Plan near the fridge
Larders work best close to the fridge and the prep area, so cooking needs fewer steps.
Larders & pantries
Larder cupboards and pantries.
A tall larder can hold more food than a run of wall cupboards and lets you see everything at once. Here are the options.
Larders & pantries
See everything, reach everything.
Deep wall cupboards hide food at the back and waste space at the top. A well-designed larder brings everything forward, so you can see what you have and reach it without unpacking a shelf.
German kitchens offer excellent larder fittings: pull-out larders that bring the whole cupboard towards you, internal drawers behind tall doors and door-mounted racks for jars and bottles.
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What to look for
The fittings that make a larder work.
- 01Pull-out lardersThe whole interior slides out on runners, so you can reach shelves from both sides.
- 02Internal drawersDrawers behind tall doors hold tins and packets in neat rows you can see from above.
- 03Door storageRacks on the inside of the door for jars, spices and bottles.
- 04LightingLighting inside the larder makes it easy to find things, especially in deep cupboards.
Larder types
Which larder suits your kitchen?
Tall pull-out larder
A slim unit that slides out fully, ideal for narrow gaps beside the fridge or ovens.
Larder cupboard
A wider tall cupboard with internal drawers, shelves and door racks.
Walk-in pantry
A small room or alcove with open shelving, if your layout has the space.
Good to know
Worth checking before you decide.
Weight limits
Pull-out larders have weight limits per shelf. We help you plan heavy items lower down.
Height matters
Full-height larders give the most storage. Keep the top shelves for items you use less.
Questions
Larders & pantries: common questions.
Something not covered here? Ask the studio and we will help.
What is a larder cupboard?
A tall kitchen cupboard dedicated to food storage, usually fitted with shelves, internal drawers or a pull-out frame so everything is easy to see and reach.
Is a pull-out larder worth it?
For narrow spaces, yes. A pull-out larder brings the contents towards you, so nothing gets lost at the back of the cupboard.
Can I have a walk-in pantry?
If your layout has a small room, alcove or under-stair space nearby, it can often become a walk-in pantry. We can look at your plans.
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