A trend we have seen a lot lately is homes having 1.5 kitchens. Here’s why you should consider having a second kitchen in your home and some second kitchen ideas.
Why you Should Consider Having a Second Kitchen
Fratantoni Design • September 22, 2020
Why you consider having a second kitchen
A second smaller kitchen adjacent to the main kitchen also known as a prep kitchen or scullery is coming back into style in modern home design. Here are the reasons why you should consider including one in your home.
The purpose of the second kitchen is for food preparation, cleaning, and storage. It’s a space where you can conceal the mess of cooking or entertaining away from the main kitchen. People always seem to gather in the kitchen and around the food at parties. With a prep kitchen, your main kitchen becomes an additional dining area free from the mess of food prep and dirty dishes. Another great part about having a prep kitchen is you can create more wall space in your kitchen for windows or art to be displayed. As a result, you don’t have to sacrifice storage space to create a beautiful open kitchen.
Second Kitchen Ideas
How to Use the Space
Include a dishwasher and sink to make it easier to move the mess out of the main kitchen area. Also, a good amount of counter space preparation. Also, for displaying your kitchen appliances like the toaster or coffee maker. This will help free up a ton of space in your main kitchen for everyday food prep. This room also creates space for larger appliances like a second refrigerator/freezer or wine cooler.
The preparation or scullery kitchens are making a comeback all for the right reasons. If you’re now convinced you need a second kitchen as a part of your remodel feel free to contact us. We are experts in designing beautiful and functional homes all over the world.
Discover the hidden architectural elements in ultra luxury homes. Elevate your custom estate with elite high end residential design and secret spaces.
The true measure of an extraordinary estate is often felt rather than seen. It is the breathtaking sensation of walking into a massive room completely free of visual obstructions. Achieving this sweeping openness requires an absolute mastery of commercial engineering adapted for residential living. Attempting to create these boundless environments without specialized knowledge often results in compromised aesthetics or structural failure. Removing vertical supports requires a deep understanding of spatial harmony and uncompromising mathematical exactness. It is an intricate art form that separates exceptional architecture from standard residential building practices.
The creation of a legacy estate is an endeavor that demands absolute precision and an elevated artistic vision. Discerning individuals understand that a magnificent property is never simply built. It is orchestrated through a profound understanding of spatial harmony and uncompromising structural integrity. Attempting to execute an opulent residence without expert guidance often compromises both the aesthetic brilliance and the financial value of the project.
Luxury Hillside Architecture for Custom Mountain Homes
The arrival experience begins long before the front door. Learn how luxury architects design grand entrances and sequences that command attention and inspire awe.
Explore French Modern architecture with Fratantoni Design. Our premier residential architects blend classic European symmetry with contemporary luxury nationwide.
Discover how to select and develop the ideal luxury homesite with expert architectural insights on site evaluation, planning, and custom home design nationwide.
Learn how luxury primary suite architecture creates a private retreat through thoughtful layouts, premium amenities, natural light, and timeless design.
Discover how Fratantoni Design creates custom luxury homes nationwide, adapting architectural designs to diverse climates, landscapes, and lifestyles.
Learn how smart shell architecture helps luxury homes withstand Arizona's extreme heat through advanced engineering and energy-efficient design principles.
