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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.

  • The Versatility of Built-ins

    At Country Club Homes, we always advise our clients to think about storage when we’re designing their custom homes. So many homeowners struggle to find space for their items, but by including built-in storage spaces in our designs, we find that our clients are able to stay more organized and keep their homes clutter free….

  • Create a Home That Feels Like a Vacation Spot

    When you’re designing your own custom home, you have the opportunity to make it everything you have always dreamed of. Use these home design ideas to create a home that feels like a vacation spot, from the time you enter the door until the time you climb into bed. Start with the patio. We recommend…

  • Make a Statement With Shingle Style

    Shingle style homes feature a distinctive and classical architecture that is reminiscent of early 21st century American design. These homes are often found in coastal areas and are ideal for casual living with a traditional feel. Shingle style features several distinct characteristics that set it apart from other home styles, including: Large front porches. Shingle style homes…

  • Take Radiant Heating Outdoors for a Truly Luxurious Home

    Radiant heating has become a staple of luxury interior home design. But have you ever considered installing one of these heating systems outside? Radiant heating can be used under exterior concrete and tiles to heat the floor and help make your exterior spaces more comfortable and functional. Outdoor radiant heating can be used in a…