Kitchens these days work hard, serving as entertainment centers in addition to their traditional meal functions. A secondary kitchen or walk-in pantry can help keep the main room party-ready and less chaotic. Consider including one in your designs.
ADVANTAGES OF A BOOKING KITCHEN
No wonder that walk-in and fitted wardrobes are among the most popular kitchen trends. These supportive spaces offer numerous benefits that make everyday life and entertainment easier. Every day they replenish the storage space for food, drinks and household items and hide small appliances out of sight, keeping the main kitchen uncluttered. They are perfect for storing serving pieces, glassware and other fun accessories that are not used regularly.
During gatherings, a wet pantry provides a hidden cooking zone to keep clutter off the kitchen island and serves as storage space for prepared foods. It's also a hidden space to pile up the dirty dishes until it's time to clean up.
PLAN AN EXTRA KITCHEN SPACE
It's worth taking inventory of the items that need to be stored before setting up a walk-in closet. You want to know how the homeowners plan to use the space. A well-equipped second kitchen or utility room can include:
- Mix of storage solutions – open shelves, cupboards and drawers, white goods garage and cases with baskets or bins
- Tabletop or mobile workstation
- Fully equipped coffee bar
- Second wash anda dishwasher
- Beverage centerofwine refrigerator
- Library style escalator to reach the top shelves
TAKING A WALK-IN CLOSET FROM OBVIOUS TO SMALL
A utility room or a ready-made kitchen does not have to be indefinite. There are many ways to add a designer touch. Hiding the panel doors in the kitchen cabinets creates a uniform, refined look. Continuing the kitchen countertops and cabinets into the utility room further streamlines the aesthetic. Or have fun with the secondary space and take a few design liberties that might seem too heavy in the main kitchen, like painting the cabinets a vibrant jewel tone.
A walk-in or wet pantry can be a welcome, problem-solving addition to any kitchen plan. Let a Friedman specialist help you set up a well-functioning secondary room.
