Martha Stewart adds pops of pastel to her kitchen with simple yet beautiful cookware – and it taps into this fun trend

Martha Stewart is practically synonymous with joy; for decades, she has brought her wisdom and expertise around all things domestic to the public via her TV programming, magazine, blog, and now her social media feeds. Speaking of the latter – we got a glimpse at some jubilant kitchenware in her latest post.

In an episode of her Roku original show, Stewart shows off her homemade currants and cream ice cream recipe, and while it looks delicious, we were intrigued more so by the dishware surrounding her. Pastels dominated the kitchen, with pink and green ice cream bowls sitting on top of yellow trays, while green and yellow cake stands were visible in the background. Needless to say, the treats have met their match with this range of dishware.

Tapping into the recently-emerged dopamine decor trend, pastel dishes are a fantastic (and timely) way to infuse a kitchen with some color.

'I believe in the transformative power of color, our homes should be sanctuaries of joy and positivity,' says designer Clarissa Hulse. 'Dopamine Decor' allows us to create spaces that truly uplift our spirits. Bright, bold tones can bring energy and happiness into our everyday lives.'

One color in particular is standing out to experts, and that is pink. While it may have reached a peak last summer with the Barbiecore wave, decorating with this fun and feminine color sees no signs of slowing down.

'Consumers are becoming more open to discovering new favorites as they continue to explore different color palettes,' Dawn Filkins, Head of Creative at Smile Kitchens, says. 'While deep blues and forest greens are popular choices, we expect to see more shades of pink emerge as we become more confident playing with color.'

We can see Stewart's take on the trend includes coral ice cream bowls, as well as some pale pink ingredient bowls of varrying sizes. They represent just a fraction of pink's range, showing how versatile the color can be.

Filkins continues, 'Over the last few years, plaster, millennial pink, and pastel pinks have been seen more in furniture, soft furnishings, and accessories, and now the rosy-hued trend has made its way to the kitchen as a softer alternative to the warm greiges that steadily replaced grey.'

In addition to making a space feel more lively and exciting, pastels, in general, can actually make a room feel larger than it is.

'Soft pinks, mint greens, or pale lavenders can add a gentle pop of color while maintaining an airy and spacious feel,' Danielle Mathews, co-owner of Reborn Renovations, says. Getting the look is simple, as Stewart's collection is currently available on Wayfair. These pieces will look beautiful in every kitchen, whatever the hue.

We recommend investing in pastel dishware for select items to begin with; ice cream bowls are a natural choice, and coffee mugs are also a great pick (especially for morning caffeine lovers among us).