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Pantry Design & Installation in Mount Prospect, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Mount Prospect: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Local crews working in Mount Prospect ZIP 60056, 60005
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Pantry problems we fix in Mount Prospect
Some kitchens need a pantry cabinet on a free wall; others have a hall closet or an unused nook begging to become one. Our Mount Prospect crew measures the space, sets shelf depths for cans, boxes and bulk items, and installs it so nothing sags or hides at the back.
Walk-in pantry that wastes space
Walk-ins often have deep shelves on one side and nothing on the other. We rebalance the layout so both walls work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Small appliances crowding the counter
If small appliances live on the counter because there's nowhere else, a pantry appliance zone gives them a home.
Everything in a pantry project
- Pantry inventoryA walk through your food, appliances and bulk items to size the pantry.
- Choosing the pantry typeWe decide together between a pantry cabinet, a closet conversion and a walk-in.
- Layout and shelf depthsA shelf plan with deeper bays low and shallower shelves at eye level.
- 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.
- Door racks and finishingRacks on the door, trim work and a walkthrough when it's done.
Finishes and options
Reach-in pantryA closet with shelves on the back and sides, usable from the doorway.
Pull-out drawers and basketsRoll-outs for low shelves and baskets for produce and snacks.
Pantry cabinetsTall cabinet pantries that match or complement the kitchen cabinets.
Pantry doorsThe door type depends on clearance: swing, sliding, pocket or bifold.
Walk-in pantryA small room lined with shelving, sometimes with a counter or appliance zone.
Kitchens like yours in Mount Prospect: before and after
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a postwar bi-level, Mount Prospect
This one is a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect. 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. Work included pantry inventory, layout and shelf depths, plus pantry cabinets.
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a postwar Cape Cod, Arlington Heights
The site: a postwar Cape Cod in Arlington Heights. The main complaint was food buried on shelves too deep to see into. 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 pantry inventory, choosing the pantry type, plus pantry cabinets.
Pantry Design & Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a 1950s ranch, Mount Prospect
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 Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in a postwar bi-level, Mount Prospect
What changed: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a postwar bi-level in Mount Prospect
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Mount Prospect →How your pantry project goes
- Show us the spacePhotos and rough dimensions of the space are enough to start the conversation.
- Measure and designWe measure, check walls and wiring, and draw a shelf layout with depths and heights.
- 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 Mount Prospect homeowners
Can you add lighting to a pantry?
Most pantry projects include a light. A licensed electrician does the wiring.
How can I add a pantry to my existing kitchen?
The easiest options are a tall pantry cabinet on a free wall or converting a nearby closet. We look at both during the visit.
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.
Can you match a pantry cabinet to my kitchen?
We aim to match the existing cabinets; when the line is discontinued, a deliberate contrast is usually the better choice.
How much does it cost to install a pantry?
A closet refit and a new walk-in are very different jobs. We measure and quote each part separately.
Can you do pantry project in a Mount Prospect 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.
Mount Prospect contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
A Contractor's License is required for general contractors (and listed trades); $200, valid one year, applied for through the online portal. We take care of that before work starts.
Mount Prospect building permit for pantry project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services, phone (847) 870-5675. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for pantry project in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the scope. Mount Prospect's rule in short: Kitchen remodels need a permit and a code review (about 10 business days). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services.
Do you work in my part of Mount Prospect?
Yes. Our crews work across Mount Prospect — ZIP 60056, 60005 — and nearby Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Mount Prospect
- A lot of Mount Prospect 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 Community Development Department - Building & Inspection Services handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Other kitchen services in Mount Prospect
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.