Ina's new kitchen

Lucy · 12-02-2007, 12:50 PM

This morning I was watching yesterday's episode of Barefoot Contessa and noticed that Ina has remodeled her kitchen. I loved, loved, loved, loved, loved her previous kitchen (except for the floor. I'm not crazy about black and white linoleum tiles) I have always thought her kitchen to be the classiest and the homiest of all. White cabinets are my favorite because I think they make a kitchen look open and airy and I like the combo of the black countertops. I especially adored her walls. I've said before that if I had enough talent to paint stripes, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Even if I could find similar wallpaper and I'm not a huge fan of wallpaper.

So, I was a little disappointed when I saw her new kitchen. It just looks a little too industrial for my taste. The upper cabinets remind me of something you'd see at IKEA. Not that there is anything wrong with that, because I love IKEA and was so excited because one finally opened up here in Orlando last month. Her new one is nice and all, but I would have given my right eye for her old one!

Food Network Fan · 12-02-2007, 01:03 PM

I will have to look for it. I didn't get to see it yesterday.

BerryBaby · 12-02-2007, 05:04 PM

Guess I didn't pay attention.

I watched this morning (it was from 2005) where TR and that other person from the florist, decorate a tree. TR does the table arrangement. He didn't look as good in that one as he does now.

Food Network Fan · 12-02-2007, 05:18 PM

Before he hit his prime huh?

BerryBaby · 12-03-2007, 11:09 AM

I guess or he had a style makeover. Whatever the case, he sure looks good now!

iheartfoie · 12-06-2007, 02:28 PM

I love Ina's style . . . I haven't tuned in recently to her show but i always thought her old kitchen was fabulous! The white cabinets definitely lent a homey air. Overall, the entire house looks amazing (at least looking at it from the exterior)

Food Network Fan · 12-06-2007, 02:35 PM

I like her dishes and glass wear also. She is the reason I bought white dishes, so I can decorate around them and they go with whatever tablecloth or flowers or anything else. I do love her style.

Jersey RV · 01-22-2008, 03:02 PM

Please read my blog on Ina's new kitchen at Ina Garten's new house

Thanks!

BerryBaby · 01-22-2008, 03:24 PM

I thought they just did remodeling.

Sure wish they would give Giada a permanent kitchen. Having people give up their homes for 6 weeks at a time is crazy! Surely they could build something permanent for her in California or wherever they live.

Did you ever see the show where they have the people take everything out of their garages so they can setup a warehouse of sorts?

They couldn't pay me enough to do it.