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.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Pantry Design & Installation in Lombard, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Lombard: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Local crews working in Lombard ZIP 60148
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Pantry problems we fix in Lombard
A good pantry lets you see everything you own at a glance. In Lombard 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shelves too deep to see into
If you keep buying what you already have because it was hidden at the back, the shelves are the wrong depth.
Pantry cabinet with fixed shelves
If you reach blindly into your pantry cabinet, sliding shelves are the fix.
What the project covers
- 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 depthsShelf depths and heights set for cans, boxes, bulk packs and appliances.
- Removing old shelvingWire racks and old shelves removed and the walls patched and painted.
- Lighting and outletsA pantry light and, where useful, an outlet for appliances, wired by a licensed electrician.
- Shelving and drawersBuilt-in shelves, roll-out drawers and baskets fitted to the walls.
- Pantry cabinetsFull-height pantry units installed and trimmed to the existing cabinets.
Choices you'll make
Reach-in pantryA shallow closet pantry where everything is in reach without stepping in.
Walk-in pantrySpace to step inside, with shelving on two or three walls.
Pantry doorsSwing, pocket, barn or glass-panel doors, chosen by the space in front of the pantry.
Wood and melamine shelvingSolid shelves that stay flat under cans and don't let small items tip.
Pantry cabinetsTall cabinet pantries that match or complement the kitchen cabinets.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a postwar bi-level, Lombard
The site: a postwar bi-level in Lombard. The reason for the call: 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. The job covered choosing the pantry type, layout and shelf depths, plus removing old shelving.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Glen Ellyn. 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. The job covered pantry inventory, shelving and drawers, plus pantry cabinets.
Pantry Design & Installation in Glen Ellyn →
Before
AfterAn Addison postwar Cape Cod: before and after
This one is a postwar Cape Cod in Addison. The reason for the call: 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. Work included pantry inventory, choosing the pantry type, plus removing old shelving.
Pantry Design & Installation in Addison →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Lombard
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 Lombard →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a postwar bi-level, Lombard
A new island in dusty blue with a charcoal concrete-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Lombard →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 estimateYou get an itemized estimate covering shelving, cabinets, lighting and any wall work.
- Build and installCloset conversions often take a few days; walk-ins with wall changes take longer.
Pantry Design & Installation questions from Lombard homeowners
How can I add a pantry to my existing kitchen?
Find the space first: a blank wall, an old desk area, a broom closet. Then we build the pantry into it.
Do I need a permit for a new pantry?
Only if walls or wiring change. A cabinet or closet conversion generally doesn't need one.
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.
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 do pantry project in a Lombard 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.
What is the Lombard building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Division, Community Development and Building, phone (630) 620-5750. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Lombard contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village: $100 fee, valid 1 year, online or via Building Division; insurance certificate with at least $300,000 liability coverage. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pantry project in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. 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 Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
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Other kitchen services in Lombard
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.