartlett-registered contractor for pantry project?
All contractors must be licensed by the Village of Bartlett (per trade); licensing questions via Main Office 630-837-0800. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pantry project in Bartlett?
It depends on the scope. Bartlett's rule in short: Building permits are required for all construction and home improvement projects, whether done by homeowner or contractor; Remodel is a listed permit type. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division (Planning & Development Services).
Do you work in my part of Bartlett?
Yes. Our crews work across Bartlett — ZIP 60103, 60120 — and nearby Hanover Park, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale.
Working in Bartlett
- A lot of Bartlett kitchens date from the 1990s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bartlett homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Division (Planning & Development Services) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Bartlett
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.