Pantry cabinet with fixed shelves
Pantry cabinets get far more useful when the shelves slide out. We retrofit roll-outs or build a new cabinet with them.
Serving Schaumburg & nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates
Pantry Design & Installation in Schaumburg, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Schaumburg: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Local crews working in Schaumburg ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Pantry problems we fix in Schaumburg
A good pantry lets you see everything you own at a glance. In Schaumburg 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.
Pantry doors that get in the way
If the pantry door is always in the way, a different door type often fixes it without moving the opening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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 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.
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.
Wood and melamine shelvingPainted wood or wipeable melamine shelving, built to the walls.
Pantry doorsSwing, pocket, barn or glass-panel doors, chosen by the space in front of the pantry.
Pantry Design & Installation before and after — Schaumburg homes
Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1980s two-story: pantry design & installation
This one is a 1980s two-story in Schaumburg. What bothered the owners most: food buried on shelves too deep to see into. 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 door racks and finishing.
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1970s tract home, Roselle
This one is a 1970s tract home in Roselle. 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. On site this meant lighting and outlets, shelving and drawers, plus door racks and finishing.
Pantry Design & Installation in Roselle →
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Itasca
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near The Ranchettes. The reason for the call: 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, choosing the pantry type, plus layout and shelf depths.
Pantry Design & Installation in Itasca →
Before
AfterA Schaumburg 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
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 Schaumburg →
Before
AfterSchaumburg kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen island & peninsula installation
Finished: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Schaumburg →The project, step by step
- Show us the spacePhotos and rough dimensions of the space are enough to start the conversation.
- 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 Schaumburg homeowners
How much does it cost to install a pantry?
Shelving type, drawers, lighting and any framing drive the price. The written estimate shows all of it.
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?
Most pantry projects include a light. A licensed electrician does the wiring.
How long does a pantry project take?
Shelving refits are quick. New framing, wiring and inspections add time.
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.
Do Schaumburg 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.
Do I need a Schaumburg-registered contractor for pantry project?
Contractors must register with the Village; out-of-town contractor license $125/year (includes $10 Schaumburg Business Association fee), runs through Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Schaumburg building permit for pantry project: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Permitting Division (Permit Services), phone (847) 923-4420. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do you work in my part of Schaumburg?
Yes. Our crews work across Schaumburg, including Weathersfield, International Village, Woodfield area, Olde Schaumburg Centre — ZIP 60193, 60173, 60194, 60195 — and nearby Roselle, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park.
Working in Schaumburg
- A lot of Schaumburg kitchens date from the 1970s. 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.
- Live in the Olde Schaumburg Centre Overlay District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
WeathersfieldInternational VillageWoodfield areaOlde Schaumburg CentreTown Square
ZIP 60193ZIP 60173ZIP 60194ZIP 60195
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Other kitchen services in Schaumburg
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.