Shop the Look: Summer Romance Kitchen

Matte White. Brushed Brass. Summer’s Freshest Pairing.

This kitchen is built for a season of hosting, relaxing, and letting your style show up. Anchored by matte white appliances with brushed brass hardware, The Summer Romance Kitchen feels crisp, curated, and full of personality.

It’s a space that plays with pattern and texture—from floral wallpapers to custom mosaic tile—and mixes in modern function at every turn. Designed by Café Creative Director TK Wismer, this kitchen captures the spirit of the season without taking itself too seriously.

“We wanted the space to feel like a little wink—something joyful and unexpected behind every cabinet door,” says TK Wismer. “It’s layered, personal, and a reminder that kitchens can be playful and smart.”

“We wanted this kitchen to feel like a fresh breath and a bit of a daydream,” says TK Wismer.
“It’s about the thoughtful pattern, the joy of summer, and the little visual winks that make a space feel personal.”

Kitchen Trends You’ll See Here First

From butler’s pantries to island extensions and secondary cooking zones, here’s what’s trending now in 2025, and how The Summer Romance Kitchen brings it to life:

• Matte White & Brushed Brass: This timeless, elegant combo is the new neutral. The matte white finish feels clean and fresh, while the brass adds a hint of glamour—like the perfect gold jewelry for your kitchen.
• Mixed Cabinet Colors: Instead of uniform cabinetry, we embraced dual-tones and layered finishes, echoing NKBA's 2025 Kitchen Trends Report highlights a rise in cu for customized color schemes and personalized design in kitchen and bath spaces
• Art Nouveau Influence: From ornamental hardware to organic-shaped backsplashes, you'll find subtle nods to the flowing lines and feminine silhouettes of this romantic era.
• Floral & Fabric Walls: Why choose one texture when you can have them all? A vibrant Harlequin wallcovering by Henry Holland pairs with custom Mercury Mosaics tile inspired by vintage needlepoint.
• Functional Flourishes: Storage benches, hidden induction tops, and cabinetry-cloaked appliances all speak to the idea that design can be both joyful and practical.

“This space is a love letter to the unexpected”
  – TK Wismer

Get the Look: Shop This Summer Kitchen

Here’s a breakdown of the collaborators, textures, and tools that bring The Summer Romance Kitchen to life.

“It proves that kitchens can be soft, soulful, and still highly functional.”
  – TK Wismer

Summer Kitchen Inspiration: A Few Favorite Moments

From butler’s pantries to island extensions and secondary cooking zones, here’s what’s trending now in 2025, and how The Summer Romance Kitchen brings it to life:

• A hidden induction top for secondary cooking, cloaked in cabinetry for seamless flow.
• A mix-matched backsplash that feels handcrafted, not cookie-cutter.
• Floral motifs and fabric panels that bring in warmth and softness, making the kitchen feel like part of the living space.
• Seating with built-in storage, ideal for summer entertaining or stashing away board games and cookbooks.

CONTRIBUTOR | Styling