The kitchen in any home in Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Coral Gables, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Brickell, FL, and the surrounding areas is the heart of the home, and that’s the room where people spend a majority of their time. It is especially important when it comes to entertaining guests and putting on large meals. At Trimline Design Center, we have seen the rise of additional kitchen spaces like walk-in pantries and butlers’ pantries that provide additional storage space and allow for some aspects of cooking or cleaning to be kept more private or out of sight. Different layouts provide for different amounts of space, and while a walk-in pantry is typically the smallest of the extra space options, some homeowners even put in a small sink. With kitchen remodels looking to combine function as well as space, these extra kitchen spaces are a welcome addition to any home. Contact our team today to discuss adding a walk-in pantry, butler pantry, or even a scullery to your home.
Why The Rise in These Extra Spaces
While butler’s pantries and other extra kitchen spaces were common, they fell out of favor for a long time. Recently, however, with the rise of the open concept homes and kitchens, the desire to have a space that can be cluttered and closed off while keeping the main kitchen neat and clean has driven the demand for these additional spaces again. The kitchen itself remains clean and presentable, while the storage for small appliances goes into these other spaces.
These additional kitchen spaces serve another purpose beyond just storage. They can be used as additional prep rooms when cooking a lot of food, and with the accessibility of the needed ingredients right there, the space is also efficient. Other reasons for the increase in the demand of these walk-in pantry options include the desire for an Instagram-worthy kitchen or house.
Customization Is a Huge Bonus
Adding a pantry area provides the opportunity to craft the space to work with how the homeowners like to live. For example, those who enjoy wine can create an area for wine storage with wine glasses hanging above and an area to open bottles, keeping the mess in the pantry and just enjoying the wine in the kitchen or dining area. Other options include having dedicated spaces for small appliances, like mixing machines, coffee makers, and other needs.
Whether you hide your walk-in pantry behind faux cabinet doors in Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Coral Gables, Ocean Reef, Key Largo, Brickell, FL, and the surrounding areas or you make it an open doorway, having the additional space to keep your main kitchen cleaner and more organized is a welcome change. Trimline Design Center can help you maximize your space and design it to serve your lifestyle. Contact us today to see more examples of butler’s pantries, sculleries, and walk-in pantries.
