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Designing your dream pantry
A well-designed butler's pantry offers storage, convenience, and style, seamlessly blending with the kitchen space.
22 September 2024
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Designing a dream butler's pantry requires careful planning for storage, convenience, and style. Start by cataloging your items to create a mix of cupboards, deep drawers, and open shelving for optimal accessibility.
Consider the workflow between the kitchen and pantry, and maintain visual cohesion with consistent materials and hardware. A barn-style door is a great space-saving option to hide the area.
Essential task and accent lighting will ensure the space is functional, and while size varies, a minimum of 1.6m x 2.5m is recommended.
A place for everything...
…and everything in its place
Location, location, location
Timber shelves in the pantry echo the timber cabinetry of the kitchen, while the use of the same colour palette on the drawers, link the two spaces together into a cohesive whole.
Let there be light!
Does size matter?
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