PANTRY OR SCULLERY

How to organise kitchen and scullery.

Forget about the butler's pantry! The latest emerging trend in the luxury property market and kitchens is the scullery. Historically, sculleries served as a "back kitchen" for maids, where most food preparation was done. They helped to conceal dirty dishes and keep the main kitchen clean and odor-free for entertaining.

If you're interested in creating your very own scullery, here are a few tips from Saint & Noire on how to plan and design this practical solution for your home. A scullery can serve many functions; it can provide additional storage for extra appliances or accommodate your cooking and baking equipment, which usually takes up valuable countertop space.

A scullery allows for more elegant and eclectic cabinetry in the main kitchen, enabling you to choose higher-end finishes that can withstand the daily wear and tear of cooking. Freestanding appliances can be concealed from view, along with large sinks and bulky boiling taps. In essence, designing a scullery creates a secondary kitchen where food preparation takes place out of sight, keeping your main kitchen looking immaculate.

Various types of sculleries provide effective solutions for different kitchens. A sectional scullery is ideal for smaller budgets, as it allows you to enclose the area using pocket doors and screens..

In a concealed scullery, you can store your dishes and appliances, prepare pastries for baking, and utilize various kitchen gadgets such as a sous vide and an air fryer. This space also offers extra storage for tools like zesters, graters, meat grinders, marinade equipment, and other culinary tools that you may use seasonally.

A walk-in scullery is one of the most sought-after solutions for kitchen spaces, but it requires careful planning and extra space. One of the key features to consider is food storage, which can include open shelves or cabinets, depending on your preference for organization. If you like everything to be neatly tucked away, you might opt for closed cabinets. Drawers are also an excellent storage solution, providing easier access to everyday items and products.

We strongly recommend that the design choices for cabinetry and flooring align with the overall aesthetics of your main kitchen space. However, there are endless possibilities when it comes to ideas and solutions.

If you’re considering whether a kitchen scullery is suitable for your needs, please reach out to one of our design experts at Saint & Noire. We are currently offering a free introductory consultation on-site, so please email us with your inquiry.