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Pantry shelves revamp with drawers

mellyB

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The project:

ripped out old pantry shelving and replaced with draws shelving and a bench top to make it more of a coffee nock and not have to clutter bench top in kitchen with appliances when cooking

- Materials:

Kaboodle 900mm White Base Cabinet

https://www.bunnings.com.au/kaboodle-900mm-white-base-cabinet_p2662244

Kaboodle 900mm White 3 Drawer Base Cabinet

https://www.bunnings.com.au/kaboodle-900mm-white-3-drawer-base-cabinet_p2662253

Bench top was Specrite Brown Acacia Multi Use Panel

https://www.bunnings.com.au/specrite-1800-x-600-x-18mm-brown-acacia-multi-use-panel_p0446743

shelving was made from CUSTOMwood 2400 x 1200 x 3mm Raw Standard MDF E0

https://www.bunnings.com.au/customwood-2400-x-1200-x-3mm-raw-standard-mdf-e0_p0590021

Shelving framed out with 42 x 19mm 1.8m DAR Pine Premium - 1.8m

https://www.bunnings.com.au/42-x-19mm-1-8m-dar-pine-premium-1-8m_p8401457

- Tools:

circular saw -makita 18v

https://www.bunnings.com.au/makita-18v-165mm-brushless-circular-saw-dhs680z-skin-only_p6240314

nail gun ozito

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-2-in-1-cordless-nail-and-staple-gun-pxngs-018-skin-only_p0136008

tape measure

https://www.bunnings.com.au/crescent-lufkin-shockforce-nite-eye-5m-x-30mm-tape-measure_p0671733

combination square

https://www.bunnings.com.au/empire-300mm-combination-square_p5667081

hammer

https://www.bunnings.com.au/trojan-20oz-framing-steel-hammer_p0492158

Level

https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-fatmax-900mm-3-vial-beam-spirit-level_p5660135

https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-10g-x-50mm-gold-passivated-type-17-countersunk-head-timber-screws-50-pack_p2409143

- Step 1:

Shopped for all supplies and tools

ripped out old pantry

Built draws and cabinet then put into place used old kick boards

Cut bench top to size and placed in

Relocated existing PowerPoints to suit new space

repainted and patched up walls

measured walls and decided on measurements for shelving

started framing up shelves with pine 42x19 And sheeted with mdf

no more gaps and then painted the shelves

Add more shelving up the top with same material and process Then the final step added in the coffee machine

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Comments

EricL

Hello @mellyB

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your pantry revamp project.

What a clever and practical transformation! Replacing the old shelving with drawers, generous storage and a dedicated benchtop has completely changed the pantry into a space that works so much harder. Turning it into a coffee nook and appliance garage is a brilliant idea that keeps the main kitchen benches clear while making everyday essentials easy to access.

The finished result is beautifully organised, functional and stylish, showing how a thoughtful redesign can make a big difference to the way you use your home. It's the kind of upgrade that will make daily life easier while looking fantastic at the same time.

Again, thank you for sharing such a wonderful project.

Eric