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.
Serving Lisle & nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge
Pantry Design & Installation in Lisle, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Lisle: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Kitchen remodels across Lisle ZIP 60532
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Pantry problems we fix in Lisle
A good pantry lets you see everything you own at a glance. In Lisle 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
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.
Shelves too deep to see into
Deep shelves hide the second and third rows of cans. Shallower shelves along the sides, or pull-out drawers, keep everything visible.
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.
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.
No pantry at all
Food stored in upper cabinets, on the counter and on top of the fridge means the kitchen needs a pantry. A tall pantry cabinet on any free wall is the quickest way to add one.
Small appliances crowding the counter
Moving rarely used appliances into the pantry clears the counter. We size a sturdy shelf or a pull-out for the heavy ones.
Dark pantry closet
If you can't read labels on the top shelf, the pantry needs lighting. We plan it with the shelving so nothing blocks it.
Everything in a pantry project
- Pantry inventoryWe look at what you store, how much and how often you reach for it.
- 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 shelvingOld shelving taken out and the closet prepared for the new build.
- 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.
- Door racks and finishingRacks on the door, trim work and a walkthrough when it's done.
Choices you'll make
Wood and melamine shelvingSolid shelves that stay flat under cans and don't let small items tip.
Reach-in pantryA shallow closet pantry where everything is in reach without stepping in.
Pantry cabinetsTall cabinet pantries that match or complement the kitchen cabinets.
Walk-in pantryA small room lined with shelving, sometimes with a counter or appliance zone.
Pantry doorsThe door type depends on clearance: swing, sliding, pocket or bifold.
Kitchens like yours in Lisle: before and after
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Lisle
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Four Lakes Village. 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 layout and shelf depths, removing old shelving, plus door racks and finishing.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Downers Grove
This one is a 1960s ranch near Denburn Woods. What bothered the owners most: food buried on shelves too deep to see into. After: 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, removing old shelving, plus shelving and drawers.
Pantry Design & Installation in Downers Grove →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Woodridge
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Woodridge, a typical kitchen for Woodridge. What bothered the owners most: food buried on shelves too deep to see into. 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, lighting and outlets, plus door racks and finishing.
Pantry Design & Installation in Woodridge →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lisle
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in Lisle →
Before
AfterLisle kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen island & peninsula installation
What changed: a new island in dusty blue with a black honed granite top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Lisle →From first visit to final walk-through
- 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 installWe build, install and finish the pantry, then walk you through it.
Pantry Design & Installation questions from Lisle homeowners
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.
What should go in a pantry besides food?
Anything you'd like off the counter: appliances, bulk items, wraps and foil, even a charging spot.
Can you match a pantry cabinet to my kitchen?
We match door style and color as closely as possible, or suggest a contrasting finish that looks deliberate.
How much does it cost to install a pantry?
It depends on the type, size, materials and whether walls or wiring change. You get a written, itemized estimate after the visit.
How deep should pantry shelves be?
We mix depths: shallow at eye level for everyday food, deeper below for cases, bins and appliances.
Do Lisle condo associations need to approve pantry project?
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.
What is the Lisle building department phone number?
Permits go through Development Services Department, phone 630-271-4150. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Lisle?
Yes. Our crews work across Lisle, including Oakview, The Meadows, Four Lakes Village — ZIP 60532 — and nearby Downers Grove, Woodridge, Wheaton.
Working in Lisle
- A lot of Lisle kitchens date from the 1980s. 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.
OakviewThe MeadowsFour Lakes Village
ZIP 60532
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Other kitchen services in Lisle
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.