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The scullery kitchen is closed
of from the dining room by frosted
glass 'barn' doors on sliding overhead
hardware. This was important because
the gathering kitchen's central location
meant that the natural light from a
large window along the back of the
dwelling was part of the scullery space.
The frosted doors let the natural light
fnd its way into the table space.
This scullery kitchen space could also house a
stacked washer and dryer, allowing it to really multi-
task! It could be the service kitchen for outdoor
entertaining, the laundry – as well as the separate
prep, cooking or, most importantly, clean-up center.
It's well organized with its own dishwasher and a
large, open apron sink. Under-counter refrigeration
and freezer units placed close to the doorway
leading to the dining room help the host keep
beverages and other items cool before serving.
This kitchen includes a duct-free downdraft
cooking surface. With this type of efective
ventilation, aromatic foods can be prepared in this
back area, keeping the air fresh and welcoming
for guests as they arrive inside the house. It also
prevents cooking odors from being exhausted onto
the terrace in the outdoor living space.
This large kitchen was
originally drawn as a large
L with two islands. It was
redesigned to create a
'scullery kitchen' to serve
both the exterior outside
kitchen, as well as the
now centrally located
gathering kitchen.
Source: Ellen Cheever, CMKBD,
ASID, CAPS, Ellen Cheever
& Associates, Wilmington, DE,
www.ellencheever.com, and
Jenn-Air, www.jennair.com.