How to Build A Pantry in A Day

One of the biggest things that was lacking in our kitchen was a pantry. After getting quotes to have a pantry built to match our cabinets, I realized it would be far too expensive and decided to DIY a pantry!

I decided to build it into this dead space next to our refrigerator.
I started by removing the trim and framing it out. Next I added a door and drywall. I added tons of shelving to create all the space we wanted. Lastly I painted and trimmed it. I also painted our kitchen cabinets which made it blend nicely.

Now the pantry looks like it has always been there and fits perfectly into the design of our kitchen. For all of the details on the entire kitchen renovation head to www.BrightGreenDoor.com

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2 questions

Sandra Riggs
on Dec 23, 2015
The before pic appears to have a counter or shelf on the left. Did you remove it? Your finished pantry does look like it was always there. Great job.
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- Bright Green Door
  on Feb 29, 2016
  It was just a blank open space on the left. I had placed a bench there, but nothing that was built in. Thank you!
Betty L. Stotts
on Feb 27, 2016
What color is the island ?
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- Bright Green Door
  on Feb 29, 2016
  Sherwin Wiliams Domino. I've got all the details here: http://www.brightgreendoor.com/two-tone-tuxedo-kitchen/

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Sharon
on Feb 27, 2016
we have a moto in our fam. " make it look like it's always been part of the house." :) good job doing that.
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- Eroque022810
  on Aug 2, 2017
  That is so true. You would never guess that they added it in. Sign of great workmanship.
SUSAN PAULSON
on Apr 14, 2016
Awesome job!

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