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May 08 · 67 Comments

Walk-In Pantry Reveal

1915 Bungalow Room Reveals· Built-ins· DIY Projects· DIY Woodworking Projects· One Room Challenge· Organization· Pantry· Pantry Organization· Room Reveals and Organized Closet Reveals

Remember that feeling you got when you walked across the stage at your high school graduation? Or that feeling the first time you had to take your little one to kindergarten, despite the tears and separation anxiety (yours…not the kiddo’s).

It’s that feeling of “Yaass! I did it! And made it out alive!!!”

I’ll walk you through our walk in pantry reveal! What was once a bathroom has been transformed into a well-organized dream pantry.

That’s exactly how it feels to have our pantry remodel complete. It’s an accomplishment just to say, “Yay! It’s reveal day!”.

If this is your first time here, we’ve been busy as bees the past 5 weeks transforming an old bathroom into a walk-in pantry as participants in the One Room Challenge hosted by Linda of Calling It Home.

One Room Challenge
Design ideas for an organized pantry mood board
Design Plans + Moodboard for the Pantry Remodel

This is how the room looked just five short weeks ago.

pantry remodel before photos

When we converted a downstairs bedroom into a master bathroom, walk-in closet, and powder room, we needed to find a function for the former downstairs bathroom since we didn’t need three full bathrooms. This is how the room looked on move-in day.

So without further ado, I present to you our organized walk-in pantry!

 

farmhouse pantry door with glass and Sherwin Williams Studio Blue cabinet

My husband and I are committed do-it-yourselfers, so if there’s a way we can make it ourselves or transform it in some way with our own two hands, we try our darndest to do it. Not only did my husband, Jason, build the cabinetry, but he even handcrafted the metal door handles. I adore him for his ability to make my design dreams a reality!

(I’ll follow up with a tutorial on how we changed a solid door that we found at the Habitat for Humanity into a glass-paneled door.)

walk in pantry remodel with cabinets and glass pantry door

Cabinet color: Studio Blue Green by Sherwin Williams

*Affiliate links are included to help you find the products we used. See our full disclosure here. 

Picking a favorite thing in this room is like picking a favorite child. It’s just not possible. I love it all, but the black and white hexagon tile floor seems to be the star of the show! Our guests that have seen it in person comment on the floor first.

narrow walk in pantry design with countertop and shelving

The concrete countertop should last for many years of bringing groceries in and for setting up the appliances stored in the lower cabinets.

My husband, Jason, welded these 1/2″ steel window garden shelf brackets. 

walk-in pantry reveal with window herb garden

The pendant light is from Ikea. It’s the FOTO plug-in light that I painted matte black and rewired using vintage inspired black and white cloth wire and this modern canopy light kit. I bought the pendant 10 years ago for my boys room and had the wire left over from the wooden wall sconces we made for the guest room, so the light was pretty much a freebie. As much as I loved the industrial factory pendant light from Schoolhouse from my moodboard, it wasn’t in the budget. 

pantry with window herb garden shelf

I honestly haven’t had time to organize our DIY command center yet. But now that all the to-dos are checked off, I can find a home for all of our paperwork.

walk in pantry organization idea using a magnetic board and command center

I’ve had so much fun getting our pantry organized over the past few days so I hope you are able to get a few ideas while you’re here!

pantry shelving with labeled containers and jars

I labeled some of the jars and baskets with stamped copper labels using the same technique as the herb garden markers tutorial I shared last week.

vintage glass Hermetic pantry canisters with DIY stamped copper pantry labels

pantry shelving with labeled containers and jars

I’ll be giving a more detailed pantry organizing post in the future along with some freebie pantry labels you can print at home. Make sure you follow along by subscribing to the blog so you don’t miss out!

labeled pantry storage containers

organization ideas for kitchen pantry shelves

pantry storage jars and baskets

For a brief moment, I thought about cropping out the brown linoleum floor from the 80s in our unfinished kitchen in the background. Then, I remembered something my husband and I were talking about the other night.

narrow walk in kitchen pantry remodel with hexagon tiled floors cabinets and glass door (1)

Putting the love inside of a home takes time and having a good idea of what your home needs for your family. Even though we were trying to reach a goal under a set timeline, we were still able to enjoy the journey of designing and creating our dream pantry that our family will enjoy for years to come.

Be sure to check out the other participants of the One Room Challenge and I hope you continue to follow along as we renovate our 100-year old craftsman bungalow! You can find all the rooms we’ve finished so far by clicking this link.

PIN THIS IDEA FOR LATER:

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CATCH UP ON ALL THE ONE ROOM CHALLENGE PANTRY ROOM POSTS HERE:

Week One: Design and Moodboard

Week Two: Hexagon Tile Flooring

Week Three: Pantry Cabinets

Week Four: Magnetic Chalkboard + Command Station

Week Five: A Window Garden +DIY Herb Garden Markers

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If organization is your thing, then you’d love how I organized our modern farmhouse master bathroom. 

Check out our last One Room Challenge, the Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed.

The cottage guest shed reveal

We’re having a blast renovating every room in our 1915 Bungalow. Catch up on all the room makeovers and home tours we’ve shared so far:

narrow walk in pantry design with countertop and shelving

Walk-In Pantry Reveal

black shiplap cozy minimalist guest bedroom reveal

[Room Reveal] Guest Bedroom Makeover on a Small Budget

Vintage Modern Powder Room reveal

[Room Reveal] Our Vintage Modern Powder Room Remodel

Modern farmhouse bathroom remodel with shiplap walls and Restoration Hardware knock off mirrors

Master Bathroom Paint Colors, Budget + Source List

Summer front porch decorating ideas- Porch swing with rag and ribbon bunting and hanging pots with ferns in galvanized buckets

Simple Decorating Ideas for Summer- Seasonal Simplicity Summer Home Tour

Modern farmhouse master bathroom remodel a bedroom is turned into an en suite bathroom on a budget

The Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom Reveal: Turning a Bedroom into a Bathroom

One Room Challenge: The Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Reveal

One Room Challenge: The Modern Farmhouse Cottage Guest Shed Reveal

dormer bedroom with built in bed and storage trundle drawers

Rustic & Industrial Dormer Bedroom Reveal

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Ashley Powell says

    Sep 08 at 10:34 am

    I have a similar space in my kitchen that i am looking at walling off into a pantry. Would you mind sharing the dimensions of yours? I’d like to see what is doable and what needs to be nixed 🙂

    Reply
  2. Danielle says

    Aug 12 at 11:15 am

    Hi! Where did you get the file holders that are on the wall? Thanks! Love it all

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Gadd says

    Jul 03 at 11:25 am

    Random question but where did you get your microwave from? Love all your ideas!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      Jul 03 at 12:49 pm

      We have our microwave in the kitchen but the toaster oven that you see in the pantry is similar to this one from Amazon. The stainless steel model is no longer available. It takes longer to cook than the one we used to have but I like that it has 2 racks. I hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Anneka says

    Jan 22 at 2:22 pm

    Bonsoir,
    Plein de bonnes idées, merci.
    Je vais essayer de suivre vos transformations. Enfin si je trouve comment m’inscrire à la newletter du blog.
    Bon week-end.

    Good evening,
    Lots of great ideas, thank you.
    I will try to follow your transformations. Finally if I find how to subscribe to the blog’s newsletter.
    Have a nice week end.

    Reply
  5. Gena says

    May 24 at 2:43 am

    Gorgeous pantry, we have a similar situation, a small but usable space. What is the total distance between the wall and the cabinets (walking area).
    That would help me tremendously.
    Gena

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 25 at 9:44 am

      Thank you, Gena! From the edge of the countertop to the wall is 36-1/2″. The large green cabinet is the same distance.

      Reply
  6. Alesa says

    Apr 13 at 11:33 pm

    Where did you buy the jars with black lids? Live your Reno…very well done.

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 25 at 9:45 am

      Hi Alesa,
      The jars with the lids were picked up from Dollar General. I painted the lids since they were originally silver.

      Reply
  7. Sam says

    Apr 04 at 2:35 pm

    Hi! My husband and are planning out our similar sized pantry in our 1903 craftsman and are loving this inspiration! What depth are the shelves on your back wall and then the very shallow ones on the right next to your command center? Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      Apr 04 at 3:18 pm

      Hi Sam,
      Thank you so much! I’m happy you’re doing a similar remodel for your craftsman style home. The back wall shelves are 12″ deep and the depth on the right wall shelves are 7″ deep. I’ve been happy with the depth on the shelves but wish I had more width where the can goods are. Especially now, since I’ve been stocking up. Good luck with your project and let me know if you have any other questions.
      Tricia

      Reply
  8. Emily Wood says

    Mar 08 at 5:31 pm

    Where did you get the small labels that you put on the shelves with the canned goods?? This pantry is a dream!!!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      Mar 08 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Emily! I bought a bunch of the label holders several years ago on Amazon and they don’t sell those exact ones but these are the same size and shape: https://amzn.to/2TxsAM8
      I spray painted them with hammered copper paint so they’d match the labels I made for my jars. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  9. Rebekah Embree says

    Feb 07 at 1:12 pm

    Could you tell me where your small and larger black wire baskets are from. Would like to use same type in my pantry. Thanks.

    Rebekah Embree

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      Feb 08 at 11:12 pm

      Hi Rebekah,

      The large baskets were from Walmart. I think they’re the medium sized ones here: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-Gardens-Medium-Wire-Basket-with-Chalkboard-2-Pack/441242683

      The small baskets were hard to find in the right size and in black so I painted them then hot glued felt pads to the bottoms. They were from Amazon and the link is here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B077NF1DJ6/?tag=siminthesou-20

      I hope that helps!

      Tricia

      Reply
  10. Regina says

    Jul 10 at 12:24 pm

    Wow! This is gorgeous! I so wish I had a pantry now……

    Reply
  11. Tee at Beauteeful Living says

    May 13 at 11:14 am

    Oh how I would love a dedicated pantry space! Beautiful job with this makeover. Love all the organization and pretty details!

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    May 12 at 5:30 pm

    Ah! I love this!! I wish I had a pantry as beautiful and functional as this one. This is insanely beautiful. I would love the window shelving for home-grown herbs as well. I don’t really have a great place to put it in our current house, but what a fantastic idea.

    Reply
  13. Susan the Farm Quilter says

    May 11 at 7:13 pm

    What a beautiful pantry!! Love the herbs in the window…nice to always have fresh herbs on hand! Did you know that nuts will last for ages in the freezer? I’ve had my walnuts go rancid anywhere else. I need to show my pantry some love…I’ll need to figure out how to make a concrete floor level and smooth first!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Reply
  14. Stacy | Blake Hill House says

    May 11 at 7:04 pm

    Outstanding! I’m so impressed. I love the plant shelf!

    Reply
  15. Create/Enjoy (@suzannahstanley) says

    May 11 at 2:57 pm

    This is SO special. Way to make a unique space in an old home amazing!! That tile is SO COOL!

    Reply
  16. Tiffany says

    May 10 at 12:28 am

    That tile and that teal cabinetry is the best thing ever! It all looks so good, I hope you get to enjoy it and relax a little after all that work!

    Reply
  17. Corinna @ TheBohoAbode says

    May 09 at 11:14 pm

    Incredible! Just an all-around stunning space. Love that cabinet color. And the floors. I’ve never seen a room like this in a home before and now I feel like I need it!

    Reply
  18. Libbie says

    May 09 at 9:31 pm

    This is making my slightly OCD self happy dance! Function combined with beauty and I just love all the very cool details. Good job!

    Reply
  19. Gina says

    May 09 at 7:12 pm

    Wow, wow, wow! I love everything! I bought the stamper to make garden tags like yours and love how you used it in the pantry as well. Great job!!

    Reply
  20. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    May 09 at 6:02 pm

    Whoa! I’m seriously gobsmacked! This is an amazing transformation! That pop of teal is a jaw dropper and I’m loving all the organization. Congrats on a stunning reveal!

    Reply
  21. Michelle says

    May 09 at 3:10 pm

    Gorgeous and organized pantry!

    Reply
  22. Virginia Fynes says

    May 09 at 2:50 pm

    JAW ON THE FLOOR! Seriously, amazing! I just need to borrow hubby for a few projects!

    Reply
  23. Loralee says

    May 09 at 2:28 pm

    The flooring is amazing. Plus the herb garden! Perfect!

    Reply
  24. Andi says

    May 09 at 12:42 pm

    Love your pantry!!! And the herb window! I’m working on designing my aunt and uncle’s new house (!) and and curious. If the pantry was 1 foot thinner (4 feet instead of 5 feet) would you feel too cramped? They will have a pocket door to enter, so I don’t have to worry about the inswing.

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 1:25 pm

      Thanks, Andi! I rounded up the width on the pantry, so it’s actually 4’8″ wide instead of 5′. I don’t think that losing 4″ width would make it feel cramped at all. We tried to follow some guideline/ rule-of-thumb that says that you need 36″ walking space but I think applies more to “working areas” like a kitchen or bathroom. Just for reference when you’re space planning, our countertop depth is 18″ and the cabinet depth is 16-3/4″. This ended up being more depth than we needed for the Instantpot and other appliances in the cabinets below but just enough room on the countertop for the toaster oven. Enjoy designing your aunt and uncle’s home!

      Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 1:27 pm

      I meant to type 16-3/4″ on the cabinet depth. Oops!

      Reply
      • Andi says

        May 09 at 2:20 pm

        Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

        Reply
  25. Sharon says

    May 09 at 12:04 pm

    Tricia, this is the most gorgeous pantry I’ve seen in forever! You guys work so well together and it shows. You’ve also got an amazingly talented husband, you lucky devil. 😉 Can’t wait for the follow-up posts.

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 1:14 pm

      Aw! Your comment got me a little teary eyed (in a good way, of course). I do feel very lucky to have such a talented husband. I can show him a picture of an idea, and he has this amazing ability able to recreate it. The good thing is, he hates to paint and I don’t mind it at all. So I pick up where he left off.

      Reply
  26. Carla says

    May 09 at 11:23 am

    You guys knocked this one out of the park! So beautiful and well done. Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you for your sweet comment! We’ve been enjoying the heck out of the pantry this past week. It makes bringing home the groceries a little more enjoyable.

      Reply
  27. Diane Bélanger says

    May 09 at 11:23 am

    This is absolutely beautiful. What an amazing job you did. Congradulations.

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Diane! I definitely have to give the credit to my husband for everything he did to make it possible. Thanks for stopping by the blog!

      Reply
  28. Mary K Hunnicutt says

    May 09 at 11:05 am

    What a fabulous pantry…so organized! The black and white hex tile is my favorite floor ever!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 11:55 am

      I appreciate your kind words, Mary! The floor tile makes me smile every time I walk in the room. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Emy says

    May 09 at 9:48 am

    Your pantry is gorgeous! Great job!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 11:54 am

      Thank you, Emy!

      Reply
  30. Amy, Home Glow Design says

    May 09 at 8:29 am

    Wonderful job! Command center, green tall cabinet, window shelves, hex tile — love it!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 11:38 am

      I’m so glad you like it, Amy! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  31. Leslie says

    May 09 at 7:56 am

    Dream pantry. Excellent transformation

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 9:38 am

      Thank you so much, Leslie! We’ve been really enjoying our new room…especially our boys!

      Reply
  32. Carmen says

    May 09 at 6:53 am

    this is one that I was SO EXCITED to see the after and it is even better than I expected! ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! LOVE the color of that pantry cabinet too my gosh

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 9:22 am

      Thank you so much, Carmen, for following along and for your kind words!

      Reply
  33. Lindsey @hilltown_house says

    May 09 at 6:35 am

    This is an absolute dream! That floor and cabinet color are incredible, but my favorite part are the plant shelves in front of the mirror. I just love everything!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 9:02 am

      I’m so happy that you like it! I originally planned on putting 2 sets of shelves on either side of the window but I’m glad we went with the window garden instead. And the herbs are loving the sunlight so far!

      Reply
  34. Leslea says

    May 09 at 1:04 am

    Wow!! That floor is stunning, and I love how you organized everything. You did such an amazing job!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 8:33 am

      Thank you so much, Leslea! When we finally finished the floor, my husband shook his head and said we’re never doing this again. But I think the trauma is over and we’re both so happy we did it. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  35. Allison says

    May 09 at 12:32 am

    It’s perfect! Love the plants in the window and all the organization!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 8:01 am

      Thanks, Allison! It feels so good to have one more room in order in our home. It feels even better to have finished everything on time. Now we can relax for a bit.

      Reply
  36. Angela says

    May 09 at 12:18 am

    How lovely! As one who does not have a pantry at all I just want to ask: can I move in? 🙂

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 09 at 7:15 am

      Thank you, Angela! I’m so glad you like it. 🙂

      Reply
  37. Megan says

    May 08 at 11:08 pm

    This is life changing! What a great reveal!

    Reply
    • Tricia @ Simplicity in the South says

      May 08 at 11:14 pm

      Thank you, Megan! It’s definitely made us a stronger couple getting through this without a (major) 😉 argument. And we’re all gonna enjoy the heck out of our new pantry!

      Reply

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