How to Build a Kitchen Pantry Cabinet | Larder Cupboard

Let's build a kitchen panty aka "larder cabinet" with shelves, drawers and tons of storage!

Although it may not be 100% clear, this project is the kick off to my walk in pantry renovation. Redoing our pantry won't be a quick fix, though. We've got to move a doorway, light switch, outlets, patch flooring and drywall...all the things. So while we work on those things behind the scenes, I figured I'd go ahead and start building the pieces I want to put inside so they're ready when we are.

Starting with this large pantry cabinet!

This food storage cabinet will be "built in" eventually, but can also be a stand alone unit all on its own. I hope you enjoy watching it come together.

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Tools:
Clamps (various sizes)

Materials:
(1) 1x4x4′ board
(4) 1x2x8′ boards
(6) 1x3x8′ boards
(3) ⅜″ diameter x 36″ dowel rods
1 ¼” , 2″ and 2 ½″ wood screws
Wood Glue

Finish:
Sherwin Williams Colonnade Gray (paint color)

**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Assembling the Main Cabinet
02:22 Attaching Back Panel
03:02 Installing Drawer Slide Framing
04:50 Adding Shelving to Top of Cabinet
05:31 Installing the Face Frame
07:22 Building the Pantry Cabinet Doors
08:59 Assembling & Installing Drawer Boxes
10:16 Finish/Paint
11:14 Shelf Pins and Drawer Fronts
11:53 Some notes about Door Weight
14:01 Installing the Doors
14:32 Adding Shelves on Back of Doors
16:45 Final Reveal

[emmahardesty]

This is exactly the one I want. Classic, timeless, big but not overwhelming.

[SyPhoto]

This may sound silly, but I feel like you are my PERSONAL woodworking YouTuber. Literally EVERY video you make comes MOMENTS after I have an idea about building something similar. I was just thinking...."hmm, I need to build a nice cabinet to store all my photography gear." I hop on YouTube (just for some ideas) and BOOM 12hr ago. TWELVE HOURS!!! I won't reveal what my next idea is, as I am CERTAIN if what has happened before continues. I have nothing to worry about. happy building.

[kennetha.douglas]

Hi Shara. I started woodworking as a hobby after retiring. Your cabinet series was a handy tutorial. Your explanations are succinct, easy to follow, and your projects are very practical. Thanks.

[brewster]

Aw this is nice! Such a useful piece and, as is the norm around here, elegantly simple. I really like how you took some extra time for explaining some of the design subtleties and watch-outs, and the new info pop up balloons are a fun touch. Thanks for keeping it real - woodworking projects don’t always go 100% smoothly and I have to take brief breaks to blow off a little steam on most every project 🤪. But it turned out great! Looking forward to seeing it in place.

[robertkerby]

Wow, I absolutely love your design and build of this Pantry Cabinet!
Well-done!

[Dementian]

Bub being in the way is honestly the best part of the video. ❤

[davidguinta]

Amazing Shara! Another fine job...with the help of Bubs!

[ziad]

I like the contrast between the outside and inside color! Thanks for the amazing projects with such kind of simplicity ✨✨

[tigerbutterfly]

Hi, I love seeing the struggles of building. It gives a beginner hope that all will turn out well. 💖

[cyndij]

It's stunning and so functional. And always love seeing Lou and Bub. It sounds like you're going to be sharing the whole pantry project. At least I hope so!

[MCsCreations]

Really beautiful work, Shara! It turned out great! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Very nice pantry cabinet! I really like the shelves you added on the inside of the doors. That’s a really nice way to use more of the space. Glad that Bub approved and Lou was willing to help you while it was raining! lol… They’re both precious! Have a great weekend Shara and keep on building!

[scottmorris]

I wanted to say thank you for the video. Watching this not only was it raining, but it looks like it was pretty hot. So, thank you for working through it.

[imienazwisko]

I still love your work. Everything is so accurate, perfect measured and looks awesome.

[johnford]

Your design and build skills amaze me. I am equally amazed that you can have such a nice storage piece in your shop and NOT fill it with tools, scraps too good to throw away, and the other things that seem to breed in my shop! LOL! Good video, Shara. Thank you for sharing.

[MiahOMalley]

I loved this video. I'm renovating my home and have been intimidated to build my own kitchen and pantry cabinets, but your videos have given me the confidence. Thanks for including the "tantrum" lol, it's heartening to know I'm not the only one who has these moments of frustration.

[jeanchance]

You are so talented! Your work is so precise and beautiful!

[timothycreasy]

That is a nice pantry cabinet. The pull out drawers are a good idea in a on.
Bubby and Lucy are still hanging with you in the shop... Thanks for sharing

[cabinettalk]

Great Project! You explained it very well and I appreciate that you used tools that any DIYer would likely own.

[KissMyFrog]

What did cats do for fun before video cameras were invented? My friends and I have a weekly zoom call, and the mantra has become "if it's cat-butt, it must be Thursday".
Excellent and useful video, as always. I'm teaching myself to build cabinets so I can have a custom kitchen without breaking the bank. Your videos are among my favourites, so clear and concise.