Pantries back in vogue
11 July 2006
Pantries have become a popular feature in new upmarket homes and the trend is now taking off in medium-priced homes as well.
"These utility rooms went out of fashion in the early 1960s with the advent of supermarkets and the rising popularity of convenience food stored in a big fridge or freezer," says Berry Everitt, MD of the Chas Everitt International property group.
"But health-conscious people are now increasingly opting for home-cooked meals prepared with fresh or organically-grown ingredients, and even people who don't take issue with the chemical additives prevalent in modern mass-processed food seem to be in favour of the additional storage space that pantries offer.
"They are finding that bulk shopping saves time and, in many instances, money, but that modern open-plan kitchens are generally not designed to accommodate such purchases."
Everitt notes that the "nesting" trend that took root in the 1990s is also contributing to the reviving fortunes of the humble pantry.
"People exhausted by the fast pace of modern life are increasingly making
their homes a retreat and rediscovering the therapeutic value of age-old skills
such as preserving fruits and vegetables and making jam - and those rows of
bottled tomatoes and cling peaches do require considerable shelf
space."
Issued by Chas Everitt International
For further information call Brenda Smith at
Chas Everitt International Bryanston on 011 463 2033
or visit www.chaseveritt.com