If you’ve always wished you could put that awkward space between your fridge and the wall to good use, here’s an awesome idea. All it takes is a few boards and some casters to create a handy slide-out pantry.

What You Need:

  • 2 pieces of 4-foot long, 6-inch wide boards
  • 7 pieces of 2-foot long, 6-inch wide boards
  • 4 ½-inch rods
  • Wood glue
  • Wood screws
  • Drill
  • Sandpaper or power sander
  • 4 casters
  • 4-foot x 2-foot pegboard or thin board for backing

Instructions:

Measure between fridge and wall.

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

Lay out the frame using the two 4-foot boards as the sides, and a 2-foot board as the top. Drill them into place.

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

Add the first three shelves about 7 inches apart. Then space the rest according to your needs. We created a storage bin at the bottom by drilling a 2-foot board across the front. This base is great for larger items like grains and potatoes.

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

Flip the shelves upside down and attach the backing.

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

Add casters to the four corners of the bottom.

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

Cut rods to size, and glue them in front of each shelf to keep things in place.

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

Use sandpaper or power sander to smooth surfaces.

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

 

Slide your new pantry into place, and enjoy the extra space!

 

DIY Hidden kitchen Pantry

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