Revealed! The Best Built-In Appliances For Your Butler’s Pantry

Dish Drawers

Why you want one: “Drawer dishwashers are one of the most popular butler’s pantry inclusions because they can be built into the bench at waist height and slide out like a regular drawer,” says Tania Grillinzoni, The Good Guys Buyer – Cooking and Dishwashers. “They’re super functional in a smaller space where you don’t have room to shuffle around an opened, full-size dishwasher while packing away dishes.”

Got a busy family or love to entertain? Consider the extra capacity of double dish drawers that can fit up to 14 place settings.

Where to put it: Plumbed appliances are best installed closest to the sink. A dish drawer is especially useful when your dinnerware is stored nearby as it makes for an easy workflow.

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Fisher &Paykel 60cm Single Dishwasher

Omega 60cm Double Drawer Dishwasher Black

Fisher & Paykel Integrated Double Dishwasher >

Built-In Microwave

Why you want one: “Today’s microwave ovens give you all the flexibility of combination cooking, with intuitive settings for reheating, fan-forced convection cooking, grilling, and even steaming in some models,” says Tania Grillinzoni.

“The best thing about a built-in style is you won’t have to deal with the accumulation of dust and food scraps around the machine. And, in a butler’s pantry, you can install it at a useable height without worrying too much about aesthetics.”

A built-in microwave oven is the perfect sidekick to your main oven when you're feeding a crowd. It’s also a great alternative to your oven if you’re whipping up a quick meal for two or simply reheating leftovers. 

Where to put it: Practicality is key for microwaves in a butler’s pantry, so find a space that allows easy access, as well as a nearby drop zone so you can transfer hot meals directly onto the bench.

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InAlto Inbuilt Microwave Oven

Westinghouse 25 Litre Built-In Microwave

Miele PF DGM7440 Steam Microwave Oven Obsidian Black >

Built-In Coffee Machine

Why you want one: A built-in coffee machine is not only the ultimate space saver, but also brings a touch of sophistication to your butler’s pantry. By installing it into a wall, you win back valuable bench space – perfect for a crowd-pleasing 4-slice toaster so you can create a one-stop breakfast station.

Some built-in models are plumbed, so there’s no need to refill water jugs. On high-end models, virtually every setting is customisable, including temperature, strength, cup size and grind size, so you can create (and save) your perfect coffee type.

Where to put it: “There’s a great sense of pride in having a sexy, built-in coffee machine so if you’re installing one in your butler’s pantry, make it the star feature so it can show off a little,” says Bronwyn Aldridge.

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Teka 60cm In-Built Pod Coffee Machine

Miele PF CVA 7440 VitroLine Brilliant White Built-In Coffee Machine

Bosch Built-In Automatic Coffee Machine >

Warming Drawer

Why you want one: Many modern kitchens don’t have the space for a warming drawer but in a butler’s pantry, they can be one of the most helpful built-in appliances. They’ll save the day when you need to keep food warm while you prepare other meal components, or when you want to wow dinner guests with pre-warmed plates (and keep their food hot for longer). 

“Look for a warming drawer with a fan to circulate air evenly and you’ve got yourself another handy way to gently defrost meals,” suggests Tania Grillinzoni.

Where to put it: Pop your warming drawer near the microwave oven in the “cooking area” of your butler’s pantry so you can transfer meals between the two effortlessly.

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Bosch Series 8 Black Warming Drawer

ASKO 14cm Warming Drawer – Anthracite

Smeg 15cm Linea Warming Drawer White >

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