Zooey Deschanel has debuted a new way to bring a pop of color to a kitchen: through colorful cookware. In a recent Instagram video, the actress is shown in her deep green kitchen, cooking at her stove over a baby pink Dutch oven. We're in love.
The best Dutch oven can sit out on the countertop, adding to the design. This is the case in Deschanel's kitchen, where the bright pink shade of her Great Jones Dutchess Oven perfectly complements her bold color. It looks undeniably chic alongside her green cabinets and against the black and white backsplash. Rather than being designed to fit in, the oval-shaped, design-led piece is created to stand out. Its bold gold loop handle brings metallic flair to the space, while its depth and handles make it easy to use.
Furthermore, Deschanel's bright pink cookware is slated as a rising interior design trend for 2024. Lydia Mallinson, cookware expert at STAUB, states that 'pretty in pink' will be the top kitchen and cookware trend for the year, based on Dulux's pale pink color of the year, Sweet Embrace. We've seen the shade popping up across all of our favorite cookware brands, from Le Creuset to Our Place.
Outside of just the pink, plain, neutral cookware is fading away in favor of brighter colors. Rob Falconer, Head of Range at cookware and kitchenware brand ProCook, tells Homes & Gardens: 'Although neutral colors are still popular choices for kitchens, color is in and we’re looking for ways to incorporate it into our kitchens. An array of muted tones are emerging which offer the opportunity to add character to your kitchen while still making sure it looks sophisticated.' Organizing pots and pans has never been easier, as they have become part of the kitchen scheme.
He advises: 'There’s no need to stick to just one hue, as colorful mix-and-match kitchens are rising in popularity. The key to getting the look right? Choose your favorite hero shade as your main color and complement it with just two to three tones within a similar palette.'
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We tracked down Zooey Deschanel's exact Dutch oven and one in the same color and brand in a slightly smaller style. We also found this top-rated, budget alternative on Amazon. For even more options, shop the best Le Creuset deals.
This large dutch oven is the exact one that Zooey Deschanel uses in her kitchen
This slightly smaller pot from Great Jones is perfect for preparing a meal in pink for two
This cast iron dutch oven has a high-quality, stylish design at an accessible price point
To tap into this trend with a personalized twist, we recommend choosing cookware that complements the colors in your kitchen. That way, the pots and pans will be just as beautiful on the countertops as tucked away in the cabinets. For instance, Deschanel has selected pink, matching her dark green kitchen cabinets. If you have white cabinets, blue cookware would be a stylish complement. A bright color like red would look fabulous with beige or brown cabinets. Choosing something cohesive with the rest of the space transforms your cookware into a stylish element of kitchen design.
We can't wait to see all of the looks that emerge from this trend as it grows more and more popular. If they're anywhere near as chic as Zooey Deschanel's look, we're in for a treat.
