How to Incorporate a Hidden Room into Your Home Renovation with Style

As you may already know, home renovations in Oakville give you a lot to consider. What aesthetic will you commit to? Will changes be specific to your family or will you adapt for the market? But one thing homeowners can forget to ask is, where will all your stuff go? Sure you want an open space that’s easy to maneuver, but where are all the essentials you don’t necessarily want to keep on display? Well, the experienced renovation contractors at Rose Building Group have a solution for you: hidden rooms!

Hidden rooms give you the opportunity for storage and privacy without impacting the flow of your communal spaces. They are particularly useful if you’re considering opening up your floor plan by taking down walls in your basement or creating an open concept kitchen that leads into a less formal dining and living area. These set ups are a great way to add a sense of community to your home, which is why they’re so popular and great for hosting. It prevents people from being isolated while encouraging a natural flow through the space. However, you don’t want your everyday essentials on display, especially when you have guests over. 

Types of Hidden Rooms

Focus Areas

When most people think of hidden rooms, they tend to think of a secret space where the residents can find some privacy. This can be a cozy space to read and store all your books or a games room where you don’t have to worry about tidying.

Safe Storage

Another common trope most people associate with hidden rooms is the room full of valuables. This can include expensive purchases like jewelry but it can also include things of sentimental value and important documents. These rooms are often the size of a walk-in closet and can include everything from family photos, passports and family heirlooms.

Kitchen Space

Believe it or not, the most common hidden rooms tend to be in the kitchen! Adding a hidden pantry to your open concept design lets you keep all your necessities handy without sacrificing your aesthetic or flow. While open concept kitchens are great for maintaining the flow of your space, they can be tricky for storage. There’s only so much cabinet space, and you don’t want your utensil out on display but you do want them handy. Hidden pantries give you the functionality of having everything you need without the clutter.

Designing a Hidden Pantry

Hidden pantries require a lot of planning, and should be considered right from the initial design phases. It’s important to choose a location that’s both functional for daily usage and fits your floor plan. Another tricky aspect of hidden pantries is the doors. Regular door hinges will spoil the hidden surprise so it requires very specific millwork and paneling to blend in with the rest of your kitchen. Experienced renovation contractors like those at Rose Building Group can help you find the best way to seamlessly fit your pantry’s doors into your kitchen.

Benefits of a Hidden Pantry

Adding a hidden pantry can be a complex job but it’s definitely worth it for the functionality. They can make your everyday kitchen work more efficient without ruining the look of your space. Since the room is hidden, you can install open shelves that make it easy to find exactly what you’re looking for, and you never have to worry about that daily usage adding clutter to your kitchen.

Designing a Server/Butler’s Pantry

If you have more space available, then it might be worth considering a server or butler’s pantry. Server/butlers’ pantries tend to be larger and more utilitarian than a regular walk-in pantry, often including countertop space, sinks, fridges or mini-bars.

That means they’ll require more space so that you can comfortably navigate around it. You’ll also likely prefer drawers and cabinets over the easily visible shelves of regular pantries. Just as with a walk-in pantry, it’s important to properly plan and design every aspect of your server/butler’s pantry, from the layout to the millwork for the doors.

Since this can also involve plumbing and electrical work, it’s important to hire trustworthy renovation contractors. With their years of experience, the Rose Building Group team can help you make the most of your space within your budget without sacrificing your aesthetic vision.

Benefits of a Server/Butler’s Pantry

Server/butler pantries are ideal for avid hosts! They give you a space to prep your food away from any guests so you can have privacy for the more complicated tasks and leave the clutter where no one can see it. They’re also great for storing things you might not need on a day-to-day basis. Cocktail ingredients, charcuterie board essentials, even holiday embellishments can all stay perfectly tucked away until your next special occasion.

Hidden rooms are an ingenious way to give yourself some extra space without closing off a communal area. They can be particularly useful if you’re considering creating an open concept layout, like many other Oakville home renovations. For more advice on how to maximize your space, contact the team at Rose Building Group today.

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