Pantry - Butler, Open (U-Shape, 2-Side, Split)
Pantry - Butler, Open (U-Shape, 2-Side, Split)
A 2-side (split) U-shape butler open pantry layout features a base cabinet system with countertops along two opposite walls, complemented by open shelving on all walls, forming a U-shaped design. This configuration divides the space efficiently, offering ample countertop area for food preparation or appliances while maintaining a seamless flow of storage.
The open shelving, free from vertical supports or frames, enhances the room's openness and accessibility, allowing for easy organization and visibility of kitchen essentials. This layout is particularly effective in spaces where maintaining an uncluttered yet fully functional storage area is key.
The Open U-Shape (2-Side, Split) Butler Pantry layout has typical depths between 7’2”-9’2” (2.18-2.79 m) and lengths of 4’4”-10’4” (1.32-3.15 m). The overall area of this pantry layout is in the range of 31-95 ft2 (2.9-8.8 m2).
For typical walk-in pantries, aisle widths vary between 36 inches (91 cm), 42 inches (107 cm), and 48 inches (122 cm), ensuring sufficient space for movement. Accessible aisles should be wider, at either 60 inches (1.52 m) or 66 inches (1.68 m), to accommodate those with mobility aids. Additionally, the maximum common shelf reach should be between 69 inches (1.75 m) and 76 inches (1.93 m), allowing most users to access items comfortably without overreaching.
Typical pantry shelves have a depth ranging from 14 inches (36 cm) to 16 inches (41 cm), providing ample space for most storage containers and food items. For items that are less frequently accessed, high shelves often have a reduced depth of 10 inches (25 cm) to 12 inches (30 cm), which helps in both visibility and reach. Spice shelves are shallower, typically around 6 inches (15 cm). Base cabinets in a pantry are generally 24 inches (61 cm) deep, matching standard kitchen base cabinets, while countertops usually maintain a depth of 25 inches (64 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm), offering sufficient workspace and storage area above lower cabinets.
General shelf heights are set between 10"-15" (25-38 cm), versatile for a variety of goods. For smaller storage like cans and bottles, shelves are lower, ranging from 6"-10" (15-25 cm), facilitating easy access and visibility. Bulk shelves typically range from 16"-18" (41-46 cm) in height. The bottom shelf height varies from 20"-24" (51-61 cm), providing space for heavier and bulkier items. At the top, shelves reach a height of 84 inches (2.13 m), maximizing vertical storage space, while the base cabinet countertop is positioned at 36 inches (91 cm), a comfortable height for working. Additionally, the space from the countertop to the shelf above is typically around 18 inches (46 cm), ensuring easy reach and utilization of the space.
A 2-side (split) U-shape butler open pantry layout features a base cabinet system with countertops along two opposite walls, complemented by open shelving on all walls, forming a U-shaped design. This configuration divides the space efficiently, offering ample countertop area for food preparation or appliances while maintaining a seamless flow of storage.
The open shelving, free from vertical supports or frames, enhances the room's openness and accessibility, allowing for easy organization and visibility of kitchen essentials. This layout is particularly effective in spaces where maintaining an uncluttered yet fully functional storage area is key.
The Open U-Shape (2-Side, Split) Butler Pantry layout has typical depths between 7’2”-9’2” (2.18-2.79 m) and lengths of 4’4”-10’4” (1.32-3.15 m). The overall area of this pantry layout is in the range of 31-95 ft2 (2.9-8.8 m2).
General shelf heights are set between 10"-15" (25-38 cm), versatile for a variety of goods. For smaller storage like cans and bottles, shelves are lower, ranging from 6"-10" (15-25 cm), facilitating easy access and visibility. Bulk shelves typically range from 16"-18" (41-46 cm) in height. The bottom shelf height varies from 20"-24" (51-61 cm), providing space for heavier and bulkier items. At the top, shelves reach a height of 84 inches (2.13 m), maximizing vertical storage space, while the base cabinet countertop is positioned at 36 inches (91 cm), a comfortable height for working. Additionally, the space from the countertop to the shelf above is typically around 18 inches (46 cm), ensuring easy reach and utilization of the space.
For typical walk-in pantries, aisle widths vary between 36 inches (91 cm), 42 inches (107 cm), and 48 inches (122 cm), ensuring sufficient space for movement. Accessible aisles should be wider, at either 60 inches (1.52 m) or 66 inches (1.68 m), to accommodate those with mobility aids. Additionally, the maximum common shelf reach should be between 69 inches (1.75 m) and 76 inches (1.93 m), allowing most users to access items comfortably without overreaching.
Typical pantry shelves have a depth ranging from 14 inches (36 cm) to 16 inches (41 cm), providing ample space for most storage containers and food items. For items that are less frequently accessed, high shelves often have a reduced depth of 10 inches (25 cm) to 12 inches (30 cm), which helps in both visibility and reach. Spice shelves are shallower, typically around 6 inches (15 cm). Base cabinets in a pantry are generally 24 inches (61 cm) deep, matching standard kitchen base cabinets, while countertops usually maintain a depth of 25 inches (64 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm), offering sufficient workspace and storage area above lower cabinets.
