Inside Carrie Bradshaw’s green kitchen: The retro Italian fridge that’s defining this year’s coolest interior trend
Sarah Jessica Parker's character uses a beloved mint green fridge, proving that when it comes to kitchen appliances, function and fashion can coexist


Sex and The City, and its sequel, ...And Just Like That, may be most associated with clothing when it comes to discussion of aesthetics, but we'd be remiss to not mention some of the fantastic interiors that appear on the shows. In fact, we would argue that this aspect is actually more achievable.
This was the thought that came to mind when we discovered that Carrie Bradshaw keeps a SMEG fridge in her kitchen (in trendy pastel green, no less).
The beloved, retro-style appliance brand is a mainstay in Carrie's home in ...And Just Like That, and it makes a case for eclectic decorating while proving that the green kitchen can and will endure, despite topping current color trends.
All too often, appliances like refrigerators are defaulted to function first, but SMEG's vintage sensibilities allow for it to be a focal point of a kitchen. In Carrie's kitchen specifically, the fridge ties into her tiled floor, while providing a pop of color against her white-painted cabinets.
As far as technicalities go, the SMEG fridge features two doors, is Energy Star–certified for its low energy use, and comes equipped with three adjustable glass shelves, a fruit and vegetable crisper, a cooler Life Plus 32°F drawer, and a door alarm. There are also LED lights along the doors for accessibility.
While the price runs at just under $4,000, we have rounded up some smaller-scale SMEG appliances (including a toaster, drip coffee machine, and mini kettle) in the same pastel green hue, so you can get the look for less. Happy shopping!
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This chic, sleek toaster fits breakfast for the whole family, and its high-quality design was up to the test – when Homes & Gardens gave it a try, it provided 'even toasting' and 'easy tactile controls.'
With a programmable auto-start function, and the ability to adjust the aroma intensity for a bold or mild cup, this appliance is every coffee- and design-lover's dream.
This small yet mighty kettle received a near-perfect score when we put it to the test, gaining points for quality, a quiet boil, and an easy clean.
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Hannah is Homes & Gardens’ News Editor, with a focus on celebrity style and entertainment content. She got her start in media as a digital editorial assistant at ELLE Canada, and has since written about lifestyle and culture for publications such as Nylon and i-D.
Her love of film is rivaled only by one with a great soundtrack, and she hopes to someday decorate a Nancy Meyers-worthy kitchen.
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