Inside Claire Saffitz's Renovated NY Cabin Kitchen | Dessert Person

Inside Claire Saffitz's Renovated NY Cabin Kitchen | Dessert Person
Claire make all sort of cakes, pies, and confections in her recently renovated NY Cabin kitchen. Well, it’s often a challenge, but she gives herself a leg up by staying organized (or, at least organized enough) and designating zones for different equipment, tasks, and ingredients. Join Claire as she takes you around the space for a quick kitchen tour and provides quick tips for making the kitchen as functional as possible.
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Photographer: Alex Lau
Food Stylist: Sue Li
Prop Stylist: Astrid Chastka
Video Series:
Producer/Director: Vincent Cross
Camera Operator: Calvin Robertson
Theme Song: Michael Guggino
Editor: Hal McFall
Assistant Editor: Asher Rogers
Animation Credits:
Character Designer/Animator: Jack Sherry
Character Rigger: Johara Dutton
Background/Prop Designer: M. Cody Wiley
Background Illustrator: Jagriti Khirwar

[@hannahcarlton5502]

I love that while this kitchen is aspirational, it also feels normal! It's a little messy, Claire talks about making certain choices because of budget, etc. It's refreshing!

[@mayad6912]

"we try to keep the cats off the counter" cuts to petting the cat on the counter

[@anakhanair_]

I don't mind, humans are dirtier .

[@kc7226]

@@anakhanair_ I know people have gotten sick like that but I’m sure it’s gatta be a low ish percentage and people act like cat owners won’t clean a surface before cleaning

[@Scarlet-qg1xi]

Cats on the countertop of a professional or home kitchen counter is a turn off for me.

[@14judita]

Her kitchen is way cleaner than some ppls kitchens without pets

[@polosandoval]

@@Scarlet-qg1xi Digging in the litter box and then walking all over the kitchen counters, no thanks lol

[@43v3rh1d3n]

now that claire has a new kitchen are we gunna get a new opening animation! i’d love to see it!

[@MaxineShaw_84]

Oooo yes! In the same animation style, I hope but yes to this!

[@luns486]

A new song is what she really needs.

[@razrv3lc]

Yeah especially since Dessert Person was the name of her last book and now she’s got another one lol

[@Margar02]

@@razrv3lc Dessert Person is a lifestyle. A way of being. A philosophy. It's so much more than a book title :)

[@kelzbelz313]

THE CABINETS ARE ILLUMINATED!!!!! That’s such a genius idea!

[@prittyyyy]

the cat door is so cuuuute

[@tubulartuber]

it's very rare to see a detailed overview of a professional's home kitchen, so I really appreciate this PS you should peer pressure your other pro cook friends to do kitchen tour vids

[@jeanniesaltwaterla8718]

“... passionate about this space...” I’m equally passionate about watching all the details of your space!! 😂

[@mokster5]

It’s actually pretty cool seeing chefs cooking on electric heat. Cooking seems to be SO oriented towards gas heat and cooking times and results are different on electric. It’s nice to see chefs getting their results without gas.

[@friend9653]

I am an interior designer and everything you did is amazing. You are right about knowing your kitchen and where things should go, what organizers you need, etc. A functional kitchen can still be beautiful. Love that you added some wood instead of doing all white! Great job Claire :)

[@LFshlevin]

I am an interior designer and everything she did is garbage

[@okoatmeal]

Hello, can I pleae ask you, as a designer, whats the material she chose for the counter tops? she said they're meant to look like poured concrete, but arent. do you know what material they are? thank you for your time!

[@sydtay]

The little nook for sitting and writing/working on your laptop, candle going, that beautiful view out the window, and the cats behind you in their window perch... SO CUTE :')

[@tati.l.]

The spooky and most likely cursed candle holder from the estate sale is my favorite feature.

[@laurapiacentinicasarin8205]

Oh great, now i want Claire to design and teach me how to organize my kitchen so perfectly like she does

[@m_a_r_i_a_h604]

I love how humble she is. As if we all didn’t just open KZbin, and stop everything to watch this video. We love you Claire !!!!!

[@jamesktucker979]

Exactly!

[@jonathanbourne108]

Very nice to see all the little touches that maximize space and efficiency. Anyone know what are the countertops made of? Claire made a point of saying they're non porous and super easy to clean and maintain but I didn't catch a material name.

[@RaquelTWG]

I'd love to know as well!

[@OsirusHandle]

Non porous means either quartz or some polymer, usually acrylic with something. Corian is a new popular one.

[@jenc9350]

I came here to make this exact comment! What is the material of the countertops?!

[@originalresqme]

I would guess quartz because it's non-porous, but she was price-conscious, so maybe not; maybe Corian or similar.

[@lawrencesaylol]

It’s quartz for sure.

[@macaoron]

I was just wondering if the kitchen tour video was gonna come, and long and behold, it arrives as Christmas gift! Thanks Claire and team!

[@houchi69]

Claire is just so down to earth and relatable, that's why we love her.

[@David-co5oo]

for anyone else curious about the flashframe at 12:34, it's just black with 4 arrows pointing to nothing in particular

[@Aftershk]

Damn, I'm glad I finally found a commenting mentioning that, I saw no other comments mentioning it at all, and I was starting to think I was hallucinating, even though I slowed the video down to see it more clearly. :P

[@iohslma]

Claire is the best, v happy this is going so well for her. Wild to see all this come from her videos on BA in the before times.

[@911sareforever]

This is literally one of my favorite kitchens. I feel like most kitchens are made for that aesthetic but not made actually cook in. Love

[@letarogers6380]

Love the tour! Lots of great ideas and things to think about for my kitchen. I did envision the trouble my son would have gotten into it at 10 months old with the knife drawer and oven controls on front. At that age, he took a container of cottage cheese out of the fridge, stood on it, and started to hook the top of a pot of boiling water using the pasta stirrer I’d left on the counter. Since then, I’m keenly aware of the other people in the kitchen with me and kick them out if I need to. My son is in college now, and is a great cook and baker. I no longer kick him out.

[@meekaeelbooley]

I need Claire to go through her baking stuff, maybe a part 2?

[@FelipeAkira42]

I love the reveal at 8:45 that Harris talks in third person

[@_baert]

4:29 Whoa, iLOVE that local foods wheel that shows what's in season. Getting 1 immediately.

[@tati.l.]

I stand corrected - the cat door is my favorite feature.

[@rachaelhoffman-dachelet2763]

My younger daughter is at the start of her professional cooking journey and I’m giving her the NYT cookbook and an Elizabeth David cookbook for the holidays. It was fun to see them in your kitchen too! She got her current (dream) job in part because she spent the night before her interview reviewing her copy of Escoffier that my brother gave her a few years ago. I’m so glad you are in the world as a roll model for women cooks.

[@judithl213]

I loveeee your glasses & mugs organization 🥰 Now I also need cabbage mugs, they are so magical

[@Sara-wh2xt]

Check out Bordallo Pinheiro kitchenware

[@judithl213]

@@Sara-wh2xt Thank you so much!!

[@lbjork08]

So wonderful to get an even more detailed glimpse at how a chef's mind works when it comes to designing a kitchen for their needs. I love the balance of personal and practical - getting lots of inspiration. Thanks, Claire!

[@YaelEvenyaelsyummies]

Loved seeing the details! So inviting and homey- really nice! Enjoy!

[@barbararuthsmith2882]

You did a great job, I just re did my kitchen (I live in Sweden) and went for dark green cabinets. I wanted to do shelves but my husband cooks a lot of meat dishes on the gas range and everything get greasy so I went with the cabinets, love the look and practicality of your kitchen and LOVE the cat door and the cabbage mugs. Thanks for sharing!

[@Tsuki04wolf]

I also live in Sweden! Where did you purchase your cabinets?

[@barbararuthsmith2882]

@@Tsuki04wolf IKEA but they are no longer making the green ones. You can still get them but it's just the ones that are left. it is the Bodbyn series. Where in Sweden do you live?

[@Tsuki04wolf]

@@barbararuthsmith2882 ah of course that's the case haha I live in Falun!

[@barbararuthsmith2882]

@@Tsuki04wolf Not so far from me, I live outside of Grängesberg.

[@Tsuki04wolf]

@@barbararuthsmith2882 Oh wow that is pretty close! Never expect people to live in Dalarna haha

[@Paylala]

I love how welcoming this space is and how accessible you've made everything. Truly great use of space and 100% gonna try to find a way to copy that one double-decker silverwear drawer you have. That's just genius!

[@RachaelWong]

I would loveee a full home tour! I absolutely love the functionality mixed with aesthetics of the kitchen and would love to see how that carries throughout the home.

[@renatapaiva4805]

i always tell my wife that my dream house priorities are a book corner and a nice well planned kitchen. your kitchen is absolutely a dream, i'm so in love with all the little details and how you were able to plan and cater to your family's needs. super inspiring 😍

[@celiaortega2372]

Finally a kitchen renovation of a person who actually uses it!!!!! Thanks ❤

[@JamesD17]

This has been a kitchen in the making. I love how Claire can make anything look amazing 💅

[@Muffin__Maam]

I'm so in love with the look and style of your kitchen, I'd die to see what the rest of the cabin looks like!

[@biberfan]

I smile at her reaction near the end, unsure if we enjoyed the video. If we watched 16 min in, yes, we did. Thank you for sharing a professional’s look into your home workspace and what works for you. Love the idea of having need-to-access condiments and resources at arm’s reach when cooking/baking. Thank you for sharing a look into your home!

[@ethuringer]

i loved this, love seeing chef’s kitchens that i admire - so warm and humble and cool

[@CookinWithSquirrl]

That corner cabinet pull out situation is one of the best things I have ever seen! Lovely kitchen and thank you for the in-depth tour.

[@kmmyers]

Thank you Claire! So inspiring! I love that you make this all about you and your partners passion for food.

[@michaeld4250]

I am so grateful that I found you on BA recreating so many amazing foods. You are an excellent teacher.

[@naurcho]

I really appreciate that they didn't overly-manicure everything, it's real and practical and well-organised in a way anyone could achieve. Although I can appreciate the design of kitchens styled to be on TV, it doesn't really seem like anyone's made to cook in it because it's so staged and the placement of things and sometimes even the containers don't make sense, because they're for show only. Thanks for this intimate inside look, Claire + co!

[@jmgmesquita]

Thanks for the tour Claire. And the cabbage mugs are from Bordallo Pinheiro, an amazing beautiful classic portuguese brand :) Shameless proud portuguese Claire fan over here :p

[@andretinoco]

I was just looking in the comments to see if someone said somethning about Bordallo Pinheiro cabbage ware.

[@sfowler1017]

I LOVE this tour. It's lovely to hear the thought behind every detail. Honestly this is a relatively achievable kitchen and seeing all the things you put in for functionality is super helpful as I think about making small updates to my own kitchen!

[@DrSchweppes]

I've been wanting a kitchen tour for so long. Your kitchen looks amazing and I love the style/theme.

[@amandamakesminis]

Yes! So happy for this kitchen tour. Taking notes for a future kitchen renovation lol.

[@kellywright9791]

Obsessed with ALL THINGS KITCHEN!!! Thoroughly enjoyed seeing Claire’s new space. Congratulations!

[@boeyman]

Thanks for the tour of your beautiful new kitchen! I was especially excited to see the countertop that extends across the large window and is open underneath for a stool - I've been contemplating expanding my own kitchen in a similar way, but could find very few examples of how it would look. Clearly, it's fantastic - thanks for the inspiration!

[@callmemolls3646]

Words cannot say how much I loved this video, your new kitchen is so beautiful and functional and charming. That mug/cup shelf is amazing and goals. I just watched the gougere episode (I’m going to try them for Christmas Eve dinner, wish me luck) and would love to have a space like yours to work in someday. It’s fun to see how much you love it and all the little details!

[@simmerWill]

This was incredible! Would love to see more home videos/outdoor kitchen updates, etc.

[@karinamak7368]

between the cat door and cabbage mugs the personality and functionality is so beautifully pronounced !🤩

[@katecubed]

Yay - an explanation for the pot filler being so high. And it makes sense one we see the pot. Of course we are interested in this kitchen. Thank you for the tour

[@andiesorder]

I’d love to see a full house tour 😭😭😭

[@yvonne1172]

My adhd is happy being able to see every item in the kitchen. Love this!

[@sendnoodle5]

This is beautiful! Highly functional for you two, and I love that none of it exactly matches, but it all looks so nice together because you've picked out pieces you love. A gorgeous mish mash. I also really dig the 70s mid century but cabin design, and that's what I'm going for too. So this whole video was great!

[@jamesktucker979]

I think Kitchen tours are so insightful. I like that you kept it practical and very straight forward. Happy Hanukah.

[@TheThreebucks]

Loved every minute of this video because I know how it feels so great to custom fit one’s own new kitchen! I gloried in creating a baking corner, a storage container cabinet, and I’m so glad that I insisted on drawers, because we now have a popcorn popper drawer and a snack/bread drawer. Although I do get tired of my son complaining that I have moved the silverware drawer to our new island. Love your vintageware, too!

[@jimbly]

Our giant single-basin sink is nearly my favorite thing about what we did to our kitchen, too. Love the knife-holder insert idea! We currently just have to wash and put away immediately to keep them out of the sink or toddler hands, and sometimes that’s tough.

[@TheHollywoodCrone]

Thank you for the tour ! Your kitchen is you and I love it! Great job ! 🐈🐈‍⬛

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

Claire's kitchen is a dream

[@ninjaahjumma]

I just love that as Claire pets Felix at 2:40, you can clearly see that Felix’s white moustache perfectly matches the way the white streak in Claire’s hair is parted. I love that so much. 😂

[@theresamay9481]

Loved seeing how you designed and decorated your space. Cooking is my hobby so all the details are good!

[@ApatheticOreo]

I love how the layout and every detail is well thought out and how it really looks like a lived space.

[@luisej.2254]

looks sooo good! now i need to see claires baking/cook book collection !!

[@kellysantillana3089]

More house tours! So much fun to watch

[@BeautyCharmer1120]

I’m a cottage baker and I received both of your cookbooks for the holidays. They are absolutely beautiful and I am so excited to try so many recipes! 🥰

[@hatless-cluncky-capsize]

Thank you for the kitchen tour Claire. I love your videos! PS your editor is fantastic.

[@TheBereangirl]

Green is my favorite color, so naturally I love your kitchen! I also agree that every kitchen NEEDS a tool drawer. And the cat door is Meow--fantastic!♥️😽

[@phyllisreinking4208]

Enjoyable and helpful. We have 3 cats. Your cat door immediately took me back over 40 years ago when we cut an oversized “mouse” hole in a door so our cats could access their basement litter box. Loved the tour.

[@antoniojohnson3925]

I have that Viking fridge it's the best. I love that you can control the humidity in different zones. Also, I can fit sheet pans in with no issue.

[@issychan7447]

thanks for sharing! i like your cabbage mug and the egg basket too! so cute~

[@gabimckenzie3401]

This reminds me of my bougie auntie so much. Functionality first, but everything is nice and curated and thought about. So freaking sweet. Wine for company, tucked away. High powered vent because we need it. Love you guys, this was a joy.

[@dirod38]

love this type of content, more if this in the new year. PLEASE.

[@giuliettamassina7787]

I'm a home cook and baker, and I enjoyed this tour and all your other shows! All the best in your new space.

[@AmbroseReed]

I noticed the cabbage mug in the quick montage at the beginning and loved it; feeling very validated that Claire called it out specifically later haha

[@GinnieTerrell-lz5jv]

I loved seeing every little detail of your new kitchen. Thanks for sharing and letting us see. Also, love the cabbage mugs. I love food shaped vessels and my sisters make fun of me for that!

[@johrathbun]

You have the dream kitchen--and you deserve it! Hope to follow in your steps one day, ha. Keep up the good work, Claire & crew!!

[@erbearthgarden3658]

I am smiling that I have many of the cookbooks in Claire's kitchen.

[@onedaysai0]

This was awesome. Love you going into details about the organization process.

[@XusernamegoeshereX]

Obsessed with your glassware wall! And the cabbage mugs are everything

[@gabrielncali8999]

Claire, I love this! How exciting! NEW kitchen! Love Love Love! Great space! ❤️

[@embilbieblimblehead6827]

THANKYOU SO MUCH I am taking copious notes for our renovation

[@stevemcguire7]

What a dream kitchen! A tip on the wine, it's not ideal to store it in front of a window. The direct light and temperature changes can cause problems with the wine, so it's best to store it in a cool, dark place. That does look like a nice convenient spot though so simply placing some material, like cardboard, in between the wine and the window would help a lot!

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

My kitchen was renovated about 5 years ago. Such a lifechanging thing to do!

[@kestrelhawkins8728]

That was helpful. I need to add a hood to my kitchen and understanding the dimensions needed is definitely a good thing.

[@SirMooge]

CAT DOOR!! Love that! Great tour! Enjoy your new beautiful space!

[@daron1807]

Glassware just hanging out on open shelving easily accessible to any passing cat that might like to push things over... that's bold (also beautiful, functional kitchen!)

[@danbev8542]

Actually, cats are incredibly graceful and coordinated creatures, who do scary-looking things without many CATastrophes. They do, however, shed!

[@texassews535]

@@danbev8542 Hi Dan, Yes, cats can be graceful and coordinated, but we live with Satan the cat. His real name is Whiskey. He is loving in the morning and will slice your hands off the rest of the day. He is my son’s cat so I don’t get to see him nice ever. I was in the other room the other day and Whiskey got on the bar and decided that the plant with dirt in a fabric planter bag, sitting on top of all kind of hydroponic balls, should be on the floor. I heard this thunderous crash and went running into the living room. You couldn’t even imagine the mess. I couldn’t even say “Bad kitty!” He was long gone and hiding. This kind of stuff is normal activity in my house. He loves Apple Ear Buds. My son has purchased 3 pair this year. All my leather furniture has to be replaced, and my son said he would do it. So, you see how he got his name? I still try to love him and get bloody fingers doing so. My daughter-in-law loves the little guy and says he is getting better. 🤔

[@14judita]

Thx for sharing your amazing home kitchen with us it was a long time coming i hope u enjoy it so much and have countless amazing baking and cooking memories with your loved ones…everything was my favorite especially the cat cam hehe ☺️ 🐈

[@carolinearnis]

i thinks it's interesting how this is what an accurate kitchen looks like (setup, material, etc.) of people who actually have experience and a livelihood in cooking. there's no unnecessary bells n whistles. it's very function over fashion while still looking like a lovely home space! reminds of parents' of friends kitchens who are personal chefs.

[@laggyy3987]

Thank you for using this countertop; I have been thinking hard on durable and easy to clean ones!🎉

[@alysoffoxdale]

So many ideas boiling away in my head now! And that cat door is absolutely adorable!

[@kathyquinny]

So fun, thank you for showing us your kitchen!

[@MosoteX]

Beautiful Kitchen Claire - so proud of you! Super 🌟🌟

[@Victoria-pu9bm]

I LOVE getting to see a practical kitchen from a chef

[@thane9]

I especially love the glassware rack. As someone who desperately needs to gut and rebuild their kitchen this gives me hope.

[@amyspeers8012]

You kitchen is lovely. I have a mix of open shelves and closed cabinets and love the mix.

[@TheNerdistheWord]

So efficient and beautiful. You’ll have to do an update in a year what worked and what you improved ❤️ those countertops are so cool! They do look exactly like fresh poured concrete. Are they matte quartz? I’ll be ordering that cat door for the litter box pronto 🤣

[@jacobdooo]

Your book is the best thing I own! Thank you for making such brilliant recipes

[@diegomarroquin7921]

ITSSSSS SO ENTERTAINING TO WATCH CLAIRE OMG LOOOOVE HER

[@ZackSmithmusic]

Ohmygosh I have the same garden art print in my kitchen!! The kitchen has come so far, great job!

[@avg18]

Congratulations on your beautiful kitchen!! Makes me have ideas for the time when I get to remodele mine 🤗