Tall pantry next to doorway made entering wtih groceries a challenge.
Example of a mountain style kitchen design in Minneapolis

Modern kitchen with family friendly chalk board column for leaving notes and family grocery list.
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped light wood floor kitchen pantry remodel in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, beige cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

Master Bedroom

Walk through pantry with grocery bags counter
Kitchen - kitchen idea in Calgary

Austin Nichols was an industrial warehouse designed by the note worthy architect Cass Gilbert in 1905. At that time it was the largest single distributor of groceries in the U.S. .

Austin Nichols was an industrial warehouse designed by the note worthy architect Cass Gilbert in 1905. At that time it was the largest single distributor of groceries in the U.S. .

Exquisite Two-Toned Kitchen
Example of a large trendy kitchen design

This Vintage Style Grocery Scale Clock is made of metal with a rustic finish. It features a functioning clock face on one side with bold vintage style numbers. Display this grocery scale clock on your island-style countertops, while displaying your fruits and vegetables in the crown bowl. Made of metal and glass. Requires two AA batteries (not included). Dimensions: 9" x 9.5" x 14.5"H

The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

Front exterior at dusk!

Peek to the breakfast nook

Erin Lau
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

A well-organized pantry from Tailored Living can hold an amazing amount of things, making it easier to get dinner on the table, pack school lunches, make out a grocery list and save money by buying in bulk.

Kitchen - contemporary kitchen idea

Chelsea Mohrman | farm fresh therapy
Kitchen - mid-sized cottage l-shaped kitchen idea in Columbus with a farmhouse sink

This mini island with a hidden pull-out Corian shelf provides an extra surface when unloading kitchen groceries.
Mid-sized elegant u-shaped light wood floor and beige floor open concept kitchen photo in Omaha with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

This hidden Butler's Pantry is the perfect addition to the gourmet kitchen in the Modern Provincial. It provides plenty of storage, extra counter top space, a place for the microwave to be tucked out of sight, an extra sink, and even a special door to load groceries into the pantry straight from the garage.

Photo by Tim Williams
Example of a large trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with white cabinets, solid surface countertops, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island