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A Kitchen in Two Parts

By adding a scullery, a cook makes room for both cooking and cleanup

by Lynne Sampson

Food writer and cooking teacher Lynne Sampson decided that what she really needed to do her job right was an old-fashioned scullery. See how she renovated her kitchen and adjoining mudroom and laundry to create the perfect work/storage space, based on the food preparation and clean-up space designed into many Victorian kitchens. This article explains how a scullery is used, why it meets the needs of all kinds of cooks, and how our readers can design one into the space they already have.

From Inspired House 13, pp. 44-47
November 1, 2005
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Architecture and Design | Remodeling | Kitchens | Storage | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Pantries
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