How the Spice Kitchen Keeps the Cooking Behind Closed Doors

The spice kitchen expands and enhances the heart of the home, and while it may seem nonessential to some, it can increase the value of a home for resale purposes, according to Realtor.com. Traditionally, spice kitchens were used to cook and prepare complicated dishes or foods with a strong smell to keep clutter and aromas out of the primary living spaces, particularly in homes with an open-concept design.

These days, spice kitchens are compact areas, usually no bigger than a pantry, but include venting systems and some traditional appliances like a stovetop and an oven. To keep the main kitchen as the focal point of the home without messes or smells, spice kitchens can offer a less formal workspace where homeowners can feel free to get their hands dirty.

Consider the spice kitchen a scaled-down version of your main kitchen. It should have all the usual features of a kitchen, including a single or double sink, a countertop preparation area, cabinetry, and a range with a high-volume exhaust hood.

“I would recommend having a good hood vent in the spice kitchen, and possibly a window,” says [Patti] Delgado.

Most spice kitchens also have a separate venting system to pull out odors. It’s also essential that it have a stovetop and an oven.

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