Le Creuset’s Final Touch Forecast
Le Creuset is more than cookware. These pieces double as beautiful and unexpected design moments that invite the eye with their flourish of colors. Coveted culinary companions, they immediately establish an aesthetic that’s as refined as it is welcoming.
Vibrantly colorful and presented in an array of surprising shapes that defy expectation, Le Creuset is designed to live on display, effortlessly telegraphing personal taste. Those little polishing touches make all the difference – the eccentric art piece above the dining table, that sleek Le Creuset Pitcher filled with fresh flowers in the foyer.
To help curate final touch moments that seamlessly blend colors, materials and delightful surprises, Le Creuset is unveiling The Final Touch Forecast. Featuring five design predictions that will inspire envy and awe throughout the home, onlookers will be invited to dream as well as eat.
Design Prediction #1
Embrace Bold
Maximalist seeks mixed materials, patterns galore and a distinctly handcrafted sensibility shines through every corner of the kitchen, from glazed tiles to drawer pulls. Evoke nostalgia with rich, warm, saturated colors. Deep Artichaut green. Midnight Matte Navy blue. The wine-inspired Merlot tones of Rhône. Take it further with a patterned tiled backsplash. Paint floorboards, wallpaper, ceilings. Colorful appliances, baking dishes and serving pieces on shelves add visual appeal and contrast.
Design Prediction #2
Nod to Neutral
A minimal aesthetic for maximum effect. Seek simplicity of form in neutral, natural colors like Meringue, Shallot, Oyster and Sea Salt for cookware and dinnerware. Natural materials like wood and stone can also anchor a space. A single slab material wrapped around the counter to provide organic continuity. And then add warmth with ceruse textured wood cabinetry or zellige tiles with supple textures. Fewer brushstrokes, more to love. Now it has that personal touch.
Design Prediction #3
Cozy Up Country
The new wave of farmhouse chic is here. Out with the all-white décor, aim for a palette that adds in period-authentic, rich colors like Olive, Nectar, Licorice, and of course, iconic Flame. Reclaimed wooden tables, shelves displaying your most used Dutch Oven, antique pieces, and unexpected elements like a China cabinet filled with favorite mixing bowls and tools will make your kitchen feel personal, inviting and “lived in”. Cozy, chic, and comfortable.
Design Prediction #4
Seek Sanctuary
Let your kitchen feed you in more ways than one – body, heart, and soul. More than merely functional, it provides an oasis to recharge, refresh, refocus on self-care. Even the process and rhythms of cooking can be relaxing as well. To help find that sense of zen, lean on color palettes that soothe. The serene turquoise blue waters of Caribbean are recharging. White encourages you to slow down. Warm greys create calm.
Design Prediction #5
Combine New with Vintage
Put your most beloved keepsakes to use as pieces of kitchen curio. Blend your latest finds with all things old-timey, vintage, and thrifty - and surround yourself with items, both new and old, that mean something to you. Think Grandma’s Dutch Oven and your registry dinnerware. When everything old is new again, it’s easier to find your personal style and your kitchen becomes a collection of memories in motion, conversation starters, and nuanced personal touches.
