Color Is Back in the Kitchen: Why Mid-Century Mugs Feel Right at Home
For years, the modern kitchen was all about playing it safe—white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and plenty of neutral finishes. But color has officially made its way back into the kitchen, and we’re here for it.
From statement coffee makers in shades of orange, blue, green and red to retro-inspired toasters and espresso machines, today’s countertop appliances are becoming part of the décor rather than something to tuck away. And if the look feels a little familiar, there’s a reason: mid-century style is having another moment.
A Little Retro, A Lot Modern
One of the things we love most about mid-century design is its ability to feel nostalgic without feeling dated. Warm woods, simple silhouettes, graphic patterns and unexpected pops of color work just as beautifully in today’s kitchens as they did decades ago.
Our Mid-Century Matte Stackable Mugs were designed with exactly that idea in mind.
Bold botanical patterns and rich retro-inspired color palettes give the mugs their vintage personality, while their clean shape and matte finish keep the look fresh and modern. Pair an orange floral mug with a statement orange coffee maker and suddenly your morning coffee station becomes a design moment of its own.
When Your Coffee Maker Becomes Part of the Décor
We love seeing colorful coffee makers and espresso machines showing up on kitchen counters. Instead of disappearing into the background, these appliances create a focal point—and give you an easy opportunity to build a coordinated coffee setup around them.
The trick is not to match everything perfectly.
Choose mugs that pick up one or two colors from the appliance while introducing complementary shades and patterns. A trendy slate blue coffee maker from SMEG at Williams-Sonoma, for example, looks especially good alongside cool blue, chocolate brown, cream and burnt orange. The result feels collected and intentional rather than overly coordinated.
It’s the same principle that makes a great mid-century interior work: repeat color, mix shapes and let a few statement pieces do the talking. Another favorite is the single serve Keurig Coffee Maker, which save space on a countertop as do our stackable mugs1
Stack Them, Style Them, Use Them
Of course, a beautiful kitchen still needs to function.
Our mugs are designed to stack, making them easy to store while also giving you another way to style them. Leave a pair stacked beside your coffee maker, place a few on a wood tray with your favorite coffee accessories, or mix several coordinating colors together for an easy countertop display.
Add a linen tea towel, a small ceramic sugar bowl, a favorite pastry and a little seasonal greenery, and your everyday coffee corner suddenly feels worthy of its own photo shoot.
The Perfect Blend of Then + Now
That may be what we love most about the return of colorful kitchen appliances: they give us permission to have a little more fun with our spaces. And paired with a convenient pack of coordinating acrylic coffee stirrers, you have fashion + function!
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You don’t need a completely mid-century home to embrace the look. A colorful coffee maker paired with graphic mugs can bring warmth and personality to everything from a sleek contemporary kitchen to a cozy traditional bar area.
And of corse we didn't forget about the tea drinkers! Our matte mugs coordinate with today's trendy tea kettles like this West Elm blue tea kettle.
Our philosophy? Buy the coffee maker you want to leave on the counter. Choose mugs that make you smile when you reach for them. And don’t be afraid of a little color.
Because sometimes the best part of your morning coffee is the cup you drink it from.
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