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    Useless Closet to Small Pantry Makeover

    Published: Jan 2, 2021 · Modified: Jan 10, 2021 by Christina Dennis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 1 Comment

    Have a tiny closet that might work better as a small pantry? Here's how I converted a closet we weren't really using into a useful & organized small pantry for our family! If you're looking for small pantry makeover and organization ideas, I hope you find some inspiration in today's post.

    How to turn a tiny, useless closet into a useful, organized small pantry.

    This project has been a long time coming! I'm starting the year off right by converting this small closet we weren't using into a functional second pantry.

    How to turn a tiny, useless closet into a useful, organized small pantry.

    The BEFORE photo is absolutely embarrassing, but here's how this closet looked. This small closet is at the back entry of our home. I wasn't using it as a coat closet because I installed a hook wall nearby. It's basically functioned as a place to throw all of my construction junk like baseboard scraps, paint, stain, cords and paint rollers. I finally cleaned up this closet, put the items where they belong (in my work studio) and gave this tiny space a makeover!

    Watch the video below to see how I turned this useless closet into a small, organized pantry:

    Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase an item via these links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    Links mentioned in the video:

    • Original small pantry makeover video: https://youtu.be/kwmnTSonn2Y
    • Mitre saw: https://amzn.to/3n0xr40
    • Nursery makeover video: https://youtu.be/5EC9IjPfqew
    • Brad nailer: https://amzn.to/2MrLCTd
    • Barn wood patterned contact paper: https://amzn.to/3824BMl
    • ClosetMaid Door Rack: https://amzn.to/3aXJqNh
    • Cube bins (comes in many other colors!): https://amzn.to/3aYnVfg
    • FREE printable pantry labels: https://thediymommy.com/free-printable-pantry-organization-tags
    • Our full kitchen tour: https://youtu.be/SZzJhZ_TrfY

    How to turn a tiny, useless closet into a useful, organized small pantry.

    To begin this small pantry makeover, I cut some melamine shelving to size, and cut some scrap pieces of trim to act as shelf brackets. I nailed the trim pieces to the interior of the closet and placed the shelving on top. As a special touch, I added some contact paper with a barn board pattern at the back of the closet.

    How to turn a tiny, useless closet into a useful, organized small pantry.

    Next, I painted the door and trim around the door and installed this ClosetMaid Door Rack to the inside of the door. Since the shelves inside the pantry are relatively shallow, I thought this extra storage is great for our canned goods.

    How to turn a tiny, useless closet into a useful, organized small pantry.

    To organize and store snacks and bulk goods, I purchased these handy cube bins from Amazon (I chose beige bins, but they come in many colours!) that fit perfectly on the shelves.

    How to turn a tiny, useless closet into a useful, organized small pantry.

    I added some tags to the bins to help everyone in our family know where everything goes. Print these pantry organization tags for FREE by clicking right here!

    How to turn a tiny, useless closet into a useful, organized small pantry.

    I'm so happy with how this makeover turned out! This closet is so useful pantry. If needed, we can easily switch it out to use as clothing/cleaning storage in the future.

    Now tell me: Would you convert a small closet to a pantry like I did?

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    1. Giftbasketworldwide

      January 03, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      Fabulous information! Thank You!!

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