When 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton took the stage at the Democratic National Convention last week, her stance on women’s rights, immigration, and other domestic and international issues was at the forefront. But viewing the biographical video that introduced her on Thursday night—the work of Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes—AD editors couldn’t help but notice shots taken in a whitewashed space that we can only assume is the candidate’s kitchen in Chappaqua, New York. (If it’s not, then the organizers had one heck of a location scout.) That it looks like an interior straight out of a Nancy Meyers movie only further piqued our interest. Hillary Clinton positively popped against the crisp backdrop in an All-American blue-and-white-striped shirt that reinforced the setting’s classic lines and features. Love the look? Here’s how to get it in your own home.
The Cabinetry Opt for inset drawers and doors instead of overlay styles for a clean, contemporary look. Simple dark-stained hardware creates understated contrast.
The Countertops A classic butcher-block countertop adds warmth and tempers the all-white palette. The rolled finish imparts a traditional feel rather than a hipster edge.
The Windows Black-framed mullioned windows lend a sense of drama in the light-filled space.
The Accessories Mix plants with treasured objets and favorite tomes or cookbooks for an organic look that feels lived-in but never cluttered.
The Details Classical brackets beneath the upper cabinetry create visual interest without betraying the kitchen’s traditional farmhouse aesthetic.
