What should I consider when planning a custom butler’s pantry or walk-in pantry?

A luxury pantry is designed to handle both daily storage and high-end entertaining. Key design elements include:

• Appliance garages: Deep custom cabinets with lift-up doors to keep small appliances (like blenders, espresso machines and toasters) plugged in, functional and completely hidden.
• Specialized storage: Custom wine cubbies, deep pull-out wood crates for root vegetables and shallow spice drawers.
• Heavy-duty shelving: Thick, warp-resistant adjustable shelving designed to hold heavy cookware, dry goods and small appliances without sagging.