Martha Stewart loves the 'central role' our kitchens play in our daily lives – so she designed these pieces to make them easier
'Over the years, I’ve designed many kitchens for my homes and have learned so much in the process': Here's the result of her knowledge


No space influences our everyday like the kitchen, and nobody knows the kitchen like Martha Stewart – so what happens when you bring them together? We're left with her eponymous essentials range that's currently shoppable via QVC – and in true Stewart style, her products are as stylish as they are functional.
'I've always loved kitchens and the central role they play in our daily lives with family and friends. Over the years, I’ve designed many kitchens for my homes and have learned so much in the process,' Stewart shared via her blog back when she designed her kitchenware collection for The Home Depot. Nearly a century later, the guru's ideology remains the same.
It's easy to see why Stewart is so attached to her kitchen. The lifestyle guru has an enviable property portfolio spanning from Katonah, New York, to Westport, Connecticut, and Seal Harbor, Maine – all of which uphold a traditional country aesthetic that's best celebrated in the kitchen. With that said, however, her pieces are versatile enough to work in every style of home – whether we've embraced classic style (like her) or a modern kitchen alternative.
Whether we're planning a formal dinner party or a more intimate, informal meal with friends, this ceramic dinnerware set makes eating (and hosting) even more joyful. We love the scintillating rims and bold-tone edges that fit with every tablescape, no matter how dressy.
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Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.
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