Walk-In Pantry: What It Is and the Fraser's Pantry at Ivy Ranch
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"A walk-in pantry is a small room off the kitchen where you store food and cooking supplies. You walk in, and shelves line the walls. At Ivy Ranch, D.R. Horton lists ""a spacious walk-in pantry"" in the Fraser plan. The Fraser is a one-story home with about 2,533 square feet, four bedrooms, three baths and a three-car garage.
This guide explains what a walk-in pantry is, why people want one, and how to check one when you tour a home.
What Is a Walk-In Pantry?
There are three common kinds of pantry:
A cabinet pantry. A tall cabinet in the kitchen with shelves or pull-out drawers.
A reach-in pantry. A closet with a door. You open it and reach in from the doorway.
A walk-in pantry. A room or large closet you step into. You can stand inside.
A walk-in pantry holds the most. You can see everything at once. You can keep the small appliances there too, like a mixer or air fryer.
Why Families Like It
It holds a lot. Buying in bulk is easier when you have a place to put it. Cereal, rice, canned food, paper goods and drinks all fit.
It clears the counters. Small appliances can live inside, out of sight. That leaves the kitchen looking clean.
You can see what you have. Shelves along the wall mean nothing hides in the back of a deep cabinet.
It helps when you host. Extra plates, platters and party supplies have a home.
It saves trips. If you cook often, a stocked pantry means fewer trips to the store.
What Ivy Ranch Says
Here is what the builder says about the Fraser's kitchen: ""The kitchen features a large waterfall island, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances and a spacious walk-in pantry.""
That is the only place the builder lists a walk-in pantry at Ivy Ranch. The Camden page lists a large island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and it does not mention a pantry. If a walk-in pantry is high on your list, the Fraser is the plan the builder shows with one. Ask the sales team what pantry options the Camden has.
The builder does not publish the pantry's size or shelving. Do not trust a number you find somewhere else. Walk in and look.
You can see how the plans compare in our Camden vs Fraser guide.
How the Pantry Fits the Fraser's Kitchen
The Fraser has an open layout. The great room, dining area and kitchen connect. The island, which is a waterfall island, sits in the middle. You can read more in our waterfall island guide.
A pantry works best close to where you cook and where you unload groceries. Check how far it is from the garage door and from the stove. With a three-car garage, you will probably carry groceries in from there. A short path from the garage to the pantry makes unloading easier.
Walk-In Pantry vs Cabinet Pantry
Walk-in pantry | Cabinet pantry | |
|---|---|---|
Space | A small room | A tall cabinet |
Storage | Most | Less |
Seeing items | Easy, you step inside | Items hide in the back |
Small appliances | Can live inside | Often stay on the counter |
Kitchen space used | More floor space | Less floor space |
Neither is wrong. A cabinet pantry saves floor space. A walk-in pantry gives you more storage. If you have a big family or like to cook, a walk-in pantry is hard to beat.
How to Check a Pantry When You Tour
Bring a short list. Stand in the pantry and ask:
How wide is the doorway? Can you carry a grocery bag through?
Is there a door? Some pantries have a door. Some have an open entry.
What does the shelving look like? Is it wire or solid? How many shelves are there?
Is there an outlet? An outlet helps if you want to keep a small appliance inside.
Is there a light? You need to see the back shelves.
How far is it from the garage and the stove?
Is there room for a stool? Top shelves can be high.
Take a photo of the shelves. It helps when you compare homes later.
Tips for Using a Pantry
Once you own a home, a few habits keep a pantry useful:
Put new items in the back. Move older items to the front.
Group things. Keep baking items together, snacks together, canned goods together.
Use clear bins. They make small items easy to find.
Label shelves. It helps the whole family put things back.
Check the dates. Once every few months, look for old food.
Keep food in sealed containers. It keeps it fresh and keeps pests away.
The Fraser in Full
The pantry is one piece of the plan. Here is the rest:
A primary suite at the back, with dual sinks, a walk-in shower, a freestanding tub and two walk-in closets.
Two secondary bedrooms near the foyer that share a full bath.
A fourth bedroom with its own bathroom, for a guest or a home office.
A laundry room that is easy to reach.
A lanai, which is a covered patio at the back.
A choice of Classic or Contemporary exterior.
See the Fraser plan page for the full list.
What Does a Fraser Cost?
Fraser homes at Ivy Ranch have recently started in the high $860,000s. Lot, options and incentives change the final number, and the builder updates them often. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.
Pantry Shopping Habits That Help
If you buy in bulk, count your shelves first. A big box of cereal can take a full shelf. Measure your tallest items, like cereal boxes and water bottles, so you know how far apart the shelves need to be. If you are not sure, take a picture of your current pantry and bring it to the visit.
Common Questions
What is a walk-in pantry?
It is a small room or large closet off the kitchen where you store food and supplies. You step inside, and shelves line the walls. It holds more than a cabinet pantry.
Does the Fraser have a walk-in pantry?
Yes. The builder describes the Fraser's kitchen as having a spacious walk-in pantry, along with a large waterfall island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Does the Camden have a walk-in pantry?
The builder does not list one for the Camden. Its kitchen is described with a large island, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Ask the sales team what pantry options the Camden has.
How big is the Fraser's pantry?
The builder does not publish the size. Ask the sales team, and measure it when you tour. Check the shelves and the doorway too.
Is a walk-in pantry better than a cabinet pantry?
It holds more and is easier to see into. A cabinet pantry uses less floor space. It depends on how much you store and how you cook.
What should I look for in a walk-in pantry?
Check the doorway width, the shelves, the light, the outlets and how close it is to the garage and the stove. A short path from the garage makes unloading groceries easier.
Can I keep small appliances in a walk-in pantry?
Yes, many people do. An outlet inside helps. Ask the sales team whether the Fraser's pantry has one.
Call 561-704-0091 or See the Fraser Pantry at Ivy Ranch to walk the Fraser's kitchen with Simon.
Related reading: Camden vs Fraser at Ivy Ranch, Waterfall Island, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Farmers Market in Homestead, FL, Krome Avenue in Homestead, the Fraser plan page and the Ivy Ranch community page."