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It's in the kitchen that we cook, sometimes eat, and where those gifted with culinary prowess craft fantastic recipes. Some of us may feel hopeless in the kitchen, declaring 'there's nothing here' when opening the fridge, while others effortlessly create amazing meals from leftovers. Regardless of your culinary abilities, the kitchen is a space where many of us spend a significant amount of time. It can become a place where families gather, as vividly depicted in the 1972 Bollywood movie 'Bawarchi,' starring Rajesh Khanna, Jaya Bachchan, and Arani, with narration by Amitabh Bachchan

Bawarchi' tells the story of the Sharma family, perpetually embroiled in squabbles and led by the eccentric Daduji, who can't keep a chef due to his mistreatment of staff. Their reputation spreads, making it impossible to hire a chef until Raghu, portrayed by the late Rajesh Khanna, offers his services. Raghu rises to the challenges, endearing himself to the family members. He defuses arguments, reunites the family, and brings them closer together. However, when the family jewels mysteriously vanish, Raghu disappears too.

This story underscores the power of a kitchen to unite people and inspire. Now, let's explore some stunning kitchens from around the world.

Rajesh Khanna in the movie 'Bawarchi'.

Blue Stallion Farm in Hollywood, Florida. (via Countryliving Magazine)

Kitchen in Claude Monet's Home in Giverny, France. Photo by IndigoKashmir

Something traditional. Kitchen in a home in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Photo by Jignesh Jhaveri via ElleDecor

Home of designer Cynthia Zamaria in Ontario, Canada. Photo by Robin Stubbert via Domino Magazine.

Kitchen in Felicja Curyłowa Farmstead Museum, Zalipie, Poland.

The Heirloom Kitchen by deVOl Kitchens - Photo by IndigoKashmir.

Kitchen in Casa Impala, Holbox Island, Mexico. Photo via Airbnb.

Mulberry Kitchen by Smallbone.

A kitchen in Uruguay. Photo by Ricardo Labougle via Elledecor. 

Kitchen in Sweden. By Officine Gullo.

Kitchen in a stone house in Burgos region of Spain. Photo by Philip Scheffel via El Mumble.