I feel like this post should begin with a big drum roll…after 5 weeks of One Room Challenge chaos, it’s time to show you the finished and organized pantry!
Let’s get to it!
As a reminder, here is what the pantry looked like Week #1. It is a GREAT space that was a big factor in us selecting this floorplan, but the room wasn’t as organized or stylish as I knew it could be.
I put together a plan to give the pantry a Vintage Modern Chic vibe with tons of storage.
Ahh…it looks so much better through the glass door now!
Ready to step inside?
I’m in shock that the mood board came to life better than I could have ever dreamed.
Side note: I moved many cookbooks to the garage sale tub. I’ve had a LOT of comments about “missing cookbooks”, but part of EVERY organizing project should start with purging the items you don’t need. 
Let’s go back and talk about that ridiculously amazing chalkboard wall art for minute.
I believe my words to my husband were “Can you draw me one of those butcher cow or pig things? Make it big”.
I left the house while he worked, and before long started getting text messages with photos of his progress and I was blown away. He drew the pig exactly as I imagined!
Then my phone chirped again and it was a drawing of a much more elaborate scene and he wanted to know if he should add it to the wall as well. Ummmm…Yes!!!!
The new art incorporates our last name, the year we were married, our home town, and the PERFECT scripture for the space. The ribbons on the left and right say “Go eat your food joyfully & drink your wine happily – Ecc 9:7”.
Seriously, how did he go from a pig to this whole brilliant thing while I was gone for a few hours? Mind-blown.
I can’t really top his artwork with the rest of the room, but I love it all anyways! Let’s take a closer look.
The drawer hardware is gorgeous, and you’d never know I saved 84% on it!
I was totally bummed when my beautiful DIY orb wasn’t bright enough to light up the space, but all is good now.
This drum pendant from Lowe’s is perfect! I had to paint it gold, but I was so relieved to find such an awesome fixture without breaking the bank.
I used to have a shallow wicker tray for our coffee/tea/cocoa, but as I was putting the room back together, I had a sudden and overwhelming desire for the tray to be Lucite. It’s divine, right?
Now I skip joyfully to the pantry for my coffee in the morning.
Above the coffee station, I used some jars from the “before” pantry to hold our dry bulk goods. I love the new labels!
These clear food storage containers are an affordable alternative to the popular Oxo containers.
The tile wall was absolutely worth the drama queen grout. And seriously, isn’t that sombrero-wearing frog juicer the cutest thing ever?
The photo boxes along the top are for cookie cutters!
Can I be sappy again? This is the first time I’ve completed a room that is a total reflection of me without compromise.
The space embraces pretty much every varied aspect of my personality. It’s a contradiction between splurges and frugality, between glamour and functionality, and between modern and vintage.
I relate completely to all of those contradictions – I am the lady with the Kate Spade purse in the Dollar Tree.
To see what the room looks like a few years later, check out the real life pantry follow up post next!
Since this post was originally written, I’ve completed the One Room Challenge many times. It pushes me to be my best, and I still have trouble believing the rooms we’ve created our my designs or mine in general!
Here’s a list for you to visit next:
Girly Glam Office
Dreamy Organized Master Closet
Katie @ View From The Fridge says
UMMM …. This is the most beautiful pantry I’ve EVER seen!!! It’s AWESOME. AWESOME. That chalkboard wall and art … That penny tile … All the gold … All the organization!! You knocked it out of the park on this challenge, Melissa!! I kinda want to live in your pantry just so I can be surrounded by all that beautifulnesss!!
Great, great job!!
And Cheers to a successful challenge!
Melissa George says
Cheers back to you! And THANK YOU so much for all the kind words Katie!!!
Erin@Suburban Bitches says
Goodness gracious- that pantry is a thing of beauty! And your husband is beyond talented! Great job on this challenge!!!
Krystine www.KrysitneEdwards.com/blog says
GORGEOUS transformation! I would die to have this for a pantry! Bravo!
Carrie says
Beautiful job, Melissa!! The chalkboard wall is amazing!! Your husband is very talented and that is a great Bible quote. I love how you styled everything. Brilliant idea to use the Lucite tray for the coffee station. I’m looking forward to the follow-up post with details (like what is that font on the canisters??). My linkup is #31 in the list. 🙂
Melissa George says
Thank you Carrie – I can’t wait to check out your room today! I’ll include it in the details post next week as well, but the font is AR Bonnie. I’ve used it for several projects and just love it!
sherry hart says
Um…..this is hands down the cutest pantry I have ever seen……I would die to have this cute room! My favorite things are ALL OF IT! Your husband deserves all the beer he can drink for that cute wall and I’m crazy about the gold handles on the fridge. Great job!
Melissa George says
So sweet of you Sherry – I’ll tell him you granted him unlimited beer and he’ll be a happy guy!
ange says
Wow! I love it! The light, the tile, the chalkboard wall, all of it. Enjoy your beautiful and organized space!
Katie says
wow! your pantry is just so stunning at every turn. I am obsessed with the chalk art- truly incredible. Love the gold pulls, the font of your labels…well pretty much everything! bravo!!
Traci @ Coastalpines says
I’m so jealous of your space!! Well done!!
Natasha says
This has been one of my favorite of the ORC bunch to watch, and it’s come together beautifully. That chalk art is amazing! All the organization is fantastic, and the whole room just seems very much YOU. So much personality! Fantastic job!
Melissa George says
Thank you Natasha! Now I just need a financial windfall so I can fill the rest of the house with my personality. Until then, you can find me hanging out in the pantry 🙂
Jana Bek says
I’ve never seen a more gorgeous pantry! Fabulous & the styling is so so good! xx jana
Melissa George says
Thank you so much Jana! I had a moment of complete stress & panic over the styling so your compliment means a lot!!!
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Wow~ An absolutely stunning space! I love the green and touches of gold. As a fellow 6 week participant the six weeks was indeed a challenge and you rose up. Well done!
Albertina || Mimosa Lane says
What a beautiful transformation! I love all the details! and the touch of gold adds so much glam. I would love to hang out in here! I’m inspired to go organize my pantry now!
Katie @ Addicted 2 DIY says
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!! I can’t say enough about how gorgeous it turned out! The chalkboard is definitely my favorite, but the way everything ties together is seriously amazing. You are so talented!
Melissa George says
THANK YOU!
Jodie @ Sypsie Designs says
Oh my goodness you killed this challenge! Everything came together so perfectly and the photos are beautiful. If I were you, I’d reach for a drink in the fridge and then stay in the pantry to drink it to soak in all of the prettiness! (I have thought about doing the same in our new bathroom, but I’m not sure how normal that would be considered ha!) Congrats on the space- love it!
Melissa George says
Let’s just say it wouldn’t be the first time I enjoyed a drink in the pantry 🙂 And I think your bathroom is 100% wine worthy!
Anna @Annabode says
It looks fantastic! I LOVE the gold refrigerator handle and plenty tile. How did you make all the labels?
Melissa George says
Hi Anna, I have a Silhouette Portrait and cut the labels out of vinyl. I actually used a chalkboard vinyl so it would be a matte finish versus glossy black. Email me if you ever need any custom labels cut!
Debbie says
This is by far the most elegant pantry I have ever seen. I love the chalk drawing your husband did. Good job!
Sarah Sofia Knepp says
What an AMAZING transformation! I never thought I would get so excited about a pantry, but this is too cute right down to every detail! You had great bones to start off with but by adding the chalkboard wall art, the tile back splash, the pendent light, & labels you made this room turn from drab to fab! It’s been so fun participating in ORC with you my friend! I also just realized your also a Southern Girl Blog member. 🙂 Kudos on a job well done!
Pam @ Simple Details says
Melissa!!! I’d be having a pantry party right about now ~ this is so AMAZING!! What an awesome and functional space you created! You two make a crazy good team, and all your hard work paid off BIG time! Congrats!!
Shannon says
Wow! What a great space! So organized…it makes me happy. That chalkboard wall is fantastic!
mrs. V | Chez V says
Woah Nelly is this too stinking gorgeous!! That hubby of yours is aces in my book. Allowing you creative freedom is no small thing and then to add all the help and that thing of beauty in the form of meaningful chalk art – he is one fine man. Keep him deep in beer, in gold plated cans! Congrats on a gorgeous vision brought to life!