Chrissy Teigen's Kitchen is One of the Most Inviting Spaces I've Ever Seen – and it's All Down to This Often-Overlooked Design Detail

If you're a fan of a neutral look, it's not unlikely that Chrissy Teigen's marble-clad kitchen is at the top of your mood board. Awash with cream hues and glossy surfaces, it's a masterclass in airy, serene style – but there's one feature that really deserves some time in the spotlight.

It isn't the color palette, or even the luxurious marble, but the curves. Shape might not be the first thing you think of when you picture a standout design scheme, but Chrissy proves that it really does make all the difference. Her gently curved kitchen island and rounded extractor hood bring instant softness and sophistication to the space.

If you're tempted to bring a few flowing silhouettes into your own kitchen, I've asked experts exactly how to use curves in interior design – and I've also curated an edit of my current favorite decor pieces, in case you'd like to recreate Chrissy's look.

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Brought to life by Jake Arnold, an interior design favorite among A-listers, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's marble kitchen is a sight to behold. Between the opulent countertops, the warm wooden cabinets, and the floating shelves, it's picture-perfect without feeling too grand – and I think that the curved silhouettes play a crucial role.

Taking pride of place in the center of the room is, naturally, a sprawling island. Yet by substituting a standard rectangular shape with a unit boasting gently rounded corners, Chrissy creates a kitchen that feels instantly inviting.

Designing a kitchen island might have become synonymous with luxury, but islands can serve to overwhelm a kitchen or even create a disjointed feeling. In Chrissy's space, however, the island becomes an architectural moment: it looks sculptural and striking, but it's also built for every day life.

Curves don't just make a statement – they invite a distinct sense of softness into a room. And in a kitchen, curves redefine the island as a gathering place. It might be clad in glossy marble, but instead of feeling cold or formal, Chrissy's island is the foundation of a relaxed and intimate design scheme.

In neutral color palettes like this one, stone surfaces can reflect light, but they can also risk making a kitchen feel clinical or overly-stylized. Introduce softer elements like curved shapes, however – even in smaller pieces like seating, accent tables, or decor – and any harshness will melt away.

Yet the island isn't the only curved piece in Chrissy's kitchen: soaring above it is a sleek extractor hood fashioned in a similar shape. Naturally, most of us try to drawn attention away from bulky kitchen features like this one, but Chrissy uses it to enhance the symmetry and flow of her space.

That isn't to say that the extractor hood becomes a focal point – the marble backsplash and matching shelves are simply too spectacular, after all – but this surprising design feature speaks once again to the softness of the room. In Chrissy's kitchen, rigid lines are gently rounded, and even the most functional features are approached with intention.

'From an architectural perspective, curved forms are increasingly used to soften utilitarian spaces like kitchens, balancing precision with comfort,' explains Seth Amman, Licensed Architect and Principal at Arch & Type. 'Here, the relationship between the rounded island and the extractor hood creates visual continuity while guiding movement naturally through the room.'

Curves also ground Chrissy's space and make it feel truly livable.

'For years, kitchens were defined by hard lines and efficiency – but curved forms introduce a sense of ease and approachability, changing how people occupy the space,' adds Seth.

'Chrissy's rounded island removes hierarchy and encourages conversation and movement from all sides. When repeated in elements like the hood, the geometry begins to feel considered rather than decorative.'

Ultimately, Chrissy's kitchen doesn't just showcase some masterful kitchen island ideas; it's also the definition of a space that feels both elegant and inviting.

By spotlight flowing shapes and organic silhouettes, Chrissy brings a wonderfully laid-back feel to what could be a lavish or imposing space. It's proof that the smallest design details can be truly transformative.

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