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Livingetc
Lara Sargent

I Looked Inside 9 Real Chefs' Home Kitchens to Find the Key Ingredients for a Restaurant-Worthy Cooking Space at Home

A stainless steel lighting in a kitchen with dark black cabinets opposite the island. Above the island are two shaded pendant lighting hanging .

We all spend a lot of time in our kitchens — it’s the heart of the home. But not as much as professional chefs who devote hours and hours of the day and night slicing, searing, and sautéing in their workplace kitchens.

So, when it comes to designing modern kitchen ideas, we reckon the best people to show us how a top-notch kitchen should function are the cooking pros. Whether you’re a keen cook or a budding gastronome, the rules are the same, say the experts. You need an efficient kitchen layout, appliances to suit your space and cooking habits, and Michelin-star storage to keep surfaces clutter-free. You’ll also want robust and easy-to-clean countertops that will stay looking gorgeous for years. And personal touches are a must — after all, this is your home for friends and family to enjoy, not a bustling workplace to plate up cover after cover.

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