Forget green: I just spotted a hidden color inside Dakota Johnson's iconic cabinets – it's a game-changer (and surprisingly simple to replicate)

Since the images came out in 2020, Dakota Johnson's kitchen with the Alligator Alley-painted cabinets has reigned as the definitive blueprint for decorating with green. However, in all the buzz about the verdant hue, you may have missed an equally impactful color. I definitely did.

It wasn't until I revisited the space, 5 years and hundreds of glances later, that I spotted the bold swaths of fuchsia in Dakota's cabinets. The actress's displayed china is a style called 'Vallauris' that hails from the French Riviera, known for its craftsmanship. Her pieces have a slightly irregular painting style that begins with a black base and incorporates striking splotches of fuchsia.

The bold pink room idea is the perfect complement to her green cabinets, and the ideal choice for a glass display case style fitting. Her setup of plates and mugs in one cabinet and a pitcher in the other creates a stunningly welcoming balance.

For me, the boldness of the color takes Dakota's decor beyond the run-of-the-mill pink kitchen idea. Instead of a cheeky accent, Dakota's striking plates turn fuchsia into a main character in her space. It's a reminder that a 'pop' of color doesn't have to be a fleeting addition.

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Dakota's kitchen color idea has convinced me that fuchsia is the perfect shade for accent dishware. First, while painting an entire cabinet fuchsia or integrating a fuchsia countertop might feel a bit too permanent for such a bold color, fuchsia is perfect for ceramics. It will look beautiful whenever added to a summer tablescape, and can be easily switched out if you grow bored of it.

Furthermore, I can't think of a color of kitchen that fuschia wouldn't look good with. Dakota Johnson's space showcases the classic pink and green kitchen combination, but it would just as striking in a white kitchen. I also think it would look pretty with lighter pink cabinets, baby blue, or even butter yellow.

I love color in a kitchen, and finding fuchsia in Dakota Johnson's home felt like such a special easter egg to add to my strategy for integrating it in my own home. Would you consider trying it?