There’s no place in the home quite like the kitchen. From it springs a source of daily sustenance. But in most homes, the kitchen means so much more. It’s often a favorite meeting place—even if the gathered crowd must hover around an island or sit on stiff-backed bar stools as opposed to sinking into a living room sectional. And in this unprecedented period when the comfort and security of one’s home means more than ever, it’s no wonder that creating the idyllic kitchen has become such a popular undertaking. Here are five kitchens sure to inspire.

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