A keen kitchen comrade, the butler’s pantry handles the practical tasks so there’s more space to entertain. ⁠They act as a mini kitchen inside your regular one, allowing you to hide dirty dishes from guests, provide more storage and give your home a deluxe flair. ⁠The modern butler’s pantry comes in various formations and dimensions, a proud domain of servitude for preserving kitchen cleanliness.

Here are some of our top tips to help build the best butlers pantry for your home.

Consider Size

A kitchen with a butler’s pantry does require some space, but it doesn’t have to upheave the entire blueprint. It is possible to create a small butler’s pantry that won’t compromise the powerhouse work ethic you want. Think about the size of your future butler’s pantry, and see how it can fit into your home’s design. Once you have landed on a size that suits your lifestyle and budget, you can begin planning the interior features.

Working Triangle

The key to any functional kitchen is the working triangle, and ideally, a butler’s pantry should aid that instead of interrupt it. A triangular workflow usually consists of the stove, fridge and sink placed in a triangle shape to maximise efficiency. If you’re going to put one or more of these items in your butler’s pantry, ensure they are placed strategically to not interrupt kitchen flow.

Cabinetry and Bench Space

Cabinetry and bench space are essential features in any butler’s pantry. You want to have enough room for storage and preparation but also enough space to move around easily. If your butler’s pantry is on the smaller side, consider adopting more open-air shelving or sliding doors for cabinetry. This is because pull-out drawers in an already cramped area can further shrink available space.

Lighting

A butler’s pantry is, first and foremost, a place of work. Installing adequate task lighting helps ensure that this part of the home can run efficiently. If you do not have a window in your butler’s pantry, it can be dim and easier for food and appliances to get lost. If you include pull-out drawers and cupboards, perhaps add strip lighting underneath benchtops to illuminate the contents of your cabinetry. While warm lighting is ambient and soothing, it is often better to have cooler-toned lighting in a workspace like a butler’s pantry to clarify vision.

Accessorise

Now for the fun part — choosing the accessories to help complete the space. Consider fixtures, fittings and general hardware that fulfil pillars of style and efficiency. For example, cabinetry handles are a simple way to elevate your space while ensuring that your drawers function properly. Another common feature of the butler’s pantry is a kitchen mixer and kitchen sink. They allow you to hide dirty dishes and keep more space available in your kitchen. Consider a traditional rectangular-shaped sink, as it’s easier to fit bulkier items such as chopping boards.

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