Wire shelves bending under the weight
Builder wire shelving bows under canned goods and lets small items tip through. Solid shelves on cleats or standards stay flat.
Serving Bloomingdale & nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights
Pantry Design & Installation in Bloomingdale, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Bloomingdale: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Local crews working in Bloomingdale ZIP 60108
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Pantry problems we fix in Bloomingdale
Wire racks, shelves too deep to see into and no light: those are the usual pantry complaints we hear in Bloomingdale. We replace them with shelving built into the framing, pull-out drawers at the bottom and lighting you can switch on from the door.
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.
Pantry cabinet with fixed shelves
Pantry cabinets get far more useful when the shelves slide out. We retrofit roll-outs or build a new cabinet with them.
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.
Pantry doors that get in the way
A swinging door that blocks the kitchen aisle can be replaced with a pocket door, a barn door or a bifold, depending on the wall.
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.
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.
Wanting a walk-in where there isn't one
A walk-in pantry needs enough width for shelves on both sides plus room to stand. Sometimes that means moving a wall, and then a permit is usually involved.
What's included
- 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.
- Removing old shelvingWire racks and old shelves removed and the walls patched and painted.
- Framing changes when neededWall changes only when the plan requires them, with a permit where needed.
- Lighting and outletsA pantry light and, where useful, an outlet for appliances, wired by a licensed electrician.
- Pantry cabinetsTall pantry cabinets with roll-outs or adjustable shelves, set level and fastened to the wall.
- Door racks and finishingDoor-mounted racks, trim, paint and a final adjustment of every drawer.
Choices you'll make
Reach-in pantryA closet with shelves on the back and sides, usable from the doorway.
Walk-in pantryA small room lined with shelving, sometimes with a counter or appliance zone.
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.
Wood and melamine shelvingPainted wood or wipeable melamine shelving, built to the walls.
Pantry Design & Installation before and after — Bloomingdale homes
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1980s two-story, Bloomingdale
This one is a 1980s two-story near Old Town Bloomingdale. The main complaint was groceries that had nowhere to go but the counter. 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. The job covered pantry inventory, lighting and outlets, plus pantry cabinets.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a raised ranch in Roselle
The site: a raised ranch in Roselle. The reason for the call: a pantry closet with wire shelves sagging under food. After: 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 choosing the pantry type, removing old shelving, plus framing changes when needed.
Pantry Design & Installation in Roselle →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Glendale Heights
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Glendale Heights, a typical kitchen for Glendale Heights. What bothered the owners most: groceries that had nowhere to go but the counter. 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. On site this meant framing changes when needed, pantry cabinets, plus door racks and finishing.
Pantry Design & Installation in Glendale Heights →
Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Bloomingdale
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Bloomingdale →
Before
AfterBloomingdale kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen island & peninsula installation
Finished: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Bloomingdale →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 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 installWe build, install and finish the pantry, then walk you through it.
Pantry Design & Installation questions from Bloomingdale homeowners
Can a closet become a pantry?
Often. A coat or linen closet near the kitchen converts well, as long as it's close enough to use daily.
How much does it cost to install a pantry?
Shelving type, drawers, lighting and any framing drive the price. The written estimate shows all of it.
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.
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.
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.
Do I need a Bloomingdale-registered contractor for pantry project?
No registration application or fee to work as a contractor in Bloomingdale. Permit submittals need a detailed written scope of work. We take care of that before work starts.
Bloomingdale building permit for pantry project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Building & Zoning Department, phone (630) 671-5660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Bloomingdale?
Yes. Our crews work across Bloomingdale, including Old Town Bloomingdale — ZIP 60108 — and nearby Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream.
Working in Bloomingdale
- A lot of Bloomingdale kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Bloomingdale homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
Old Town Bloomingdale
ZIP 60108
Pantry Design & Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Bloomingdale
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.