It's awesome that you're planning your countertops for what will be on them. People don't always do that and then it comes back to bite them. You're taking the time to do it right and make it work for you. Excited to see it all come together!
I think your plan is the best was to get the most storage space. Closing up the old doorways is smart. You won’t miss them and you’ll love the pantry space. Can’t wait to see it come together.
Our farmhouse was started in 1908 and completed in 1910. There was a trap door off the kitchen for the cellar. We made a doorway underneath the stairs and piewedged a staircase to the cellar which is by our dining room. Then we built a piewedged staircase to go up to the room above the kitchen which covered up the trap door to the cellar. I’m 73 now and that was 30 years ago and I’m so glad we did that.
Our basement was always wet before we moved in. It had white mold and mildew. We sealed the walls with a good paint. Then we cut the drain pipe more flush with the floor, our basement floor is actually all loose stones. Then my husband put in a dehumidifier and rigged it so that it will automatically drain into that drain pipe when it's full. It's definitely dryer down there now. We always leave a little light on and there is no more mold and mildew. Old basement's suck, but with this small house and all the canning we do, we needed to make this basement work. My husband built about 6-4 tier shelves for storing our canned goods at our last home. We definitely brought those with us and they work fabulous for storing all our canned goods and we can A LOT!!!! Having a nice pantry is what I've always dreamed of, you're gonna love it.
I love knowing you were able to make it work for you! I am hoping we can do the same to ours if it stays damp or we have issues with it. I hope we can take care of any moisture issues and make the space so useful.
@@LewisAcresHomestead old basement's are the pits. Especially the rock wall ones. Then to live in a wet area. 🤦♀️ Thankfully we have the supplies we have now to help. Good luck and I pray y'all find a solution that works.
Great plan. The cheapest way to get sturdy, adjustable shelves is to screw boards to the sides that the shelves sit on but aren't fastened to and just do extra boards so you have choices of where to put the shelves. We did that in our shed and it's handy.
It’s going to look so good when it’s done! Love the practicality of it and having a space to store all the kitchen appliances is going to be awesome 🥳🙌🏽
have you researched trying to waterproof the stone so water won't seep into the walls? it is even possible?? I know in new builds with cement blocks there is a paint product you roll on to keep water from seeping in, but they also apply a membrane on the outside of the rock as well, it would cost a fortune to dig around the cellar and retro fit water proofing probably,, but if this is your forever home it would pay off in the long run in make an usable basement
Suggestion: 1. Don't do all of your counters 20" deep. Do one that deep to allow for your appliaces but do the other 2 sides more shallow. Don't set your buckets on the floor. I would do a low shelf. It will stabilize your counter top and keep the buckets from sitting directly on the floor. 3. You can do adjustable wooden shelves. if you feel you need to do the brackets all you have to do is top with a wooden shelf and create a fake front with a 1x2 to hide the brackets. I think if you keep researching though you will find a way to use wood. Maybe just make the sections narrow so you don't end up with long shelves.
The pantry sounds great. I am confused why you didn't open the whole wall to the basement stairs. Wouldn't it be better to have it all open and then you don't have to reach over the opening to open the hatch. Also, if you are closing up the door to the outdoors, then you can put a few upper shelves above the hatch opening.
We couldn’t because it is a load bearing wall. We would have to build a header and with the ceiling being shorter than 8 ft it wouldn’t look right or be practical.
Ive been wanting to do the same for my 5 gallon buckets (want to buy countertop and put shelves above) in our dining room. Want to stack 2 high the buckets.
I understand exactly what you're describing, but I've also been here from the very beginning, when you 1st purchased the house. Maybe draw the plans out on paper, rough sketch, to give viewers a better idea of what you're doing. Sounds like you have it planned out pretty well for your specific needs. I like the insert photos you showed, the counters will work perfectly for you. I hope you're doing wood shelves in keeping with your house. I know you want adjustable ones, but you could designate one wall to each size jar, one quarts, one pints, etc. Suggestion - The one wall of ship lap, taking that down might be enough to cover both doorways, once they're closed in. The wall you're taking down, to create an entrance, you can use newer ship lap on each side of the entrance. Just thoughts!
I have it drew out saved somewhere. I have shared the entire house blueprint somewhere I can’t remember if I shared it here or on another platform, lol. I plan on keeping the counters wood the same as in the kitchen. I’m hoping to add a few elements from the kitchen in the pantry as well to help tie it together. I never thought of that. When we took the lap siding down we didn’t try to salvage it. Now I wish we would have.
@@LewisAcresHomestead - For sure keep the counter tops the same and some pegs for hanging some things. It's going to be a great space! I have a walk-in pantry, but it came with the house, not really pretty, just practical, floor to ceiling shelves down both sides and across the back.
Between 50 and 70 is optimal for canned food storage it’s fine if it gets a little cooler just doesn’t freeze. The cellar doesn’t get cold enough to freeze.
Looking forward to seeing your pantry when it's finished. ❤
Looking forward to your finish!
It's awesome that you're planning your countertops for what will be on them. People don't always do that and then it comes back to bite them. You're taking the time to do it right and make it work for you. Excited to see it all come together!
Thank you! I am trying to take my time and think of everything I can. I don’t want to regret anything or have to go back and fix it later on.
So far so good!!!!
Cant wait to see your pantry when you get it all finished , I know it will look Great !
I cannot wait either!
I think your plan is the best was to get the most storage space. Closing up the old doorways is smart. You won’t miss them and you’ll love the pantry space. Can’t wait to see it come together.
I think so too! I think with them closed up it’ll give me so much extra space.
So inspiring, great location❤
Love the U shaped countertop! 😍
Thank you!! 😊
Our farmhouse was started in 1908 and completed in 1910. There was a trap door off the kitchen for the cellar. We made a doorway underneath the stairs and piewedged a staircase to the cellar which is by our dining room. Then we built a piewedged staircase to go up to the room above the kitchen which covered up the trap door to the cellar. I’m 73 now and that was 30 years ago and I’m so glad we did that.
Everyone says for us to close up the cellar but I have so many plans for it! I don’t want to give it up just yet.
Our basement was always wet before we moved in. It had white mold and mildew. We sealed the walls with a good paint. Then we cut the drain pipe more flush with the floor, our basement floor is actually all loose stones. Then my husband put in a dehumidifier and rigged it so that it will automatically drain into that drain pipe when it's full. It's definitely dryer down there now. We always leave a little light on and there is no more mold and mildew. Old basement's suck, but with this small house and all the canning we do, we needed to make this basement work.
My husband built about 6-4 tier shelves for storing our canned goods at our last home. We definitely brought those with us and they work fabulous for storing all our canned goods and we can A LOT!!!!
Having a nice pantry is what I've always dreamed of, you're gonna love it.
I love knowing you were able to make it work for you! I am hoping we can do the same to ours if it stays damp or we have issues with it. I hope we can take care of any moisture issues and make the space so useful.
@@LewisAcresHomestead old basement's are the pits. Especially the rock wall ones. Then to live in a wet area. 🤦♀️
Thankfully we have the supplies we have now to help. Good luck and I pray y'all find a solution that works.
Great plan. The cheapest way to get sturdy, adjustable shelves is to screw boards to the sides that the shelves sit on but aren't fastened to and just do extra boards so you have choices of where to put the shelves. We did that in our shed and it's handy.
I love this idea!
It’s going to look so good when it’s done! Love the practicality of it and having a space to store all the kitchen appliances is going to be awesome 🥳🙌🏽
Thank you so much! I cannot wait!
How exciting getting a pantry. We sure need the. When you live like us, I’m very happy for you. 🇨🇦🌷
I know!! I am so excited! Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
You know I’m going to love it! You have a great decorating sense and still be functional!
Awe, thank you so much! ❤️
Love the shelves with the curtains
Thank you!
I love the idea of the pantry
I do too! I cannot wait to see it come together!
Good utilization of space! It’ll look great once you both finish it. 👍🏻 I’m excited to see it!
I’m so excited too!
Can’t wait to see the progress
have you researched trying to waterproof the stone so water won't seep into the walls? it is even possible?? I know in new builds with cement blocks there is a paint product you roll on to keep water from seeping in, but they also apply a membrane on the outside of the rock as well, it would cost a fortune to dig around the cellar and retro fit water proofing probably,, but if this is your forever home it would pay off in the long run in make an usable basement
I’m excited to see this happen! Looks amazing
Me too, I cannot wait! Thank you!
Suggestion: 1. Don't do all of your counters 20" deep. Do one that deep to allow for your appliaces but do the other 2 sides more shallow. Don't set your buckets on the floor. I would do a low shelf. It will stabilize your counter top and keep the buckets from sitting directly on the floor. 3. You can do adjustable wooden shelves. if you feel you need to do the brackets all you have to do is top with a wooden shelf and create a fake front with a 1x2 to hide the brackets. I think if you keep researching though you will find a way to use wood. Maybe just make the sections narrow so you don't end up with long shelves.
Thanks for all the suggestions! This is all things I need to think about and consider!
The pantry sounds great. I am confused why you didn't open the whole wall to the basement stairs. Wouldn't it be better to have it all open and then you don't have to reach over the opening to open the hatch. Also, if you are closing up the door to the outdoors, then you can put a few upper shelves above the hatch opening.
We couldn’t because it is a load bearing wall. We would have to build a header and with the ceiling being shorter than 8 ft it wouldn’t look right or be practical.
Ive been wanting to do the same for my 5 gallon buckets (want to buy countertop and put shelves above) in our dining room. Want to stack 2 high the buckets.
I think it’s the best way to store them and especially since they can be stacked two high.
I understand exactly what you're describing, but I've also been here from the very beginning, when you 1st purchased the house. Maybe draw the plans out on paper, rough sketch, to give viewers a better idea of what you're doing.
Sounds like you have it planned out pretty well for your specific needs. I like the insert photos you showed, the counters will work perfectly for you. I hope you're doing wood shelves in keeping with your house. I know you want adjustable ones, but you could designate one wall to each size jar, one quarts, one pints, etc.
Suggestion - The one wall of ship lap, taking that down might be enough to cover both doorways, once they're closed in. The wall you're taking down, to create an entrance, you can use newer ship lap on each side of the entrance. Just thoughts!
I have it drew out saved somewhere. I have shared the entire house blueprint somewhere I can’t remember if I shared it here or on another platform, lol.
I plan on keeping the counters wood the same as in the kitchen. I’m hoping to add a few elements from the kitchen in the pantry as well to help tie it together.
I never thought of that. When we took the lap siding down we didn’t try to salvage it. Now I wish we would have.
@@LewisAcresHomestead - For sure keep the counter tops the same and some pegs for hanging some things. It's going to be a great space! I have a walk-in pantry, but it came with the house, not really pretty, just practical, floor to ceiling shelves down both sides and across the back.
I see there were stairs in there at one time. Where did they go? Also where will the bathroom be?
They lead to the upstairs bedrooms. The bathroom will be moved to the addition.
Do you have to have your canned jars in a climate controlled area? Can they be stored in a cool cellar?
Between 50 and 70 is optimal for canned food storage it’s fine if it gets a little cooler just doesn’t freeze. The cellar doesn’t get cold enough to freeze.