Couture kitchens

Notes on CNBC's "High Net Worth" show on Couture Kitchens Aired Sunday August 12th 2007 at 8:00 PM

Hosted by Tyler Mathisen, "High Net Worth" provides avenues for viewers to extend their wealth and get the most out of the assets they have. Simply, there is no other program like this on television. This is a program that speaks to the ultra-affluent. Mathisen and his guests celebrate the very best life has to offer, from exclusive golf resorts and elite boutique hotels to incredible real estate and choice art. Mathisen reports the very latest news on investing trends and opportunities as well as news on taxes, trusts and estates. ( CNBC Website )

In the First Segment of the show Mathisen opens with, " Kitchens to die for that are taylored to your epicurian taste. These new high end kitchens frequently come with a 6 figure price tag." The show highlights some beautiful projects from Christopher Peacock and other luxury designers.

Spectacular spaces typically can encompass over 900 square feet. Prices for these luxurious spaces can range between $200,000 to $300,000 and up. Fast becomming the nerve center of the home, with internet access, and electronics embedded in appliances, luxury kitchens are increasing in functionality as well as looks and feel. "Kitchens must be show stopping, fabulous places to hang out in." says Christoper Peacock . Some of the trends to watch for; Over the next 4 years 300,00 people will have a private cook and by 2015 it is predicted that outdoor kitchens will be standard in high end homes.

The show did an excellent job romanticizing the idea of well designed and executed kitchens. There was also some discussion about multiple kitchens in single homes as well as separating kitchens for entertaining and separate kitchen for the personal chef to work in.



"The Kitchen is where everyone likes to hang out." Tyler Mathisen