Picture Perfect: 40 Butler's Pantries All Set to Serve Up a Treat
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Deirdre Avenell
31 December 2017
Houzz editorial team. DIY/decorating nut, photographer and jewellery designer.
A butler’s pantry is top of many people’s wish lists when they’re planning their dream home. Just like an ordinary pantry, a butler’s pantry offers space for food and appliance storage, but as an added bonus, they also provide prep space, and sometimes an extra sink, oven or dishwasher, so that the bulk of the dirty work can be hidden away when entertaining. Whether you’re planning your own butler’s pantry, or simply enjoy a browse, this collection is sure to give your design taste buds something to salivate over.
1. Traditional tastes. Minneapolis, USA
2. Contemporary class. Melbourne, Victoria
3. Fresh as a daisy. Seattle, USA
4. Muted beauty. Chicago, USA
5. All white, all bright. Sydney, NSW
6. A work of art. Kent, UK
7. Small sweet space. Melbourne, Victoria
8. All aboard! South Carolina, USA
9. Moving on up. Grand Rapids, USA
10. Capital placement. Canberra, ACT
11. Everything in its place. Salt Lake City, USA
12. Pristine queen. Sydney, NSW
13. Tucked away. Auckland, New Zealand
15. Behind closed doors. San Francisco, USA
16. Neat as a pin. Melbourne, Victoria
17. On the menu. Lyon, France
18. Just around the corner. Perth, WA
19. Perfect for prep. San Francisco, USA
20. Charcoal and ply. Melbourne, Victoria
21. A surfeit of butlers. Winnipeg, Canada
22. Basic black and white. Christchurch, New Zealand
23. Understated glam. Washington, USA
24. Minimalists rejoice! Brisbane, Queensland
25. Colourful haven. Minneapolis, USA
26. Country goodness. Essex, UK
27. Spick and span. Melbourne, Victoria
28. Behind the scenes. Washington, USA
29. Cubby hole. Toronto, Canada
30. Keep it simple. Perth, WA
31. Retro dream. Auckland, New Zealand
32. Just… hanging around. Barcelona, Spain
33. Soft and subtle. Essex, UK
34. Beyond the barn. Waihi Beach, New Zealand
35. Container Tetris. Melbourne, Victoria
36. Peekaboo loo. London, UK
37. Scandi stylin’. Auckland, New Zealand
38. A touch of the Hamptons. Vancouver, Canada
39. Corner cupboard. Barcelona, Spain
40. Squared away. London, UK
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If you're considering wire baskets for a butlers pantry, stick to stainless steel. They will last far longer than standard chrome and are considerable less expensive than drawers (about 1/2 the price, around $90 each). They are super easy to install and if you're worried about things slipping through the wires, don't! These clear non-slip removable bases are a great addition.