The Revelation

When a friend came for a visit, Sandy Rosenberg couldn’t wait to show the fellow cook her well-stocked city pantry. “But when I opened the door, I could see this look of horror on her face,” Rosenberg says. “All she said was ‘Your silver needs polishing.’ I realized that something must be wrong.”

Before the Makeover: What She Likes

The nine-foot ceiling.

The convenient location, in the dining nook next to the kitchen.

Having a door that can be closed to conceal any mess.

Before the Makeover: What She Dislikes

How hard it is to see or get at what’s at the back of the cramped shelves.

Precariously piled baking pans.

The lack of light.

A top shelf that’s too high to reach.