Since I don't have a pantry, I can't show you any pictures. But I have some thoughts. 24" deep is sort of awkward to store small things in--actually, even most big things. It's so deep. If you could sent alittle bit, and can run a drill, you might consider getting several pull-out shelves (full-extension, pls! don't torture yourself), and spacing them pretty closely, for stuff like canned goods (my personal dream is to lay them on their sides).ShelvesThatSlide.com has a good reputation on the Kitchens forum, and they have a really great set of instructions for measuring, installing, etc. I also would put a slide-out shelf on the very bottom of the pantry bcs the back part of that shelf would be nearly inaccessible. (speaking of asking a different group of people--have you asked over at Kitchens?

lisa, they took it off saying that it was personnal. anyway, our website is scottnjaime.com tell me when you've seen it and what you think!:)

I just tried to take pictures, but, while I have granite, I do not have lights! Just as I walked into the kitchen, the sky turned pitch black and it started pouring. Not enough light to get a good picture. Darn. Poor DH. By the time he gets home, he probably won't be able to see the granite at all. I'm not usually home during the day, but I had to take a class this morning, so I decided to work at home this afternoon. Haven't gotten much work done. I've been staring at my granite all afternoon!

My island is 9' X 5' all counter height I love it. Sorry, I do not know how to post photos. But others' photos give you the picture. I have seating on one 9' side, and the sink on the other. I have plenty of walk space all around and it is open to the family room. The TV is visible from the sink. It is the hub of my home. The disposal switch is inside the sink cabinet. Yes, the kids tend to throw everything on the island and it is the landing spot for groceries, so I have to be diligent about making sure it stays tidy. It is a gorgeous showstopper so I wouldn't change a thing.