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25 24 E R A D I S T I N C T I V E P R O P E R T I E S L U X E C O R N E R F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 2 2 It Should Be an Extension of the Home Most walk-in pantries work best when they feel less like a food and utensil storage space and more like part of the kitchen itself. This is generally done by extending finishes from the kitchen into the pantry space. That may mean incorporating double-stacked cabinetry, hardwood floors, natural stone, marble countertops and other features that already exist in your kitchen. In addition to providing storage, the space can serve as a prep kitchen, where you or hired caterers can prepare meals out of sight. This may mean adding a second cooktop with a canopy hood, speed oven and dishwasher. Because they banish meal and dish prep backstage, these luxury pantry designs allow your kitchen to become an inviting social space during soirées. Innovative Pantry Ideas Modern luxury homeowners are incorporating innovative storage concepts that blend harmoniously with diverse interior design schemes. A big part of this trend centers on walk-in pantries, which have become the latest must-have for luxury homeowners seeking to elevate every square inch of their upscale homes. But if you’re imagining a glorified food inventory with shelves of apothecary jars and cork-topped spice containers, think again. A growing number of properties are incorporating spacious Instagram-worthy pantries, with some reaching the status of second kitchens. The Wal l Street Journal recently highlighted this growing trend in a story featured in its popular ‘Mansion’ section. The piece profiled higher-end pantries that essentially serve as auxiliary kitchens in upscale homes. And while it’s easy to see the appeal of a second functional kitchen hidden out of sight, luxury walk-in pantries can vary in purpose and size. Whatever the scale, there’s plenty of room for personalization based on your unique needs, preferences and interior design scheme. But what truly makes a walk-in pantry functional and luxurious? S O P H I S T I C A T E D S T O R A G E : E L E G A N T H O M E P A N T R I E S A growing number of properties are incorporating spacious Instagram-worthy pantries, with some reaching the status of second kitchens. " "

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