I’ve noticed down through the years that, by and large, the fancier and more expensive the kitchen, the less the homeowners do any cooking in it. It’s for show.
Ya know something, as a former residential contractor I second your opinion.
Man, when it comes to my kitchen, my wife and I use the hell out of it. Nothing fancy, but designed and built by me for serious cooking without having to fuss about keeping things looking shiny and new like in a magazine.