This post was originally published on CharlotteFive.com. 

If your chef’s apron looks a little tired and you’ve lost your culinary (or take-out) inspiration, maybe you need a change of scenery. These 11 killer kitchens are as functional and modern (and available) as they are beautiful.

Make your holiday wish list and check it twice. If it includes eat-in kitchens, granite countertops, a wine fridge, outdoor dining areas, tons of storage or updated amenities with all the bells and whistles, these Savvy + Co. Real Estate homes have you covered.

Bon appetit!

Entertain in your indoor and outdoor kitchen(s)

 

Address: 20408 Queensdale Drive, Wrights Emerald Cove
Price: $995,000
Listing Agent: Alyssa Roccanti
Get Cooking! Why create culinary masterpieces in one kitchen when you can have two? Inside this stunner of a home you’ll find a huge open kitchen oasis (see cover photo) with subzero fridge and Bosch dishwasher. Prefer to saute under the stars? No problem, head outside to your second kitchen overlooking a patio area and huge flat yard.

All sleepy heads will love starting their day here

Address: 9035 Alpine Court, Lakeside Acres
Price: $669,900
Listing Agent: Melissa Christiansen
Get Cooking! Every member of the house will be ready to to rise and shine in this sophisticated kitchen with modern fixtures. Linger over coffee at the island or have the crew over for your famous Sunday French toast and Bloody Mary bar. There’s space for everyone!

Bright and airy kitchen just a short drive to Uptown

Address: 1921 Nassau Boulevard, Midwood
Price: $485,000
Listing Agent: Genevieve Williams
Get Cooking!  Take a look! The bright, open kitchen is the heart of this home with its many updates, including tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range/hood and breakfast bar.

Get a mad for modern kitchen in this hip home

Address: 2420 Lydia Ave, Villa Heights
Price: $479,000
Listing Agent: Lexie Longstreet
Get Cooking! Entertain and whip up your specialty in this sleek and modern kitchen that piles on the wow factor. Gather friends around the kitchen’s huge island and let the fun spill out into the living and dining area. All this and a quick bike ride to Midwood, Noda or the light rail.

Quaint kitchen in updated home with all the bells and whistles

Address: 6419 Morven Lane, Lansdowne
Price: $464,500
Listing Agent: Perrin Morse
Get Cooking! Holiday dinners will taste even better coming out of this updated kitchen. Dining in is a pleasure in this bright home with an open layout and a split level floor plan for great functionality. This one is move in ready and ready for you.

Premium upgrades including wine refrigerator

Address: 12415 Short Lane, McCullough
Price: $449,000
Listing Agent: Rhonda Gibbons + Mike Gibbons
Get Cooking! Step into this entertainer’s kitchen with premium upgrades including KitchenAid gas range, wine refrigerator and upgraded countertops throughout. While you wait for your masterpiece to cook, enjoy the neighborhood amenities including clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, fitness area, dog park, walking trails and more.

Townhome with oversized kitchen island

Address: 328 Wesley Heights Way, Wesley Heights
Price: $447,000
Listing Agent: Shannon Lynch
Get Cooking! This townhome has it all including a fab kitchen with clean lines, stunning floors, modern finishes and lots of places to dine. Inspiration is everywhere with soft close cabinets, oversized kitchen island with seating, quartz countertops, open floorplan, gas fireplace, outstanding private master suite, deep soaking tub and fenced yard.

Bungalow kitchen with tons of counter and storage space

Address: 2215 Winter Street, Midwood
Price: $400,000
Listing Agent: Victor Ahdieh
Get Cooking!  If your trusty prep staff, friends of family need more space to chop, dice and slice –  welcome to your new kitchen with ample counter space for all your helpers. Plus with storage galore you won’t have to give up any of your kitchen doodads or gizmos – in fact you’ll have room for more!

Enjoy your show off kitchen in new townhome for under $400k

Address: 1712 Pegram Street, bSpoke
Price: $365,000
Listing Agent: Patrick Deely & Lana Laws
Get Cooking! The kitchen in this new townhome is a sure-fire winner with a modern finish package that includes quartz countertops, black stainless steel appliances, flat panel cabinets and large island with seating next to dining area and main level balcony. Need a night off? Head next door to Belmont’s newest coffee shop or Siggy’s Good Food.

Bring everyone to the table in this beautiful kitchen

Address: 10939 Wild Dove Lane, Thornhill
Price: $335,000
Listing Agent: Heather Claxton
Get Cooking! If the kitchen is the heart of the home – this beautiful, move-in-ready home has a lot of it and more. Check out the granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and a huge island in the kitchen! Plus wood floors on main level and plantation shutters.

Bonus: Check out this Savvy sneak peak!

Address: 310 Arlington Ave #418, Factory South in South End
Price: Contact listing agent for price
Listing Agent: Matthew Means
Get Cooking! What could be better than dining in your modern and sleek kitchen? How about living in South End with restaurants, light rail, entertainment and breweries right around the corner! Over $100,000 worth of renovations have gone into this beautiful home that features natural light, exposed brick, custom closets with a weight room and a stunning master bathroom with a huge walk-in rain shower.

 

The holidays are around the corner which means it is a perfect time to start looking for a new home.