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Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. Outdoor kitchens have become an expected feature in luxury homes.

Whether it's because they feel more optimistic, less ethereal, or just better suited to real life, intense colors and unique touches are quickly overtaking stark, white, modern kitchen design trends.