When members of Hollywood’s elite class do something, they do it big. From cars and jewelry to parties and vacations, blending in is never the goal for these stars and starlets. This is especially true when it comes to their posh pads. The kitchen, in particular, gets a lot of attention.
Check out These 5 Kitchen Design Trends
Few rooms in the home are used more than the kitchen. It’s the scene for early morning discussions over coffee, a late night glass of wine, dinner with friends, and tasty meal preparation. That’s why so many people – celebs included – place an emphasis on their kitchens when building, renovating, or designing a home. Let’s take a look at some of the hottest trends in Hollywood this year, as they’re now spilling over into mainstream homes.
Dark kitchen cabinets. Dark brown kitchen cabinets are all the rage in Hollywood right now, so it’s difficult to narrow the list and say one celebrity does it best. However, if you were forced to pick, you may give the award to Celine Dion’s Luxe Kitchen in Montreal.
There’s just something about her kitchen that screams “sophisticated.” The stark contrast between the pearl white floors and dark brown cabinets gently guide the viewer’s eyes around the space to enjoy subtler features like stainless steel appliances and tasteful ceiling beams that run the length of the room. It’s a true masterpiece.
Quartz countertops. According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, manufactured quartz is now the leading kitchen countertop material in the United States. That trend started in Hollywood with big-name celebs installing massive amounts of this attractive scratch and chip resistant material. At roughly $80 per square foot, it’s slightly more expensive than granite and falls just under marble at $85.
Refrigerated drawers. Are you tired of having to rearrange everything in the refrigerator just to pull out an apple or grab a drink? Well, the celebrity answer to this conundrum is to invest in more chilled storage space. That’s where the trend for refrigerated drawers came from. “They look just like a regular drawer in your kitchen that you pull out,” says John Robinson, a luxury homebuilder in New Hampshire. He claims every luxury home he’s built in the last year has had refrigerated drawers in the kitchen.
Antique and vintage. While modern has been the go-to style for years, some celebs are reverting back to a simpler time. We’ll call it “vintage with a twist,” and Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi’s home in the Santa Monica Mountains is the perfect example. With industrial light fixtures, an antique bluestone table, classic American Windsor chairs, a Danish lounge chair, and a hearth with convenient firewood storage, this kitchen is unique and luxurious. Stainless steel appliances finish off the look, giving modern comforts to what is an otherwise traditional room.
Built-in refrigerators. Whereas refrigerators were once eyesores in the kitchen, they’re now focal points. Many luxury homeowners are installing custom refrigerators complete with unique features like humidity-controlled vegetable drawers, temperatures zones, and even computers. In order to blend in, celebs like chef Giada de Laurentiis are matching the finish to the surrounding cabinetry. It’s certainly a classy way to incorporate such a large appliance into the room.
Own These Trends
It’s good to know there are people in Hollywood spending their money well. These kitchen trends are sleek, sophisticated, and incredibly appealing. Whether it’s dark cabinets or built-in refrigerators, the good news is that you can live like a celeb with just a few simple design projects. Keep these five ideas in your back pocket and maybe you can get a taste of luxury living.
