Why Every Kitchen Needs a Well-Designed Pantry

There's something timeless about a pantry. A place where order meets beauty, where everything has its place, and your kitchen feels just that bit calmer. But more than simply a storage solution, a well-designed pantry — or larder cupboard — is one of the most versatile and personal pieces you can include in your home. And when it's handcrafted for you, it becomes so much more than practical. It becomes part of how you live.

At Minerva, our larder cupboards are completely custom — from the layout inside to the materials and finishes outside — meaning you can tailor every detail to suit your lifestyle and personal taste.

A Place Designed Around You

No two households function the same — so why should your larder cupboard? At Minerva, the internal layout of each pantry is designed with your routine in mind. Prefer all open shelving for jars and crockery? We'll build it that way. Need a combination of deep drawers for snacks and pull-out shelves for breakfast essentials? We'll craft it just so.

Many of our clients opt for a blend — several adjustable shelves above, paired with four drawer boxes below, or a simpler design with just two drawers and generous open space above. This kind of flexibility is at the heart of what we do: designing cabinetry that not only looks beautiful but also makes daily life easier and more enjoyable.

Naturally Organised

There's a quiet satisfaction to opening a pantry and seeing everything exactly where it should be. Our larder cupboards can be fitted with a range of storage features to help keep your essentials organised — from our classic spice racks, built into the inside of the doors, to integrated wine racks or even hidden compartments for less frequently used items.

Whether you're storing ingredients, appliances, or after-school snacks, our bespoke interiors are designed to offer maximum usability while still feeling calm, ordered, and timeless.

Style That's Entirely Yours

While function is at the heart of every good pantry, form is never an afterthought. The exterior of your larder cupboard is just as considered as the interior — and every inch is tailored to your preferences. You can choose to have your cabinet crafted in oak or walnut, painted in any of our 40+ hand-finished colours, and paired with hardware of your choice.

Some clients prefer to make their larder cupboard a quiet feature — colour-matched to surrounding cabinetry for a seamless look. Others choose to make it stand proud, painted in a deeper shade to create contrast and framed with elegant glazed doors or open shelving. However you imagine it, we can bring it to life.

If a beautifully crafted larder cupboard is on your wishlist, we'd be delighted to help you create one that perfectly suits your home.

You can Request A Complimentary Brochure to browse our cabinetry collections from the comfort of your home or Book A Private Appointment At Our Showroom to explore our bespoke larders in person.

Or, if you'd like a little real-life inspiration, head over to Our Project Page, where you can explore over 100 Minerva kitchens — each with its own personality and many featuring truly stunning pantries.

Thanks for Reading!

Laura x