The shift away from harsher recessed lighting may seem like a modern decorating trend, but archival images of Goldie Hawn's kitchen show she did it first.
Back in 1992, Goldie and Kurt Russell's kitchen perfected the same lived-in charm that's so sought-after in contemporary homes. Blue-and-white checkerboard tiles, open shelving, and a stainless-steel range all contributed to this mood. However, it's the small table lamp (sitting on the counter behind the stove) that offers the secret to a truly ambient kitchen.
