How Kim Kardashian Made A Tired Kitchen Color Palette Feel Brand New – It's A Gem of Modern Elegance and Warmth

Cream, wood, and black are nothing new, but in Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills kitchen, the shades are reinvented for the current moment

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Even as minimalism has faded from the zeitgeist, Kim Kardashian has remained staunchly committed to the pared-back style. However, one glance into her Hidden Hills kitchen shows why: Kim is doing it better than the rest. With recessed lighting, natural wood, and sculptural sillhouettes she makes a minimal color palette look brand new.

The Skims founder took to Instagram to share a sneak preview of her gorgeous California kitchen color idea, designed by the legendary Axel Vervoordt.

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So, how does Kim liven up her cream kitchen? She starts with warm lights under the floating shelves to bring in warmth and character.

Lighting expert Rachel Morris, from 4lite, explains why it works, stating: 'The beauty of under-cabinet kitchen lighting is that it can have a transformative effect on a kitchen space by creating a new layer of light to add ambience, as well as injecting a new source of task lighting for worktops. Versatile by nature, under-cabinet lights can be used in a variety of spaces, from cooking areas and illuminating work surfaces to alcoves and display shelving, as well as food storage areas and pantries.'

Modern, cream kitchen ideas featuring sleek drawers with golden and brass fixtures and large windows.

A modern cream kitchen with inviting textures, similar to Kim Kardashian's

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Then, Kim has added a wooden ceiling, which instantly adds an organic, inviting feel. Omar Stoltzfus, materials expert at Premier Timber Frame Builders advises: 'Biophilic design is more than just adding greenery. It’s a craft using materials that genuinely connect people to nature. Wood does that instinctively: you can see it, feel it, and respond to it on a sensory level. People want spaces that feel restorative, not overstimulating. Incorporating real wood brings the outdoors in, creating environments that feel balanced, human, and alive.'

Ultimately, 'boring' design is not about choosing boring colors; it's about a lack of accessories, textures, and mixed materials. With the right approach, even the simplest color schemes can feel brand new again.

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Sophie Edwards
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.