It would be helpful if you had something drawn out to show. This is a little difficult to follow. I'm not sure if you are saying the electrolux would sit beside a cabinet that is several inches deeper than it is?

It is not the depth of the Electrolux I was concerned about.

More the type of pantry. Closet vs cabinet .

In that particular location and given the width and depth, I'm not understanding the difference between a closet and a cabinet type of pantry.

The closet pantry could be step-in with shelves sort of like Natal's in this post....

http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/2681448/what-size-should-a-step-in-corner-pantry

Just not sure if having so many doors (non-cabinet doors i.e.) along that run would be strange.

Maybe I'm not understanding, but it does not appear that you are including a landing area next to the refrigerator. Have you thought through the function part as much as the form for how you would use the space? Just saying, as I could not operate effectively without the counter for loading/unloading, cleaning, etc.

This is one wall of the kitchen. There will be plenty of landing space behind where the island is. I am only asking if anyone has thoughts about how the closet pantry set-up would look vs the cabinet pantry look. I am not very good at visualizing.

I think it is more about how you use the space Personally I love a walk in pantry. Either option is fine to me. Will your fridge be stainless steel?

Never mind, I re-read your post. Is the fridge stainless or paneled?

I don't really think this is a walk-in pantry option - it's 24" deep either way, isn't it?

The cabinet pantry would be a 24" but with the closet pantry I could have shelves with different depths. I am more concerned with the aesthetics of the set-up with a corner pantry door, then the fridge/freezer columns followed by another two doors.

I think pull out drawers are way better than shelves in such a small space, but it depends on what you want to store in there. You already have the corner pantry. Do you need it to hold canned goods, small appliances...? If I'm imagining correctly, I think it will make the space appear very broken up with a closet door.

ourgeorgiahouse asked a very pertinent question - if the fridge will be paneled that will make a big difference.

Also, if you are asking for feedback on a sense of balance in the room, it would be great to know how the rest of the cabinets will be laid out.

If you are leaving the pantry/closet the same depth as the fridge...24"? I would just do a wall pantry. Perhaps drawers on the bottom and doors on the top. That should help break up all of the vertical lines.

No the fridge will not be paneled. If I do a closet pantry the fridge would be in an alcove....with drywall all around.

I think a cabinet pantry would look better and tie in to the rest of your kitchen. I had two "closets" side my side in my previous kitchen. One was a coat closet and the other a pantry. They butted up to the door that leads to the garage. I thought having all of those doors right there together was overkill so we pulled out the closet pantry (and ended up moving it). I like the look of the cabinet one much better and though a bit smaller, we've made much better use of the space.

I don't think aesthetically having a closet to the right of the Electrolux appliances would be a mistake as long as it had the same framing and finish as the walk in on the left. However, I would urge you not to do it. It is not a walk in. It is way too small. It is a small closet that will hold little and be difficult to see into for items in the back. I know. I was dumb enough to have a 37" closet built into my kitchen about 20 years ago, because I thought it looked neat. I cannot wait to have it ripped out and replace it with tall utility cabinets with roll out trays. If you are desirous of having a built in look along that wall instead of cabinet pantries, then I suggest using that entire run as your sheet rock constructed closet (again, in the same style as the walk in on the left). If 24" deep then not just shelves but also roll out trays, a divided area for cleaning supplies, brooms, etc.