light the pantry cabinets? Are the cabinet backs made from an opaque material?
side of pantry or fridge is seen from an adjacent space, esp a Dining Rm. Less functional but FAR more aesthetically pleasing than devoting those final 6" to a Swiffer broom closet. Bravo!
White Cabinets Dark Floor with dark island. Interesting Glass in full size doors. Maybe that glass in pantry door and bar area.
butler's pantry off of the main kitchen. I would suggest the marble back splash as it will create a more dramatic look. Also it will be easier to maintain spills on marble rather than on paint.