We’ve converted a enclosed porch into a usable kitchen space. Based on newspapers “insulating” the walls found during demo, we believe it was enclosed in 1923 and allowed separate access to the attic. The door into the porch also had a speak-easy built into it, which makes me go hmmm. :) We believe this was simply a business entrance for Lucas’ Home-Made Candies.

View the full pantry conversion photo set on my Flickr. You can also see the entry Kitchen: Before and After or all our household Before and Afters.

Before we moved in:

During construction. We poured a foundation underneath and leveled the floor:

We installed salvaged flooring from attic crawlspace:

The “After” view:

My cake stand and cookbook collection:

My decorating/crafting area during Christmas 2008:

More storage for goodies!

6 Responses to “Kitchen Pantry Nook: Before and After”

1. Kristin says:

   May 23, 2009 at 6:33 am

   Wow, what a terrific transformation! I have the same Ikea shelves in my kitchen, and I have considered doing another set like you did on the opposite wall. Thanks for the great post. Your home is so beautiful!! :)
2. Joy says:

   May 24, 2009 at 6:59 pm

   Oooo, totally jealous of your cake stands!!
3. Sandy says:

   May 25, 2009 at 4:54 am

   What a great space!
4. Stephanie says:

   May 27, 2009 at 10:56 pm

   Yet one more thing we have in common – I love cake stands! There’s one I’ve been swooning over at Noun on SE Belmont. Julio just doesn’t understand. Anyway, looks great!
5. Norma says:

   February 9, 2011 at 8:00 am

   We’re doing something similar and was wondering if you put any insulation in under the floor of the porch area? If so what kind and did you cover the dirt under the porch with plastic or anything?
6. Dawn Peterson says:

   February 14, 2011 at 5:35 pm

   Our contractors did it as there are permit codes to follow under porches specifically. I think they did put a vapor barrier as well. Not clear on specifics as its not easily accessible for me to go look. :)