Sabrina Carpenter's Charming Kitchen Nook is a Manifesto For Transforming Tiny Corners into High-Impact Sanctuaries
Floral wallpaper and striped, ruffled cushions make a bijou corner into an anti-trend statement in the singer's kitchen – designers are taking notes
As the title of her album 'Short and Sweet' tells us, Sabrina Carpenter is an expert at extracting a huge impact from something tiny. This ability extends to her kitchen nook, where Sabrina's designer has used layered wallpaper and cushions to turn a corner into a bold statement.
The singer worked on her kitchen design with LA-based designer Francesca Grace, and bright patterns were a massive part of the brief. 'As a creative person, she doesn't like a white box,' Francesca told People, 'We've wallpapered every single room basically at this point. She loves a print.'
This adoration of wallpaper and pattern certainly comes through in the Instagram post shared by Francesca of Sabrina's kitchen nook, which features gorgeous Orange Rainbow Rose House of Hackney Wallpaper and a striped, ruffled pillow from Alice Palmer & Co.. It makes a small space look eye-catching and special.
A huge part of what makes the design sparkle in this small space is the idea of adding character to every little corner of the home. Rather than going for all white in the breakfast nook, the designer leaned into Sabrina's personal style.
Francesca explains: 'She loves vintage and beautiful pink and florals.'
To further explore how the pattern-drenching technique used in Sabrina's kitchen can upgrade a tiny corner, Homes & Gardens spoke with experts about why it works. We also curated an edit of the elevated pieces we'd recommend using to replicate her style.
Recreate Sabrina's Look at Home
A favorite among designers, House of Hackney makes some of the most beautiful floral print wallpaper on the market right now. Sabrina's dusky orange and pink striped look feels at once heritage and modern, and we're utterly obsessed.
These gorgeous striped, icy blue pillows are the perfect pick for making orange pop. They are frilly and design-led, but not too bold, for a look that blends seamlessly with existing decor.
If you prefer a vertical stripe or want to try out some different sizes of the striped cushion look from Sabrina's home, these teal cushions are an excellent choice. They would look just as good on an outdoor sofa, if you want to transfer them between seasons.
Creating a rich looking space requires layering, and this pretty herringbone throw would be the perfect complement to a blue and orange look like Sabrina's. It's ultra-soft and the subtle pattern is perfect for adding visual depth to any room.
A round wooden dining table is perfect for adding timeless charm to a tiny breakfast nook. This gorgeous fluted one has a touch of mid-century modern flair.
These gorgeously woven rattan placemats are the perfect fit for a well-appointed table, and would be ideal for bringing even more texture to a stylish dining room corner. They're perfect for everyday or more elevated occasions depending how you style them.
The romantic combination of ruffles, florals, and stripes seen in Sabrina's home is key to creating her bold, retro space. Georgia Metcalfe, Design Expert and Creative Director at French Bedroom explains, 'The current comeback of ruffles in the home is driven by a desire for both nostalgia and modern romanticism. As the popularity of stark minimalism continues to fade, the thrill of a frill aligns with the return of maximalist aesthetics and cosy, romantic interiors that reflect one’s character and personal style.'
House of Hackney's Rainbow Rose Wallpaper in Dusk Stripe, as seen in Sabrina Carpenter's kitchen nook
As we see in Sabrina's home, pattern-clashing these prints and shapes is especially striking. Georgia advises: 'Combine ruffled bed linen with cushions in clashing prints and plain additions that feature subtle embroidered detailing for textural variation. Mixing and matching means that the look doesn’t feel too precious and contrived which is perfect for creating the personal and relaxed atmosphere that we all enjoy in the bedroom.'
Francesca's use of color opposites also works well to make this bijou corner pop. Blue and orange sit across from one another on the color wheel, which means they make one another appear brighter. You can get similar effects by combining red and green or yellow and blue. When you're hoping to go bold, choosing opposite colors is a great place to start.
Sabrina Carpenter's kitchen shows that elevating a small space isn't about going as light and bright as possible; it's about infusing the space with personality and warmth.
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