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PinAs our kitchens become more stylish and aesthetic, we don’t want the mess of everyday life to clutter them up. Once areas for food storage and snack bins, pantries are now fully functional rooms often with custom storage, secondary appliances, and playful design elements.
Like kitchens, pantries are also subject to the ebb and flow of the trend cycle. As the former are increasingly geared toward entertaining and hosting, the latter are getting filled with personality and luxurious yet hardworking built-ins. The top kitchen pantry trends of 2025 aren’t just decorative features—they’re utilitarian. From appliance garages to coffee stations and storage galore, these trends are designed to keep the mess out of your main kitchen and spare your marble countertops.
We tapped four top designers to reveal their predictions and picks for the kitchen pantry trends that will dominate this year. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to remodel your space, let these kitchen pantry trends inspire your project.
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Sculleries and Dirty Kitchens
PinIsaac Bailey
A dirty kitchen designed by Jaimee Rose Interiors.
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“One trend we’ve noticed and have implemented in several of our recent projects is the integration of pantry storage with a ‘dirty kitchen,’ often called a back kitchen or scullery. Our clients love having this functional space tucked out of sight. We like to include appliances, such as microwaves, in these areas. They’re such a wonderful luxury. They allow clients to keep appliances out of sight, which helps maintain a clean and uncluttered main kitchen. These spaces don’t have to be large—even a small room can elevate the overall functionality and luxury of your kitchen.”—Laura Jenkins of Laura W. Jenkins Interiors
Supplemental Appliances
PinAaron Dougherty
A drink station designed by BRNS Design.
“Appliances like ovens and additional refrigeration often are located in the pantries. We’ve found that clients are moving away from fancy built-in coffee machines, as they tend to be fraught with issues and take up valuable kitchen real estate.”—Tom Riker of James Thomas
Custom Cabinetry and Storage
PinKEVIN J. MIYAZAKI
The kitchen in House Beautiful’s 2023 Whole Home, designed by Laura McCroskey and Leann Lynn of McCroskey Interiors.
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“Clients are more intentional about decluttering their kitchens and analyzing their needs to make that happen. We take inventory of everything they use and own, measure carefully, and plan out how we will build their custom kitchen to accommodate those items as conveniently and efficiently as possible. This level of precision and personalization epitomizes interior design and everything I stand for at my firm. It’s gratifying to see our clients align with this philosophy.”—Brynn Olson of Brynn Olson Design Group
Statement Paint Colors
PinNathan Schroder
A Dallas kitchen designed by Philip Thomas Vanderford of Studio Thomas James.
“A statement color isn’t about volume; it’s about presence. A nuanced nude envelops a pantry in an understated luxury, creating a space that feels both refined and deeply considered. It’s a study in restraint—sophistication that whispers rather than shouts.”—Philip Thomas Vanderford of Studio Thomas James
Appliance Garages
PinTessa Neustadt
A Santa Monica kitchen designed by Tammy Randall Wood of Interior Archaeology.
“Custom cabinetry designed to enclose kitchen gadgets and tools, such as microwaves, coffee makers, blenders, air fryers, and mixers is becoming increasingly popular. Some clients don’t have the space for a full-on butlers pantry but can make the most of their small pantry rooms when paired with custom cabinetry to house these essentials. This keeps their main kitchen clutter-free.”—Brynn Olson of Brynn Olson Design Group