32 Best Butler’s Pantry Ideas That Blend Style and Function

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32 Best Butler’s Pantry Ideas That Blend Style and Function
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Organize and Label Food Storage

a well organized pantry featuring multiple shelves filled with glass jars and plastic containers storing various food items
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Hang Shelves From the Ceiling

butler's pantry with sleek cabinetry painted in soft green open wooden shelves supported by gold rods display various glass jars filled with ingredients, alongside colored dishes
Justin Jordan

Mounted above soft green cabinets, a gold shelving unit provides additional storage space in this modern butler’s pantry. Here, Bethany Adams Interiors fills the wood shelves with food canisters and glassware.

Photo by: J.L. Jordan Photography

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Rely on Wicker Baskets

shelving displaying clear containers filled with various dry goods, including flour, pasta, and granola
Molly Culver

Rather than install cabinet doors, fill the space with wicker baskets for a dose of texture, just as Meredith Owen Interiors does here. This way, you can easily pull out a basket full of supplies or ingredients and bring them into the kitchen as you cook.

Photo by: Molly Culver

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Embrace Country Charm

butler's pantry through an archway with a cabinet skirt below and open shelving above
Tidbits & Company

This rustic butler’s pantry is defined by creamy white cabinets, beadboard walls and a plaid sink skirt (perfect for concealing clutter). The functional space is decorated with vintage artwork, which adds to the charm.

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Build a “Dirty” Kitchen

cream butler pantry with patterned roman shade
Tim Street Porter

Build a secondary kitchen near your primary kitchen. Next time guests come over, you can prep and cook in the “dirty” kitchen, leaving your entertaining area mess-free. Take note from Jeff Andrews Design and find a space with natural light, so you don’t mind spending a lot of time here.

Photo by: Tim Street Porter

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Try Two-Tone Cabinets

contemporary kitchen with seafoam green details
Avery Nicole Photography

If you’re nervous about painting your kitchen cabinets a bold hue, no worries: the butler’s pantry is lower stakes. Here, Blueberry Jones Design opts for sea foam green around natural wood cabinet doors.

Photo by: Avery Nicole Photography

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Convert a Blank Wall

butler pantry ideas
Miranda Estes

While most butler’s pantries are located in a separate room, don’t limit yourself. Transform a blank wall in the dining room or beside the kitchen into a functional prep space, like this compact setup by The Residency Bureau.

Photo by: Miranda Estes

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Make a Statement With Flooring

butler pantry with bold floor
Gieves Anderson

You may feel more comfortable sticking to neutrals in the kitchen, but don’t shy away from bold flooring in the butler’s pantry. To complement gray-blue cabinetry and marble countertops, the design teams at JAM and FIG chose patterned floor tiles.

Photo by: Gieves Anderson

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Add a Rolling Ladder

butler pantry organization
Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Fill shelves with food storage canisters, baskets of packaged foods and pretty dinnerware. But, install a rolling ladder to ensure you’re able to access those hard-to-reach places on the daily.

Photo by: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

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Introduce a High-Gloss Finish

glossy blue butlers pantry
Anice Hoachlander

Go maximalist with a moody paint color in a high-gloss finish, like BarnesVanze Architects does here with cobalt blue cabinets. Try brass hardware for even more personality.

Photo by: Anice Hoachlander

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Build an Archway

butler pantry through an arch in the kitchen
Kelley Kish

Take note from architectural designer Kelly McDougall and build a secondary kitchen beyond your main kitchen. Step through this arched doorway to find extra counter space, a prep sink and open shelving stocked with essentials.

Photo by: Kelley Kish

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Play With Pastels

bria hammel interiors baby blue cabinets and open shelving
Spacecrafting Photography

Pale blues, greens or pinks can add a cheerful, yet calming pop of color to the butler’s pantry. Take a cue from designer Bria Hammel, who goes for light blue cabinets paired with gold hardware.

Photo by: Spacecrafting Photography

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Install a Prep Sink

designer kasey fitzgerald small and bright pantry space with prep sink
ALLISON CORONA

Making coffee, washing produce and cleaning dishes is much easier when a butler’s pantry is equipped with a prep sink. Designer Kasey Fitzgerald makes this corner space bright to maximize function.

Photo by: Allison Corona

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Invest in Small Appliances

wet bar with white and wood cabinets
Mary Pat Collins
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Display Glassware and Dinnerware

1870s barn house renovated by jenni yolo milwaukee, wisconsin butler's pantry
Kim Cornelison

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Create a Prep Station

butler pantry ideas organized bins filled with snacks
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Mix Up Flooring

hidden butlers pantry
Dylan Riley Foto

Even if your butler’s pantry is small, it’s the perfect room to go bold with flooring. If the rest of your living space is hardwood, consider classic checkerboard tiles like this look from designer Nikki Lugh.

Photo by: Dylan Riley Foto

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Consider Floor-to-Ceiling Storage

pantry with floor to ceiling shelving and small counter
Emily Kennedy

Here, designer Kate Marker makes use of vertical space by building shelves all the way to the ceiling. Higher up storage is ideal for infrequently used ingredients or appliances. Just be sure to keep a stepping stool nearby.

Photo by: Emily Kennedy

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Go Green

bright green butler pantry
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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

 

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