Ubiquitous in Victorian England and Colonial American homes, the butler’s pantry was original a room that was used to store serving pieces, fine china, and the family’s set of silver. Today, a butler’s pantry is a popular request of custom home builders for a few main reasons. Here are a couple of reasons why you should design a butler’s pantry in your custom home.

Extra Storage Space

The butler’s pantry can store dry goods, cleaning supplies, extra dishes, and serving pieces that don’t fit in your kitchen cabinets. It can also hold bulky small appliances that are not used every day, such as a stand mixer, blender, or slow cooker. Some homeowners even put all of their small appliances in the butler’s pantry, such as the coffee maker and microwave, to keep their kitchen counters clutter-free. You can even incorporate additional cold storage, like a wine chiller, supplementary freezer, mini refrigerator, or ice maker, under the countertop in larger butler’s pantries where you already have plenty of storage space.

Easier Entertaining

If you love to entertain, speak with your custom home builder about putting in a butler’s pantry. Homeowners use this versatile room to prepare food out of sight of guests, leaving your kitchen neat and free to entertain around. When designing your butler’s pantry, put in plenty of power outlets and both ambient and task lighting. Because the space is often used for messy preparation, install a swing or pocket door that can be opened easily.

If you are planning to build a home around Kirkwood, MO, contact the experts at Lewis Homes LLC. These custom home builders have been putting people in their dream houses for over 16 years. They have received four prestigious Kirkwood Awards, including “Addition of Merit” for building homes that are perfect for the surrounding community. Call (314) 513-1914 for a free estimate, or visit their website to see a gallery of their butler’s pantries.