You may have heard before that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and for me, this certainly rings true, as I love to cook and bake for friends and family, and it is the place where I spend the most time with the people I love. This is why I love looking at beautifully designed kitchens, especially done by Jenni Kayne. Get inspired and enjoy the below a featured article from the Jenni Kayne Blog which showcases their favorite kitchen designs.

Jenni Kayne

In terms of form meeting function, nothing embodies the art more fully than a well-executed kitchen design—whether it’s storage that becomes a design moment in itself or unexpected finishes that elevate every moment. Over the course of our many home tours, we’ve seen the best of the best, and while it’s impossible to pick a favorite, we’ve managed to narrow down a select few that we can’t seem to get out of our minds. Read on to see exactly why.

Every room inside Jenni’s iconic Mandeville Canyon home is meant to inspire slow living—especially the kitchen. With wide windows and a central island that serves as the focal point of her space, togetherness is made central while foundational elements like upholstered linen chairs, a solid wood dining table, and minimalist counter stools tie it all together.

Jenni’s love for seasonal living connects the kitchen to its surroundings: weeknight dinners flow from the kitchen island to the vibrant yard, centerpieces are arranged in the garden, and gatherings are planned with the same elevated nature that every kitchen detail brings.

Courteney Cox

The kitchen is the heart of every home. That’s certainly the case with Courteney Cox’s Malibu retreat. Overlooking the ocean, her space is one of the most idyllic places to go to for a laid-back dinner party, celebratory evening, or casual weekend.

Working with designers Trip Haenisch, Cliff Fong, and, most recently, Clements Design, Courteney chose to forgo the beach house archetype of bright whites and blues, opting instead for darker, moodier moments. The informal yet elevated nature of her design choices ensures guests are always at ease, while rich tones and unique collectible pieces are mixed in faultlessly.

With everyday entertaining as the focus, the relaxed family room connects the kitchen to the outside to give friends and family the ability to lounge as Courteney cooks. It’s quintessential California living—and a place you come to and never want to leave.

The Jenni Kayne Ranch

The kitchen at the Jenni Kayne Ranch is a multi-purpose space that works in sync with Jenni’s effortless design ethos—and every detail proves as much. With light pooling into the open floorplan, we were inspired by our surroundings every step of the way.

Drawing on neutral tones and elevated textures, the kitchen is outfitted with honed natural stone countertops (Casper White from Stoneland, which add movement and a lived-in quality), Plain English cabinetry, vintage pendants above the island, and our favorite feature: a sliding window that opens up to the exterior so you can pass things through as you’re cooking.

Designed to serve as a space for intentional living, we made sure to focus on everyday details that brought people together: we built a custom dining nook that we styled with our Trestle Table and Hampton Dining Chair, while the island and shelves welcome our Pacific Dinnerware and other accessories for in-the-moment entertaining.