Design Ideas Straight from Celebrity Kitchens

Every day, celebrities are seen and heard from across all forms of media, but have you ever taken a minute to step back and think about their daily life? Like any of us, celebrities have homes that are built around their own unique style and the needs of their families — especially in the kitchen — and taking a few of their incredible ideas for color, function, and storage can inspire you when it’s time for a kitchen remodel!

Hanging Pots and Pans

Ina Garten is known as the Barefoot Contessa and queen of the kitchen, and one of her secrets to a functional cooking space is hanging pots and pans! With the addition of a simple wall-mounted bar above the stove or on an unused wall, you can display all of your cooking essentials in a trendy and useful way.

Open Shelving

Traditional kitchen cabinets have been the standard for decades, and there is something to be said for their classic appeal and ability to hide less-than-organized contents. However, open shelving is hitting the top of the trendy list in modern kitchen spaces, and even celebrities like Chrissy Teigen are jumping on-board this functional trend! Open shelving in the kitchen is ideal for:

• Replacing traditional upper cabinets for a modern, open appearance
• Enhancing rustic, country style in your home’s kitchen
• Above the stove organization for essential cooking tools
• Combining with traditional cabinets for a transitional look

Awe-Inspiring Pantries

The kitchen may be the heart of your home, but the pantry is the soul of the kitchen, and keeping this space in uber-organized condition can make daily life much easier — just ask Khloe Kardashian! While cooking might not be what this celebrity is known for, her pantry wins the award for organization with matching containers, labeled spaces, and an arrangement that makes it easy to see what is there and what needs to be stocked up on.

Separate Cooking Stations

Functionality in the kitchen is essential, and the best way to get that is by improving the flow and layout of the space. During a kitchen remodel, consider creating areas for separate cooking stations:

• Baking Station: If you love fresh-baked cookies, pies, and bread, then a baking station is a must. For ideas on what a beautiful baking station looks like, check out Jennifer Garner’s Instagram cooking show!
• Prep Station: Whether you have a second sink in your kitchen like Mariah Carey or you are considering a modern kitchen island that has everything you need for fast food preparation, a prepping station can cut down on cleaning and make your dinner routine much faster.
• Coffee Station: It’s no surprise that many celebrities live for a great cup of coffee, and Taylor Swift takes it to the next level with a full-service coffee station in her kitchen that include coffee machines, espresso machines, and beautiful mugs.

Mixing Metals in Design

There are as many ways to create a beautiful kitchen as there are individual styles and aesthetics, but one thing that is seen across the board in sleek, modern celebrity kitchens is trend-setting metal details in popular materials:

• Steel: Stainless steel has made its way into the heart of family homes across the country, including Gwyneth Paltrow’s kitchen! With a sleek stainless backsplash, modern appliances, and accents throughout the space, you can combine functionality with a trendy aesthetic.
• Copper: By replacing what would typically be stainless steel in the kitchen with bright, bold copper accents, like Blake Lively did in her kitchen, you can add warmth and beauty to your space with appliances, backsplashes, pots and pans, and more.

Rustic Charm and Bright Colors

Bright lights and sparkling accents might seem like the design choice of any celebrity, but you can still create a kitchen based on celebrity design with a more homey, rustic aesthetic. Lady Gaga takes a step back from the stage by having country-style cabinets in her home’s kitchen, but Jessica Alba takes boldness and beauty up a notch with a bright yellow kitchen scheme.

The kitchen of any home is a highly personal space, but it is also one of the best places to make a big impact when you want to show off your style and personality — so why not take a few notes from some of the top celebrity kitchens of the modern era? With a few updates in color, layout, and storage, you can be cooking like a celebrity right in your own home, without dealing with the paparazzi right outside your door.