New food pantry / closet delima

10 years ago

Remodeling the pantry, I have 5 foot opening, 3 feet will be reserved for food storage, 2 feet for closet for shoes, jacket etc. the pantry is by the front door in a hall way so I have very limited space for a swinging door. Sliding double bi-fold is there now. I wanted to have a 3 foot barn sliding door style for the food side, then a fixed swinging door on the closet side (2 foot) I see tons of sliding doors here but I don't want a 5 foot sliding door, too big and heavy. Also just accessing food I don't want to slide a 5 foot door hence making it 2 doors.

Any ideas where a sliding door next to a fixed door would look good?

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10 years ago

In order to have a fixed door next to a slider, for it to close properly, you will need a frame and a jamb for the fixed door, or it has to be hinged on one side with a substantial stop at the top and bottom corners, with a dummy handle--either is awkward. I can see this being problematic. How about 2 pairs of face framed cabinet doors? It would look nice, they could be made to emulate any style you like, and you'd be able to open them idependent of ea. other. The widest door would be less than 18" finished. Happy Houzzing.

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pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
The first picture is the project, the second is the idea of a sliding door. It would be neat to see a fixed door next to a sliding door
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pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks! Yes I agree the fixed door would be problematic.

I could just do a 3 foot sliding style door, then just have the closet open.

I'll be building the shelving unit as a built-in; furniture look so it could look ok exposed

Here is a draft design.
pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
Getting started. Here is the final design. The right side of pantry will just be exposed, the left side (3 foot) will have a carriage door
pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
Using pocket jig to assemble most of the cabinet. My original idea was to paint it... I am using maple plywood... Might look good stained natural or a dark Jacobean. Will need to pick up some maple and mill it to dimension for the face frame.
pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
It's coming along well. Taped/mudded Sheetrock and finished the walls...Cabinets are perfectly square and i'll be ready to start the shelving tomorrow.

I'll be painting the shelves vs staining them. Don't really like white paint, anybody have ideas?
raineycarole
10 years ago
You could paint the I insides any color you like: subtle, bold or in between. The outside would look best painted to blend in with the walls and nearby doors.
pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
It's coming along. Painted the back a dark blue/grey. Shelves primed white. Final color will be white.
pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
Moving right along... Painting is all done. Next will be installing drawers and carriage door.
pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
Drawers all built and ready to paint then install. Full extensions drawer guides.
yoboseiyo
10 years ago
that is looking FANTASTIC. i'm very impressed. :D
pcride
Original Author
10 years ago
Installed 3 left drawers. They are full extension guides. Will be installing the 4 drawers soon, then start on the carriage door assembly.
saratogaswizzlestick
10 years ago
This does look fantastic. Martha Stewart would be jealous.
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
Ok well starting back up and going to complete this pantry! Made the bottom cabinet door that will have a look of a drawer above it, the idea is a pull out shoe rack for taking shoes off before coming inside
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
And the stationary slots ! This will make a great note/keys/mail area near the entry
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
And the stationary slots ! This will make a great note/keys/mail area near the entry
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
Added top shelf with door.

Should be all done tomorrow.
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
All painted first coat, just a light sand on the nail holes then final paint. Install doors next #europeanmount
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
Completed! Final coat of paint, installed doors with magnetic push door openers.
Next will be carriage door to cover food section.
User
9 years ago
Are the shelves really shallow? The project looks beautiful but I'm wondering how you'll get to the stuff on the shelves without emptying everything.
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
More drawers done, starting carriage door soon.
pcride
Original Author
9 years ago
@advira no they are pretty deep. They are L shape. About 11" at the narrowest, then 24" deep.

You can see the depth in previous pictures here.
pcride
Original Author
8 years ago
It's coming along. Barn door slider installed and custom made door. The door will be a simple 3 panel design then painted white. Door made of 5/4 popular stock, planed and joined.
pcride
Original Author
8 years ago
A look back in before and after up to this point.