Ina Garten Has Renovated Her Kitchen—Here's Everything We Know (2024)

The Barefoot Contessa star is sprucing up her space—and it's *chef's kiss*

By Kelsey Mulvey
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From her elevated-yet-accessible approach to cooking to her signature denim button-downs, it's safe to that we love everything about Ina Garten. (Yes, even her notoriously mammoth quarantinis.) If you have a soft spot for her beautifully beachy home like the rest of the House Beautiful team, you'll be particularly excited to hear that the Barefoot Contessa revamped her legendary kitchen.

While everyone was finessing their sourdough starter during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Food Network star apparently used her time at home to renovate her kitchen. According to Instagram—where she originally shared the news on February 21, 2023—Garten hasn't renovated her kitchen in a whopping 25 years. (We know, wow.) Craving to know everything about Garten's renovation? We're whetting your appetite by answering your most burning questions about her renovation. As Garten always says, "How easy is that?"

Who is Ina Garten?

If you stumbled into this corner of the internet without hearing about Garten before, there's a reason she is something of a culinary legend. After several years working for the White House, Garten created a speciality food store in Westhampton called the Barefoot Contessa. Since its opening in 1978, the Barefoot Contessa has moved to a larger location and even made a cameo in the Nancy Meyers classic, Something's Gotta Give.

Of course, her storefront is only the beginning of her icon status. Over the years, she's had a multi-year cooking show on Food Network and has published a mélange of cookbooks. When she's not charming us with her mouth-watering recipes, you can bet that Ina's spending time with her husband, Jeffery.

Where Does Ina Garten Live?

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Despite being a national sensation, Garten hasn't strayed too far from her roots. The Food Network star has a primary home in East Hampton, New York—and House Beautiful got a behind-the-scenes look at the space in 2015. Built by Frank Greenwald, the barn-style home provides a cozy respite for the Garten family—away from filming, recipe testing, and cookbook writing.

"I love the simple but old style of Belgian country buildings and barns," she previously told House Beautiful. "I gave [Greenwald], the architect, some books of things I liked, and he came back with a plan that literally was perfect. I didn’t change a line."

What Did Her Kitchen Used to Look Like?

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The Barefoot Contessa embraced the coastal grandmother aesthetic before it was even cool, and her former kitchen was no exception. Up until her recent renovation, Garten had exposed Axel Vervoordt cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and some sleek black countertops. (And, true to her foodie status, there was also an impressive pantry stocked with ingredients for her homemade creations.)

What Do we Know About the Renovation?

Since I have yet to receive an invite for dinner at the Garten's house (whenever is good for you, Ina and Jeffrey! I'll be waiting!), not much is known beyond her Instagram post. However, what we do know is pretty spectacular. "I built my dream pantry and bought my favorite Lacanche stove plus lots of food photographs and a great view of the garden," she wrote on Instagram.

In addition to her Lacanche oven, which reimagined in a glossy black, her kitchen is accessorized with light gray cabinets and marble countertops, complete with gorgeous veining. With all of the pieces put together, this new area is downright delicious. Garten say: "It's so much fun testing recipes in my new kitchen!"

But fear not, dear reader: We'll keep you posted as we learn more about the renovation, so make sure to check back here for updates.

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FAQs

Does Ina Garten cook in her kitchen? ›

But we'd guess that not many of us spend as much time in our kitchens as Ina Garten, the Food Network personality and cookbook author who goes to work in her kitchen all year long.

Why did Ina Garten not have children? ›

In a new interview for Julia Louis-Dreyfus' podcast, Wiser Than Me, Garten admitted that it "wasn't a struggle at all" to decide against having children. "I had no interest in having children," she told Louis-Dreyfus. "I had a terrible childhood, and it was nothing I wanted to recreate.

How much is Barefoot Contessa worth? ›

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ina Garten's net worth in 2024 is estimated at $60 million. When combined with that of her husband Jeffrey, that amount is estimated at a whopping $120 million.

Why is she called Barefoot Contessa? ›

East Hampton, New York, U.S. The show's title, which comes from the Italian word for countess, was originally used by Garten in her best-selling cookbook, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (1999). The cookbook was in turn named after Garten's specialty food store, which she bought already named in 1978.

Did Ina and Jeffrey get divorced? ›

Ina and Jeffrey Garten have been married for over 50 years, having tied the knot in 1968. Throughout their marriage, the couple have lived in many places together including Paris, Washington, D.C., Manhattan and East Hampton, New York.

Is Ina Garten leaving Food Network? ›

Barefoot Contessa hasn't produced new episodes since 2021, and anyone who still has cable knows that Food Network doesn't show Garten's TV shows as often as we'd like. However, Garten recently announced that she's working on new episodes for the cooking network.

Does Ina Garten have a college degree? ›

Ina Garten once worked in the White House and worked her way up, which eventually put her in charge of writing the nuclear budget for the United States. She also managed to earn her MBA from George Washington University at the same time. Despite her success, she decided she wanted a different life.

Why is Ina Garten rich? ›

Ina Garten has built an incredible career, which started with writing budgets at the White House. With the support of husband Jeffrey, she then ran a grocery store that launched her cooking journey. Garten has since written 13 cookbooks, and "Barefoot Contessa" has been on TV for 20 years.

Does Ina Garten still own Barefoot Contessa? ›

Garten. Barefoot Contessa, her famous store, was located where Rag & Bone now operates. Barefoot Contessa closed permanently in 2004, but Ms. Garten still owns the building.

Who is the richest chef in the world? ›

Alan Wong takes the top spot as the world's wealthiest chef by a long shot, with a jaw-dropping estimated net worth of $1.1 billion (£870m).

How much does Ina Garten's house cost? ›

Garten and her husband Jeffrey paid $4.65 million for the stunning home, located at the corner of Park Avenue and 62nd Street in Manhattan.

What religion is Barefoot Contessa? ›

Born Ina Rosenberg to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York City and grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, Garten was one of two children born to Charles H. Rosenberg, a surgeon specializing in otolaryngology, and his wife, Florence (née Rich), a dietitian.

Why was the Barefoot Contessa killed? ›

Vincenzo is impotent due to a war wound. In a bid to produce an heir for his linage, Maria sleeps with their chauffeur. Consumed with jealously upon discovering the affair, Vincenzo kills her and her lover without ever knowing she was pregnant.

Why did Ina Garten refuse to make a wish? ›

The child's wish was to meet Garten because he would watch her show from his sickbed. Various blogs, articles and other media state Garten rejected the request because of scheduling conflicts.

What does Barefoot Contessa husband do? ›

Currently, Jeffrey serves as the Dean Emeritus at the Yale School of Management and teaches courses on the global economy. According to his faculty page, prior to joining Yale, he worked for multiple White House administrations, served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and was a managing director on Wall Street.

Does Ina Garten give cooking classes? ›

Cooking classes taught by Ina Garten = dream come true. 😍 Download the Food Network Kitchen app and sign up today.

Does Girl Meets Farm cook in her own kitchen? ›

Yeh films the show at her farm in Minnesota, but the filming kitchen is separate from her everyday, household kitchen. No matter how many steps the recipe might have or how involved the cooking techniques are, Yeh explains everything in a soft, confident tone, all while throwing in a few jokes.

Who taught Ina Garten to cook? ›

Without a formal culinary education, she says, "Julia Child was my cooking school."

Who cooks the food in the kitchen? ›

Chefs. Chefs can fill many roles within a kitchen from introductory roles to executive level positions. In these roles, a chef may be responsible for a variety of tasks to make the restaurant run. Chef de Partie (Station Chefs) run individual stations within a kitchen and prepare the specific dishes and sauces or sides ...

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