Historically, it was one of the busiest parts of large homes and estates mainly seen in Britain.
What Is a Scullery?
A scullery is a dedicated back-of-house room that’s used for wet household work like washing dishes.
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Some of the top design elements of a modern scullery include extra sinks and more countertop space.
Today, sculleries aren’t just for food prep and dishes.
Many modern sculleries are equipped for laundry tasks and for extra household item storage.
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A scullery is a space reserved for messier tasks that require water, like cleaning dishes.
“Its where the behind-the-scenes magic happens, says designerDanielle Chiprut.
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“[It keeps] the main kitchen free for entertaining and lighter cooking.”
A butler’s pantry is just that, a pantry to store food, extra dishes, and linens.
It has countertop space like a scullery, but it’s mainly used for plating food and serving drinks.
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“Sculleries are and have always been near the kitchen or the back ofthe house.
A butlers pantry is generally between the kitchen and dining room.”
Even though it’s mainly a functional space, it doesn’t mean it should lack in style.
“Consider flexible designs with movable islands and modular storage for adaptability,” says Danielle.
Design byMichelle Gage/ Photo byRebecca McAlpin
