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 Elk Grove Village & nearby Itasca, Wood Dale
Pantry Design & Installation in Elk Grove Village, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Elk Grove Village: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Local crews working in Elk Grove Village ZIP 60007
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Pantry problems we fix in Elk Grove Village
A good pantry lets you see everything you own at a glance. In Elk Grove Village 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.
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.
Wanting a walk-in where there isn't one
Building a new walk-in usually takes floor space from a laundry, closet or hall. We check what the walls carry before planning it.
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
Kitchens built without a pantry can usually gain one, either as a full-height cabinet or by converting a nearby closet.
Closet that could be a pantry
If there's a closet off the kitchen or hall, it may hold more food than a new cabinet, once the shelving is rebuilt.
Walk-in pantry that wastes space
A walk-in with one shelf per wall leaves most of the room empty. We add shelving up high, drawers below and a counter surface if the depth allows.
Bulk buys with nowhere to go
Paper towels and big packs of water need a different shelf spacing than spices. We set the shelving around both.
What's included
- Pantry inventoryA walk through your food, appliances and bulk items to size the pantry.
- Choosing the pantry typeCabinet, reach-in closet or walk-in, based on the space you have.
- Layout and shelf depthsA shelf plan with deeper bays low and shallower shelves at eye level.
- Removing old shelvingWire racks and old shelves removed and the walls patched and painted.
- Shelving and drawersSolid shelves on cleats or standards, pull-out drawers and baskets installed.
- 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.
Materials and options
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.
Pantry cabinetsTall cabinet pantries that match or complement the kitchen cabinets.
Pull-out drawers and basketsRoll-outs for low shelves and baskets for produce and snacks.
Pantry doorsThe door type depends on clearance: swing, sliding, pocket or bifold.
Before and after: kitchens near Elk Grove Village
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a postwar bi-level, Elk Grove Village
The site: a postwar bi-level in Elk Grove Village. 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 pantry inventory, choosing the pantry type, plus pantry cabinets.
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1980s two-story, Itasca
A 1980s two-story near Itasca Historical District, a typical kitchen for Itasca. The reason for the call: 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 choosing the pantry type, layout and shelf depths, plus removing old shelving.
Pantry Design & Installation in Itasca →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a postwar bi-level, Wood Dale
A postwar bi-level in Wood Dale, a typical kitchen for Wood Dale. What bothered the owners most: 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. Work included choosing the pantry type, shelving and drawers, plus door racks and finishing.
Pantry Design & Installation in Wood Dale →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Elk Grove Village
Finished: a built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Elk Grove Village →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Elk Grove Village
A new island in dusty blue with a charcoal concrete-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Elk Grove Village →How your pantry project goes
- 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 estimateYou get an itemized estimate covering shelving, cabinets, lighting and any wall work.
- Build and installWe build, install and finish the pantry, then walk you through it.
Pantry Design & Installation questions from Elk Grove Village homeowners
How deep should pantry shelves be?
We mix depths: shallow at eye level for everyday food, deeper below for cases, bins and appliances.
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.
How long does a pantry project take?
From measuring to finished, small projects take a week or two; larger builds depend on permits and materials.
Do I need a permit for a new pantry?
Not for shelving or cabinets. Moving or adding walls, or adding a new circuit, usually does, and we pull the permit when it applies.
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 you work in my part of Elk Grove Village?
Yes. Our crews work across Elk Grove Village — ZIP 60007 — and nearby Itasca, Wood Dale, Schaumburg.
Working in Elk Grove Village
- A lot of Elk Grove Village kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elk Grove Village homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
ZIP 60007
Pantry Design & Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Elk Grove Village
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.