Two Years Later, Courteney Cox's Unpainted Kitchen Cabinets Still Showcase the Power of Keeping Things Simple

As someone who is typically fond of painted cabinets, Courteney's natural, wood cabinets are a strong reminder that sometimes less is more

Courteney Cox
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I'll be honest: I'm partial to painted cabinets. I love a bright and invigorating kitchen, so unpainted cabinets have never been my top preference. However, two years since I first saw them, I have been thinking about how Courteney Cox's natural, wood cabinets are so effortless and elegant, and it's once again making me reconsider my space.

The Friends star shared a clip in her modern rustic kitchen, and the floor-to-ceiling, smooth wooden cabinets are a clear highlight.

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One of the things I love most about wood cabinets is how unassuming, yet warm they are. All too often, modern kitchens lean towards matte, unnatural materials for the sake of a contemporary sensibility. Wood cabinets are a true workhorse in the sense that they can pair well with modern appliances and fixtures, as well as natural accessories.

On the topic of the latter: if you aren't quite ready to remove paint from your cabinets, I would recommend this handsome, $10 serving bowl from Crate & Barrel, or this acacia wood cutting board, as great countertop staples. A way to provide a clinical cooking space with character, wooden textures almost always provide a room with depth. Even the newest of kitchens can appreciate a dose of organic texture.

Courtney's space comes to life through its cabinetry. One-of-a-kind in texture, it enriches her kitchen with warmth and an immediate sense of homeliness.


While I still love a bright yellow or baby blue kitchen cabinet, Courteney's timeless cabinets are the ultimate reminder that sometimes, less is more.

Hannah Ziegler
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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.