Eva Mendes's 'Edenic' Wallpaper is Her Simple, On-Trend Technique for Adding Personality to a Kitchen
Garden motifs transform the actress's kitchen into a verdant escape, and her method is easy to recreate – interior designers explain her idea
You can't go wrong with adding a hint of green to your kitchen. The lively hue reminds us of nature, calms the senses, and disrupts expectations, creating a serene space that is still full of personality. You can opt for painting the cabinets, but Eva Mendes demonstrates that the most stylish way to add green to a kitchen is with garden-themed wallpaper.
The actress took to Instagram to share her warm kitchen idea, and her yellow-and-green, lemon-covered wallpaper is absolutely stunning. Eva's space is mostly yellow and brown, but she uses the Lemons Wallpaper by Nathan Turner from Wallshoppe to bring in intrigue. It makes her kitchen feel instantly whimsical, stylish, and full of personality.
Luckily, this look doesn't only work in Eva's kitchen; adding botanical prints brings whimsy to any room, and is especially effective in a kitchen. To explore the kitchen wallpaper, we've curated an edit of green and yellow products to recreate Eva's look, and interviewed interior designers on this type of design. Let's dive in.
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As Eva's kitchen shows, a mix of green and yellow is the perfect way to make your space stand out. Whether this is through wallpaper or smaller accents, these are our top picks for a kitchen in these cheery tones.
If you love Eva's kitchen, why not recreate it in your own home? This bright and uplifting wallpaper is ideal for adding a touch of whimsy to your home, plus it's available in a range of finishes to fit any needs.
Olive oil is a staple in nearly every kitchen, and a vibrant bottle – in a sunny butter-yellow hue – is the perfect way to brighten any setting. Crafted from glazed earthenware, it instantly evokes the charm of the Mediterranean.
The Neptune light feels is an elevated way to add green and curves to your kitchen. With its green marble and curved bulb, it's the ultimate midcentury lighting choice.
This runner is sure to brighten any kitchen and would pair wonderfully with butter-yellow paint accents like the ones in Eva's space. All ruggable pieces are washable, making it the perfect addition to a high-traffic area.
This classic green Dutch oven is as functional as it is beautiful, looking just as stunning on our tablescape as it does on the stove. It's beloved by celebs for a reason.
Bring a hint of café-style charm to your countertops with this stoneware butter dish. Elegant and practical, each piece turns everyday moments into a little celebration. Compact enough for any shelf, it adds a cheerful accent to any corner.
As Eva's kitchen demonstrates, floral wallpaper is the most timeless way to add a luxe feel to your kitchen. Luxury interior designer, Rebecca Hughes, says: 'Florals never go out of style! A botanical wallpaper is perfect for introducing colour, personality, and organic beauty into a space. You can embrace a vintage-inspired English country look with ditsy florals or create a bold look with a chinoiserie scene – the design possibilities are endless.'
Rebecca adds: 'Remember, florals aren't just feminine. By choosing the right color palette and scale, botanical patterns can create spaces that feel sophisticated and gender neutral.'
'Lemons' Wallpaper by Nathan Turner (the same Eva Mendes uses) styled in a living room
Furthermore, these prints are especially effective in the kitchen, where it's more difficult to add pops of color. Los Angeles-based interior stylist Melanie Thomas explains: 'I think wallpaper is appropriate anywhere, especially in a kitchen. In fact, I think it is great in a kitchen because it offers pattern and color where it might be impossible to add art. Plus, it's great to tie in a colorfully hued wall of cabinets and bring the space together. Wallpaper can go anywhere there is wall space, of course, which is most likely behind the wall behind the sink.' As Eva's space shows, it's the perfect complement to neutrals.
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