How big should a butlers pantry be?
Ideally, it is recommended that a butler’s pantry should be at least 1600mm wide and 2200m deep, which should give you plenty of space to fit a fridge, oven, microwave, sink and storage space for food and other kitchen items.
Where do you put a butler pantry?
A butler’s pantry can be located in any space adjacent to the kitchen, although it is typically situated somewhere between the kitchen and dining room. Even small areas such as an under-used closet, mud room, breakfast nook, transitional hallway, or corner space often can be repurposed into a butler’s pantry.
What’s the difference between a pantry and a butler’s pantry?
A pantry tends to be a storage area for dry-goods only. Whereas a butler’s pantry will usually contain some elements of kitchen functionality too such as a purpose-built area to use a coffee machine, microwave or an additional sink alongside a bench-top for food preparation.
What should be included in a butlers pantry?
Benchtops should be 600mm deep, and you’ll need a few power points for your regularly used appliances. Include cupboards or shelves underneath for extra storage. If space is no issue, a sink, small dishwasher and wine fridge are useful additions, particularly if you love throwing a dinner party or two.
How to design a butler’s pantry?
Determine where to position the butler’s pantry. Traditionally,it would be between the kitchen and dining room.
How to plan a butler’s pantry?
Decide How You Will Use It. I think I have quizzed everyone I know who has a butler’s pantry on exactly how they use it.
What is a butler’s pantry?
A butler’s pantry or serving pantry is a utility room in a large house, primarily used to store serving items, rather than food. Traditionally, a butler’s pantry was used for cleaning, counting, and storage of silver; European butlers often slept in the pantry, as their job was to keep the silver under lock and key.