I think appliance garages are dated keep out the appliances you use daily the rest can come out when needed . If you put exra plugs in the pantry they can all live there even. I like a apntry for baking to have good light and one counter 30"H for rolling pastry and kneading bread . I agree a sink is good , I would also have nice deep drawers for all the smaller items needed for baking I like mine all my containers to match and all labelled on top so at aglance i see it all. I do the same with my spices in a drawer. I like things like sugars &, flours in nice glass containers sitting n a shelf that is handy to where I work, I think pantry layout is best when you really think about all theings that need storing and how to do that in the most convienient way. Waht works for me might not for you. I think the space needs to be large enough to work in without issues for sure . I do not like open shelves under counters they get dirty quickly . I also like open shelving shallower enough to see all at a glance.