Tall cabinet pantry
One or more 84–96 in. tall cabinets in the kitchen run, 18–36 in. wide, with roll-out shelves behind doors. Best when there's no room for a separate pantry.
$2,500–$5,500DWG-024.01 · PantryEdmonton · Alberta
Custom pantry cabinets for Edmonton kitchens: tall pull-outs, walk-in shelving or a full butler's pantry. Built in the same materials as your kitchen so it looks like one job, because it is.
- From
- $2,500
- Production
- 3–5 weeks
- Install
- 1–2 days
- Hardware
- Blum, 10 yr
DWG-024.02 · The problem
The problem
Deep shelves lose food
A 24 in. deep fixed shelf is where cans go to expire. You see the front row and forget the rest. The fix is either shallower shelves you can see across, or shelves that come out to you.
In a cabinet pantry we use roll-out shelves on Blum full-extension runners, so the back of the shelf comes all the way into the light. In a walk-in we keep shelves 12–16 in. deep and run them on three walls, so nothing hides behind anything else.
DWG-024.03 · Pantry types
Pantry types
Three ways to build a custom pantry
Walk-in pantry
Shelving on two or three walls, 12–16 in. deep, with a lower drawer bank and a counter for small appliances. Typical in new Edmonton builds with a pantry room off the kitchen.
$3,000–$7,000
Butler's pantry
A second working counter: base cabinets, uppers, a counter, often a coffee station or a second dishwasher. Built like a small kitchen.
$5,000–$12,000DWG-024.04 · EstimatorCAD · before GST · final price after measure
Estimator
Price your pantry cabinets
Pick the pantry type and wall length, then add roll-outs and extras. Countertop prices use quartz rates.
DWG-024.05 · Dimensions
Dimensions
Walk-in pantry design: numbers we work to
12–16 in.walk-in shelf depth
24 in.tall cabinet depth
84–96 in.tall pantry height
36 in.butler's counter height
DWG-024.06 · Inside
Inside
Pantry organization: fittings worth the money
01Must have
Roll-out shelves
Low-sided drawers behind doors. The single best upgrade for a deep pantry.
02
Drawer bank
Deep drawers at the bottom for potatoes, onions and bulk bags. Easier than bending into a cupboard.
03
Appliance garage
Mixer, air fryer and toaster live on the counter behind a door. Outlet inside, added by an electrician.
04
Spice pull-out
A 6–9 in. wide tall pull-out that uses the gap a normal cabinet would leave as filler.
05
Adjustable shelving
Every fixed-looking shelf in a walk-in sits on pins at 32 mm spacing, so you can move it when the cereal boxes change.
DWG-024.07 · FAQ
FAQ
Pantry questions
01What are the best pantry organization ideas?+
Shallow or pull-out shelves first, so nothing hides at the back. Then zones: drawers low for heavy bulk items, eye level for daily food, top shelves for backstock. Clear bins help on fixed shelves, and a narrow spice pull-out uses a gap that would otherwise be filler.
02Can you match my existing kitchen?+
Often, yes. We bring door samples to the measure and compare in your light. Melamine and Egger finishes are easier to match than old painted doors. If an exact match isn't possible, we'll suggest a contrast that looks intentional.
03Do I need a separate room for a pantry?+
No. Two 24 in. tall cabinets with roll-outs hold more usable food than many walk-ins with deep fixed shelves.
04Can a butler's pantry have a sink or a second dishwasher?+
Yes. We build the cabinets and leave the openings. Plumbing and electrical are done by licensed trades, which we can coordinate.
05How long does it take?+
3–5 weeks of production after design, then 1–2 days to install. A quartz counter is templated after the cabinets are in and adds 1–3 weeks.
DWG-024.08 · Related
Related
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DWG-024.09 · Next stepReply within one business day
Next step
Send us your pantry wall
A photo and a tape-measure number are enough to start. We reply within one business day.