Colman Domingo's earth-toned kitchen taps into 2025's Scandinavian-style trend with fluted cabinets, open-shelving, and stone countertops
The Oscar nominee's kitchen is a masterclass in decorating with natural wood and matte finishes – tapping into one of the year's most popular looks


Integrating natural materials like wood makes your home feel instantly calm and relaxing. There are many schools of thought on the best way to do this, but Colman Domingo's kitchen just might be one of the best we've ever seen.
A peak into the actor's kitchen in a recent Instagram video reveals lower fluted wood cabinets, a wooden backsplash, and an arching wooden ceiling. Overall, Colman's use of wood taps into the tenets of Scandinavian kitchen design. His designer has offset the sameness of wood with cream walls and dark stone countertops. Rather than storing all of his dishes in cabinets, he has spread his mugs across shelves for a cozy, lived-in feel.
According to those in the know, Scandi-style like Colman's is rising as a 2025 interior design trend. Bo Helberg, design expert at Scandinavian brand String Furniture, explains: 'There is nothing more appealing than creating a warm and cozy feel in the home. When it comes to Scandinavian design, there’s often a big misconception – “minimalism.” Although there are parallels, such as the focus on function, clean lines, and light colors. But Scandinavian design is more than just neat and necessary. Equally essential as pure function is beauty that draws inspiration from Nordic nature. A feeling of quiet elegance, no matter the object, material or pattern.'
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The Scandi-Kitchen Accessories Edit
This multi-use board can display charcuterie or is just as functional to chop vegetables on.
Made from reclaimed cedar stumps, this natural beauty holds nature's bounty (i.e. fruit).
Kitchen storage is solved with these matte and wood, high-volume jars.
He continues: 'We have seen the global appeal for Scandinavian decor continue to grow and grow. In our homes, we increasingly want to incorporate natural materials and textures to create a cozy warmth that connects us to nature and our surroundings. Scandinavian design incorporates just this, a calming, serene feel in the home that offers an utterly timeless aesthetic that is loved for generations.'
The popularity of this style goes beyond materials and shapes; it also arises from the Scandinavian design color palette. 'This year, we have seen an emphasis on natural and sustainability in design,' explains Hellberg, 'With an increasing blend of retro and natural colours, beige, warm hues and various shades of green have come to the forefront to emphasize this more neutral and basic colour scheme.'
To tap into this trend your own home, start by introducing natural materials. Hellberg recommends: 'Rich walnuts and soothing oaks are a wonderful way of bringing a touch of the outside and creating a warming, cozy feel in the home that is perfect for the autumnal months. Earthy tones are perfect for enriching a space and bringing in a calming feel to a home. Whether you’re looking for a richer feel with walnut and oak or a more subtle look with ash, our versatile shelving systems and cabinets are designed to suit all styles and sizes of spaces while allowing you to express your creativity with something uniquely individual.'
Colman Domingo's Scandinavian kitchen is the first of many we will see throughout this year. Though it's a trend, what makes this look so stunning is its infinitely timeless nature.
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Sophie is a News Editor at Homes & Gardens, where she works on the Celebrity Style team. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly excited when researching trends or interior history. Sophie is an avid pop culture fan. As an H&G editor, she has interviewed the likes of Martha Stewart, Hilary Duff, and the casts of Queer Eye and Selling Sunset. Before joining Future Publishing, Sophie worked as the Head of Content and Communications at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens and furniture brand. She has also written features on exciting developments in the design world for Westport Magazine. Sophie has an MSc from the Oxford University Department of Anthropology and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.
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