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.
Serving Roselle & nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park
Pantry Design & Installation in Roselle, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Roselle: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Kitchen remodels across Roselle ZIP 60172
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Pantry problems we fix in Roselle
Some kitchens need a pantry cabinet on a free wall; others have a hall closet or an unused nook begging to become one. Our Roselle crew measures the space, sets shelf depths for cans, boxes and bulk items, and installs it so nothing sags or hides at the back.
Pantry cabinet with fixed shelves
If you reach blindly into your pantry cabinet, sliding shelves are the fix.
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.
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.
Dark pantry closet
A closet pantry without light is hard to use, especially at the back corners. Adding a light is often part of the job.
Walk-in pantry that wastes space
If the walk-in feels full but holds little, the shelving layout needs rethinking.
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.
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.
Everything in a pantry project
- 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.
- Framing changes when neededWall changes only when the plan requires them, with a permit where needed.
- 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.
Finishes and options
Wood and melamine shelvingSolid shelves that stay flat under cans and don't let small items tip.
Pull-out drawers and basketsDrawers that bring the back of a deep shelf to the front.
Reach-in pantryA closet with shelves on the back and sides, usable from the doorway.
Pantry doorsThe door type depends on clearance: swing, sliding, pocket or bifold.
Walk-in pantrySpace to step inside, with shelving on two or three walls.
What the work looks like in Roselle homes
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1970s split-level in Roselle
The site: a 1970s split-level in Roselle. 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 layout and shelf depths, framing changes when needed, plus lighting and outlets.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Bloomingdale
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Old Town Bloomingdale. What bothered the owners most: a pantry closet with wire shelves sagging under food. 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 pantry inventory, lighting and outlets, plus shelving and drawers.
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Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Schaumburg
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Olde Schaumburg Centre. What bothered the owners most: 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 removing old shelving, lighting and outlets, plus shelving and drawers.
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Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s tract home: before and after
A built-in banquette bench with storage drawers and cushions under the window, with a round pedestal table.
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Before
AfterA Roselle 1970s split-level: before and after
Finished: a new island in dusty blue with a creamy quartzite-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Roselle →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 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 Roselle homeowners
Can a closet become a pantry?
Usually yes. We rebuild the inside with shelving, add a light and swap the door if it gets in the way.
How deep should pantry shelves be?
We mix depths: shallow at eye level for everyday food, deeper below for cases, bins and appliances.
Can you match a pantry cabinet to my kitchen?
Often, yes. If an exact match isn't available, a contrasting pantry wall can look better than a near-match.
Can you add lighting to a pantry?
Yes. A ceiling fixture or LED strips, switched at the door or turned on when the door opens, are both common.
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.
Does pantry project need a Roselle building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning), phone 630-671-2821. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Roselle contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the Village via Cloudpermit and be licensed: surety bond, certificate of insurance naming the Village, $75 fee. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pantry project in Roselle?
It depends on the scope. Roselle's rule in short: Permit required for projects including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical and plumbing work; also water heater, roof, HVAC. We handle the permit when one is needed with Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning).
Do you work in my part of Roselle?
Yes. Our crews work across Roselle — ZIP 60172 — and nearby Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Schaumburg.
Working in Roselle
- A lot of Roselle kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Roselle homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Development & Engineering Services (Building & Zoning) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60172
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Other kitchen services in Roselle
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.