This Is What Kitchens Look Like in Homes That Cost $10 Million
Do you ever find yourself bent over your kitchen sink, scrubbing greasy dishes, and wondering how the 1 percent lives? Well, first of all, the richest of the rich probably don’t do their own dishes (how gauche!), and their kitchens are almost definitely the size of your entire home. Sigh.
Most of us will never own homes — or kitchens — like that. And that’s OK. Because we can take a peek into that life and daydream a bit by perusing the following listings for $10-million homes for sale across the country, courtesy of Realtor.com.
1. Los Angeles, California
Listing price: $9,779,000
Everything is ornate in this 1932 Italianate estate in Los Feliz, including the kitchen. A sparkling chandelier is the focal point of the high-ceilinged space, featuring updated appliances and walls covered in mint tile. It’s adjacent to a sun-room-slash-breakfast-nook and overlooks an outdoor pavilion.
2. Chicago, Illinois
Listing price: $10,300,000
Beyond the Beaux-Arts limestone facade of this 1894 Lincoln Park mansion is a fully renovated home with space to spare. You’ll find the kitchen — in tones of white, gray, and walnut — on the fourth floor, complete with ample storage, concealed appliances, and a stone-topped island with seating.
3. Bozeman, Montana
Listing price: $9,500,000
Luxuriate in lodge-like splendor in this Western-style home, which is tailor-made for entertaining with its wine cellar, game room, and outdoor heated patio. The spacious kitchen, packed with eye-catching details, is a great gathering spot, too, with its huge center island.
4. Lambertville, New Jersey
Listing price: $9,500,000
The kitchen of this transitional home is warm and inviting, offering plenty of seating, granite countertops, and a large central island. A diamond-patterned backsplash adds visual interest, as do a trio of chandeliers and the island’s carved wood legs.
5. New York, New York
Listing price: $10,000,000
This Central Park West condo, by pre-eminent architect Emery Roth, is what Big Apple dreams are made of. Equipped with a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, and a dual range, the kitchen comprises a charming dining nook with banquette seating and a window.
6. Coral Gables, Florida
Listing price: $9,750,000
Enjoy South Florida living at its finest in this waterfront estate. The modern kitchen is so huge you could do gymnastics in there. Not only does it have a large central island — with a trio of striking light fixtures above — but there’s also a second waterfall island with seating for three.
7. Houston, Texas
Listing price: $9,599,000
This brand-new home is grand in every possible way. The kitchen is a cook’s dream, boasting three ovens, custom cabinetry, high-quality appliances, and a huge central island with seating and storage. We love the tiled statement wall and how it coordinates with the blue cabinets.
8. Santa Fe, New Mexico
Listing price: $9,750,000
Carved into the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this home has all the charm and magic that Sante Fe is known for. Natural materials and organic textures permeate the spacious kitchen, with exposed beams drawing the eye to the ceiling. Bonus: There’s ample counter space, storage, and seating.
9. Seattle, Washington
Listing price: $10,250,000
This waterfront beauty, with a traditional exterior and a contemporary interior, boasts views from most rooms, including the kitchen. Imagine preparing dinner with the Gaggenau appliances while gazing at Lake Washington via floor-to-ceiling windows. And did we mention the concealed built-in bar?
10. Boston, Massachusetts
Listing price: $9,995,000
Two top talents — architect Guy Grassi and interior designer Bunny Williams — teamed up for this opulent Beacon Street maisonette. The white and green kitchen has countless cabinets and possibly the cutest banquette seating area we’ve ever seen, surrounded by flatware-stocked shelves.
Which one would you pick … if money was no issue?