Over the last five years, I've seen hundreds – if not thousands – of celebrity kitchens, all of which exhibit a quality that makes them feel unique and personal to their owners. In the case of Chrissy Teigen's marble kitchen, her 'floating' shelves are unlike anything I've ever seen before. Few features often stop me in my scrolling tracks, but the optical illusion seen in her background stole all my attention, and I think you'll be amazed, too.
The ultra-modern space, designed by Jack Arnold, features white, veined marble shelves that seamlessly blend with the splashback of the same material. She places neutral cookware on one shelf, but her bookshelf (the highest one) has the real supernatural quality.
It appears as though her books are floating above the marble shelf, creating an optical illusion that differs from anything I've ever seen before. It's kitchen storage, with a magical twist, and if you're anything like me, you'll spend a lot of time admiring its power.
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This clever bracket is made from high-grade alloy metal material, which is rust-free for life. The rods are set at a 90-degree vertical angle, so you have no need to worry about the difficulty of inserting rods into the holes. It makes getting Chrissy's look simpler.
Bake, steam and strain all in one lightweight pan with this chic Dutch oven. They were designed by Chrissy, and loved by her in her kitchen.
Cook multiple dishes at once with this multi-tray, silicone bakeware set. It's chic but so practical, you'll wonder, and of course, Chrissy-approved.
As expected, creating a floating kitchen shelf with the same impact as Chrissy's is an art. However, with some planning and hidden accessories (discreet wall brackets, we're looking at you), it's possible to achieve a similar aesthetic.
'To create that clean, 'floating' open shelving look in a kitchen, the key is simplicity and clever concealment,' comments Claire Garner, the director at Claire Garner Design Studio.
'Choose wall-mounted shelves with hidden brackets [such as this one from Amazon] or floating shelf systems that are anchored directly into the studs, which will give the illusion that the shelves are weightlessly suspended,' Claire explains.
The materials you use are similarly important. 'Choose materials with a slim profile, like oak or powder-coated steel, which will help to add elegance without the visual bulk,' she explains. 'When styling your shelving, aim to keep it minimal by grouping items by colour or material, and leaving a little breathing room between objects so the wall still feels light and open.'
I hope to bring this look into my kitchen sometime very soon. In the meantime, I'll keep returning to Chrissy's space as the most magical space I've seen so far this year. It's truly stunning.
