Rule of thumbRecommended
Pantry adjacent to kitchen
PANTRY-ADJACENT-KITCHENDescription
Pantries should be directly accessible from the kitchen (not through another room). Walk-in pantries ≥30 sqft; reach-in ≥6' of front linear feet.
Why this exists
If groceries have to traverse another room, the pantry doesn't get used.
Measurements
| Property | Operator | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
walkInMinSqft | min | 30 | sq_ft |
Categories
Kitchen
Source
AIA / Ramsey-Sleeperno manifest entry
Architectural Graphic Standards (—)
Section: Residential layout chapters
Published 2024-01-01 · last verified 2026-05-09
Solver enforcement
Browsable only — the solver does not currently enforce this directive (no spec-level data to check against). This entry exists so the architect personas can cite it in conversation and the user can read what the rule says.
Related directives
- Kitchen sizing · KITCHEN-SIZE
- Kitchen near mudroom + garage · KITCHEN-NEAR-MUDROOM
- Kitchen adjacent to dining · KITCHEN-NEAR-DINING
- Kitchen east-facing for breakfast · KITCHEN-EAST-FACING
- Deck adjacent to kitchen / dining · DECK-RELATIONSHIP
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.