The modern day butler’s pantry is a popular addition to a kitchen for food prep, storage and a great place to hide dirty dishes or mess while entertaining guests. Should you factor in a butler’s pantry to your kitchen design plans? That all depends on your lifestyle.
A butler’s pantry is a luxury feature that certainly sets a home apart from others. Storage is always at a premium, so a butler’s pantry is a great way to increase kitchen storage. Think full floor to ceiling cupboards on one wall to store big platters and bowls and shelving on the other wall to display beautiful glassware.
You’ll end up saving kitchen bench space when you have a butler’s pantry as you now have a designated area for storing small appliances, such as the microwave, toaster, mixer, blender and espresso machine.
A clutter-free kitchen also makes it easier to entertain guests. If you love having friends and family over, a butler’s pantry is a wise investment. The extra bench space gives you more room to prep and plate food, pour drinks and for guests to gather around your kitchen.
Must-haves for a butler’s pantry include:
- Ample bench space and cabinets for storing glassware, dishes, platters, and special-use kitchen accessories
- Decorative trays, baskets, or containers to store your favourite snacks, cocktail mixers and accessories, coffee beans, or glassware
- Adequate lighting for food prep or access
- Decorative accents that bring you joy, whether it’s a bold wallpaper, bright paint colour, or interesting knickknack
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