7 Entertaining Kitchens Perfect for a Family Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving week, and one of the things we're most grateful for is that we get to create beautiful, functional spaces for our clients to enjoy with their families year after year. The kitchen is the heart of the home and the center of holidays and special occasions, and it's something we consider with every space we design. Here are 7 of the best examples from our archives of entertaining kitchens that are just meant for hosting the holidays. This first space, in a Wellesley home, offers an oversized island, an open concept, and a stovetop with adjacent griddle area.

entertaining kitchens for the holidays
entertaining kitchens for the holidays

Next, a space that would delight the social hostess. The main living area is directly adjacent to the kitchen.

entertaining kitchens for the holidays
entertaining kitchens for the holidays

Besides being bright and beautiful, this Cape Cod kitchen feature luxe little extras, like a pot filler faucet over the stove, and a roomy butler's pantry off to the left side.

entertaining kitchens for the holidays
entertaining kitchens for the holidays

If designing the tablescape is your favorite hosting duty, this next space is for you. It features a built-in china cabinet with a display case for crystal collections.

entertaining kitchens for the holidays
entertaining kitchens for the holidays

A double oven, oversized range, and a view of the TV and big game. What more could you ask for?

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large-kitchen-design-thanksgiving-4

This big, bright kitchen has an adjacent dining space and a built-in espresso machine.

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large-kitchen-design-thanksgiving-5

And finally, for the gourmand, a chef's quality kitchen complete with a top-of-the-line range and refrigerator, plus easily accessible dining are and eat-in space.

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large-kitchen-design-thanksgiving-6

For more photos of all of these spaces, visit us on Houzz.