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While the pantry is where food and beverages are commonly stored, the butler’s pantry is where you store all of the kitchen appliances, extra silverware and china, and large serving dishes that you don’t use every day. These pantries are sometimes even used for food preparation. If you love your gadgets and cookware but it’s difficult to find cabinet and drawer space for everything, the butler’s pantry is a must for your kitchen remodeling wish list. As you begin mapping it out, here are a few ideas to offer some inspiration. 

How to Design a Butler’s Pantry 

1. Lighting

Butler’s pantries are generally larger than most food pantries—where a simple light will do. Rather than thinking of it as a dark closet, brighten the space up by including a window in your kitchen remodeling project. If a window isn’t practical, consider lighting solutions that will illuminate the space and the items in it. You can install lights in cabinets with glass doors to offer a peek inside—without having to rummage through them—or consider recessed overhead lighting to brighten up the entire space indiscreetly. If you want something a little more stylish, consider pendant lights or fixtures that complement the decor. If you plan to use the pantry for food preparation, as well as storage, lights should be focused over the counters and preparation space.

2. Shelves & Cabinetry

Kitchen RemodelingTake your appliances into account when you embark on this kitchen remodeling endeavor. If you plan on having cabinets, they should be tall and wide enough to store any appliances. While cabinets are great for the smaller items, consider shelving for the larger pieces of equipment, such as stand mixers. Consider corner shelves to optimize the space you have.

3. Function

If you think of your butler’s pantry as a room unto itself, rather than a storage space, the sky is the limit. You can create the butler’s pantry into an extension of your kitchen with counters and a sink for additional food preparation or add a stove and refrigerator to make it into its own minikitchen. There are no set rules for what a butler’s pantry should be, so take your lifestyle into consideration and build your dream pantry based on that. 

 

If you’re planning a kitchen remodeling project in the near future, Lewis Homes LLC in Kirkwood, MO, can help. From updating tired and dated areas of your home to adding something brand new, they strive for perfection in every job they do. Visit them online for more information about their services, or request a free estimate for a butler’s pantry by calling (314) 513-1914 today. 

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