27 26 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 Artfully Organized Nothing contradicts luxury like clutter. When stocking your walk-in pantry, you should approach the task with the mindset of an interior designer. Still, the space must perform its primary function as a storage and prep room. Which features promote a more harmonious balance between function and style? Consider appliance garages or enclosed cabinets for discretely storing smaller machines, such as mixers, automatic can openers and blenders. Maximize corner space with a ‘lazy Susan’ and conceal tiny bottles with a pull-out spice rack. Dedicated wine storage is another popular feature. Think under-counter wine chillers, slide-out bottle racks, or vertical storage columns. You will also need to assign space for dishware and include large open plate racks to hold serving platters. All of this still leaves room for personal touches, such as vintage jars and bottles for flour, sugar and vinegar. Your walk-in pantry should be functional enough to free up your kitchen as much as possible. " " It Should Free Up Your Kitchen The focal point of many upscale homes, luxury kitchens are often gathering places during parties and intimate social gatherings. In fine mansions and modern estates, there tends to be a “dirty kitchen” for cooking and food prep and a clean kitchen, featuring better equipment and luxuriously detailed interiors. Your walk-in pantry doesn’t have to go this far, but it should be functional enough to free up your kitchen as much as possible. When designing the pantry space, try to make it a model of efficiency by considering your specific needs. Include features that will keep food prep and storage from overflowing into your main kitchen. This may mean installing supplemental refrigeration, open plate racks for storage, or extra-deep countertops for arranging serving trays and large casserole dishes. However you design it, a luxury pantry can add elegance and efficiency to your home. There are so many ways to personalize the space to align with your interior design scheme, while confining food prep and storage, so your kitchen is free to be the shining jewel of your home.
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