The joy of enjoying one another's company around an intimate table in a dining room is hard to rival, but we understand it's not always practical to dine (and socialize) in such a formal setting. As a happy medium, we're looking to Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, who bring the best elements of a dining room to their kitchen via clever – and it's easy to understand why this feature is topping kitchen trends for the year ahead. The model and singer enlisted the assistance of favorite Jake Arnold to design a kitchen that we've swooned over many times since its .
We've already taken a moment for its marble slab backsplash and quietly luxurious mixed-metals – however, its banquette seating combines style and functinality in a way that's hard to rival. 'We take kitchens seriously, and functionality is the number one consideration in all of our projects,' comments . 'Here, we really considered the entertainment factor of the kitchen and how our clients cook, eat, and hang out all in the same place.
We designed this banquette to face the backyard and beyond at the beautiful view.' A photo posted by on As Arnold explains, instead of looking into the food preparation area, Teigen's seating faces outwards to her backyard – meaning family members and guests can enjoy feeling as though they're separate from the kitchen despite being in the heart of the action. It means hosts can enjoy their family and friend's company while keeping busy, while those dining can have a more informal b.