Pull-out kitchen pantry on rollers

[H3nna]

A rolling pantry built from painted MDF panels, Pine trim, swivel castors and lined with wallpaper.  

• The project
• Tools and materials
• Steps
• How to build a slimline spice rack
• More inspiration for your pantry project

The project

I had this empty space between fridge and kitchen cabinets so I wanted to fill it with a roller pantry to make it look better and create extra storage room. 

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• MDF panel 2400 x 1200 x 16mm
  
  
• MDF panel 2400 x 1200 x 12mm
  
  
• Caulking gun
   
• White caulk
  
  
• White paint
  
  
• Primer
  
  
• Liquid nails
   
• Wallpaper
  
  
• Flat head nails
  
  
• Move It 30mm swivel castors
  
  
• Handles
  
  
• Right angle brackets 
  
  
• Pine trim.
  
  

Tools used in the project:

• Hammer
  
  
• Paint brush
  
  
• Electric screwdriver
  
  
• Drill
  
  
• Tape measure.

Steps

Step 1

Cut the MDF board to the length you want or ask Bunnings to cut it. Prime the MDF boards and paint them. I didn't paint the splashback because I used wallpaper, but it was recommended to prime it before adding the wallpaper so that's what I did. 

 

Step 2

Build the outer edge of the shelf. Make sure the corners are at a 90 degree angle. I did add wallpaper to the back of the pantry to bring up some colour to this otherwise white pantry.

Attach the outer edge to the splashback. I used liquid nails first to make sure it stays in the right place, and then used flat head nails to nail it to the splashback.

 

Step 3

I then added the right angle brackets under the shelves and added the shelves to the splashback. I also added Pine trims to the top of the shelves so it would look better, and secure the items so they don't fall down. I added a piece of timber to the bottom to balance the weight. 

 

Step 4

Then I caulked the edges and gave a last touch with the paint. I never caulked before and it really makes the joints look better. Then it was time to add wheels and lift it up. One final thing was to add a handle and I was ready to carry the rolling pantry to my kitchen.

How to build a slimline spice rack

Build your own slimline spice rack to maximise unused space next to your fridge by following this step-by-step guide with a full list of tools and materials: How to build a slimline spice rack.

More inspiration for your pantry project

Community member kennyrussell built a butler's pantry built under stairs so he could make the most of a wasted space.

Workshop community member shaunbteam put his weekends to good use by undertaking this kitchen pantry renovation with custom cabinets.

Find more inspiration from other community members in our 8 pantry ideas.