Pantry Perfection for Lifestyle Blogger, Erin Hiemstra

How we did it

While the long and narrow space posed certain challenges, Paige used the tall ceiling height to optimize as much vertical area as possible, finding clever ways to give Erin her list of must-haves: room to showcase her cookbooks, open space for fruit and veggies, as well as wine storage. To ensure the tight quarters didn’t feel too cramped, Paige chose a crisp white base material for floor-to-ceiling cabinets on the left wall and kept the opposite wall open for the rich wood floating shelves Erin sourced. Paige also created a seamless setup for all of Erin’s electrical needs throughout the pantry.

Finally, to achieve Erin’s vision of blending the old with the new, Paige gave the pantry system varying custom countertop depths so as not to compromise the original elaborate molding around the doorway and window. The countertops were also installed slightly higher than standard to make use more comfortable for Erin and her husband, who are both tall.

California Closets was the perfect custom solution to give me the pantry of my dreams. I loved working with Paige to devise the perfect design for the space. I smile every time I walk into the space. I certainly consider that a job well done.