Most of us spend a lot of time in our kitchens, whether we're preparing meals for the week, doing the dishes or just getting some work done at the kitchen table. But we'd guess that not many of us spend as much time in our kitchens as Ina Garten, the Food Network personality and cookbook author who goes to work in her kitchen all year long.
Several years ago, Garten built a second kitchen in a barn on her property so she could have somewhere to film episodes of Barefoot Contessa (she told Oprah Daily all about it in 2021). But Garten's home kitchen, where she still cooks meals for friends and family, has remained untouched for 25 years—at least until now. Ina revealed her kitchen's major facelift on Instagram this week, and we're kind of obsessed with it.
"During the Pandemic, I gave myself a project of renovating my kitchen, which I actually hadn't done in 25 years!!," Garten wrote on Instagram. "I built my dream pantry and bought my favorite Lacanche stove plus lots of food photographs and a great view of the garden. It's so much fun testing recipes in my new kitchen!"
Early episodes of Barefoot Contessa reveal that Garten's home kitchen used to feature green striped wallpaper, black counters, white cabinetry with silver fixtures, a sleek shelf over the stovetop and not much decor on the walls. Her new digs have a refined quality to them, with light gray cabinets, brass fixtures and pretty marble countertops. For those looking to borrow the look for themselves, Garten revealed in the comments that the countertop material is Calacatta Gold marble.
Garten kept around the big glass flour jar (which you can buy a dupe of from Ikea!) you can see in the background of the very first episode of her Food Network show, and she uses it as a makeshift bookend for her display of cookbooks—all of her books are featured, plus some others, like Buvette: The Pleasure of Good Food, which features recipes from the New York restaurant Buvette, where Garten recently had a dreamy lunch. She also has a copy of The Lost Kitchen, which some fans might recognize as a cookbook from the Maine restaurant of the same name that has its own show on the Magnolia Network.
Above that display, Ina has a simple gallery wall of food prints that include everything from trimmed asparagus to buttery bread. Garten shared that she bought the prints from the Staley-Wise Gallery in New York, but you could probably seek out similarly fun work from a local gallery as well. If you're determined to find something specific, go digging through the catalogs of AllPosters or Society6—you might find the perfect piece.
As for Ina's new stove, the Lacanche sports eight burners spanning two generous ovens. In the comments, Ina revealed that the burners and one of the ovens are gas, while the second oven is electric. The cherry on top is Ina's pretty Dutch oven on one of the rear burners—it looks like a Le Creuset oval Dutch oven in meringue. She also added some hooks over the range to store pots and pans. In the comments, Ina wrote that all of her stainless-steel pans are All-Clad. You could grab two of those All-Clad skillets in a set for $200 from Williams Sonoma, or hang your own pans with an easy-install rack, like this $48 option from Wayfair.
No kitchen is complete without plenty of storage, and Garten showed off some of her stuffed shelves in the post. Her open shelving holds lots of baking dishes for all kinds of projects, plus serving trays, pedestals and vases. There's also a wide variety of plates for all occasions—we're especially fans of the plates and bowls with fluted edges that seem similar to this set from Roman and Williams Guild.
The remodel was so successful, it won the approval of Nancy Meyers, the queen of curating enviable movie kitchens. "Love every pic! Beautiful! That view!!" the director wrote in the comments. While we might not be able to steal Ina's garden view—or even mimic her taste in ovens—we can definitely copy some of these ideas. We'll just have to figure out which one of her recipes we want to make first to break in our new kitchen look.
FAQs
Ina Garten's quote, "Food should be celebrated, not feared," encapsulates the essence of her philosophy towards cooking and consumption.
Does Ina Garten cook in her own kitchen? ›
But we'd guess that not many of us spend as much time in our kitchens as Ina Garten, the Food Network personality and cookbook author who goes to work in her kitchen all year long.
What color are Ina Garten's kitchen cabinets? ›
In addition to her Lacanche oven, which reimagined in a glossy black, her kitchen is accessorized with light gray cabinets and marble countertops, complete with gorgeous veining. With all of the pieces put together, this new area is downright delicious. Garten say: "It's so much fun testing recipes in my new kitchen!"
What ethnicity is Ina Garten? ›
Born Ina Rosenberg to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York City and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, Garten was one of two children born to Charles H. Rosenberg, a surgeon specializing in otolaryngology, and his wife, Florence (née Rich), a dietitian.
Why is Ina Garten rich? ›
Garten first became wealthy thanks to real estate. Before becoming famous, she purchased, renovated and flipped old homes, which gave her the funds to buy her original Barefoot Contessa shop. After Barefoot Contessa closed, she retained ownership of the property, garnering income from new tenants.
What is the most famous catch phrase? ›
Here are some of the most iconic catchphrases in movies.
- 8 "I'll Be Back"
- 7 "May The Force Be With You"
- 6 "I Can Do This All Day"
- 5 "Yippy Ki Ya"
- 4 "Great Scott"
- 3 "Smokin'!"
- 2 "I Pity The Fool!"
- 1 "I'm Batman"
With a track record like hers, it is safe to assume that Ina Garten's net worth of $60 million (according to Celebrity Net Worth) is quite accurate — as well as impressive. And if you combine that with the net worth of her husband Jeffrey, the couple's combined net worth sits just above a cool $120 million.
Did Ina Garten want kids? ›
Ina Garten is opening up about her decision not to have kids. During a recent appearance on Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast "Wiser Than Me," the Food Network star got candid about having "no interest in having children" and how her husband Jeffrey Garten has been supportive of her choice.
What brand of oven does Ina Garten use? ›
The centerpiece of Garten's kitchen remodel is the beautiful stove and oven by Lacanche. Lacanche is a French brand, which handcrafts its products in Burgundy, France.
What is the most timeless color kitchen? ›
Arguably, the most timeless kitchen cabinet color is white. Bright white cabinets suit a variety of beautiful kitchens, including modern, contemporary, and farmhouse styles. Brilliant whites work to give kitchens a light and airy feel, and off-white options, like the White Dove shade, provides warmth.
White kitchens are on-trend and this is the best colour for visually opening up a space. If you want to go for something brighter, yellow can create a welcoming, sunny kitchen, giving a country vibe even in the middle of a city. Green is a colour that symbolises the natural world and tranquility.
Does Ina Garten film in her home? ›
"I built my dream pantry and bought my favorite Lacanche stove plus lots of food photographs and a great view of the garden." While the kitchen in her barn is where she shoots her Food Network shows, her home kitchen on the same property is what underwent some major upgrades.
Why did Ina Garten never have children? ›
Ina Garten Says Her 'Terrible Childhood' Is Why She Never Wanted Kids, Says Jeffrey Would Have Made A 'Great Parent'
Does Ina Garten have a college degree? ›
Garten then decided to discontinue her studies at Syracuse University and focused on cooking for her husband. However, Jeffrey pushed her to pursue her passions for business and cooking, and she later earned her degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Is Ina Garten a Catholic? ›
Garten is Jewish by birth and heritage, as is her husband, but rarely refers to her religion and ethnicity, though they are showcased through the inclusion of classic Jewish cooking in her television show and cookbooks, when she makes such dishes as rugelach, challah, and brisket.
What made Ina Garten famous? ›
Ina Garten has built an incredible career, which started with writing budgets at the White House. With the support of husband Jeffrey, she then ran a grocery store that launched her cooking journey. Garten has since written 13 cookbooks, and "Barefoot Contessa" has been on TV for 20 years.
What is Ina Garten best known for? ›
The recipes that made Ina Garten Famous!
- the ultimate chocolate cake. If you haven't tried this classic Ina Garten recipe yet, prepare to shove aside every other chocolate cake you've ever tried. ...
- cauliflower gratin. ...
- brownie pudding. ...
- buttermilk bran muffins. ...
- 1770 House meatloaf.
"Don't rush it!" "You got a new recipe!" "Don't worry!" "You did it!"
What is a famous quote from duck soup? ›
Rufus T. Firefly: I'd be unworthy of the high trust that's been placed in me if I didn't do everything in my power to keep our beloved Freedonia in peace with the world. I'd be only too happy to meet with Ambassador Trentino, and offer him on behalf of my country the right hand of good fellowship.
