Inside Ina Garten’s East Hampton Estate—and the Design Tricks She Swears By for Effortless Entertaining

“Barefoot Contessa” star Ina Garten is an expert at hosting guests, so it comes as no surprise that her East Hampton, NY, home has been thoughtfully equipped for gatherings.Garten and her husband of 57 years, Jeffrey Garten, have lived in the town since the 1980s, and they now reside in a house that’s a close replica to their former dwelling, located just down the street.They built the home out of a need for more space, first adding an office for Jeffrey.The property would undergo a series of additions and upgrades over time, gradually transforming into the peaceful retreat—equipped with a breathtaking barn—that the couple calls home today.While Ina is not one to renovate simply for the sake of switching things up, the renowned cook transformed the interior of the home “during the pandemic” after leaving it unchanged for 25 years.Loading...Ina Garten and her husband, Jeffrey, have been married for 57 years. Getty Images for DisneyLoading...The couple moved to East Hampton in the 1980s. Eventually, they'd build a new home down the street from their first residence, pictured here in 2008.Photo by Talaya Centeno/WWD/Penske Media via Getty ImagesLoading...In recent years, the interior ...