Meghan Markle is known as a purveyor of good taste, and not just when it comes to fashion or beauty. Her interior design choices are equally covetable.
On her latest Instagram post, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared a sneak preview of her upcoming Netflix show – With Love, Meghan – in which the impeccably styled traditional white kitchen, owned by Montecito-based philanthropists Tom and Sherrie Cipolla, took center stage. Despite 2025 being the year that bold, vibrant color has seen a welcome resurgence, it is quite refreshing to see old favorites linger. Decorating with white will never quite fade away, and why should it?
White is the most popular kitchen cabinet color bar none. If your design goal is to create a 'wow' kitchen, but you want to maintain a classic and timeless style in your home, white kitchen cabinets are an extremely tranquil and liveable option.
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A cutting block (or chopping board) is essential to our kitchen kit. It is one of my most used items next to a knife, saucepan, and frying pan, so finding the perfect durable option – with a handle – is a must. Crafted with a premium-grade acacia wood that’s strong, durable, and longer-lasting than plastic, bamboo, walnut, or other traditional serving boards, you can't go wrong.
Every kitchen should have a durable – and beautiful – oil bottle on display. The Ceramic Oil Bottle, designed by the team behind Shea McGee, blends practicality with effortless design, giving a warm, intentional aesthetic to countertops or shelves so it can stay on-hand whenever you need it.
Revered by professional chefs and home cooks since its 1925 debut, Le Creuset's classic French cookware is prized for its utilitarian beauty and unsurpassed heat retention. Tried and tested by our Kitchen Appliance Editor, Lydia Hayman, this dutch oven is an investment you won't regret. The oval shape and generous capacity are ideal for cooking larger cuts of meat and whole chickens or for baking oval-shaped loaves of bread.
Japanese knives are often celebrated as the top choice for keen cooks, so it's no surprise that Meghan uses a premium Shun knife. The ultra-thin, high-quality steel blades are precise and the handle is comfortable to touch and hold.
With classic stoneware texture, the best-selling Fullmer Stoneware Batter Bowl is a must-have for any budding baker. The bowl’s handle lends itself to easy use and the cool glaze contributes to a calming aesthetic on your shelves or countertop, making this mixing bowl a timeless asset for any meal.
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This sweet 3-piece Marble Stacking Salt and Pepper Cellar from Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia is perfect for storing salt and pepper for cooking and serving. Featuring a space-saving stackable design, it is too beautiful to be hidden away in a kitchen cabinet. I've ordered two – one for me, and one for my mother.
White is one of the most versatile shades when it comes to kitchen design. This non-color will instantly brighten while evoking a sense of calm, cleanliness, and flawlessness. But as anyone who has been through the process of crafting the perfect white kitchen that doesn't look cold or sterile can attest, there are endless choices and nuances to understand and overcome. The secret is to use texture, plenty of layering and subtle color variations.
Jane Landino, creative head of studio at Taylor Howes, says using a white or natural palette is all about adding depth and contrast in different layers and textures.
‘To make a white palette feel designed and considered it’s important to mix and match patterns, albeit neutral ones, and occasional accents of color.'
Meghan's kitchen is the perfect example of a white kitchen that embraces beautiful craftsmanship and simple lines. The accessories that are paired with this space are just as crucial as the kitchen cabinet color itself.
In the space shown above, Meghan has tastefully decorated with layers of warm, rustic timber, brass and glass – a clever mix of textural qualities that add depth, dimension – and most importantly, warmth. Quite simply, without texture, a space will fall flat. No one wants the heart of their home to look and feel clinical. It is not a show home.
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Just because your kitchen cabinetry is white doesn’t mean your whole kitchen needs to be minimal or plain. It is not only accessories that can help make your space sing. Think about adding texture and pattern elsewhere – timber flooring or marble countertops are also fantastic options. Don't be afraid to mix hard and soft materials either – they can make so much difference to an otherwise simple scheme.
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