I thought I'd seen every possible twist on rattan – until Gisele Bündchen's uber-chic kitchen cabinets stopped me in my tracks

Rattan has dominated furniture, storage, and accessory trends since I began writing about design, but Gisele's kitchen offers the most beautiful twist to date

 Gisele Bündchen at the MET Gala
(Image credit: Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Ever since I started writing about interiors, one material above all has evolved to withstand design trends: Rattan.

Wicker furniture first came into vogue in the 20s and 30s when it was first used in Hollywood movies. Since then, its popularity has ebbed and flowed, particularly in the 60s, which is why we associate this material with a retro-style aesthetic.

In recent years, especially when writing about design, I've seen rattan take shape in almost every shape possible. Notable figures, including the Princess of Wales, no less, have opted for rattan outdoor furniture, while others use it to keep their shelves organized. I was convinced I'd seen every possible twist on rattan, and then I saw Gisele Bündchen's kitchen cabinets.

In the model's backdrop, I noticed some rattan cabinets, exhibiting subtle brown tones and an organic modern texture that instantly grabbed my attention. Recently, I've seen many celebrities opt for more natural cabinets, often choosing unpainted wood to give their kitchen an earthy aesthetic. In opting for a rattan front, however, Gisele takes this aesthetic to another level.

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Cane cabinets are the most striking (and unique) way to bring this material into your kitchen, but they're not the only way. I've handpicked some more rattan kitchen accessories that will look beautiful alongside any cabinets you may already have.

Since Gisele Bündchen's rattan kitchen cabinets are unlike any I've ever seen, I decided to do more research into this look. Häcker Kitchens offers a similar style, which, according to its president, is a testament to our ever-changing desires for the kitchen.

'The modern kitchen is no longer confined to function alone, it is an evolving landscape where material, light, and texture converge to create immersive experiences, comments Andreas Gommeringer, the president of Häcker Kitchens North America.

'Our Rattan cabinet fronts challenge traditional expectations, offering a surface that is as expressive as it is enduring. The interplay of structure and softness, of innovation and authenticity, elevates kitchen design to a more sensory and intentional level.'

As kitchen trends evolve to meet our desires, I expect I'll see many more cabinets similar to Gisele's in the coming months. As ever, this supermodel is ahead of the curve.


Megan Slack
Head of Celebrity Style News

Megan is the Head of Celebrity Style News at Homes & Gardens, where she leads the celebrity/ news team. She has a history in interior design, travel, and news journalism, having lived and worked in New York, Paris, and, currently, London. Megan has bylines in Livingetc, The Telegraph, and IRK Magazine, and has interviewed the likes of Drew Barrymore, Ayesha Curry, Michelle Keegan, and Tan France, among others. She lives in a London apartment with her antique typewriter and an eclectic espresso cup collection, and dreams of a Kelly Wearstler-designed home.

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