Pantry Makeover: How to Create New Space & Find More Natural Light

Every November, a grocer in my area runs huge sales on canned goods. And, this is the time that I stock-up for the year on cans that we use in big quantities. But, this year, as the cases of cans rolled in, my little make-shift pantry/laundryroom couldn't handle it any longer. In fact, I could have named this post "Help! My pantry is exploding!" and would not have been exaggerating. But, I gotta tell ya. Overload wasn't the only problem.

Welcome to the back hall, an area so dark that I needed a hard hat with a miner's light just to find my way to the washer and dryer. Seriously, people, I could grow mushrooms in here.

Turn on the light and it's even more horrifying.





But, with a little cleaning, decluttering, building, and painting, now the area looks like......
For details on the shelving frame, please visit this link called "DIY Floating Bookcase" http://thechelseaproject.com/how-to-build-a-floating-bookcase/
For additional details on adding the trim, please visit this link called "How to Build A Bookcase to Fit Your Space" http://thechelseaproject.com/how-to-build-a-bookcase-to-fit-your-space/
For details on how-to build the mudroom wall unit, please leave a comment and I am pleased to provide the details.
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