10 REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH SHADES OF TERRACOTTA IN THE KITCHEN

Terracotta, a porous type of red/brown clay, is having a moment in interior design and decor. Its rich earth tones and textures are influencing the creative choices made by designers and homeowners and inspiring them to embrace an exciting terracotta palette to add style, energy and warmth to our spaces. Bold but inviting, this earthy colour is showing up in a variety of decorative elements for our homes, from sophisticated colour palettes and decorative materials to fine finishes and home accessories. Available in tones ranging from bold rust to warm pink, it’s a friendly colour - think terracotta pots in the garden brimming with colourful flowers - that plays well with other nature-inspired hues such as blue and green making it an ideal choice for creating fresh and unique environments for our indoor spaces.

Here are 10 ways to make a statement by adding interest, texture and warmth to our kitchen/dining spaces with a distinctive terracotta-inspired palette.

Talking her inspiration from the colours in the striking Moroccan tile on the floors and walls of her kitchen, Designer Michelle Nussbaumer embraced a warm terracotta palette and painted the stunning flat-panelled cabinet unit with integrated fully-flush Thermador panel-ready Refrigerator Column. The large-format terracotta patterned tiles create the perfect balance between the bold cabinet colour and the floor to create visual harmony in this exciting kitchen.

Design @Michellenussbaumer

The allure of colourful Moroccan tiles is undeniable with their intricate patterns and vibrant hues steeped in rich history and culture. Get Nussbaumer’s look with Marrakesh tiles from Factory Tile Depot

For your kitchen, try creating a warm and inviting palette using a combination of 3 rich hues for your main and accent colours from Benjamin Moore.

Top left to bottom right:

Terracotta: Mexicana 2172-30, Terracotta 2090-30

Green: Mistletoe 474, Weekend Getaway 473

White: Swiss Coffee OC-45, White Dove OC-17

A faux or fresh wreath will bring an organic seasonal touch into the kitchen. Leaves in rustic shades of terracotta and gold celebrate the fall when hung on the wall or encircling flameless pillar candles on the table. CrateandBarrel

Tagine is a multi-purpose word in Moroccan culture used to describe the earthen, cone-shaped, tabletop cooking vessel used to steam dishes and impart flavor. Formed from the rich, red Moroccan soil, a traditional hand-crafted Moroccan tagine will bring a splash of colour to your kitchen and elevate your culinary experiences. Thermador 48” Dual Fuel Freestanding Range

My all-time favourite terracotta pot is the Københavner Pot [Copenhagen Pot], one of the first pots designed by Bergs Potter in Denmark inspired by pottery made at the Royal Danish Palace of Fredensborg in 1860. Still available today, their scalloped detail and soft patina will take even the humblest of plants to the next level. PotteryBarn.ca

Like a work of art, this natural linen tea towel featuring a delicate floral design with terracotta-coloured border is a lovely practical way to accent the handle of your Thermador range and bring this rich clay colour into the kitchen.

Centro Garden

The large terracotta-coloured veining featured in this beautiful porcelain slab design will subtly add extra detail and interest in any style of kitchen.

Dekton “Awake” slab by Cosentino

Add warmth under foot by the sink or under the dining table with a hand knotted 100% natural wool Ziegler Oriental wool rug in rich terracotta tones from Rugs.ca

Fill the kitchen with the welcoming aroma of sweet caramel, brown sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, spicy nutmeg and cinnamon. The No. 8 Harvest candle from Crate&Barrel evokes autumnal baking that everyone loves.