A scullery, aka a prep kitchen, is a small space located off the main kitchen that offers additional prep and storage space. Tucked away from the main living and entertaining areas, a scullery is a dream come true for hosting dinner parties or entertaining. While it may seem like an unnecessary expense, there are actually many benefits to having a scullery.

 For starters, a scullery can help take the stress out of hosting by giving you a dedicated space to prepare food and drinks. It also helps keep your main kitchen clutter-free, so you can enjoy your guests without worrying about the mess. Instead of stressing about cleaning dirty dishes as you go, any mess can be tucked away in the scullery until the party's over.

A prep kitchen is also a great place to store extra dishes, glassware, and serving pieces that you don't use on a daily basis. This way, they're out of the way but still easily accessible when you need them. In the age of the AirFryer, Instant Pot, Crockpot, Vitamix, etc, having this extra storage space is a game changer for any chef.

If you haven't already added a Scullery to your list of new home must-haves, it's definitely something you should consider. Having extra storage space is a no-brainer, but alleviating some of the stress that can come along with hosting family and friends at holidays will make your prep kitchen well worth the investment.