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  • At Your Service: Ideas for the Perfect Butler’s Pantry 

    A butler’s pantry, originally used to plate meals and store silver, is a tradition from the 1800s that has enjoyed a revival in recent years. Usually positioned between the kitchen and dining room, a butler’s pantry is a wonderful custom element for people who love to entertain at home.

    While butler’s pantries from the 19th century were modest spaces dedicated to work, today’s designs are integrated with the home design and can be as luxurious as desired, with many amenities beyond the functional. Because it is typically a small and distinct space, the pantry is also an ideal opportunity to experiment with more creative design than you might consider in other more public spaces in your home. Rich metallic and tile, glamorous lighting, and bold colors would all be at home in today’s butler’s pantry.

    Butller's pantry is also an ideal opportunity to experiment with more creative design than you might consider in other more public spaces in your home, i.e., rich metallics, antiqued mirror backplash.
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    Barbara Westbrook butler's pantry with glamorous lighting
    Architectural Digest – Designer Barbara Westbrook

    The pantry’s purpose starts with storage, an organized space for everything you need to serve and entertain. Also consider how the space can be designed to display your most treasured pieces for maximum visual effect by integrating some cabinetry with glass doors and interior lighting, or with open shelving. After storage, the elements you choose should be based on how you like to entertain. Features of a butler’s pantry can include a wet bar, wine refrigerator, coffee system, bar sinks, warming drawers, and more.

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    O’Brien Harris

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

  • When to Construct Your Home in Stages

    Building a custom house requires careful planning. There are a variety of different ways to build a house and one of the most popular methods is phased construction. Phased construction is a process by which you strategically plan and schedule components of a project. Initially, a smaller project is constructed with plans for future additions as budgeting allows….

  • Unique Windows Bring Light and Garden Views For A Different Look At Your Property

    Not every home has magnificent views, but every home can have magnificent windows. If your home could use more natural light, you may be in the market for a unique window installation. Some of our favorite ideas for unique windows include: Ribbon windows Long, narrow windows let a bit of light shine in and can provide visual…

  • Know the Maintenance Involved Before Signing Off on Butcher Block Counters

    A butcher block countertop is an ideal surface for a traditional kitchen. The wood surface is durable and adds a rustic touch to your home decor. Before you install butcher block countertops it’s helpful to be fully aware of their required maintenance. Keep your butcher block looking great by: Keeping it Clean: Keeping the butcher block…

  • Why Radiant Heating is a Home Luxury You Shouldn’t Do Without

    Many Connecticut homeowners have discovered the benefits of installing radiant heating systems in their homes. Radiant heating systems integrate a series of pipes or wires beneath the floor that create a warm, comfortable home environment. Imagine stepping out of bed on a cold Connecticut morning and being greeted by a subtle warmth emanating from the floor….