DIY Pantry Cabinet

To start, we’ll need to gather the materials for this project. For this exact project, you will need two base cabinets, two middle cabinets and two upper cabinets. The finished height for these parts, once assembled, is about 104 inches (8.5 feet) tall, so be sure to measure and make sure everything will fit.

To begin, you’ll need:

• Eurostyle Manchester - Base Cabinet with 3 drawers in Polar White, 24 inch x 34.5 inch x 24 inch (Base Cabinets)
  
• Eurostyle Manchester - Base Cabinet with 2 Doors in Polar White, 24 inch W x 34.5 inch H x 24 inch D (Middle Cabinets)
  
• Eurostyle Base Cabinet in White, 24 inch W x 34.5 inch H x 24 inch D (Upper Cabinets)

You’ll also need some drawer pulls, door handles, some finishing panels, a drill with some wood screws and some drywall anchors if you’re planning on mounting this to a wall where there are no studs in the correct area.

Next, clear the space of debris and dirt and make sure to protect your floors with a tarp.

Be sure to follow the instruction guides for each cabinet.

Assemble the base cabinets according to the instruction manual. Install the drawer connectors and attach legs and make sure they are levelled. Using a clamp, secure and screw both base cabinets together so you have a 48-inch-wide base. For additional support, secure to the wall using nails or screws and drywall anchors if needed.

Check out Eurostyle’s cabinet assembly video tutorial for more detailed instructions.

Assemble two of the middle pantry cabinets and place it on top of the base pantry cabinets. Make sure the fronts on the stacked cabinets are flush and levelled. Use a clamp and secure the middle cabinets with screws onto the lower base cabinets. For additional support, secure with screws onto the wall as well.

Assemble the two upper pantry cabinets. You can customize your pantry by adding peel & stick wallpaper on the back panel of the cabinets, as this will be open, so you’ll be able to see it. Place and secure the two upper cabinets on top of the middle cabinets with screws. Use clamps to hold them in place and make sure the fronts of the cabinets are flush and level with each other before attaching them. Secure the entire pantry to the wall with more screws and drywall anchors if needed.

Place the doors on the middle cabinets and attach them to the pre-drilled hinges.

Next, slide all the drawers into the bottom base cabinets. Each base cabinet has three drawers. 

Measure and cut panel boards to cover the side exteriors of the pantry - from floor to ceiling - for a built-in look. Screw the panel boards to each side of the cabinet. Drill pilot holes to ensure the wood doesn’t crack. Install a top panel board if there is space between the ceiling and the top cabinets.

Measure and cut a toe kick to cover the feet of the base cabinets and attach it with glue or screws.

To complete the built-in look, add crown moulding to the top of the cabinet on all three sides and into the ceiling with a finishing nailer.

Use a template to mark pilot holes and then install door handles and drawer pulls on the middle and base cabinets.

Finally, add puck lights to the underside of the upper cabinets to spotlight any decorative items on your shelves.