The rise of the “cashmere kitchen” as the latest kitchen decor trend isn’t too surprising. Both home design and fashion are moving towards quality over quantity… and quiet luxury isn’t going anywhere.
Fast fashion feels gauche and trending paint colours fleeting. But cashmere? Cashmere is timeless.
Soft, inviting, classic and, yes, expensive; a camel-coloured cashmere sweater is the comfy, elevated staple we all reach for. Dress it up or keep it casual: cashmere is versatile, perfectly balancing form with function. Now, translate that vibe into a kitchen.
Warm and welcoming, the earthy colour palette consists of unintrusive neutrals — no bright whites or bold colours here! The appliances are top line and the materials the best money can buy.
The countertops are clear, thanks to clever (mostly custom) built-in storage cupboards and drawers. The hardware is matte, with unvarnished brass being a designer favourite.
So, if you’re a homeowner, skip that new cashmere sweater and start saving your pennies (for the next 50 years!). The cashmere kitchen is actually the ultimate investment piece.
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1. The Colours of Cashmere
Dust, clay or stone, chances are that if the paint colour has an earthy name, we’re heading in the right direction. The neutral wall colour should have all the versatility of classic white without any of its starkness — think soft cream or warm sand.
An understated base colour brings a sense of visual quiet and calm in an often frantic, high-traffic zone. And that really sounds nice, doesn’t it?
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2. Materials of a Cashmere Kitchen
Cashmere kitchens are clean, curated and simple — at first glance, anyway. This pared-back, quiet-luxury aesthetic lets high-end heritage materials do a lot of the heavy lifting. Similar to the modern farmhouse aesthetic, stone, marble, reclaimed wood, clay and brass are all welcome.
Here, it’s all about having elements that will both patina over time while also standing the vigorous test of time. Whether it’s a uniquely veined dark-marble backsplash, white-oak slatted cabinets or large clay floor tiles, each special piece is carefully put into place. A cashmere kitchen is built on layer upon layer of ingenious design choices and warm, rich textures.
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3. Light and Warm, Cashmere
Soft lighting is an integral part of the trend — its demure glow lights it up from within. There are no ultra-shiny surfaces to send back blinding reflections. All the hardware and fixtures are muted or matte in warm tones, so no reflections there either.
The lighting works to effectively wrap up the space with warmth. (Just like a cashmere swear, some might say.) Pendant lamps are organic in their shape, and natural in their materials, such as linen, cane and wild grasses. Under-cabinet lighting and dimmers on everything are also key to this quiet luxury kitchen trend.
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4. Dressed It Up or Dress It Down
The classic cashmere kitchen, with its layers of earthy tones and textures, is undeniably timeless. But maybe also a tad boring? If you’re a person who likes a little pizazz in their living space, fear not; this trend is still for you.
The beauty of a neutral base is that it gives us room to play without having to redo the entire room each time a trend cycles through. A bold, sculptural light fixture, slightly out-there vintage art choices or colourful dining chairs… these smaller elements can always be switched up or swapped out with relative ease.
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