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7 years ago

I have a food pantry that is more like a "closet with wire shelves". It is narrow and wire shelves are wider than the opening so sliding shelves would not work I don't think. There is a door just like a closet. I hate the wire shelves. I also have small wire shelves on the inside of the door. How can I change to make this more efficient? Help! Thank you!

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Marie Newton, Closets Redefined
7 years ago
Wire shelves are a tricky situation, and they are not the most efficient. I would contact a local custom closet company in your area for design advice/ideas. Where do you live?
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