Step into this butler’s pantry and you’re instantly transported to your very own country estate. “We leaned into traditional, vintage-inspired details that bring the outdoors in, but in a refined, whimsical way,” Normandy Designer Ashley Noethe explains. “Every texture and functional detail has that quaint, garden-inspired charm.”

In this multipurpose destination, one side functions as a walk-in pantry with generous open shelving for everyday storage and display, while the opposite side reads like a potting or gardening station, an idea rooted in classic country estates. “I was imagining a space where someone like Martha Stewart would cut flowers or pot plants,” Ashley says. “That idea really drove the material and color choices, the patterns, and the feeling of the room.”

The custom cabinetry is painted in a soft, earthy mushroom tone with a brushed glaze and features vintage-style cutouts, furniture-like proportions, and tall baseboards that ground the space. Lattice mesh produce drawers — vented at both the front and bottom — bring in a distinctly garden-inspired detail, ideal for storing fruits and vegetables while adding beautiful texture. The cloudy textured chinchilla glass adds another organic layer.

“We wanted this to feel meticulously collected,” Ashley explains. “These are details that make the pantry feel special, like your home’s unique conservatory-inspired space. The natural light that streams in really highlights these earth-inspired textures and tones.”

An earthy-toned quartzite plays a starring role as well, wrapping the countertops, backsplash, and even the sculptural sink, all cut from the same slab for a seamless look. Above, a stepped tray ceiling draws the eye upward, creating an airy, almost atrium-like feeling that echoes the organic movement of the stone. The marble-inspired checkered flooring adds to the classic garden estate feel. The decorative sconces channel elegant roots.

Soft pink walls — pulled directly from the quartzite veining and complementing the delicate floral wallpaper — add color without overpowering the space. “Pink can feel unexpected,” Ashley notes, “but here it ties everything together and brings out the softness in the stone and patterns.” This pink tone is also found in the adjoining kitchen, tying the two spaces together visually.

Inside the cabinets are bottle holders, tip-outs for laundry or pet food, and thoughtful storage solutions tailored to daily life. A custom cherry pocket dog door with antique brass hardware connects to a dedicated dog bowl area. “I’m always thinking about how people actually live in their homes,” Ashley says. “Where pets eat, sleep, and move throughout the day — that matters just as much as how the room looks.”

The result is a butler’s pantry that feels equal parts practical and poetic: a traditional garden retreat designed to be used and admired every day.

This charming butler’s pantry design can both inspire and work hard for everyday life. It’s an extension of the adjoining traditional style kitchen, and just one of many designs you’ll find at the new Normandy Remodeling Design Studio in Hinsdale at 222 E Ogden Avenue. Celebrate the Grand Opening with us on February 28, 2026. Stop by for the party between 9AM and 4PM, or any time Monday through Friday between 9AM and 5PM to take a look around and get inspired for your own remodeling project. You can also find inspiration for your addition, kitchen, or major renovation on Instagram and Pinterest, or by finding us on your favorite social media platform.