We eliminated the pantry in the old location (where the TV now is), but we created a new pantry to the left of the refrigerator. We used a mix of fixed and pull out shelves.
Having a dining room or not is a personal choice. We choose to have one because we wanted a formal place to entertain. Plus, we're messy cooks so we didn't want to have to see the kitchen mess all the time :) You should choose what works best for your family.
15 months ago