Larder cupboard 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

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.

We don’t talk about larders very much nowadays. The traditional larder — a small, cool storage room used to keep foods fresh — has long been replaced by modern refrigeration. But larder love is still out there, only this time it’s more commonly seen in the form of a larder cupboard: A larder cupboard is a standalone unit that’s a cross between a kitchen cupboard and storage room. You might call it a “wardrobe for food,” as Homes and Antiques puts it.

Dream pantry cupboard by deVOL Kitchens

Looking to maximise storage in your kitchen, the larder can be the ideal solution. We round up our larder design ideas for bespoke kitchens.

This single door larder offers substantial storage. With two scooped and scalloped drawers at the bottom with a storage rack on the door reducing the depth of the shelves.

Read all about this project's bespoke kitchen cabinetry, including this breakfast larder with bifold doors and a bespoke drinks dresser featuring reeded glass cabinetry doors