[header] How to transform a closet into a pantry [title] Find a closet close to your kitchen. [step] A pantry is best located near your kitchen since most pantry items are food, cookware, dishes and other utensils. [substeps] Look for a closet in a clean, dark place that can be converted to a pantry. 
Make sure it does not share a wall with a laundry room or a room that holds a lot of computers or electronics. That might contribute to overheating your pantry and spoiling your food.