A larder cabinet is the single biggest storage decision most kitchens make. Get it right and it swallows the clutter that would otherwise spread across three smaller cupboards. Get it wrong and you end up with either dead space you never use, or a premium unit doing a job a basic shelf pack could have handled just as well. All six configurations here are built on the same QuickCab system, so it's worth knowing what each one is actually for before you order.
Standard Larder Unit: The Straightforward Choice
Our 1970mm larder cabinet in its standard form is the simplest option in the range, supplied with gable ends, a sturdy back panel, and a shelf pack of three fixed shelves plus one floating shelf. Available in 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, or 600mm widths, it's built for flexibility rather than a fixed internal layout, so you can arrange shelving to suit whatever you're storing.
This is the right starting point if you want genuine pantry storage without paying for drawers or a walk-in configuration you don't need. Like every unit here, it uses the QuickCab assembly system, building in around two minutes without tools or screws, and starts from £204.80.
Corner and 1000mm Larder: Making a Wider Run Work
Where the standard unit suits a narrow gap, the wider corner larder unit kitchen option is built for either a freestanding 1000mm run or a genuine corner fit. It comes with four fixed shelves as standard, and the corner version adds a 500mm blanking panel to close the gap neatly against an adjacent cabinet.
This is the better pick when you're working with a wider run of cabinetry, or when a standard 600mm larder simply isn't wide enough for the amount of pantry storage the kitchen needs. From £523.79.
Diagonal Corner Larder Unit: The Walk-In Option
If you're planning a genuine corner solution rather than just a wider cabinet, the diagonal corner larder unit is the most substantial option in the range. It's a D-shaped, walk-in design measuring 1144mm x 1144mm, with 8 fixed shelves, a full-height wine rack, and internal plinths built in. It's supplied to suit 396mm wide doors, in either two 715mm plus one 1245mm height configuration, or two 1970mm height doors.
This is a genuinely different scale of storage to the other units on this list, and the price reflects that, starting from £1,148.14. It's worth this option specifically where a kitchen has an awkward corner that would otherwise be wasted space, since the D-shaped design is built to make full use of that geometry rather than just bridging a gap.
Drawer Larder Unit: Shelves and Drawers Together
The drawer larder unit UK buyers most often ask about combines both storage types in one 1970mm cabinet. It's supplied in two sections: the top with gable ends, back and base panels, two fixed shelves, and a centre post, sized for two 1245mm x 496mm doors; the bottom pre-drilled for a drawer line and sized for 996mm wide drawers, or alternatively two 715mm doors if you'd rather not fit drawers at all.
This is the configuration worth choosing if you want the flexibility of open shelving up top for tins and dry goods, with closed drawer storage below for anything you'd rather keep out of sight. Drawers are sold separately from our Drawer Packs, Runners & Accessories range, so factor that into your budget. From £573.74.
Smartlarder Complete: The Fully-Fitted Option
For anyone who wants a genuinely finished internal layout rather than building one from a shelf pack, the smartlarder kitchen storage option is the premium choice in the range. It arrives as a complete set: the cabinet, 5 boxed internal drawers, and 1 fixed shelf, with the drawers finished in grey, soft closing, and rated to 40kg each.
This is worth the step up in price if you'd rather not spend time configuring shelves and sourcing drawer packs separately, everything needed is included in the one unit. From £611.12.
Extra Tall Larder Unit: For Higher Ceilings
Most kitchens are built around the standard 1970mm height, but if you've got a taller room to work with, the extra tall larder unit 2150mm covers that. It's available in 300mm, 400mm, and 500mm widths, supplied with the same gable end, back panel, and shelf pack structure as the standard unit, just built to the taller carcass.
Choose this over the standard 1970mm option only if your ceiling height genuinely allows for it and you want to maximise every bit of vertical storage available. From £263.55.
A Quick Way to Decide
- Tight budget, straightforward pantry storage: Standard Larder Unit
- Need more width than a standard cabinet offers: 1000mm Larder Unit / Corner Larder Unit
- A genuinely awkward corner to fill: Diagonal Corner Larder Unit
- Want both open shelving and closed drawer storage: Drawer Larder Unit
- Want a complete, ready-configured interior: Smartlarder Complete
- Higher than standard ceiling height: Extra Tall Larder Unit (2150mm)
Whichever configuration suits your kitchen, all standard-height units pair with the same door sizing, a 1970mm larder cabinet typically takes a 1245mm door plus a 715mm door together to cover the full height, so matching doors from any of our door ranges is straightforward regardless of which larder configuration you choose. Browse the full Larder Units range to compare all six side by side, or see the wider QuickCab cabinet range if you're planning base and wall units alongside your larder.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I mix larder configurations within the same kitchen?
Yes, it's common to pair a Smart larder or Drawer Larder Unit in a high-use zone with a Standard Larder Unit elsewhere for simpler, lower-cost storage, since all configurations share the same colour options and door sizing.
2. Do I need to buy drawers separately for the Drawer Larder Unit?
Yes, the Drawer Larder Unit's bottom section is pre-drilled and ready for a 2 or 3 drawer pack, but the drawers themselves are sold separately.
3. Is the Diagonal Corner Larder Unit worth the price difference over a standard corner larder?
It depends on the corner itself. The Diagonal Corner is a walk-in D-shaped design built specifically for awkward corner geometry, while the 1000mm Corner Larder is a simpler wider cabinet with a blanking panel. If the corner is genuinely difficult to use otherwise, the walk-in design earns its higher price.
4. What colours are the larder units available in?
The standard range comes in White, Oak, Light Grey, and Dust Grey, consistent across the QuickCab range so larder units match base and wall cabinets from the same kitchen.
5. How long does a larder unit take to assemble?
QuickCab units are designed to assemble in around two minutes without tools, screws, or glue, roughly 75% faster than a traditional flat-pack cabinet.
6. Will a larder unit fit into an existing run of cabinets, or does it need to be planned from scratch?
All larder units in this range follow standard UK cabinet module widths, so they line up with existing base and wall units without disrupting the rest of the kitchen layout.