{"id":25123,"date":"2020-10-12T08:53:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T08:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=f2565bb98689bc2ac0b636cb37a2ee7f"},"modified":"2020-10-12T15:21:28","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T15:21:28","slug":"why-your-kitchen-needs-a-scullery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/why-your-kitchen-needs-a-scullery\/","title":{"rendered":"Why your kitchen needs a scullery"},"content":{"rendered":"

(BPT) – The scullery is turning up more frequently in American homes. The British term describes a separate room off the kitchen where messy prep work and unattractive clean-up tasks like pot scrubbing can be done out of sight — a major asset in today’s open-plan houses. “Scullery<\/em> and butler’s pantry<\/em> are often used interchangeably,” notes Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center<\/a>. “But a scullery is a true work zone with a full-size sink and ample counter and storage space, not just a staging area for serving meals or a place to keep china, silver, and linens. Here are some examples of hardwood being used to create sculleries that are both practical and attractive.”<\/p>\n

A classic American scullery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Shelly Harrison<\/em><\/div>\n

Sculleries were more common in prewar houses. When renovating this one in a 1930’s Colonial Revival residence in Westwood, Mass., builders Landmark Services restored the original glass-front cabinets and hardwood countertop. A new marble farm sink sits under the window of the airy 6-by-14-foot space, a U-shape layout that doesn’t feel cramped or pokey.<\/p>\n

A modern scullery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Jeri Koegel<\/em><\/div>\n

In this super-sleek Newport Beach, Calif., scullery — a collaboration between Brandon Architects, Ultra-Mod Concepts interior design, and Patterson Custom Homes — crisp white-painted cabinetry, stainless-steel hardware, and thick quartz countertops are joined by gorgeous oak flooring, which brings warmth and texture to the clean-lined contemporary space.<\/p>\n

A Southwestern scullery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Velen Chan<\/em><\/div>\n

Designed by Lee Shaw Architecture and Rick Ansaldi while at Ansaldi Shaw Design, this scullery riffs on the Spanish-Colonial heritage of its Tucson, Ariz., location. Custom cabinetry, inspired by 1930’s Monterey furniture, is complemented by an apron sink, ceramic tile backsplash, concrete countertop, smooth plaster walls, and a traditional viga<\/em> or peeled-log ceiling.<\/p>\n

A screened-in porch scullery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy Joshua Caldwell<\/em><\/div>\n

In a new Salt Lake City house designed by Establish Design and built by Jackson & LeRoy, the grand scullery is surrounded by glazing, as if it was a screened-in porch. The large farm sink, expansive countertops, and ready access to the garden mean the space functions as a kitchen work annex and an elegant potting shed.<\/p>\n

A Shaker-style scullery<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy deVOL Kitchens<\/em><\/div>\n

Despite the exquisite period details — polished-brass faucets and hardware, glass-front cabinets, tongue-and-groove hardwood paneling, heritage dark-blue paint — this Shaker-style scullery by deVOL Kitchens is equipped for serious work. The wide-open base cabinet, perfect for stacking and storing, is a particularly welcome feature.<\/p>\n

A scullery laundry room<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy TMD Custom Builders<\/em><\/div>\n

One space-saving idea is to combine the scullery with a mud room or, as in this Denver house remodel by TMD Custom Builders, with the laundry. A sliding barn door opens up the room completely while the galley layout ensures loading the washing machine won’t get in the way of scrubbing the pots. Visit www.hardwoodinfo.com<\/a> for more about improving your home with American hardwood.<\/p>\n

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