Ina Garten emphasizes the importance of a functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen. She believes in displaying items that are both beautiful and practical, avoiding purely decorative pieces. Inspired by Axel Vervoordt, she advocates curating kitchen shelves that reflect personal style by mixing old and new items, choosing a limited color palette, and varying shapes and heights. This approach keeps kitchens uncluttered and ensures that everything is easy to access. For Garten, well-loved cookbooks play a significant role in available displays, maintaining a lively atmosphere in the kitchen.
I love working in a kitchen with beautiful things, but I hate anything that's purely decorative. If you display dishes and trays that you actually use and love, your kitchen just feels alive.
Mix old and new. Choose a small color palette. Choose different shapes and heights to sit next to each other. A beautiful plate or platter leaning against the back wall of the shelves can give height to your arrangement.
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