Goldie Hawn's '90s kitchen tapped into the 'unexpected blue' trend 20 years before it went viral – her color has never looked more invigorating

An archival image of the actress's kitchen shows her inventive use of the color blue in a tiled backsplash, right in line with the biggest trends of 2025

Goldie Hawn
(Image credit: Photo by Stefanie Keenan via Getty Images for Rachel Zoe Collection)

More often than not, the latest trends are nothing new. Instead, they are a reinvention of older ideas. Thus, often, looking to the design past can help us understand the design future.

Today, we're taking a trip to 1992 to visit Goldie Hawn's kitchen. The most notable feature is her blue and white tiled backsplash, which feels simultaneously modern and retro. As 90s trends make a comeback in 2025, the styling feels like a refreshing take on the 'unexpected blue' look that's been all over social media this year.

Even though it's been over 20 years since the photo was taken, decorating with blue is an utterly timeless choice for a kitchen.

'For those who prefer neutral color palettes but wish to add a hint of color to their homes, blue is a great choice,' explains design expert Shelley Cochrane.

'It’s a hardy perennial, even for the more color-shy amongst us, because it’s hugely versatile and can evoke different moods depending on the shade used. Light blues feel calming, whereas deeper and darker shades can imbue a space with an invigorating energy.'

goldie hawn in her kitchen

Goldie Hawn in her kitchen, 1992

(Image credit: David Turnley/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)

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Furthermore, incorporating blue as part of a tiled backsplash is quickly becoming one of the most popular kitchen upgrades for 2025.

Melissa Klink, creative director at Harvey Jones Kitchens, predicts: 'The latest trend sweeping across kitchen renovations is investing in an update to the backsplash. Before, we would see clients repainting cabinets or upgrading hardware to showcase the latest trending fashions, and now the fastest impact change is swapping over the backsplash. For a truly dramatic change, a vibrant tile and fresh lick of paint will invigorate a fresh style.'

If you choose to replicate Goldie's blue kitchen backsplash idea, contrasting styling can go a long way. Shelly advises: 'I recommend pairing a blue accent color with floors and ceilings in neutral tones or wooden finishings for a hint of vibrancy against the pared-back backdrop.'


The unexpected blue look has been around for decades, and the resurgence of the 90s is bringing it back with a vengeance. The more things change, the more they stay the same.


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Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.

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