10 Tips for Installing Pull Out Pantry Shelves

Pick the Right Sides for the Job

Building a slew of identical drawer boxes is easier, but having a variety gives you more versatility. Think about what you’re going to store in your pull out pantry shelves and build the boxes to suit your needs.

Sloping sides

Rollout drawers with sloping sides keep tall things stable yet still let you see all the way to the back of the shelf. These are good for nesting pots and pans or storing different-size items on the same shelf.

Low sides

Lower sides (3 in. is typical) work well for smaller items such as canned goods and spices. The low sides make reading labels easier.

High sides

Shelves with higher sides all around (6 in. tall rather than the typical 3 in.) are ideal for tippy plastic storage containers or stacks of plates.