That dream kitchen you pin over and over again? It probably looks something like Ina Garten’s (a.k.a. the Barefoot Contessa): clean and white with hints of French country style. We’d cook just to hang out there. But since a full remodel probably isn’t in the cards, here are six pieces that easily channel Ina’s laid-back Hamptons look.
1. Stainless Steel Cookware: If you’re going to follow Ina’s recipes to a T (she is, after all, the author of nine cookbooks), you might as well follow her cookware lead. Even if all you can do is boil spaghetti, a gleaming set of pots and pans makes you look like a pro.
2. Flowers: Ina goes for the real deal, but if you don’t have a green thumb, a forever-fresh arrangement can come in the form of silk florals or a faux topiary. Set it down and never give a moment’s thought to watering.
3. French-Style Baskets: Woven baskets made from natural materials – this set is water hyacinth – bring that rustic country touch. Use them to store anything from dish towels to cutting boards and cooling racks.
4. Cake Stands: Scoop up as many as you have room for. Ina displays her collection on a top shelf as if they were sculptures. No shelves? Putting them in a glass-front cabinet works equally well.
5. White Dinnerware: That clean, white look we’ve been going on and on about? This is a key piece of it. Stock up on sparkling white plates and serveware, and you’ll never be in danger of setting out a mismatched set.
6. Quality Wood Cutting Boards: Displayed on the countertop, the rich wood tone adds a natural contrast to gleaming stainless steel and white everything. Plus, they’re easier on your knives.
By Chrissy Waters, Associate Content Editor
