Highlights
This pantry cabinet was created for the basic purpose of storing kitchen items. However, we used this opportunity to create something beautiful that can be admired and enjoyed while in the kitchen.
The overall design is post and panel. The sides and back are made of frames and panels that are attached to the posts with tongues and grooves. The front of the case is secured with two rails; one on top and one of the bottom. The bottom rail utilizes a double tusk tenon and mortise for its strength. The moral of the story is that two tenons are better than one. The top receives a dovetail into the top of the post which is extremely strong and prevents the top of the case from ever pulling apart.
The design of the case is heavily influenced by the hardware the client chose. The half moon shaped handles are accented by various design elements. The most noticeable are the half moons on the door stiles which create a backdrop for the handles. I also played off of the round design by adding a large roundover on the outside corner of the legs which carries into rounded corners on the top. I contrasted these soft shapes with small bevels on the frames and panels of the sides, back and doors. You will notice how the light in the room highlights the rounds and the flats of the piece.
This piece was finished with Osmo’s Polyx Oil which is a premium hardwax oil blend. This is an excellent finish for an item like this as it provides exceptional water resistance while not imparting the solvent based fumes notorious with oil based polyurethanes.
- Species: Soft Maple
- Joinery: Traditional Joinery
- Finish: Hard Wax Oil, Osmo PolyxOil
Design Options
If you are interested in this piece, consider these options to customize it to meet your needs:
The dimensions of this cabinet can be modified to maximize the space in your home. It can even be made into a credenza or entryway cabinet by shrinking the height and widening the case. The half moon design on the cabinet doors could be used on drawer front of a credenza, side tables or media console.
As with most pieces, you can choose the species of your choice to achieve the color you want.
I am more than pleased with our pantry from Whitehurst Custom Woodworking–in fact, I am over the moon with it! Jeremy was wonderful to work with–responsive, attentive to detail, and very helpful–and the piece he created for our kitchen is nothing short of a work of art. I am already planning the next project to ask him about. I recommend Whitehurst Custom Woodworking whole-heartedly–it was a terrific experience from start to finish.
-Terry & Shai
Whitehurst Custom Woodworking 