Open larder ideas

The larder, once a staple of every kitchen, but forgotten in the days of fridges and built-in cabinets, is back, and it's a highly covetable object to have in your kitchen

Design a pantry that serves as an extension of your farmhouse kitchen, offering additional storage and style.

Create a showstopping larder storage centrepiece with accessories that elevate any kitchen scheme. From walk-in pantries to pull-out options for compact spaces, larder storage ideas offer solutions for storing everything from crockery to cookware and spices. These designs keep your cooking area tidy, with appliances neatly tucked away behind the cupboard door. Whether you’re customising to fit your layout or opting for a pre-fitted option, a larder pantry adds a unique touch to any home.

A Shaker Kitchen design that sits within a curved room in a beautiful barn conversion in Oxfordshire. Classic and timeless design.

A larder cupboard, also known as a pantry cupboard, is defined as a cool area for storing food. Learn the history and benefits of this household essential!

No longer the reserve of grand country houses, pantries are now at the top of many people’s wish lists when it comes to kitchen planning. Whether you live in a compact townhouse or are planning a specific extension, the experts say there are options for everyone regardless of space – it’s just about being smart. We asked them how to make it work.