Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

I was looking for a way to bring the quiet luxury aesthetic into 2026 – Stephen and Ayesha Curry's kitchen backsplash is the solution

Ayesha and Stephen Curry.

Design trends come and go, but 2025 sees 'quiet luxury' rightly endure. The movement, synonymous with understated elegance, celebrates high-quality materials and craftsmanship, meaning there are abundant ways to incorporate it into your home.

In recent years, I have seen celebrities master the aesthetic through various cabinet styles, textured furnishings, and brass finishes, but Stephen and Ayesha Curry's slab backsplash is the one feature that truly made me stop in my tracks. I previously wrote about how the 'slab' nature was a backsplash trend in its own right, but after revisiting the space, I'd argue that it deserves yet more recognition.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.