Elements by Line Depping is a steam-bent ash coat rack constructed of identical pieces that allow the user to change the size of the piece to accommodate his or her needs. Depping’s hook for Mindcraft 2012 was put into production by HAY.

Here's their handsome Stretch coat rack, next to the metal-and-walnut Lockwood chair.

The captivating silhouette of the four intersecting powder-coated steel rods of the Hash coatrack shows that minimalism can have a maximal effect upon a room's aesthetic.

Stretch from Misewell Modern FurnitureIf a coat rack was a luxury item (and who’s to say it’s not?) we would go for this hand-crafted version from Misewell that is made from silky-smooth walnut with pinwheel joinery for $1,180. However, Misewell now offers Spruce, at the slightly more reasonable price of $410.

The Butler by Micklish $170 Solid walnut and Baltic birch conceal hiding spots for keys, wallet, a cell phone charger, all in a wall-mounted unit made in Curtis Micklish’s San Diego

A portrait works as a coatrack in Zenou's bedroom.

Side view of butler's pantry shows pocket door and view into kitchen proper

Sticotti cites a mixture of design inspiration from Japan, Scandinavia, and European designers who emigrated to the Unites States. A simplicity and honest expression of materials is evident in this coatrack made from peteribí and lapacho, both South American woods.

VICTORIA GHOST CHAIR A chair designed following the classic lines of the Louis Ghost chair. Victoria Ghost Chair is born of classic lines whose rounded backrest recalls the shape of antique medallions, while the seat is linear and geometric. It features a construction of transparent, colored polycarbonate and is formed from a single injection mold.

Designer Kilian Schindler was working on a design for a coatrack, as well as a project on allotment gardens, which yielded a metal frame based on trellises you would find in a garden. It caught the eye of the Naber family, who approached Schindler about adapting his concept into a full-fledged kitchen. Photo by Markus Burke.

Liddicoat and Goldhill's home in the Victoria Park conservation area sports a steeply slanted roofline.

The rock outcropping in the backyard of this house in Victoria, British Columbia, influenced the design of the home’s addition.

Greenway Studio designed this home addition In Victoria, British Columbia, to blend in with an existing natural rock formation.

To take in views of Victoria’s coastline from all directions, Austin Maynard Architects crafted a bach-inspired beach house using a circular, corridor-free design and full-height glazing. Exposed trusses and a simple material palette keep focus on the outdoors, while rooftop solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system help the dwelling reduce site impact.

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A fridge, laundry area, and office desk are incorporated into the butler’s pantry.

The kitchen includes a generous butler’s pantry with Libeherr refrigerators.

Along Victoria’s Surf Coast, a minimalist timber dwellingcombines Scandinavian charm with the laid-back vibes of a New Zealand bach.

The master bathroom has a bamboo screen and a Deauville tub by Victoria + Albert. A vintage enameled metal sign from the London Underground is framed by the screen and a cactus that sits atop an African stool.

When not surfing, Lloyd-Butler and his son John repose in the new addition over a game of backgammon.

Key pieces of joinery were used to visually distinguish the thresholds defining the foyer, living and dining areas, kitchen, butler’s pantry, and study.

Almost everything about Bob Butler’s Nashville home is unexpected. Its sunken living room, open beams, and carport hark back to the 1950s, yet it’s barely more than a year old. The breezy, rectilinear residence transports visitors to midcentury Hollywood Hills or Palm Springs, though it’s located in a city known for Craftsman bungalows and the rococo mansions of country stars. Most surprising of all, Bob designed and built it himself, with only a few years experience under his belt and no formal training, and on a budget that would get the attention of many area residents: $115 per square foot.

The 510 Cabin is one of Leggitt's designs, executed with the help of student apprentices.

The homeowners love the flow of the kitchen, dining room, living room, and butler’s pantry—so much so that they've already had more parties since moving in than they did in 26 years at their prior residence.

Vila D’Acosta-Calheiros hung a space-saving wall shelf in the library. The table is by Eero Saarinen; the Tolomeo lamp is by Michele de Lucchi for Artemide. The red beanbag-like Sacco chair is by Zanotta, as is the Sciangai coatrack in the hall, beyond.

Wild bush, sand dunes, and scrub surround the circular home on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. The Austin Maynard Architects team was careful to minimize the building’s impact on the fragile landscape.

Butler's pantry.

Butler's pantry.

Butler's pantry prep kitchen

The layout includes living and entertaining areas, four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a secure, four-car basement garage, a chef’s kitchen, a butler’s pantry, and a resort-style alfresco lounge zone with a pool and outdoor kitchen.

Butler Armsden Architects and Leverone Design reimagined this family retreat in Sea Ranch, a 1960s planned community that stretches 10 miles along the Pacific coastline in Sonoma County, California. Clear, vertical grain fir wraps the interior, while ample windows offer stunning glimpses of the sea and surrounding meadows.

New butler's pantry with slate floors and high-gloss cabinets.

Just one of the many vantage points to view the expanding city of Hong Kong, this peak overlooks the cities skyscrapers 1,810 feet above and offers 360 degree views. Photo by: Andrew Rowat

The bathtub is by Victoria + Albert and the Terre Ruggine tiles are by Iris Ceramica.

An expansive butler's pantry caters to entertaining needs.

Architect: Pleysier Perkins, Location: Merricks Beach, Victoria, Australia