My dream kitchen has always included a ladder. I think it feels so elevated and whimsical, like something that would appear in a storybook but also in the home of the chicest person I know. Of course, Gwyneth Paltrow has one.
The Goop founder's Brigette Romanek designed Montecito kitchen is famous for its blue-and-white tiling and high glass cabinets. However, it wasn't until the actress's most recent Instagram video that I noticed the detail that has elevated all my plans: the brass bar. Though a kitchen ladder on its own is stylish, a ladder leaned against a brass bar is untouchable. Just like Gwyneth's signature style, it feels simultaneously luxurious and California casual.
So, why does the brass bar in Gwyneth's kitchen look so chic? To answer this question, I offer you a peek inside her home, an edit of products to recreate her look in your own dream kitchen, and my opinions on why hers is the best kitchen ladder I've ever seen.
Recreate Gwyneth's Look at Home
Recreate the glamour of Gwyneth's kitchen through a combination of wooden ladders and gold accents. When combined, these beautiful pieces make your home feel both laid-back and elevated.
Warm and modern, these straight cabinet pulls would be the perfect addition to liven up a white kitchen. Their matte brass finish is right on trend.
This Quiet Glide rolling ladder is relaxed and refined. They’re the only ladder rail system on the market that offers solid aluminum rails rather than hollow tubes, for added peace of mind.
Crafted from thick stainless steel, this teapot pairs an antique, hand-hammered silhouette with a refined aesthetic suited to any kitchen. Its concave upper design ensures the lid locks seamlessly into place.
This beauty is made from red oak, a suitably solid and durable wood to be as timeless as the rest of your kitchen design. The smooth motion of the ladder is almost effortless.
These pretty glass jars would be the perfect place to stare your spices for a fun metallic glow. They would be perfect paired with marble countertops.
I personally prefer an unfinished wood option since it allows you to match the rest of the wood in your house. This Meadow Lane ladder in Maple adds a touch of quiet luxury with its elegant build.
First, I think the brass bar is the perfect pairing with a wooden kitchen ladder because of the inherent contrast. While one is metallic and luxurious, the other feels warm, rustic, and almost old-fashioned. Like copper pots above a butcher block, this pairing creates the cozy, inviting atmosphere of a French country kitchen. The difference in textures fills the room with both smooth and rough elements, resulting in a timeless style statement.
Furthermore, I think the brass bar and wooden kitchen ladder are chosen especially well for Gwyneth's kitchen in particular. Though these accents could be stylish in a variety of schemes, they are absolutely perfect with the white cabinets and blue tiles. Together, these disparate elements create the modern Mediterranean chicness of the actress's space.
After seeing Gwyneth's kitchen, I'm still dreaming of a kitchen ladder - but I'll never think of it in the same way. If you enjoy our celebrity news and interior design advice, why not sign up to our newsletter so you never miss the latest features?
