Not just a walk-in pantry, a scullery or a wet bar, a butler’s pantry is a transitional space between the dining and kitchen areas of a home that acts as a food-and-drink prep and storage space.

Larger ones, called butler pantries, may have integrated countertops and often leave enough space for small kitchen appliances, so you add an oven to your walk-in kitchen pantry if you want.

A luxury kitchen with sophisticated culinary offerings – even if you’re not a gourmet cook – is now a must-have at new residential developments. These are no longer simply places where meals ...