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.
Serving Tinley Park & nearby Orland Park, Woodridge
Pantry Design & Installation in Tinley Park, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Tinley Park: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Kitchen remodels across Tinley Park ZIP 60477, 60487
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Pantry problems we fix in Tinley Park
Wire racks, shelves too deep to see into and no light: those are the usual pantry complaints we hear in Tinley Park. We replace them with shelving built into the framing, pull-out drawers at the bottom and lighting you can switch on from the door.
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.
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.
Bulk buys with nowhere to go
If you buy in bulk, we leave a bottom zone or a tall bay open for cases and big containers.
Shelves too deep to see into
When pantry shelves are as deep as a closet, things get lost behind each other. We rebuild them at depths that suit cans and boxes.
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.
Wanting a walk-in where there isn't one
A walk-in pantry needs enough width for shelves on both sides plus room to stand. Sometimes that means moving a wall, and then a permit is usually involved.
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.
Everything in a pantry project
- Pantry inventoryWe look at what you store, how much and how often you reach for it.
- 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.
- Framing changes when neededIf the pantry needs a new wall or a wider opening, we frame it and handle the permit.
- Lighting and outletsA pantry light and, where useful, an outlet for appliances, wired by a licensed electrician.
- Shelving and drawersSolid shelves on cleats or standards, pull-out drawers and baskets installed.
- Pantry cabinetsFull-height pantry units installed and trimmed to the existing cabinets.
Finishes and options
Wood and melamine shelvingPainted wood or wipeable melamine shelving, built to the walls.
Pull-out drawers and basketsRoll-outs for low shelves and baskets for produce and snacks.
Walk-in pantryA small room lined with shelving, sometimes with a counter or appliance zone.
Pantry cabinetsTall cabinet pantries that match or complement the kitchen cabinets.
Reach-in pantryA shallow closet pantry where everything is in reach without stepping in.
Kitchens like yours in Tinley Park: before and after
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a 1980s two-story, Tinley Park
A 1980s two-story in Tinley Park, a typical kitchen for Tinley Park. 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 pantry inventory, lighting and outlets, plus pantry cabinets.
Before
AfterAn Orland Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Orland Park. 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 framing changes when needed, shelving and drawers, plus pantry cabinets.
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Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a brick bungalow from the 1920s, Berwyn
The site: a brick bungalow from the 1920s near Depot District. 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. The job covered pantry inventory, lighting and outlets, plus shelving and drawers.
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Before
AfterBuilt-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette in a 1980s two-story, Tinley Park
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 Tinley Park →
Before
AfterA Tinley Park 1980s two-story: before and after
Finished: a new island in dusty blue with a dark soapstone-look quartz top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Tinley Park →How your pantry project goes
- 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 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 Tinley Park homeowners
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.
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.
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.
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 is the Tinley Park building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Department (Community Development), phone 708-444-5100. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Tinley Park contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Village contractor license required for all contractors; $100/year general, $50/year subcontractor. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pantry project in Tinley Park?
It depends on the scope. Tinley Park's rule in short: Permit required before construction, alteration or repair; extensive remodeling needs a permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department (Community Development).
Do you work in my part of Tinley Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Tinley Park — ZIP 60477, 60487 — and nearby Orland Park, Woodridge, Bolingbrook.
Working in Tinley Park
- A lot of Tinley Park kitchens date from the 2000s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Tinley Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Building Department (Community Development) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60477ZIP 60487
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Other kitchen services in Tinley Park
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.