When I first laid eyes on Matthew and Camila McConaughey's kitchen, I was struck by its effortlessly cool vibe. From the large windows to the open shelving, it combines the laid-back feel of modern organic design with midcentury modern touches.
After gazing (far too long) at their space, I realized that it's not just the architecture of the room that makes it impressive, but the characterful accessories that adorn its many shelves and surfaces. From artisanal wooden tableware to state-of-the-art appliances, Matthew and Camila's kitchen fuses a variety of styles in the best way possible.
So, on a bid to create an equally enviable kitchen like theirs, I've put together a list of pieces that will make recreating their signature look a rather achievable mission.
As a lover of farmhouse kitchens, I'd always thought that modern kitchens weren't for me. I thought they were stark, cold, and clinical, so I avoided the style at all costs. After seeing Matthew and Camila's space, I'm ready to admit that, upon reflection, I may have been wrong.
The space is undoubtedly contemporary, but it has a familiar rustic feel seen in older kitchen styles. From the duck-egg blue kitchen island to the wooden cabinets and countertops, adding plenty of wood ensures that their space is homely and welcoming. And it's not just the infrastructure that adds to its charm; it's been decorated with rustic decor that brings depth and that all-important sense of lived-in familiarity.
From hand-crafted bowls to a rather slick coffee machine, these are the six pieces that will transform your kitchen into a homage to Matthew and Camila's space.
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A kitchen overhaul needn't be costly; in fact, you can change the feel of your space simply by scattering some decor on your shelves and countertops. If Matthew and Camila's kitchen has inspired you and you want to create a relaxing and rustic cooking space, these six picks might be for you.
You'll be pleased to know that recreating the effortlessly cool feel of Matthew and Camila's kitchen is easy. Simply stack some organic wooden bowls on your shelves, like this charming Acacia wood style from Crate and Barrel.
With a smooth finish and unique composition, this wooden salad bowl is a classic kitchen staple. To give your shelves some scale like Matthew and Camila's, place the bowl amongst smaller pieces for a mixture of height.
You'll notice a trio of practical (yet still stylish) glass canisters on the McConaugheys' kitchen countertop. These vintage storage jars are a timeless kitchen staple and will chicly hold anything, from baking ingredients to grains.
Perfect for serving snacks, this rectangular wood tray is one that you'll bring out for years. Made from enduring olive wood, it's a timelessly cool piece that'll level up any shelf or countertop.
Matthew and Camila have the Moccamaster coffee machine tucked away stylishly in the corner of their kitchen. Finished in a brushed silver, it's a classic choice that'll last through years of trend changes.
To recreate Matthew and Camila's kitchen look, add a pop of duck egg blue amongst wooden accents. This stylish toaster is similar in color and will provide that all-important contrast to a rustic space.
I love the laid-back simplicity of Matthew and Camila's kitchen. It proves the power of the organic; it can transform a kitchen into a welcoming (and still cool) space that impresses anyone who enters.
