Closet that could be a pantry
A coat closet or broom closet near the kitchen can often become a reach-in pantry with shelves on three sides and a door rack.
Serving Warrenville & nearby Winfield, Wheaton
Pantry Design & Installation in Warrenville, IL
We design and build kitchen pantries in Warrenville: tall pantry cabinets, reach-in closet conversions and walk-in pantry shelving.
- Kitchen remodels across Warrenville ZIP 60555, 60563
- One project manager from drawings to final walk-through
- Permits and inspections handled for you
Pantry problems we fix in Warrenville
Some kitchens need a pantry cabinet on a free wall; others have a hall closet or an unused nook begging to become one. Our Warrenville crew measures the space, sets shelf depths for cans, boxes and bulk items, and installs it so nothing sags or hides at the back.
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.
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.
Walk-in pantry that wastes space
If the walk-in feels full but holds little, the shelving layout needs rethinking.
Pantry cabinet with fixed shelves
If you reach blindly into your pantry cabinet, sliding shelves are the fix.
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.
Pantry doors that get in the way
Pantry doors that hit the fridge or the dishwasher can be rehung or swapped for a sliding 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.
Everything in a pantry project
- 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.
- 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 pantry light and, where useful, an outlet for appliances, wired by a licensed electrician.
- Pantry cabinetsFull-height pantry units installed and trimmed to the existing cabinets.
- Door racks and finishingRacks on the door, trim work and a walkthrough when it's done.
Materials and options
Wood and melamine shelvingPainted wood or wipeable melamine shelving, built to the walls.
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.
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.
Before and after: kitchens near Warrenville
Before
AfterPantry Design & Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Warrenville
This one is a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Saddle Ridge. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant choosing the pantry type, pantry cabinets, plus door racks and finishing.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield. What bothered the owners most: 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. On site this meant removing old shelving, framing changes when needed, plus pantry cabinets.
Pantry Design & Installation in Winfield →
Before
AfterWarrenville kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: built-in breakfast nook & banquette
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 Warrenville →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Warrenville
What changed: a new island in terracotta with a warm walnut butcher block top and seating.
Kitchen Island & Peninsula Installation in Warrenville →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Warrenville
Finished: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Warrenville →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 estimateA written quote that lists each part of the pantry and what is included.
- Build and installCloset conversions often take a few days; walk-ins with wall changes take longer.
Pantry Design & Installation questions from Warrenville homeowners
What should go in a pantry besides food?
Small appliances, paper goods, bulk packs and sometimes the recycling. We plan zones so each has a place.
Can you add lighting to a pantry?
Most pantry projects include a light. A licensed electrician does the wiring.
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.
Does pantry project need a Warrenville building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building Division, phone 630-393-9050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Warrenville-registered contractor for pantry project?
City requires every business operating in Warrenville to hold a business license ($75, calendar year). ask city to confirm. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for pantry project in Warrenville?
It depends on the scope. Warrenville's rule in short: A permit is required for remodeling or renovation of a kitchen. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Warrenville?
Yes. Our crews work across Warrenville, including Summerlakes, Fox Hollow, Warrenville Lakes, Timber Creek — ZIP 60555, 60563 — and nearby Winfield, Wheaton, Naperville.
Working in Warrenville
- A lot of Warrenville kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Warrenville homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department, Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
SummerlakesFox HollowWarrenville LakesTimber CreekSaddle RidgeThornwilde
ZIP 60555ZIP 60563
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Other kitchen services in Warrenville
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.