Inside the Kitchen Larder: The Smart Storage Solution Our Clients Love

At The Pentland Kitchen Company, we’re always looking for ways to bring beauty and practicality into our clients’ homes.  

One feature we’ve seen grow in popularity over recent years is the kitchen larder—and it’s not hard to see why. Elegant, functional, and endlessly customisable, a larder adds real value to your kitchen.

So, what exactly is a kitchen larder?

Put simply, a larder is a dedicated storage area for dry goods, tins, snacks, and sometimes even small appliances. While larders began life as cool rooms used to store food before refrigeration was commonplace, today’s designs are far more refined and flexible. Whether it’s a freestanding piece or integrated seamlessly into your cabinetry, a larder is a smart, space-enhancing addition.

One of the most appealing benefits of a larder is how it helps to centralise and simplify your storage. Imagine having all your pasta, cereals, oils, spices, and baking essentials in one easy-to-navigate space. You no longer need to root around in multiple cupboards to find that elusive tin of tomatoes or packet of flour—it’s all right there, neatly organised and visible. Because you can see everything at a glance, food waste is reduced, and weekly shopping becomes far easier to manage.

Larders also allow you to make better use of your worktops. With interior shelving, spice racks, and even concealed countertop space, they’re perfect for housing appliances like toasters, coffee machines, or mixers, keeping your main kitchen surfaces clean and clutter-free. For busy families or keen cooks, this kind of accessible, hidden storage makes everyday life just that little bit smoother.

At The Pentland Kitchen Company, we design every kitchen—and every larder—to fit the unique needs of our clients. For some, a large, double-door larder becomes a show-stopping focal point, finished in beautiful painted timber and fitted with oak shelving and pull-out drawers. For others, it’s a more discreet, built-in cupboard, seamlessly blending into a run of cabinetry while quietly making the space more efficient.

Whether your taste leans towards the timeless charm of a shaker kitchen or the clean lines of a more contemporary look, a larder can be designed to suit your style. We work closely with our clients to understand how they cook, live, and entertain so that their kitchen, larder included, supports their lifestyle in a thoughtful and practical way.

Ultimately, a larder isn’t just about storage. It’s about creating a more enjoyable, stress-free cooking experience. It’s about having a kitchen that works with you, not against you. And many of our clients can’t imagine going back once they’ve lived with a larder.

If you’re planning a new kitchen and want to explore the possibilities of incorporating a bespoke larder, we’d be delighted to help. Visit our showroom or get in touch to get started.