DESIGNING SCULLERY

KITCHEN DESIGN

Forget a butler’s pantry!

Latest emerging trend no.1 in luxury property market and kitchens in 2023 is the scullery.

Historically, sculleries had purpose of “a back kitchen for maid “where the major food preparation would have happened, hiding not only dirty dishes but also keeping the main kitchen clean and odourless for an entertainment

If you would like to explore how to create you very own scullery, here is few tips from Saint & Noire how to plan and design your practical solution for your home.

Scullery can have many functions and it can be used as an additional storage for extra appliances or for your cooking and baking equipment which usually takes countertop space.

Many kitchens nowadays are open plan so scullery will free up the capacity for more elegant and eclectic cabinetry in the main kitchen, allowing you to choose more expensive finishes which will not deteriorate in everyday cooking environment.

Freestanding appliances can be hidden away from the entertaining display together with large sinks and bulky boiling taps. Designing a scullery is creating a true second kitchen where food preparation happens behind the scenes; leaving your main kitchen immaculate. 

There are many types of sculleries which can offer some great solutions for many types of kitchens.

Sectional scullery is suitable for small budgets where you close off the space using pocket doors and screens.

In concealed scullery you can hide your dishes or appliances, prepare pastries for baking, and use various kitchen gadgets; sous vide, air fryer and can offer extra storage for zesters, graters, meat grinders, marinade equipment or other culinary tools which you may use seasonally.

Walk-in scullery is one the most sought-after solutions, but extra space is required when planning. The most important is a food storage with or without open shelves option;  if you prefer everything to be neatly tucked away behind the cabinets door. Drawers are also excellent storage solution for lot easier access to your everyday products and items.

We highly recommend having the overall design choices of the cabinetry and flooring as an extension of your main kitchen space.

But there are simply no limits to the ideas and solutions.

If you’ve been thinking about whether a kitchen scullery is right for you, contact one of our design experts at Saint & Noire. We are offering free Intro consultation in situ so please email us your enquiry.