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Large Pantry or Large Master Bedroom

6 years ago

I'm building a home and have come across something id like to change with the least amount of downsides. I don't like the angled pantry door in the kitchen. Thinking of taking 4" from the master to make a new larger pantry. If we did the master would end up being 12x16'11. Is that enough space in the master for a king size bed, side tables and possibly a chair?

Also is this a smart decision? Bigger master or bigger pantry?

For resell do buyers prefer large pantry or large master?


Comments (23)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Where will you spend more time--bedroom or pantry?

  • 6 years ago

    Definitely in the kitchen and great room


  • 6 years ago

    We had a 16x12 master in our last home - king size bed, side tables, chair, tall cabinet, large dog bed. You'll have plenty of space in the master if you enlarge the pantry.

  • 6 years ago

    Looks like you've got space under the stairs to extend the pantry. Could double the size based on the graphic. (I realize this isn't addressing the angled door, just thought it was worth pointing out.)

  • 6 years ago

    I have a 15 x 12 master and have 1 king bed 2 side tables, 2 dressers a small table and 2 chairs, and still largely enough space to go around.

  • 6 years ago

    @rsc2a Is that space usable? This is a rambler so those are stairs to the basement

  • 6 years ago

    I'd go for larger pantry. I prefer a smaller master bedroom.

  • 6 years ago

    SMH..where are you moving the pantry?


    I would definitely want the bigger pantry.

  • 6 years ago

    What kind of pantry? I’m thinking that you could take the Entire long wall above the kitchen and make it a long reach-in pantry. And take only a foot or two from the width of the bedroom.

  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Thinking of taking 4" from the master to make a new larger pantry.

    Guessing you intended 4' (4 feet), not 4 inches.

    What would the new plan look like?

  • 6 years ago

    Pantry. A smaller bedroom wouldn't be a big deal for me as long as my bed fits with room for nightstands.

  • 6 years ago

    Enlarge the pantry. You will use it multiple times a day and never miss the BR space.

  • 6 years ago

    The new pantry would look like this with faux cabinet walkthrough, existing pantry would be cabinet/countertops.

    Yes, sorry I meant 4 ft.


  • 6 years ago

    That will affect the symmetry in the master bedroom - window will be off-center.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    IMO you could redo the design of the kitchen and have pullout pantries in that foorprint and not touch the master I think walk in pantries are a huge waste of space forget those angled walls in the den and kitchen too.

  • 6 years ago

    We can recenter the window and adjust the master to fit the addition.

  • 6 years ago

    How will re-centering the window affect the exterior? I'm with Patricia - far easier to redesign the kitchen.

  • 6 years ago

    Earlier question: You could potentially use some of the space over the stairs in the pantry design. Depends on how it's designed / framed up.


    Unless your pantry is a reach-in, the latest sketch you have shown not really a functional design. 48" - 4.5" (extra wall) - 15" (shelving) = 28.5" width aisle....a very long aisle that you actually need to move around in, carry things, and step back and look over the shelving.


    And I know it's not part of your question, but have you considered putting a door between the master and dining room? Looks like it would improve the flow a good deal.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    IMO there is no need for flow from the DR to the master so no to that plan.

  • 6 years ago

    Larger walk in pantry every time!

  • 6 years ago

    Larger pantry.

  • 6 years ago

    I really like Jennifer Hogan’s second suggestion.