No Butler? Well, we still covet his pantry… The butler’s pantry or walk-in pantry is a kitchen trend that isn’t going to go away. History has a habit of repeating itself and this is not a trend, it’s a style. And a style stays in style!
So if you are able to squeeze space for a butler’s pantry it will be well worth it… It’s a real estate plus and an absolute dream!
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The Purpose Of A Butler’s Pantry
Today’s kitchens are part of the “whole space” are exposed all of the time. Therefore, the role of the Butler’s pantry really remains the same. It is to provide food storage, surface area for food prep, storage of kitchen serving items, and appliances not requiring day-to-day access.
A sink in the island bench looks good until you fill it with dirty dishes waiting for the Butler to pop them into the dishwasher. The fallout from breakfasts is relatively easier to swallow if it’s contained to one out-of-sight space.
Image credit: BeautifulHome.net.au
When entertaining and whipping up all those elaborate “Master Chef “meals, the mess has to go somewhere. The kitchen is the hub and everyone congregates there so, it makes sense to have that extra space, just out of view to keep everything in check, but everything on hand.
What Size Should The Butler Pantry Be?
Ideally, you’d probably be looking for a minimum 1.6m wide for a Single run. If you’d like a Galley or U shape configuration then aim for 2.4m +. Space of course will depend on what you choose to put in there.
When designing, consider the following:
Microwave
Coffee machine or kettle
Bulk food items like oil tins and flour bags
Breakfast items – toaster, juicer, cereal and bread
Cups, saucers, bowls, plates
Chest freezer
Food processor, bread maker, mixer
Special occasion cutlery, china and crystal
Table linen
Wine fridge
Do you have a butler’s pantry? What do you think… could you live without it or is it an absolute essential?
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A Butler’s Pantry, Yes or No?
No Butler? Well, we still covet his pantry… The butler’s pantry or walk-in pantry is a kitchen trend that isn’t going to go away. History has a habit of repeating itself and this is not a trend, it’s a style. And a style stays in style!
So if you are able to squeeze space for a butler’s pantry it will be well worth it… It’s a real estate plus and an absolute dream!
The Purpose Of A Butler’s Pantry
Today’s kitchens are part of the “whole space” are exposed all of the time. Therefore, the role of the Butler’s pantry really remains the same. It is to provide food storage, surface area for food prep, storage of kitchen serving items, and appliances not requiring day-to-day access.
A sink in the island bench looks good until you fill it with dirty dishes waiting for the Butler to pop them into the dishwasher. The fallout from breakfasts is relatively easier to swallow if it’s contained to one out-of-sight space.
When entertaining and whipping up all those elaborate “Master Chef “meals, the mess has to go somewhere. The kitchen is the hub and everyone congregates there so, it makes sense to have that extra space, just out of view to keep everything in check, but everything on hand.
What Size Should The Butler Pantry Be?
Ideally, you’d probably be looking for a minimum 1.6m wide for a Single run. If you’d like a Galley or U shape configuration then aim for 2.4m +. Space of course will depend on what you choose to put in there.
When designing, consider the following:
Do you have a butler’s pantry? What do you think… could you live without it or is it an absolute essential?
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