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
Ariean @OneKriegerChick says
One Word…JEALOUS! KC is not that far, so come on over and help with my house. 🙂 This looks absolutely amazing! I’m not sure I would ever let my family in there. So perfect on every level!!
Kristina Schneider says
Absolutely stunning! Love the chalkboard wall but, the entire space is pulled together and organized perfectly!!
Shauna says
Wowza! Oh how I WANT this! Great job!
Jessie says
Such a cheerful and colorful pantry! Love the beautiful color scheme and the gold details. Everything is just gorgeous! Well done.
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body says
Melissa! I can hardly HANDLE how AMAZING this is. I love every single choice that you made! The cabinet hardware, the light, the touches of gold on the refrigerator wall. And the chalkboard wall. LOOOOOOOVE it all! Amazing job!
Emily Pasquariello says
I am not going to lie, I have serious space envy!!! Oh to have a walk in pantry! I love it, and may you keep it forever organized! Attention to detail was amazing on this!
Erin says
Omg…Melissa this turned out amazing! I love all of the colors and accents of gold. I might be sending you pics soon to help me come up with something cute for my pantry! And that chalkboard wall couldn’t be more perfect. Great job!!
Tiffany says
Melissa,
Your transformation is amazing! I am so inspired and hope to participate in the next ORC. I love everything about the pantry. I also laughed and enjoyed reading the inner thinkings that went on through this transformation. Too funny! Of course social media and your website make it look like it was an easy process, but I am sure you were up late many nights working and stressing. Looking forward to reading about all the details next week.
Great job! Now go have a drink!
Tiffany
Melissa George says
I’m so glad you enjoyed the whole process! There were definitely times of stress, but the good absolutely outweighed the bad. The next round starts 4/2/15 and you should join! I thought it would be kinda fun and neat, but everything about it was better than I expected.
Thalita @ The Learner Observer says
WOW!!! The penny tile, the gold accents, the fridge handles!!!! You have THE most amazing pantry ever! Also, your chalkboard art is to die for! Can I come live in your pantry? 🙂
Melissa George says
Sure you can come live in it – we need a renter to fund the Spring ORC! 🙂
Vanessa@Decor Happy says
How I would love to have a dedicated, organized and very pretty pantry like this. Kudos! It looks great. That chalkboard is ridiculous (in a good way of course!)
Frances @ Improvementlist says
I love this room. The organization is just amazing. And love the way you accessorized everything.
celine@aquahaus says
This is a pantry?!? No, this looks like a cute, hip, coffee shop/ snack bar that I wanna hang out at. It’s just awesome. And yes, hiring him out as a chalk artist is totally feasible. Brilliant job.
Melissa George says
Thank you Celine! It’s been great getting to know you through the challenge. If you’re ever in Tulsa, come have a drink with me in the pantry!
Veronica says
Oh wow! I love the chalkboard wall and the touches of gold. Amazing job! Now I am inspired to do my pantry
Delia @songthatdoesntend says
Wow, wow, wow, Melissa! Your pantry came out great! I love everything, and to think your husband did that art for the first time 🙂
Courtney @ Crafts by Courtney says
Wow this room looks AMAZING!! I love the colors you choose, so perfect. I think that chalkboard wall is pretty cool and the artwork on it is great!!
Mrs Major Hoff says
Simply gorgeous! So well done, very impressed. I’m sure it took a lot of work, but you knocked it out of the ballpark!
Angela, blue i style says
Holy cow! Or should I say HOLY PIG! This space is simply amazing and everything about it makes me happy! That chalkboard art is so fabulous and I will be the first to pay your husband for his skills. And the penny tile, the gold accents, the vintage details, the organization. Simply WOW! I am so glad that you joined in the ORC and that you had such a great experience!
Melissa George says
Next time we’re in Denver we’ll stop by – you and I can go for drinks and I’ll leave him at your house with your glorious chalkboard wall 🙂
Merlyn Corcoran says
Martha Stewart on steroids – this is absolute perfection! And your husband is such a creative, loving man – you must now be the envy of the Internet!
Melissa George says
Oh my gosh – you may win best comment! Thanks so much!
AMY says
Oh my goodness, that is the most divine pantry. I love it! can I move in? What amazing space and an even more amazing transformation. Great work!!! XO,
Amy
www.11magnolialane.com
LZ Cathcart says
I”m having so many mixed feelings right now. I’m beyond jealous, I’m in love and also so psyched/inspired to try some of these ideas myself! Absolutely gorgeous 🙂
Melissa George says
I am completely cracking up at your mixed feelings comment because I know exactly how you feel! There are so many of the ORC rooms that I am completely in awe + jealous of, all at the same time. Thanks for visiting and commenting!!!