The one secret you need to know for the perfect dark and moody pantry

Who doesn’t love a dark and moody pantry? Much like the downstairs guest loo, the pantry is a room where you can be bolder and more daring with your design choices – it’s on a smaller scale and it’s a room you typically don’t spend a lot of time in. We see more and more clients taking a walk over to the dark side and wanted to share with you the one simple trick we share with them in how to get it 100% spot on….

So, if you’re using a dark colour palette – the key is balancing this with contrast accents. For us, the floor is the secret ingredient in the design – the binding finish that pulls the whole look together. Keeping the floor tile light and neutral creates an easy sense of flow when you walk into the pantry, as also provides the continuity from the main kitchen or hallway. The flooring is a foundational element in any design, and keeping it light and neutral allows the layering of finishes and colours to balance perfectly.

KENT PROJECT

The Kent project features the Brampton natural limestone which has been paired with the following finishes:

Pantry: HM Soot

Handles: Quilp

Hardware finish: Weathered Bronze

Worktop: CRL Verona quartz

THE WHITE HOUSE PROJECT

The White House project features the Brampton natural limestone which paired with the following finishes:

Pantry and wall colour: HM Goose Iron

Worktops: CRL Knightsbridge quartz

THE OLD VICARAGE

The Old Vicarage features the Brampton natural limestone which looks amazing with the following finishes:

Pantry cabinetry and wall colour: HM Top Hat

Worktop: CRL Verona quartz

THE WEYBRIDGE PROJECT

The Weybridge project features the Brampton natural limestone which looks super sleek paired with the following finishes:

Pantry cabinetry: HM Bowler Black

Handles: Tetterby handles and Hexham knobs

Hardware finish: Aged brass

Worktop: CRL Verona quartz

COUNTRY HOUSE, HAMPSHIRE

Last but not least, the Country House Hampshire features the Brampton natural limestone which looks crisp against the following finishes:

Pantry cabinetry and wall colour: HM Goose Iron

Worktop: CRL Knightsbridge quartz

The Brampton natural limestone is a show-stopper in any space with tones of soft taupey grey paired with natural markings, it is the ideal choice for both contemporary and traditional spaces. Brampton in particular works so well in the above pantry rooms. The balance of darker colours, deep timber accents and the light Brampton tile makes it hard to resist, creating not only a functional space, but a beautiful one too.

Brampton limestone is available in a 60cm x random x 2.0cm format and pricing starts at £140.00 per SQM + VAT & delivery. Please note that we do offer quantity based discounts depending on the order size.

SUFFOLK PROJECT

The Suffolk project features the Manoir natural limestone which brings warmth to this pantry and looks stunning paired with the following finishes:

Pantry cabinetry and wall colour: HM Yardarm

Worktop: CRL Verona quartz

LONGFORD PANTRY, FELSTED

The Longford Pantry, Felsted, features the Manoir natural limestone which sits beautifully alongside the moody blues and blacks:

Pantry cabinetry: HM Helm

Handles: Rudge

Hardware finish: Dark bronzed waxed

Worktop: Black Tempal by Caesarstone

The Manoir natural limestone (as seen in the Suffolk project and Felsted pantry, above) has an underlying warm honey tone which works so well when pared with dark finishes. This limestone is only lightly tumbled so the edges are slightly rounded and the surface has some depth, the result is a classic, smart limestone that looks absolutely stunning.

Manoir limestone is a superb choice for classic contemporary spaces and works particularly well with dark painted cabinetry. It’s available in a 60cm x random x 2.0cm format and 40cm x 60cm x 1.2cm and pricing starts at £90.00 per SQM + VAT & delivery. Please note that we do offer quantity based discounts depending on the order size.

SPENLOW PANTRY, FELSTED

The Spenlow Pantry, Felsted features the Cadogan limestone weathered which looks incredible paired with the following finishes:

Pantry: HM Soot

Handles: Quilp

Hardware finish: Weathered Bronze

Worktop: CRL Knightsbridge quartz

The Cadogan limestone weathered (as seen in the Spenlow pantry, Felsted, above) has a real warmth to it, which works so well when paired with moody finishes. This limestone is tumbled, so the edges are worn and the surface is etched; the result is a rustic limestone that looks absolutely stunning, particularly against dark finishes. It can even be carried outside for that continuous flow.

The Cadogan limestone is a perfect choice for those spaces that require a classic feel with a contemporary twist whether it’s a well stocked pantry or open plan kitchen. It’s available in a 60cm x random x 2.0cm format, available at £100.00 per SQM + VAT & delivery. Please note that we offer quantity-based discounts depending on the order size.

You can order a sample of the Brampton natural limestone, Manoir natural limestone and Cadogan limestone weathered as well as a selection of other natural stones, porcelain tiles and engineered oak via the website here.

We charge £5.00 per sample which you can request through the website using or over the phone. All sample orders are deductible from any order placed with HM Flooring library.

Finally, if you’re still searching for inspiration, why not head over to our Instagram account @hmflooringlibrary. Alternatively, have a browse through our previous HM Flooring Library projects. For more information please contact us at info@hmflooringlibrary.co.uk or call us on 01371 821300.