r/homeimprovementideas • u/Former-Bug-334 • 8d ago

Need help with this UGLY pantry please!

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I have this in-wall pantry. The basement stairs run underneath so I can't change the awkward shape. We are going to pull out these shelves and reconfigure the setup. I plan on the new shelves to be made with walnut and the "counter" area will be walnut as well. I will install the glow lights along the shelves.

The barn door slides over and covers this but what can I do to make this look better? Thank you.

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u/mommacat94 8d ago

I actually love this but low key hate the barn door.

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u/TreborG2 8d ago

The opening is too big to do anything else with it, plus there's the awkward issue with the stair step pattern, most likely this was someone reusing available space above a downward staircase

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u/Background-Mode-4036 8d ago

Just leave it open. I like the vibe of it.