The question isn't really whether they'd look better than rollout trays, its whether they'd function better than the trays. When the pantry is closed, they both look the same.

My opinion is that individual roll out trays work better, they are easier to move (from a weight stand point) easier to access (nothing above to impede access from above) and more configurable (assuming they are adjustable in height)

Totally agree with Bob here.

I have a pullout 'pantry' unit in my broomcloset pantry, cuz I needed space on one side for brooms, etc, and I found a sidemount pullout pantry at Lee Valley. All the shelves are adjustable, but if you fill up the shelves, there isn't much access space, only from the sides, and in a 21" wide shelf that will be pretty limiting. Mine could be mounted to the door, but I left it just attached to the inside cupboard, as that then also gives me access from the front.

In my 'real' pantry cupboard, I will be getting pullout shelves (which shuda been here today- but I don't think that's gonna happen :>). At the kitchen shops, there was something intrinsically attractive and appealing about those Hafele pullouts so I understand where you're coming from. But, I think individual pullout shelves are more practical.

Thanks, bob_cville and raehelen. Any recommendations on pull out shelf manufacturers?