California Kitchens That Will Make You Drool

CALIFORNIA – Often hailed as the most important room in a house, a kitchen not only functions for meal prep, but also can serve as "family central" and as a focal point for gatherings and entertaining. And when buying a home, sellers focus most -- and comment most -- on kitchens, according to real estate experts.

Listed for sale, at present, throughout California are many luxe, yet divergent, options. Does your preference run to mod or traditional? Minimalist or trendy? Are eat-in islands a must? Stainless appliances? Gas ranges? Kitchen window with an ocean breeze or a mountain view?

And even if you now have zero plans to buy, sell or move ... peruse the listings, and define your preferred style.

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Indoor-Outdoor Wonderland: $17.5M In Bel Air

• Ooh-la-la estate with dreamy kitchen, closets, baths & yard. Price tag bigger than your pocketbook? Then view for decorating inspiration ...

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'Second Home' Extraordinaire: A Truckee Getaway

• The impressive, great room-kitchen combo will be the focal point for all entertaining at this Tahoe-area retreat.

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Holmby East Coast Traditional Boasts Dream Kitchen

• Tucked into the Holmby Hills, this East Coast Traditional brings the feel of the Hamptons to Los Angeles.

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$10 Million Reasons To Learn How To Cook In Newport Beach

• This amazing home, that fantastic kitchen! welcome home to this delightful residence in Newport Beach with a main level master bedroom.

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Mill Valley Estate With Mesmerizing Views: $6.75 Million

• Perched on Mount Tamalpais, this North Bay home features a butler's pantry, oversized kitchen, theater, garden, pool and so much more.

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Spacious $20M Hillsborough Estate Boasts 2 Gourmet Kitchens

• Not only is there plenty of space to whip some incredible meals, but there are nearly 9,000 square feet of living space.

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Bright, Breezy & Cook's Delight: $2.9M In Manhattan Beach

• This newly listed townhome, with its chic white palette, offers grand, open-floor design with an inviting kitchen

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Mission Viejo Cape Cod Style Home Has Ultimate Chef's Kitchen

• Love to cook? This Mission Viejo home will sing to your inner chef. Come and see the beauty and curb appeal of this desirable location in MV

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Rancho Mission Viejo Family Style Kitchen Will Make You Move

• The master-planned community in Rancho Mission Viejo is enough to make you want to move. Check out this gorgeous kitchen and home.

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Stunning Santa Cruz Beach House Offers Breathtaking Ocean View

• The custom kitchen was designed for those who love to cook. Imagine preparing dinner while enjoying this view.

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Dreamy Orinda House Offers Spacious Patio, Gourmet Kitchen

• Now, this is the stuff dreams are made of. Remodeled single-level estate with a sparkling pool and kitchen!

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Stunning Remodeled Castro Valley Home With Bright Kitchen

• This gorgeous Alameda County home has been completely renovated and is ready for a new owner!

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Imagine What's Cooking Inside This Gorgeous Lake Forest Home

• Check out the quartz waterfall island! what would be the first thing you cook here, when you call this lovely Orange County residence home?

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Walnut Creek Estate With Chef's Kitchen Drops In Price

• Thermador gas stove, sub-zero fridge and a butler's pantry all in one kitchen? It's up for grabs!

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A Castle In The Woods: Big Bear Lake Home Offers Royal Amenities

• Want to live like royalty in the mountains? Check out this California stunner.

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--Images via Realtor.com