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
MARIE says
THIS IS DOWNRIGHT BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE IT!
kate@willowinteriors says
OMG, first off, you are adorable and this pantry is amazing! Sorry I’m just getting to you, but I hit publish on my room and then ran out the door on vacation… Melissa, this space is amazing and I have complete and utter pantry envy!!! Please tell me you are preserving the chalk art somehow…holy cow that is gorgeous (or holy pig!!) 🙂 I love every piece of this transformation and hope you and your family enjoy it for years to come!
Melissa George says
That was an EXCELLENTLY timed vacation! I hope it was fantastic. I’ve been on the fence on putting something over the chalk to preserve it. My first instinct was definitely to spray poly it or something, BUT I think I’ve decided to chill out and let it be since I know he can fix it if something happens. It was super tricky to take photos without leaning into it, but in theory, we shouldn’t normally be tempted to lean on that wall. And thanks SO much for your sweet comments!!!
Virginia Fynes says
Filing this away under must do! My pantry needs a major overhaul!!!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW! Nailed it! Mic drop! Done! You have to share this at my new linky party tonight (Saturday night) at 8PM (CT). It’s called Found & Foraged. A place for fellow bloggers to show off their creativity and how they’re using found and foraged treasures to beautify the spaces around them. Link up DIY’s, house projects, vintage finds, shopping scores, upcycled projects, foraged decor, recipes, before and afters, makeovers and anything else you’re working on. Your pantry would be perfect for it! Just head over here, tonight. http://houseofhipsters.com/ We’d love to have you!
Vel says
Your pantry is inspirational- in organization and beauty, it’s one of thee best I’ve seen! great job!
Angela says
Absolutely hands down the nicest pantry I have ever seen, I feel the name “pantry” isn’t good enough now though, perhaps the “Gold Room” would be more suitable? Your husband is a true artist and you make a great team, I love it all and just wish English houses had pantry’s bigger than a fridge, when they even have a pantry that is!
Angela xx
Jayne says
No. 1 – what I wouldn’t do for a pantry! They call the one vertical cabinet in my kitchen, THE PANTRY. HA! Yours is a PANTRY!! What a dream. And speaking of dreams…how about your husband? A dream! Don’t we all just blush when we think how we doubt our partners, and yet they come through BIG time for us? The black board is genius!
sandyc says
Just saw your gorgeous pantry redo pic at CentsationalGirl’s BOTB 11-24-14. No such pantry possibilities for me. But laundry room? Now that’s another story. I’ve just gotten my best inspiration pic yet for what I plan to do with all the open shelving I’m about to get in there. Super duper great job!
Rachel says
LOOOVE this pantry!!! my next home, I need this! I saw you comment up there about ordering custom labels. How do I email you to do that, I am redoing my moms pantry for christmas and this came up and I love it, and want those same cute labels custom.. let me know thanks!
Melissa George says
Thank you Rachel! I sent you an email about the labels!
Amber says
This is truly the most STUNNING pantry I have ever seen!!!!!!! Gorgeous!!
carola says
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE WHAT YOU DID WITH THE PANTRY – best feature in my eyes and heart: THE FRIDGE!!!!! Now how cool is that!?
I’ve been debating high gel-glossing our fridge in a pop color… but now.. 😀 Well done! Do enjoy your morning coffee! FUN FUN FUN! plus: i love how the house expands now into the deep. The view from the kitchen is brilliant! It looks sooo much bigger now! Thumbs up!
Vasudha says
Love the labels. Lovely Pantry. What font are the labels? Also, what is the size? they look like about 3 X 3 inches. Can you please share the details.
Seher | Simply in Control says
Wow. Just WOW! I can’t believe how beautiful it turned out! I feel like bringing a tent and just camping there. Found your blog from I Heart Organizing’s linkup party, will be following you!
Liz says
What a beautiful space, incredible job, well done for you and your husband
Hannah says
That is the most gorgeous and organized pantry I’ve ever seen!!!!! What containers did you use for the snacks? I love them?
Melissa George says
Hi Hannah, I used BHG Flip-Tite containers (found at Wal-Mart). I LOVE them!
cassie {hi sugarplum} says
Oh my wow!!! This space is so fun, elegant, lively and full of personality!! I love that you chose such an unexpected space and made it perfect for you!! Thanks for all the inspiration. I’m taking on the ORC this time around, and already panicking!
Melissa George says
Thank you Cassie! I can’t wait to see what you do for the ORC, I know it will be fabulous! I understand the panic though, I’m doing it again and am already panicking myself.
Dee says
This is an awesome pantry! I love the tile on the wall. It seems there is something special on each wall–well done! The warm,friendly and cute pantry is even more welcoming with the glass pantry door. Great job.
Donna says
Drop dead gorgeous space! Love it all! I would love to know more about those great art-deco looking labels on all of your pantry items? Did you create those or are they available for purchase? If you created them, what font did you use and how did you make them? Again, great, great space!
Melissa George says
Thank you Donna! I actually make and sell the labels. I’ve been doing it over email, but my Etsy shop is opening tomorrow! I’ll email you the link when it is live.
Fatima says
One of (if not) the best pantry makeover I have ever seen! You have done an amazing job! Love the creativity! Very inspiring 🙂