What’s Cooking

I have folder upon folder of photos saved to my computer in no particular order that I finally got frustrated and decided to go through and organize everything. While doing so I stumbled upon Ina Garten’s East Hampton kitchen, chosen as House Beautiful’s 2009 Kitchen of the Year.

This is one of my favorite casual kitchens. It’s simple, clean, bright, open and inviting. Very East Coast, very me!

I love the idea of using baskets as storage for large cutting boards and baking racks, and mixing everyday white stoneware with sterling silver serving pieces. Brilliant! It’s these small surprises that make this space feel more like a room than a kitchen.

An all-in-one room. Kitchen, office, living room, dining room, outdoor room.

Photos via HouseBeautiful.com