Get the Look: The Cashmere Kitchen

Your kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s where your family gathers for daily meals, for birthday parties, for holiday feasts, and everything in between. It goes without saying that you want it to be a cozy, inviting space.

White kitchens have been a trend for the past few years, but lately the winds of popularity have shifted away from bright whites and cool grays toward warmer tones that deliver an extra dose of cozy.

And what’s this latest trend in kitchen design called? The Cashmere Kitchen.

What is a Cashmere Kitchen?

The cashmere kitchen “look” can be summed up in a few words: Cozy, warm, and comfy—but with a hint of luxury. Think about a cashmere sweater. The fabric is soft and comfortable, and it keeps you nice and toasty, but it still feels a little sumptuous and expensive.

A Cashmere Kitchen aims for that same feeling: Warm, cozy, and lux.

How to Design a Cashmere Kitchen

A neutral kitchen might sound simple, but you’ll need to stick to a warm color palette to step away from the clean, sterile, cool-toned white kitchens of years’ past and into a Cashmere Kitchen. 

Working a little extra elbow grease into your design plans will help keep it from feeling too basic and boring. Follow these guidelines to create a layered design that will transform your space into the coziest kitchen of them all:  

Warm Neutrals

Stick to shades of white that have warm (or at least neutral) undertones. These include taupes, ivories, and beiges. Light clay colors, creams, and mushroom tones are all perfect for the job. By using a range of these shades instead of the same warm white everywhere, you’ll end up with a look that feels layered, not bland.

• Paint Colors:
  • Soft Chamois (969) by Benjamin Moore
  • Bunny Cake (CG0012) by Farrell Calhoun
• Cabinetry Colors:
  • Classic White by Dura Supreme Cabinetry
  • Alabaster by Dura Supreme Cabinetry
  • Dune by Bertch Cabinets
  • Snowbank by Bertch Cabinets

Natural Materials

Focus on natural and natural-looking materials. Wood and stone are easy to layer and look high-end. Accent your space with materials like brass and linen, and then add a few houseplants to help your kitchen feel even more alive.

Ultimate Recommendations:

• Countertops:
  • Kenwood Quartzite by Cambria
  • Odyssey by Durasein
• Window Treatments:
  • Natural Woven Wood Shades by Graber

Texture

When you remove contrasting colors, it’s easy for a room to look flat. The way to avoid that is to create visual interest with texture. Use both matte and satin finishes—for example, matte paint on the walls but a glossy finish on your cabinets. You can also incorporate subtle patterns: Choosing warm white backsplash tiles—but with an engaging shape/pattern—would be a great way to accomplish this.

Ultimate Recommendations:

• Flooring:
  • Leowna Limestone by Canopy
  • Vanilla Pine by COREtec
  • Boulevard - Oyster by Stanton
• Tile:
  • Antique White Arabesque Tile by MSI
  • Raku in Sand by Robert F. Henry

Photo Credit: Rebecca Chamber

Cashmere Kitchens: Trendy But Timeless

The name “Cashmere Kitchen” may be trending, but the design itself? Timeless. 

Trends come and go, but you really can’t go wrong with a neutral color palette—which is a big part of what gives the Cashmere Kitchen longevity in an ever-quickening trend cycle. 

And the aesthetic appeal of the Cashmere Kitchen isn’t even the best part: This design trend is truly approachable. Despite feeling lavish, you don’t need an oversized budget or expensive finishes to achieve this look. Play your cards right, and ANY kitchen can channel the warmth, elegance, and coziness of the Cashmere Kitchen.

If a Cashmere Kitchen sounds like just your vibe, Ultimate Flooring & Finishes is here to make it happen. Schedule a consultation with us today!

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