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A butler’s pantry is an entertainer’s dream, providing an elegant solution for offloading some storage and prep space that helps you to keep your kitchen clutter-free.
Maybe you live in a home with an existing butler’s pantry and want to exploit its full potential. Or you plan to convert an unused walk-though space into a butler’s pantry and want to consider your options.
From shelving to counterspace, cabinetry, lighting, paint, wallpaper, backsplashes, flooring, wet bars, appliances, and more, there are a variety of ways to customize your butler’s pantry to fit your lifestyle and add functionality to your home.
Check out these traditional and modern butler’s pantries in a range of spaces for inspiration.
What Is a Butler’s Pantry?
A butler’s pantry (or scullery) is a transitional space that traditionally connects the kitchen with the dining room. It provides dedicated space for storage, meal prep, and clean up.
Whereas a walk-in pantry is generally an enclosed space that is accessed by a single door, a butler’s pantry is traditionally a pass-through space that may or may not have swinging, pocket, or sliding doors on either end.
A walk-in pantry is essentially a bunker for your stash of dry pantry staples and other supplies related to meal prep. A butler’s pantry, on the other hand, is generally used to store items such as serving platters, glassware, and dishes. It may include a sink, a home bar, and small appliances such as a microwave, wine chiller, or dishwasher.
