Why a Butler's Pantry Is a Sound Investment

No matter how often you cook, your kitchen is often the hardest working room in the house. If you're thinking about an update to your kitchen, adding a scullery or butler's pantry could add both value and flexibility to your living space.

Never turn down extra storage

Both butler's pantries and sculleries were initially designed as an extra workspace with storage. Technically, a butler's pantry seldom had a sink, but you can certainly add one! You can set up your scullery or butler's pantry as a handy storage spot. Open shelving won't cost much and can hold large appliances, such as your roasting pan.

If it feels like you're always fighting clutter in your kitchen, or if you installed stone countertops and really want to show them off, a scullery or butler's pantry will give you room to store appliances that break up the line of your kitchen. Experts with somewhere like Paul Little Construction can help you find the best spot for your butler's pantry or scullery.

An extra sink is always worth it

Your butler's pantry or scullery could be an ideal spot for a heavy duty sink. In this sink, you can clean up large serving dishes and rinse off the garden produce from your back yard. Add a sink with a large attached drainboard and you'll have a handy place to clean up tools, such as paintbrushes.

Talk with someone like the team at Wanner Works Remodeling and Repair about your options. A heavy duty free-standing stainless steel sink with open storage beneath may be all you need. The next time you have a big gathering or a bountiful harvest, you'll have space to do what you must to keep things tidy without creating a huge mess in your kitchen.

You can increase your food storage

Let your construction team know that you're also thinking about using this space for food storage. They can help you make sure that the room stays temperate. They can even run power in there so you can set up a dehumidifier or a tiny refrigerator for drinks.

Indications are that food isn't going to get any cheaper. To protect your food budget, stocking up and storing sale items is a good choice. Open shelving with bi-fold closet doors may be al you need to create a space where you can keep stocks of dried foods, canned veggies, and jarred sauces.

Versatile storage and workspace such as that found in a butler's pantry or scullery will free up your kitchen counters and allow you to keep your kitchen looking fresh and clean. This space can also serve as a tool to help you declutter. Keep a stack of post-its in there and date tools as you use them. If something has sat for more than a year, it might be time to give it away. Look for more inspiration on kitchen storage and workspaces from TheHomeMag on our Facebook and Instagram pages.