This is contemporary design at its finest, transforming a traditional space into modern living, creating an ambiance of welcome and warmth.

We don’t talk about larders very much nowadays. The traditional larder — a small, cool storage room used to keep foods fresh — has long been replaced by modern refrigeration. But larder love is still out there, only this time it’s more commonly seen in the form of a larder cupboard: A larder cupboard is a standalone unit that’s a cross between a kitchen cupboard and storage room. You might call it a “wardrobe for food,” as Homes and Antiques puts it.

The larder, once a staple of every kitchen, but forgotten in the days of fridges and built-in cabinets, is back, and it's a highly covetable object to have in your kitchen

For professional organiser Claire, founder of My Favourite Space, and her husband, Alastair, reconfiguring the ground floor of their west London home afforded them a generous open plan space for family life. The challenge? Creating a kitchen that was functional and easy to keep in order, but that also worked as a whole with the rest of the room.

Learn the benefits of incorporating a larder into your kitchen design with beautiful photos. Discover how to customise a larder to suit your needs.

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