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Pantry Makeover: The Vision

  • Jan 18, 2024
  • 2 min read

The pantry makeover is well underway but I realize I haven’t shared my vision for the space! That’s mostly because I hadn’t finalized it until very recently, but now it’s where I’m happy and want to share!

I’ve read comments saying my ‘before’ was already a dream pantry and think it’s worth mentioning again that the before WAS such a great pantry! I was so thankful for it, coming from a home with the tiniest ‘pantry’ ever. We used to use cabinets as our pantry! But after almost 8 years in this home with a huge pantry, and countless amounts of time spent trying to organizing just to have it back to a disaster again, I want to create a more functional space for our family. Bigger doesn’t always mean better. And also, this is MY dream house. 😉

I knew I wanted lots of drawers, closed upper cabinets to hide boxed foods and some open storage for things like pasta, grains, etc.

I found a ton of inspiration on Pinterest and created a Pinterest board with some pantry’s I love, and then started sketching up plans by hand. I actually drew up FOUR plans before committing to one, then designed it in SketchUp, tweaking it until I was happy. And this is what I came up with! I created different Phases to show how I’d be installing/building everything.


The space is approx 7’x9.5” with 12’ ceilings.






SketchUp is such a great tool to help visualize a space- I’ve found it easiest to use on my iPad and this is the tutorial that helped me the most in learning how to use it!


Next I’ll be sharing the demo & Phase I install process!





61 Comments


John Brown
John Brown
2 days ago

I like how this makeover focuses on making the pantry work better instead of just making it look nice. A space should fit the family's daily routine, not only impress visitors. When I was planning a busy school week, I even used assignment help to stay on track while organizing my room at the same time. Small changes often make life easier, and careful planning usually gives the best long term results.

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James Clock
James Clock
May 24

Really enjoyed this pantry makeover concept because organization plays such an important role in maintaining a clean and efficient home environment. The idea of transforming storage spaces into something both functional and visually appealing is very practical and motivating. I’ve also been exploring entertainment platforms lately and came across Tflix Tv which feels simple, clean, and user-friendly. Websites with easy navigation always improve user experience and make it more comfortable for visitors to explore content without confusion or distractions.

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James Clock
James Clock
May 24

This pantry makeover idea is really inspiring because it shows how a well-organized kitchen space can completely improve daily cooking and lifestyle habits. I liked how the concept focuses on both functionality and visual appeal, making storage more practical and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. While browsing online recently, I also visited Bit Tv and found it very simple and easy to navigate with a clean layout. A well-structured website always enhances the browsing experience and makes content more enjoyable.

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May 11

Reading “Pantry Makeover: The Vision” reminded me how important planning and organization are, not only at home but also in academics. As a PhD student, I balance my studies with a part-time role at assignment writing service UK through Last Minute Assignments, where I assist students facing academic pressure. During my college days, I struggled with deadlines and stress myself, so I genuinely understand these challenges. That’s why I’m deeply conscious about helping others stay focused, organized, and motivated in their educational journey.

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