While larders can discreetly house a wealth of kitchen paraphernalia, they've also become a bit of a status symbol – we round up 10 beautiful examples that are guaranteed to elevate a design.
1. Blending contemporary colours with classic style, the Houghton kitchen from Naked Kitchens combines rich dark walnut, purple hues and striking brass hardware. The walnut breakfast larder creates a secret coffee-making corner, with deep drawers, plenty of accessible shelving and door racks enabling the homeowner to keep surfaces clutter free.
2. Crown Imperial has unveiled its new walk-in pantry, which offers retailers a range of interior choices in a variety of configurations. The corner solution features tiered shelving and a central zone with customisable storage in 3 widths – 300, 400 and 600mm. The flexible layout also offers the option to add oak effect drawers and bottle dividers. Showcased here in the new Verona collection, the 600mm design also offers the opportunity to incorporate a compact appliance, such as a coffee machine, to achieve a seamless clutter free feel.
3. The Arbor kitchen from Harvey Jones blends a classic Shaker look with a contemporary edge, with the company's pantry larder offering both superb storage and elegant design. Featuring spice racks mounted into the doors, a built-in wine rack, deep drawers and an integrated worktop, it's shown here with a brightly coloured jewel-box interior.
4. The Lansbury corner pantry from Masterclass Kitchens, shown here in Portland Oak, is the ideal solution for turning an awkard corner in a kitchen into a hardworking space. Featuring plenty of shelving, spice racks, wine storage and an interior light, it comes in 2 heights, 11 colours and over 20 styles.
5. This bespoke double-door larder was designed and made by Higham Furniture for a client who had specified a ‘statement larder’ in her new modern Shaker kitchen. The carcases are made from lacquered oak veneer with tulipwood frames and doors painted in French Grey by Little Greene. All internal cabinetry, dovetailed drawer boxes and shelving are made from European Oak.
6. The Durham collection from Lochanna Kitchens is one of the company's bestselling ranges and features a true in-frame door. Italian made with a solid timber door and frame, and beading detailing on the inner door, it offers a classic look and comes in a broad range of colours. The larder cupboard boasts wine storage, spice racks, deep drawers, a worktop and space to house small appliances.
7. This pale oak larder cupboard in a Scandi-style scheme by Sheraton Interiors is the perfect space for the homeowner to tuck away the small appliances they don't necessarily want on show. It features bi-fold doors and interior lighting, plus a handy work surface and spacious drawers and shelving.
8. This double-door larder is incorporated within the tall run of a bespoke handleless kitchen with lacquered fronts designed, made and installed by Simon Taylor Furniture. It features a walnut veneered carcase and walnut shelving, with walnut spice racks on both internal doors. It also includes an LED spotlight which activates when the doors are opened.
9. This showstopping pantry cupboard from DeVol Kitchens' Classic English range was created to maximise the high ceilings in the company's St John's Square showroom. Bringing a touch of manor house grandeur to the room, it features plenty of drawer and cupboard space, plus spice racks, internal drawers and an integrated worktop.
10. This breakfast larder by Roundhouse Design hides small appliances and acts as clever concealed storage in an understated kitchen design. With White Washed Oak spice racks, deep drawers, shelving and an interior worktop, it can house the entire family's preferred breakfast options that can then be shut away until the following day.
