As I was searching for cranberry recipes yesterday, I stumbled upon a tour of Ina Garten’s New York residence (interview by Christine Pittel). Many of you may know Ina as Barefoot Contessa. There is a certain sense of comfort to her food, presence, house in the Hamptons, and now in the furniture and decor selections of her New York apartment. You can almost imagine kicking your feet up on the coffee table during afternoon tea. Ina would make you feel right at home.
The 1920s one-bedroom duplex features a magnificent leaded glass window that welcomes a soft, warm light into the living room. Many of her furniture pieces were collected during her travels, particularly in Belgium. These include a 16th-century English bookcase with flexible shelves, a highbacked sofa that seats like a chair, and even an informal Petit Granit Belgian stone for her kitchen countertops. Her taste is simple — clean colors and modern lines with a small collection of antiques.
For a well-known chef, her small galley-style kitchen designed by architect Richard Lewis is quite unexpected, but it is in New York after all. I am envious of her muted blue stained cabinets and open shelving — concepts that my favorite interior designer, Sarah Richardson, employs in many of her kitchens. A farmhouse sink would inch it closer to being my dream kitchen.
Happy New Year! Be safe tonight.
x Kylie
Image credits: House Beautiful via AOL
18 responses so far ↓
1 cindy k : Dec 31, 2008 at 9:59 am
i love ina and sarah! thanks for this post as i haven’t seen these photos. happy new year, which you’ve probably already celebrated!
2 Tam : Dec 31, 2008 at 10:52 am
I love Ina. There is something sweet and welcoming about her. I have one of her books and love it. Thanks for posting these.
3 dolce chic : Jan 1, 2009 at 10:54 pm
What a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing these.
I hope you have a Happy New Year!
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5 michelle : Jan 13, 2009 at 8:02 am
I actually really like her, and I love watching her cool, her home is just stunning
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