Have you ever felt that there isn’t enough storage space in your kitchen? I surely do! Today, I’m going to show you how to create a kitchen pantry closet step by step so you may increase your kitchen’s storage capacity. Of course, this lesson may be used to build a linen closet or any other type of closet for extra storage.How to Build a Kitchen Pantry: DIY Tutorial.

We began by framing the outside of the pantry using 2 X 4 studs to form walls on both sides. Then, cut the drywall to size and fasten it to the wood frame. Initially, we planned to install two regular doors for the pantry. However, we understood that we would lose crucial space on the top shelf, making access more difficult. We chose to order custom doors from a local window and door business.

My spouse placed a power strip for small gadgets in the pantry. It is ideal for an electric pencil sharpener, toaster, or tiny broiler.Installing shelves in the kitchen pantry
Next, we began erecting the kitchen pantry shelves. We set aside a tall part for brooms, vacuum cleaners, and mop because we did not have a broom closet. We chose the shelves’ height based on the goods we planned to place on them.

After you’ve determined the height of each shelf, make pencil marks on the wall where the shelves will be. Cut 1″ X 2″ wood strips and secure them to the back and sides of the wall to support the shelf. Then measure and cut the shelf boards to size before installing.We cut the whiteboard panel to the appropriate height for the broom storage space and fastened it to the top shelf.

After the shelves were erected, the sides were plastered and painted to match the color of the walls. We framed around the door with 1″ X 6″ molding to finish and it looks great!