Planning for the perfect kitchen is an exercise that often involves maximizing space without compromising on form. It is a delicate balance between the two that really brings to life your dream kitchen. A pantry plays a huge role in it all. Whether you cook ever so rarely or love to regularly serve up sumptuous meals for your family and friends, there is always a pantry out there that perfectly serves your needs. And unsurprisingly, it is often shelf space, lighting, storage room and placement of the pantry that we tend to focus on. But even the most space-savvy pantries need to be aesthetic as well!Rustic kitchen pantry draped in wooden warmth [From: Goncia]In the modern kitchen, the pantry can be used to usher in both visual and textural contrast. With contemporary kitchens becoming an extension of the living area, a small pantry that offers something unique and different does make a striking impact. Today, we flip through 10 such stylishly inimitable pantry ideas which rely on everything ranging from brick and wood to glass and chalkboard in an attempt to freshen up your kitchen ambiance. Delve in ?Chalkboard Doors for PantryBored with the simple and the mundane" Chalkboard doors for the pantry surely help in moving away from the usual and deliver a striking focal point in the modern kitchen. Chalkboard doors offer much more than a dark, visually unique surface in the kitchen. They also are a practical choice and let you chalk down everything from ?to-do? lists to a...