Monday I showed you all my pantry makeover. Thank you so much for all of the comments!! It’s so exciting that y’all get all giddy about a new pantry too! :)
The carousels that my Dad made were a huge hit. I knew they would be and so I wanted to devote a separate post to them. I know some of you were hoping for a tutorial, but they would be hard for the average DIY-er to make. I’ll let my Dad tell you why. Take it away Pops!
“The rotating shelf design is tough to make for several reasons. First, the materials are not readily available, and you would have to buy much more than you would actually need for a few shelves. Also, special tools and fixtures are necessary to make the components. Not many people would buy an expensive table saw blade designed specifically for cutting the materials I used.
The carousel shelves were designed specifically for pantries. They can be installed in corners or anywhere else on standard 11¼” shelving. Ordinary lazy susans won’t work because the turntable bases are too large. The ones in Emily’s pantry are 20″ in diameter, will hold just about anything, and are virtually silent. The new standard size is 19inches as those seem to fit most pantries better.
The carousels currently cost $29 and the floor model is $39 if you want one for the floor, plus shipping and $5 handling. Detailed installation instructions are included with each order and carefully packed for shipping.
UPDATE (This was updated in 2012 and I will continue to update this post when things change): Due to high demand and busy schedules, pantry carousel orders are on hold indefinitely. When things slow down a bit and we are able to take more orders, I will let everyone know in a blog post. Thanks so much!
Thank you for all of the great comments and inquiries about my carousels!”
The carousels are patent pending.
Thank you!
xxoo,
Decorchick!
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OK, Emily and Pops, thanks for the details. I am going to show this post to my son (who will be the one to install one of these for me) and I will think about purchasing one. It looks just fabulous, the whole pantry. Good for you, Pops, with your brilliant idea! You certainly are a great dad and made your daughter so happy!
Best regards,
Gloria
Aww Gloria thank you so much!! Yes, I’m one happy lady! :)
I love this idea! missed the pantry post heading over to check it out now.
Have a great day
Thank you!!
What a great post! And a fantastic idea! Great job, Emily’s Dad! :) Haha!
Thanks Amanda! He should be the one replying huh?! :)
How do I order the lazy susan? They would make my pantry more functional.
WOW!!!! This is awesome and your dad did a great job!
Thank you so much!!
LOVE THIS!! I’ll be linking…you have a fabulous blog!
When we move and if I have a pantry like this – I’m hitting you guys up. I LOVE these!!
Great job guest posting, Emily’s Dad. :)
Sounds great, thank you!!
Knowing that your dad is in my area gets my mind racing as to what I could have him make me…then I remember he’s your dad, not mine ;) Luv your new improved pantry!
Hahaha! Thank you!
I’m thinking hard on this! I’ll most likely be ordering some of these cool turntables!
Great, thank you Teri!!
These are “da bomb”! So is your Dad. Makes me wish I had a pantry! Love your blog.
Thank you so much Angela! :)
These are awesome! I may have to order a couple of these! The corners of our pantry are wasted space! Love everything in the clear containers too! Definitely need some chalkboard vinyl! Had to check out your pantry makeover post and it looks great!
Thank you so much Jen!!
Uhhhhh…these ARE amazing….but do you think you’re Dad would fly out to Cali to do an install??? LOL
Hmmm, well I would!! :)
I think genius must run in the family! These simply rock! I love great organization, but these shelves take it to another level. I wish I had a space for these! (side note: aren’t handy dads awesome?)
Aww thank you so much!! Yes, they are the best! :)
I have pantry fever and it’s all your fault!!!!
lifeofperks.blogspot.com
Oh! If my new house ends up having a pantry that is big enough I think I might need those!
I am so jealous right now :) Step 1 – get rid of nasty wire shelving *sigh*
I love those and am sending you an email now. Lucky for me I live in Houston!
Saw your pantry post from Tatertarts & Jello.
Amazing idea .. i wonder if it will work in a pantry that has no corners like yours .. (creative hat is on now :P)
Ok, I totally have pantry envy!! I was so inspired when House of Smiths did her pantry, now I see yours which is even more suitable for my TINY pantry.
I really need lazy susans in mine. I think it’s the only way for me to maximize the space in there. However, I doesn’t have equal depth of shelving, which means that I can’t do the 20 ” size. The back shelf is the standard 11 1/4 inch but the side is only 6 ” deep. Obviously 20 inchers won’t work, but maybe smaller ones? Or the 20″ will be fine, I just need to find a different center point on the 11 1/4 shelf than in this pantry. Any thoughts? Tips? Thanks so much for the inspiration!!
Sorry about the typos, I really should proof read my posts, especially when I’m excited about something lol
Birgit, an 18″ carousel will work fine as long as you have 8 inches of clear space between the front edge of the shelf and the pantry door (or inside door trim if you want it tucked away at the end. I can cut them smaller. Even a 15″ is very helpful for making usable space.
Great, thanks! Now we just need to find time to do this lol
WOW! That is such a good idea!! I’m new to your blog, but so far LOVE it. I’m also new to blogging (check out mine if you get a sec… http://homelifestyledesign.blogspot.com/). Can’t wait to see more projects! :)
Your dad rocks! I’m impressed. We have a big pantry, but if we ever move and have a corner pantry like your’s. I’m so contacting you ;-)
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Your Dad did an awesome job! I love these!
Wow, this is awesome! Wish I had a pantry!
I found you via your feature in thekitchn. Your pantry and your Dad are brilliant! Did you know there was a blog just about pantries? With a section that looks at “Other people’s Pantries” You should have your pantry featured here as well:
http://www.theperfectpantry.com/other_peoples_pantries/index.html
I don’t have anything to do with that blog, just that I like it and had my pantry featured on it. Mine is: http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2010/05/other-peoples-pantries-121.html
Yours however is the BOMB! Congratulations to your dad, he really could sell those to fancy kitchen designers and probably make pretty good money on them. I’m just sayin’ I see a second career and a great business opportunity for you and your dad! I would be happy to be in charge of international sales here in Germany. ; )
I have a pantry just like your beginning pantry and I have been thinking (note: just thinking) about redoing it. Your post came to me at a perfect time. I love everything you did and I’m on my way to show my husband this great project. I needed this inspiration to give me a place to start. It is so wonderful to have talented men that can make our dreams a reality…..thanks to Dad and Hubby for their help. The carousels are perfect. Thanks for sharing this inspiring post.
What type of bearing is that called? I’ve never seen a separate component one like that for lazy susans, only the 1- piece ones.
My Dad made the bearing plate so that’s probably why you haven’t seen them around. :)
This will go down as the BEST idea I have EVER seen while blogging!!!! I have almost the same pantry and guess what my hubby will be doing this fall???
Thank you so much ~ to you and your Dad ~ for an idea that will truely make my life better!!!
Terri Takacs
come visit me at my blog!
Aww Terri that was so sweet! Thank you so much!!
Ohmygosh, that is so cool. Your dad rocks. Mine would say “What the heck do you need that for?”
I’m in Houston, will your dad come do my pantry?????
Oh, wait… I don’t have a pantry. I have all my food stored in an old video tape storage cabinet. :-( <—– (sad me, very very sad.)
Maybe someday – a girl can dream!!!
Haha, a tape storage cabinet? Now that’s clever!
OMG! You are from Houston? How did I never realize that in all the time I have read your blog??? I am from Clear Lake but live in Dallas now. Anywhooo, Im going to show this post to my dad. If he cannot do it (or it takes him to long to do it- because he will likely say he can) I am going to order between 4 and 6 from your dad. I need to see how many shelves I have. I have my trash can in my pantry. Im starting to think I should put it under a cabinet?? What do you think? I am short on cabinet space and counter space in a house that is almost 4k sq ft. Ridiculous. =) Thanks doll!
Hey Becka, so cool you are from Clear Lake!
They are also great under cabinets! He needs to put me one under my sink next. :)
Love it – emailed you. Such a great idea!
Emily
http://www.familyandlifeinlv.com
I’m up for adoption…will your dad take me?
I am far from Houston. BUt we are building a hosue and have access to many tools. I am wondering if you are sharing the info on making these? I need then in my pantry…(no duh, huh?)
Wow, wow, wow… all I can say is WOW! I officially covet your pantry and featured it here. So clever!
Emily!
I love your pantry makeover and your Dad is a real jewel! He reminds me of my own sweet Daddy….he would just look at something and come up with a solution to improve it! I miss him so much…..
I would very much like to be added to the waiting list for the carousel shelves. My pantry makes your “before” shots look pretty good!! Will you email when they become available, please!
Kudos to your Dad for a wonderfully creative design!!
Hugs!
Georgia
Emily,
I LOVE your made-over pantry! The dimensions appear identical to mine. I was wondering if you could tell me the depth of your shelves the 20″ lazy susans sit on, so I can measure mine to make sure the 20″ diameter would work. I am not in your area; what is the pricing to ship the materials?
Thanks!
Love 2 Design
OMG!! I have dreaded my husbands pantry and trying to figure out how to maximize the space! I totally dislike the deep corners that are unfunctional! This is such a brilliant idea!! I love it! There is hope for the pantry after all!!!! Yay! (ours is almost exactly like yours just reverse image of it). So for the mean time… I am just going to be completely jeaulous of your pantry until I can budget in the carousels! =) Thanks so much for sharing!!
I love your pantry! And what a genius your Dad is! I have a small pantry and wish I had one bigger. My shelves are also the metal ones. Is there a way they could work on these?
Joan
Are the carousels available to order?
Would like to order some carousels for my new house…do you know when they will be available to order?
Is Pops offering these for sale again? I love them and this would be a wonderful addition to my pantry.
Looking to get those carousels, too. I emailed you, but haven’t heard anything back. Would LOVE to do my pantry the same way since it is a very similar layout.
Is each carousel 29 or is that the price for four of them? im guessing one but i wasnt sure since it wasnt mentioned
I sent you an email a week or so ago, but I’m sure you’ve been busy with the Holiday season! I was just curious to know if you’re Dad was caught up on this production and/or available to sell a few carousels? Or, if he’s really backed up perhaps you could let me know some type of time-line? Thanks so much! Love your blog :)
I would love to know if/when your Dad starts making these again..they are awesome and I wish I had some for our pantry.
Really need pantry help with 6 people in house including young children and college students, a busy non-stop rotation of people in the kitchen make pantry organization a night mare. Did I include a real need to seperate food due to severe food allergies? Please advise when Pops will offer these carousels again. His carousels look like just what we need in our kitchen.
The carousels are just what I need in my pantry. Please let me know when they are available again.
Dorothy
These are wonderful!!!! I hate my pantry the way it is now and I have been looking for something that would allow for more functionality! These are perfect!!!! How do we order these?!?
Sign me up! Put me on the waiting list – whatever! : ) I NEED those carousels! :)
Can you please email me and let me know when these will be available to order. I would need 5 shelf and 1 floor. Thank you…M
Your panty looks great. Your before pictures look like my pantry. I sure wanted to order the shelves but it is really good that he is so busy with orders. I hope he will have time to make mine soon. Thanks again for the sharing.
Any chance Pops would share just this once? Not for us to build for others. We are big DIYers and would only make them for ourselves. We have 4 children and an 89 yr old grandmother living with us…. NO TIME for starting a carousel business, but it would be great to have them to help us stay a little more organized!! If not, I understand!
Thanks for sharing,
Branda
I too would like to order. Do you know when they will be available? Thanks!
I have a wire shelving unit in my pantry…. does your dad have an idea for that?????
THANKS!!
I too would love to add these to my pantry! Your Dad is a genius! I hope they are back in business soon!
So, how do I place an order?
Please contact me when you are ready to take orders. I am ready to order the carousels.
Thank You
Your pantry looks to be exactly my shape. And my pantry d your before picture! So let me know when your dad is ready! thanks
I would love to order 2 of them…let us know when we can…Thanks!
I NEED these!! My pantry looks about the same as your before pictures and I desperately need to redo it… Has your dad gotten back into making them and /or gotten a patent? Let me know when/if they are for sale again…
Great Idea! You guys need to go on Shark Tank!
Hi,
I am building a new home & saw this panty & I AM DOING IT!
I was think I saw that you guys are not making the lazy susans right now or taking more orders??? I am in Texas and I really need some!!! :)
Our pantry is being made as we speak!! HA
Please let me know when you will be taking more orders. Thanks & GREAT JOB!
Are these available yet or can you let us know what materials are used? My husband is retired and could work on this for me when the weather was bad.
Hi! I am in love with this pantry. How do I go about ordering from you?
How soon will these be available to buy? We are finishing up our new house and this would be perfect for our pantry. I think we’ll need 5 of them.
AwEsOmE! Let me know how and when I can order! I literally think we Mohave the same pantry….not just the stuff in before pics , but nmthe same layout..size etc.! Thanks!
Will these workon wire shelving? when are they available? Will be a big hit if can be attached to wire shelving!
Love your pantry! Please let me know when we can place an order for them.
I have the same pantry love it I hate my corners if you are still making these I’d love to order some let me know this is amazing! Thanks for sharing your dad is brilliant! Please email me!
Nicole
Love your pantry and the rest of your house, great ideas. Would love to know when you will again be taking orders. Thanks.
im not sure where you are can you post them to Australia
I would love these!!!! If you and your father decide to make this again please email me! Thank u
Lazy Susan’s are awesome. Ready to order; let me know when your dad is ready for an order!
Can you please let me know when I can order the lazy susans? I need them like yesterday!!! Thanks so much!
I too need those shelves like yesterday!! Please let me know when they are available!
Are they available for purchase again??
Would love to get some of these, would you let me know when they become available again?
I can’t wait to start on this project!
Thank you!
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