I would have been the first to admit that, until recently, I thought painting my kitchen cabinets was the most beautiful way to bring color into a room. The scale and prominent position of my cabinets (like yours, I imagine) made them the obvious choice to experiment with more daring trends, be that butter yellow or pistachio green. Then I saw Demi Moore's wooden kitchen, and it made me rethink the paintbrush for good.
In recent years, I've written about 100s of celebrity kitchens, but there's something about wooden cabinets that resonates, and Demi's pared-back option is one of my favorites to date.
Alongside their natural, wooden front, they have minimalist handles and stretch vertically to the ceiling – making use of all 'dead' space in her ktichen. This vertical nature is worth noting, but my favorite part of these cabinets is their raw, unpainted aesthetic.
'Timeless' is a word that's often overused, but in the case of kitchen cabinets, it's fitting. They're made to transcend more vibrant color trends, and look beatifully simple in the process.
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This naturally beautiful fruit salad serving bowl is made from reclaimed cedar stumps with an easy-care, food-safe lacquer finish. Each piece is hand-carved by skilled artisans, ensuring no two bowls are exactly alike in color, shape, and measurement.
Christofle’s ‘Gigogne’ coffee pot is a re-edition of the archival design first introduced in 1926 by Danish silversmith Christian Fjerdingstad. Nicknamed 'The Stork' for its distinctive silhouette, this silver-plated piece features polished wooden handles and comes with a coordinating dish for cream and sugar.
This olive wood board is a versatile and stunning addition to any kitchen. Use it as a cutting board to prep ingredients, then transform it into a beautiful charcuterie or bread platter to impress your guests. Handcrafted in Tunisia from a single sustainably harvested piece of wood, it naturally oils itself over time for durability and charm.
Increasingly, I'm seeing celebrities opt for wooden kitchens, but Demi was one of the first figures to do so, as her post dates back to 2021. The fact that her space looks just as beautiful in 2025 emphasizes wood's timelessness, as designers explain.
'Natural wood cabinets offer a timeless appeal that very few other materials can match. The richness and warmth of the natural grain and colours bring a nature-inspired element to the kitchen, creating a sense of comfort and authenticity,' comments Nathan Kingsbury, the creative director at Nathan Kingsbury Design.
'The reason why natural wood kitchens remain a popular choice is that they foster a deeper connection to nature - something that has never gone out of style. With biophilic design taking over, using natural materials to promote a sense of calm and balance indoors, we are seeing designers and homeowners alike choosing to include natural wood elements in their kitchens. Wooden cabinets are the perfect choice here, adding a tactile, earthy element to the home while bringing the great outdoors in.'
Alongside their effortless chic aesthetic, Nathan says that wooden kitchen cabinets have the power to work in harmony with any other tones you may have, especially colored tiles that offer the vibrancy the wood may lack.
'Their ability to complement a wide range of colours and materials, from metal hardware and tiled splashbacks, adds to the allure and allows for individuality,' he says.
Will you be following Demi's example? Or do you already have wooden cabinets in your kitchen? Let me know in the comments below.
