Lance Bass's Kitchen Is a Home Cook's Dream
The Kitchen Is TV-Ready
"One of my favorite things to do is cook with my husband, Michael," Bass says. "We love watching chef shows — anything with Chef [Gordon] Ramsay — and we thought, 'why not make it look like we could shoot a show here?'" Bass is actually working on developing a show now. "It willed itself to happen," he says.
Even The Stove Impresses
Bass took choosing a range very seriously, and shopped around with one demand: "It had to be gas," he says. "I had to have a good burner. I cook half my food with a cast-iron skillet — it's probably my favorite kitchen gadget — so that was a must."
It's Incredibly Well-Stocked
The open shelves flanking the range are stocked with all different kinds of oil and vinegar, which have become Turchin and Bass's absolute cooking staples. "I was never into vinegar, but Michael dips everything in it, and he really expanded my taste buds," Bass says.
Their most prized bottle? Southern Pecan Vinegar from Ferrari Olive Oil Co. in California. The shop closed recently, so they've been saving every drop for special occasions. "That stuff's like gold," Bass says.
Their most prized bottle? Southern Pecan Vinegar from Ferrari Olive Oil Co. in California. The shop closed recently, so they've been saving every drop for special occasions. "That stuff's like gold," Bass says.
Those Copper Accents Aren't Just Trendy
Bass and Turchin included rose gold and copper accessories throughout the kitchen — from trays to wine glasses — not just because brushed nickel is so 2006. It's also a nod to their lives together. "Our wedding bands are rose gold, and we love the color, so we carried it throughout the house," Bass explains. "It helps one room flow to the next, so things don't look disjointed."
They Shopped For Bargains
Like any red-blooded human being, Bass and Turchin can't resist a bargain. The stools, for example, came from HomeGoods, as did some of the rugs, side tables and other accessories throughout the house. "I go there every few months and see what's in stock," Bass says.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Bass grew up in the South, and every year for Christmas, his grandmother sends him a taste of home: Blocks of pepperjack, cheddar and Edams cheese from Mississippi State University. "It lasts us about six months," Bass says. "Edams is a total Mississippi thing, but it makes for the gooiest, best grilled cheese you've ever had."
There Are Views For Days
Bass and Turchin joke that they live in a tree house, and for good reason: "The entire wall on the opposite side of the kitchen strips away to the outside, so it's almost like you're cooking outside," Turchin says. They're surrounded by a forest, separating them from the chaos of LA life. "It's really peaceful."
The Decor Enhances That Indoor-Outdoor Feel
"Just because it's a kitchen doesn't mean it has to look like a kitchen," Bass says. The pair chose matte solid wood floors and used reclaimed wood throughout the kitchen to make it feel like a warmer, more inviting space to hang out — not just cook and go — and bring in the earthy feel of the forest that envelops their home.
Accessories Bring Color
Clean white subway tile brightens up the kitchen, and it's simple enough that you won't get sick of it a year or two from now. Bass and Turchin kept the pops of color (like these turquoise jars) confined to the accessories, for the most part, so they're easy to swap out over time.
The Decor Tells A Good Story
Don't expect Bass and Turchin to be popping those massive bottles of bubbly anytime soon. "They were a gift from Moet & Chandon on our wedding," Bass explains. "Every time we walk in, those remind us of that day."
Essentials Are Always Close At Hand
While Bass and Turchin try to eat healthy for the most part — every day starts with a glass of kombucha tea and plenty of fresh fruit — Bass is known for two dishes in particular: fried chicken and his Mimi's cheesy chicken casserole. "My Mimi, my grandmother, taught me how to make this dish, and it's got Ro-tel tomatoes and Velveeta cheese, which is so Southern, but it's the best-tasting casserole ever," he says.
Sounds like the perfect dish to launch his cooking show.
Sounds like the perfect dish to launch his cooking show.
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