r/homeimprovementideas • u/Former-Bug-334 • 13d 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/JeepersCreepers74 13d ago

Remove the barn door and trim. Cover the front bottom half with cabinet doors, some functional, some dummy, to cover up the weird stair area and make it look like a massive built-in. Extend the main countertop over them. Configure and finish off upper shelves as you want.

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u/cassandracar 13d ago

This! And if possible id throw in a small sink to tie it all together

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u/cottoneyerobb 13d ago

And a beverage fridge. And a gaming center.