Having an organized home cannot be optional unless some things do not matter to you. One way of getting your stuff in order, either in the kitchen, hallway, or mudroom, is by having a pantry shelf.
Below are several DIY pantry shelves ideas that you can consider. Some are easy to build, while some may need some woodworking skills. Anyway, browse through and let your closet look new again.
DIY Rustic Pantry Shelf
You do not have to be a woodworking expert to make this shelf. With simple wall mounting techniques, you are good to go.
The shelf is rustic and excellent. All that it is made of is plywood and some pieces of wood.
After drilling the woods on the wall, you will then place the plywood on top of the wooden strips. You will use screws to secure the plywood in place.
Painting makes the shelves look more classy and beautiful. And there, your stuff will not look messy again.
DIY Poplar Wood Pantry Shelves
If you are want something durable for your pantry shelf, then you should try poplar wood. This wood will not disappoint you because it is strong.
Having a U-shaped corner can be the best place to fit this shelf. The shelves occupy three walls. It is spacious; hence you can place different things and categorize them; what an easy way to find anything you need.
Trying this idea out will need some expertise in woodworking. But after you are through with it, you will love every bit of the outcome.
Storing high-weight items will not be a problem again.
DIY Cabinet Pantry Shelf
If you are the kind that loves stylish pantry shelves, then this is for you. These cabinet shelves give spacious storage. While storing things on the shelves, you can also keep some in the drawers, which do not need a quick accessory.
The cabinet has doors with extra shelves. But before adding the shelves on the doors, you will need to ensure that there is enough space inside the cabinet for the doors to close.
The door swings also need to be restricted to disable any banging.
DIY Wall to Wall Pantry Shelves
If you would like to look at one side and access all your items, you should try these wall-to-wall pantry shelves.
The shelves occupy one wall. Dividing the unit into sections gives a neater outlook. It also helps you arrange different stuff distinctly.
The orange color brightens the kitchen. But apart from this color, you can paint it with any other that blends with your kitchen equipment.
DIY Pantry Shelves out of a Closet
Even if your room does not have a pantry, you can still refurbish one. If you have a closet along the hallway, you can turn it into a pantry with shelves.
Turquoise Home shows how you can easily install simple boards in that old closet. The pantry is classic and beautiful. It is also universal since you can use it in the kitchen or mudroom for your clothes. The shape and the dimensions are ideal for all your items.
Studs and brackets hold the boards firmly in place. What you will need to do is to measure the items you will put on these shelves. Knowing their weight helps you place the pantry shelves at the right height that can accommodate the items.
DIY Unique Custom Pantry Shelf
Does your house have a limited space? Or maybe you want a unique style of pantry shelves? A shelf that is different from the typical floating boards’ organization can fit you.
The columns are three, but the middle column has shelves and drawers. The drawers are what add uniqueness to this pantry.
Inserting the drawers is not tricky. What you will need do is to ensure that you have the correct measurements.
The white paint gives a classy appearance. And anytime you look at it, you will see worth in every bit. It is small but chic.
DIY Sliding Doors Pantry Shelves
Some unique pantry shelves may not cost more than what you have. So, if you have a wall with no windows, you can consider installing these shelves there.
The shelves can be with doors or without. But in our photo is pantry shelves with sliding doors. The Z-shaped hardware will make anyone not refrain from taking a second glance. They make the focal point.
The doors are very convenient, especially if you do not want your items to attract dust and dirt. Remember, this is just a wall-to-wall pantry shelf. The only difference is the doors.
DIY Narrow Slide-Outs Pantry Shelves
Probably you have a narrow space in your kitchen. Could you be wondering how you can make more functional?
These narrow slide-outs can work so well in that small area. The advantage is that it does not occupy a vast space. And you can also create it according to the amount of space you have.
It has six shelves, but you can make the shelves as many as you can. But you will need to consider the height of the stuff you will store first.
If you try to make one, one crucial factor to consider is the use of heavy-duty hardware.
The shelf is open on both sides. Hence, there will need for carefulness as you place your stuff on the shelves.
DIY Under the Staircase Pantry Shelves
Olden day’s houses may not have closet spaces, unlike modern houses. So, if your house is that older version, you can turn that underneath staircase space into something useful.
You can also colonize those crannies or nooks using free-standing furniture. But anyway, our interest is to create a pantry shelf.
After tucking the shelves beneath the staircase, you can complete it with latch doors that blend with your paneled wall.
The shelves are shallow, and lighting ensures you have an easy accessory to your items. Besides the shelf is a small baking cart with wheels that helps you move quickly to and from the kitchen.
DIY Replacing Wire Shelf to Wooden Pantry Shelves
You might have found yourself living in a bit older house with wire shelves in the pantry area. Would you wish to replace them?
Since wire shelves have spaces in between them, they do not hold stuff straight. You may find some stuff bending or even falling.
Learning how to replace those wires with wooden and concrete boards is now easy from DIY Network. The U-shaped shelves are more robust and can hold several items.
DIY Freestanding Pantry Shelves
Maybe you do not have a pantry in your house. That alone cannot limit you from coming up with one.
Something with more character is here for you- a free-standing pantry shelf. All you will need are pieces of wood that will make the standing the wood. Other wooden pieces make the shelves, and you are good to go.
You can stand these shelves anywhere you please to be your pantry area. Handmade haven decided to add some baskets, and they add some excellent aesthetics. They also fill the space, and you can put shoes or even clothes if the pantry shelves are in your mudroom.
DIY Floating Pantry Shelves
Have you been craving to have floating shelves in your pantry but the corners are a hindrance?
Those corners may look very intimidating to work on, especially if you are a beginner. But if you try out to build the shelves, you will love your hard work.
The corners give a beautiful look and increase the floating appearance. Sanding, priming, and panting are some of the processes you will not ignore if you desire a neater look.
DIY Curvaceous Pantry Shelves
A pantry, too, can add style and class to your house. But how can you do this? Probably the ordinary shelves may not, but what about trying these curvy shelves?
The curves are round, unlike the normal sharp ones. The rounded corners do not only add style but upgrade your pantry’s functionality. You can store a single item on the curve.
When choosing this style, you will have to choose a piece of wood to curve at its end.
Give the Pantry Selves Some Lace Trims
What if you want something adorable that will be anyone’s corner of glance? Then these pantry shelves are ideal for you to try.
If you have your ordinary U-shaped shelves, you will only need to add the lace edges. You can buy these wooden laces or even acquire them from any woodworking store.
Wood brackets then attach the laces to the boards.
DIY Decorative Door for the Pantry Shelves
Once your pantry shelves are open, it may attract clutter and dust. But you can prevent this if you try adding a door. Painting the door adds aesthetics and gives a decorative look.
The door also has transparent glasses. And you can be sure they add a glimpse to your pantry area.
DIY Open Kitchen Pantry Shelves
If you love open shelves, then trying this one from Instructables will save you a great deal. The shelves are many, and you can keep as many things as possible.
The columns are three. One has no compartments, the second has narrow shelves, and the last one is more expansive and with drawers.
Well, the one without compartments can keep your longer stuff like brooms. You can keep things you do not want to access in the drawers quickly.
If you have a closet, you can put the shelves there, but it still can stand alone.
DIY Walk-In Pantry Shelves
If you want an open pantry, you can remodel it to something more beautiful. The additions give a better outlook than the one you are used to.
Not only do the shelves feature a lot of space, but they are also colorful. The brown color surface is a workspace, and you can move your stuff freely as you work.
Besides, below the working space are more shelves where you can keep shopping bags, and baskets-this helps you keep all your stuff in the right place.
DIY Farmhouse Pantry Shelves
Even though the pantry area is not an area for people to see, it still needs to blend well with your house’s aesthetics.
You can make use of weathered or reclaimed wood to make these farmhouse shelves. They can be an inspiration to that closet that was empty and lonely.
The wood presents a rustic but chic atmosphere. It is inexpensive, and the wood color brings out a very bright natural look.
DIY Kitchen Pantry Remodel
All these DIY ideas may seem easy, but do you feel like you should try a more intensive project? If yes, then you should try out this idea from Dad Rambles workshop.
The pantry features a complete system that includes inset shelves. Besides, there is also a rotating tower at the corner that ensures you maximize all the pantry space.
DIY Adjustable Pantry Shelves
Height sometimes can be an issue when it comes to shelving your pantry. But if you are vertically challenged, you do not need to worry; there is an option.
All the shelving surfaces and boards have drilled holes. Hence, you will use screws to keep them in place.
And since the holes are many, you can adjust to any height of your comfort. And there you have, your adjustable pantry shelf convenient for any height.
DIY Built-in Pantry Shelves
Before building a pantry shelf, it is crucial to understand what you will use it for. This decision enables you to be more organized and ensures your pantry looks neat.
Trying this built-in pantry shelf from centsational style will help you appreciate every bit of your organized items.
The vertical shelf dividers help, especially when separating your items into different categories. Hence, you can easily access anything you need.
Each cube has different measurements. Hence, you can decide what to place where depending on its size.
Conclusion
What can you say about these projects? They all look fantastic, and it may be tricky for you to decide which one to go for. But anyway, do not fret about trying one or even two.
And if you had one in your pantry, you can also do some remolding and give that elegant look to your pantry.
Let these DIY pantry shelves be the end of feeling ashamed to take your guests to that pantry area.
