House plans with large kitchens and a pantry optimize organization by giving you a dedicated location for non-perishable groceries, extra dishes, and appliances not frequently used. A pantry is a cabinet or closet in the kitchen where beverages, food, extra dishes, and other household items are often stored. Big box grocery stores and warehouse clubs are making buying in bulk much easier for today's families. But with those bulk purchases comes more need for storage space and a kitchen pantry.