Ina Garten's Home Kitchen Is An Ode To Cottagecore
Designing a kitchen can be overwhelming. There are so many choices. That's why it is important to think about your lifestyle before you invest a lot of time and money in an update or complete renovation. But if you are a fan of Ina Garten, you may want to consider copying her kitchen approach and go full cottagecore. But what exactly is this quaint-sounding style?
The cottagecore vibe leans into simple and traditional ways of life, free of the hustle and bustle of scrolling, answering emails, and being at the beck and call of technology. If you have watched the Barefoot Contessa demonstrate how to make her weeknight chicken dinner or her favorite short rib recipe, then you know her kitchen in the East Hamptons has a style that shuns the modern and embraces a natural, more minimalist approach that is also elegant and sophisticated. It starts with her cabinets. When Garten renovated her home kitchen, she still opted for cabinets with simple, clean lines that look downright Shaker-esque, but instead of white with silver knobs and pulls, she painted them light gray and chose brass fixtures.
Garten's choices aren't cheap
According to Homes & Gardens, Ina Garten enlisted Farrow & Ball's paint to transform her kitchen cabinets. Garten chose a hue dubbed Drop Cloth, which is described as a delicate gray-beige, along with another shade called Hardwick White. The result is a soft, neutral tone that feels natural. However, the one element that looks truly regal is her countertops. They are made from Calacatta Gold marble. It is quarried from Italy, and it is a traditional and timeless choice.
Her oven is made by Lacanche, a high-end French appliance company that has a cozy and charming feel with a price tag to match. No one said cottagecore is cheap. Its starting prices hover around $17,000. The cookbook author revealed that hers has two ovens, one gas and the other electric, and the burners are also gas. The best of both worlds. Garten's kitchen has plenty of shelves to store all the white platters, ramekins, dishes, bowls, serve ware, and essential kitchen tools that she uses for everyday and to entertain her guests. There are also beautiful views of her garden. An added plus.