From the lavish materials like marble and gold to unique artworks and chandeliers, these luxury kitchens have opulent features as standard. Think you didn't need a Murano crystal glass island or professional meat slicer? Think again. Join us as we explore some of the world's most luxurious kitchens, and prepare to be dazzled...

If the kitchen island – made from a huge, illuminated piece of smoky quartz – wasn't enough, this kitchen in a stunning $57.5 million penthouse (£45m) comes with two exquisite decorative pieces thrown in. There's the rare, grey hutch (left of picture) by the extremely sought after mid-century designer Paul Evans and a stunning modern crystal chandelier by Magna of London. Bespoke aluminium cabinetry and glass countertops keep the look sleek and modern. Best of all, when you're entertaining you can close off the kitchen with the touch of a button as an electronic wall will move into place. Though with a kitchen this desirable, why would you want to hide it?

Everything about this monochrome kitchen found within a modern chateau in Ontario, screams of luxury. On the market for $38 million (£29.5m), the floors are Italian marble with bespoke inlay detail and the stucco walls are imported from Germany. The decorative plasterwork on the ceilings, alcoves and this rather impressive French-style cooker hood make this an incredibly opulent space to whip up an omelette. Even the large fridge has been seamlessly integrated within the wooden cabinetry. And that black and white marble backsplash? Sublime. 

What do you expect from a kitchen in one of the swankiest apartments in New York? This custom-built modern kitchen is part of an 8,500-square-foot penthouse suite at the top of the South Tower at the Time Warner Center, currently on the market for $75 million (£58m). For your money, you get a fully-kitted out chef's kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, Alba Chiara marble countertops and custom sycamore cabinetry by Poliform. But let's be honest, if you live here you probably aren't cooking!

This elegant and understated kitchen is one of several in the nine-bedroom, 15-bathroom and 20,000-square-foot mansion that sold for $75 million (£58m) in Bel Air. The custom-built wooden cabinetry is inch-perfect, with inset grey marble countertops that match the huge kitchen island. For keen cooks, there's a top-of-the-line induction hob and gorgeous illuminated glass-fronted display cases to make a feature out of crockery and a store cupboard. 

What sort of kitchen would you put in an elegant apartment with historic proportions? Well, this exquisite scheme fuses elements of modern and traditional kitchen design. The clean, minimal base units are made from burnt ebano, in contrast with the tall units in bright white. The bespoke island features a hidden shelf built on a lift system that raises up to reveal crockery storage and disappears into the island again.

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This elaborate luxury kitchen is from the most expensive house ever to be sold at auction, Le Palais Royal in Florida. The 11-bedroom house was packed with over-the-top features, including $3 million (£2.3m) worth of 22-karat gold leafing. The polished mahogany cabinets have a curved front and gold bevelled frames, which matches the gilded cornice on the ceiling and the trio of crystal chandeliers. Now, this is a kitchen fit for royalty!

Favoured by half of all Michelin-starred chefs, Electrolux appliances are a cut above the rest. Built by the company to showcase their Grand Cuisine range, this sleek kitchen is nothing short of revolutionary; seamlessly integrating touchscreen technology and automation with powerful glass and chromium appliances. With pre-programmed settings for different recipes, a blast chiller and even an on-call concierge chef, this room heralds the arrival of a new era of kitchens, so no wonder it's got a hefty price tag of $322,000 (£250k)!

Custom designed for a London-based client, this sleek kitchen features a striking Z-shaped island topped with a slab of grey-veined white marble. Combining traditional materials with contemporary concepts, it has a solid Corinthian stone breakfast table, integrated stainless steel appliances and units highlighted by a copper leaf passe-partout. With lavish features such as a teppanyaki grill and a steam oven, this kitchen has everything a fervent chef could ever desire.

Industrial chic meets high-end glamour in this bespoke kitchen from Scandinavian company Sola Kitchens. Opting for a lavish black-and-gold palette, the designers have played with raw and refined materials; juxtaposing exposed brick with burnished brass and weathered steel with polished wood. The focal point of the space is a magnificent black stove, sure to set the owners back a pretty penny. 

Paying homage to the stunning, swirling veins of Arabescato marble, this deVOL design takes the humble country kitchen to a whole new level. Featuring an expansive black AGA, top-of-the-range Sub-Zero appliances and a contemporary Zip boiling water tap, the kitchen has all the latest mod-cons. With similar kitchens from the company retailing for up to $78,000 (£60k), you’ll certainly need a few pennies in the bank for this level of luxury.

At first glance, this kitchen doesn't look too out of the ordinary but it is actually worth a fortune. It's one of three gourmet kitchens in the Bel Air mansion known simply as 'Billionaire' that broke records went it became the most expensive house for sale in America when it came on the market in 2017. So what makes it so special? As well as a double Wolf range, sleek integrated wine chiller and appliances, it has a professional-grade Berkel meat slicer worth around $85,000 (£66k) and overlooks artwork by Norman Seeff. And see that giant burger and fries in the corner? That's a sculpture by John Miller and it's worth at least $80,000 (£62k). 

With its vast stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings and polished flagstones, this is a kitchen fit for a king. And the jewel in its crown is the magnificent Lacanche range, equipped with warming cupboards, an electric plancha and a multi-cooker and finished in a vibrant yellow hue. With prices starting at $13,000 (£10k) for the most basic model, you’re going to need a windfall to get your hands on one of these beauties.

If you’re looking for luxury with a twist, this kitchen from deVOL is the perfect blend of lavish design and quirky style. Drawing inspiration from iconic mid-century designs and traditional haberdashery stores, it has an expansive wooden island sitting on tapered legs and iced with white marble. From stained oak cabinets with tambour-style slatted doors to aged brass hardware, every element in ‘The Haberdasher’s Kitchen’ is bespoke and made to the most exacting standards. Prices start from £30,000 ($39k). 

With its sleek island, smooth counters and single-cut stone splashback, this exclusive kitchen in southwest London is proof you can never have too much marble. The brainchild of Barbara Genda, the design incorporates seamless built-in cabinets, sleek black-and-chrome appliances and both gas and induction hobs. An eye-catching pendant light with polished brass orbs adds the perfect finishing touch to the light and airy kitchen.

Boasting mottled Grès porcelain counters, dark-stained oak wood facades and stainless steel-finished units, this kitchen has a sleek and suave aesthetic. Equipped with cutting-edge Gaggenau appliances including a wine cabinet with three independent climate zones, it offers a new level of culinary luxury. From the statement bottle shelf to the double-height island, every element is seamlessly integrated and designed to streamline and facilitate everyday use of the space.

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Located atop the Mandarin Oriental hotel in a penthouse currently on the market for $38.5 million (£30m), this statement kitchen is nothing if not luxurious. Created by renowned interior designer, Juan Montoyer, it features gorgeous rosewood cabinets lacquered to a high sheen that stand out against the polished onyx counters and marble floors. Complete with two dishwashers, a Thermador hob and Sub-Zero fridge-freezers, this New York kitchen has it all.

The product of a two-year collaboration between design studio Scavolini and Michelin-starred chef Carlo Cracco, the MIA kitchen was created to bridge the gap between professional and home cooking. Incorporating all the latest technology, including a vacuum drawer with a marinating function and a food-warming lamp, it enables any amateur chef to really up their cooking game. A smooth blend of black iron, steel and stone, this sleek kitchen oozes luxury.

From the glamorous to the glitzy, we’re heading to one of LA’s most exclusive neighbourhoods for our next kitchen. Contained with a colossal manor house on the market for $59.9 million (£46.6m), it features polished black marble floors with chevron-shaped tiles that reflect light around the vast, open-plan space. Boasting a white marble-topped island-cum-bar, glossy floor-to-ceiling units and illuminated display cabinets, this kitchen is nothing if not luxurious.

 

From the flawless herringbone marble tiling to the stepped crown moulding, this country-style kitchen is perfect in every way. A three-sided marble counter perfectly frames the matching island whilst white panelled cabinets line the surrounding walls. The highlight of the space is a gorgeous polished La Cornue stove with a glossy copper trim, ideal for those who like to cook in luxury.

If money is no object, why not go all out with your kitchen? Created by London-based studio Marazzi Design for a trade show in the British capital, the Colosseo Oro is one of the most expensive kitchens in the world at $463,565 (£300,000). Boasting 24-carat gold leafing, Swarovski crystal lights and Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, this extravagant kitchen is perfect for the budding billionaire chef.

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Created by esteemed design studio Humphrey Munson, this kitchen flawlessly integrates some of the world’s most expensive appliances. From the Sub-Zero Wolf range cooker and Kohler sink to the Gaggenau fridge-freezer, it offers only the best in terms of culinary technology and functionality. The focal point of the space is the dark grey Spenlow island with its built-in wine cooler that draws the eye to the gorgeous mercury glass feature wall behind.

A stunning mix of classic and contemporary elements, this kitchen is the embodiment of functional luxury. Four gas burners sit like lily pads on the Grès porcelain counter, sheltered by a stainless-steel extractor fan that slots down into the counter. A solid butcher block work surface appears to defy gravity as it balances atop the island, the rich honey grain echoing that of the parquet floors. Finished with discreet built-in cabinets, this kitchen is proof that money can buy you style.

Housed in an exclusive New York development where apartments go for up to $66m (£51m), this Puck Penthouse kitchen is about as lavish as it gets. Embellished with hand-poured Terrazzo floors, custom-cut marble counters and hardwood cabinetry, the crowning glory of the space is a La Cornue Château stove, retailing for over half a million dollars (£389k). Nicknamed 'the Rolls Royce of ranges', this oven is THE must-have appliance for any luxury kitchen.

Pushing the limits of luxury design, this extravagant kitchen is the most expensive of its kind at $1.6 million (£1.2m). Created by renowned Italian designer Claudio Celiberti, it took 12 months to craft and features a Murano crystal glass island, Swarovski chandelier and handcrafted Gaggenau appliances. Despite its lavish embellishment, the Fiori di Cristallo is a fully functional kitchen, complete with a fridge, oven and coffee machine. Anyone for a cup of tea?

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