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Sophie Edwards

I Never Thought Gray and Brown Could Be Chic Together, But Jessica Alba's Earthy Kitchen Shows Why The Unexpected Combination Is Dominating In 2026

Jessica alba on a white background.

Some kitchen color combinations are as old as time (think: blue and white, beige and black, and natural wood and cream). Gray and brown, however, are seen much less frequently. Based on their mixed status as a warm and cool neutral, I always assumed this pairing would be clashy and unattractive. Jessica Alba's kitchen shows otherwise.

The actress took to Instagram to share a (delicious-looking) recipe for a retinol salad, but I couldn't stop staring at the background. Her unusual kitchen color combination incorporates gray marble countertops streaked with terracotta and white and light brown cabinets. Flowers in a ceramic pot (like this one from Amazon) brighten the background.

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