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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

*Not Marble* – 5 Years Since I First Saw Kate Hudson's Patterned Backsplash, It Reminds Me That Tiles Can Feel More Quietly Luxurious

Kate Hudson.

Over the last two years, the term 'quiet luxury' has evolved to describe any space defined by understated elegance, comfort, and high-quality materials. Oftentimes, spaces with stunning marble serve as the perfect backdrop to this aesthetic; however, Kate Hudson has proved it's not the only material worth considering.

In her Pacific Palisades home (previously owned by her mother, Goldie Hawn, no less), Kate makes a beautiful case for patterned kitchen tiles. When designed alongside her blue cabinets and brass accents (best seen through her pot rack display), the tiled backsplash is stunning. It's luxurious in a way that feels personal and somewhat playful – proving that the quiet luxury trend doesn't need to be neutral.

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