A pantry is a storage area in or near a kitchen where food, beverages, and occasionally dishes, household cleaning chemicals, linens, or provisions are kept. It is a cabinet specifically designed or used to store food. Pantries serve in an ancillary capacity to the kitchen, supplementing its functions. Traditionally, a pantry is used to store dry goods, such as flour, sugar, and grains, as well as cans and jars of food. However, recently, pantries have become increasingly diversified and can also be used for other items such as cookware, dishes, and decorations. Pantries can be a room, closet, or cabinet usually located in or near the kitchen. They can be built-in, butlers style, walk-in, or freestanding. Pantries can be tailored to suit an individual’s tastes and lifestyle, with so much storage and many different shelving combinations available. Pantries are considered an essential or desirable feature in a kitchen by more than 80% of home buyers.