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Looking for inspiration to spruce up your kitchen? We're taking you inside the cooking spaces of some of Bollywood and Hollywood's biggest stars to get you started
For many of us, the kitchen has become a sacred corner of our homes, especially during the pandemic. While some have been making more frequent use of the space for quarantine cooking experiments, others have even been using their open plan kitchens as alternative work spaces. During this time, celebrities too have been spotted donning the chef's hat and maintaining cooking vlogs, and sometimes even utilising their kitchens as backdrops for impromptu at-home photoshoots. From Alia Bhatt's cosy all-white kitchen to Selena Gomez's elaborate space in Los Angeles, tour through 10 stand-out celebrity kitchens below.
The Bhatt sisters' all-white kitchen comes with modular furnishings, light wood racks, and tiled walls. Pops of colour break the monotone palette here and there, by way of the teal cabinets specially sourced from Italy, and the deep blue-and-white flooring. The soothing palette of the space, along with all the sunshine that streams in from the kitchen's windows, make this corner of the Bhatt residence a favourite spot to unwind in with a fun cooking session.
Back in 2016, Priyanka Chopra gave us a glimpse of her open kitchen in her Manhattan duplex during a video interview with Anupama Chopra. The space, which champions modern design elements like a sleek island counter and frosted glass cabinets, is rendered in muted hues. One of the highlights of this kitchen is the artistic wall in front of it, showcasing black and white portraits of the city, and a cute illustration of Chopra's family.
While the living room and bedroom of Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's Delhi mansion spotlight traditional accents, her spacious kitchen comes with a modern design featuring sleek granite countertops, frosted glass cabinets, and modular furnishings. Chestnut brown accents and countless glass windows and doors lend a warm vibe to the area.
Dia Mirza's sustainable Mumbai home comes with a cosy kitchen space that is designed to reduce her carbon footprint. A special waste segregation system helps Mirza separate her wet and dry trash, while the kitchenware features containers made of ceramic or glass, eliminating all use of plastic. The rustic space also includes sliding glass windows showcasing the greenery outdoors, little wooden cabinets, tiled walls and more eco-friendly elements like jute containers, which also add an earthy element to the space.
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While Gigi Hadid's home in New York is full of unique design elements, the vibrant pasta-infused cabinets in her kitchen make a truly a one-of-a-kind corner in her residence. Here, every cabinet's door features a different type of dry pasta—from farfalle to penne and spaghetti—dyed in contrasting colours by artist Linda Miller Nicholson. Glossy white marble backsplashes, ivory cabinets with mesh detailing, and a bright yellow countertop with a chunky wooden chopping slab are some of the other highlights of this quirky kitchen space.
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Affectionately described as “the star” of her home, interior designer Sussanne Khan's modern kitchen comes with a glossy white central island and matching cabinets. The island counter, surrounded by metallic grey bar stools, is where Khan and her sons eat together as a family ritual. The leafy potted plants that dot the area add a pop of colour to the otherwise toned-down palette of the space, and glass sliding doors make the kitchen seem almost like an extension of the living area.
With its unique off-white brick domes, exposed wooden beams and ornate light fixtures, Selena Gomez's kitchen may just be one of the most envy-worthy ones out there. Pristine white cabinets feature next to the stove, and two separate islands with grey countertops champion the area. Plenty of natural light and a series of little potted plants spruce up the space further. It's no surprise that this stunning kitchen also serves as the backdrop of Gomez's cooking show, Selena + Chef, where the singer works with famous chefs to learn how to whip up delicious meals.
Lady Gaga's Tuscan-inspired kitchen comes fitted with several high-tech appliances, which aid the pop star in putting together all the classic Italian meals we often spot on her Instagram page. A limestone kitchen island, rows and rows of dark olive green cabinets, and two large ovens also feature in this well-equipped space, which clearly reflects the star's love for cooking.
Featuring a blue neon glow-up sign that says “Lizzo's”, this much-loved musician's kitchen is among the most interesting corners in her edgy California home. Glossy white and chestnut brown cabinets line the area, while a grey marble top isle takes centerstage. Massive windows on one wall bring in plenty of sunlight into the space, making it appear bigger and brighter.
Full of soothing pastels and quirky accents, Sonakshi Sinha's recently renovated apartment in Mumbai is quite Pinterest-worthy. One of the most striking spots here is her unique kitchen area, which features a red neon light that uses symbols to convey Buzz Lightyear's iconic quote, “To infinity and beyond”. A white built-in wall console with black high chairs creates a cosy corner here. This fun spot is also perfect for entertaining friends, or as a backdrop for Sinha's OOTD photographs.
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