Matching Taylor Swift Albums To Kitchen Aesthetics

You know that feeling when you step into a kitchen and the warmth of the oven greets you, the air is filled with the scent of something baking, and for a moment, it feels like time slows down. Just like how a song can make the world feel a little bit more meaningful, like it’s wrapped around your life? That’s what music does, it’s the seasoning of our experiences, and the kitchen, well, it’s the place where we grow, evolve, and transform just like the songs that have followed us through life, from one phase to the next. And then there’s Taylor Swift.

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Her albums have morphed from the sweetness of a country kitchen to the sharp, polished edges of a city apartment, always with a story simmering beneath the surface, like the flavours of a dish only really coming together after the right amount of time and patience.

Her music, from the days of Fearless, where everything felt fresh and hopeful, to Red, where everything was fiery and all-consuming, has always reflected that slow cooking process of growing up, learning, and reflecting. So, with her new album on the way, why not figure out which kitchen aesthetic best suits each of her different eras?

Taylor Swift

Everything about this era is coated in the glow of fairy lights. Think a softly glowing rustic farmhouse kitchen, with the first snow falling outside, painting the world in quiet white. The air is filled with the warmth of baking and the soft hum of dreams just beginning, all wrapped in a sense of innocent, timeless peace.

Fearless

An outdoor kitchen. Under a gazebo, think open French windows on a cobblestone patio, with the scent of grilled food in the air and iced drinks in hand as the sun sets. It’s the perfect place to gather, where the world slows down and everything feels golden.

Speak Now

Think big dreams and fantasies, large windows, open spaces, mismatched appliances, and a fridge so covered in magnets you can barely see it. The heart of this aesthetic, and this album, is a warm seat by the window, where you can gaze at the stars and reflect on who you want to become.

Red

With a fireplace at the heart of the kitchen, a warm rustic vibe, and a table that holds countless stories, think of an oven that’s always on and the comforting scent of food filling the air. It’s a space that feels like eternal autumn, where everything is cosy and timeless.

1989

With a song like Welcome To New York, this era transitions from warmth and suburban lives to the big city. Picture large glass windows overlooking the busy city. This aesthetic is lit up less by the lights inside, but by the world outside.

Reputation

A love letter at its core, this album matches an aesthetic muck like its appearance. With a dark air around it, this style is warmth personified, but only to those who know where to look. It’s a quiet kind of comfort, hidden in the shadows, waiting to be discovered, with warm lights and warmer meals.

Lover

A return to somewhat of a quieter life, this kitchen aesthetic connects to travel, light, and nostalgia. Imagine sun-drenched mornings with a cup of tea, mismatched travel mugs from places you have been, and open shelves filled with memories of far-off lands. It is a space where every corner holds a story, where the hum of a kettle brings back distant echoes of simpler times, and the light that pours in through the windows feels like a warm embrace from the past.

Folklore

Dreamy and connected to nature, and like its name, folklore, this aesthetic leans into the outside while still staying indoors. Think of bedtime stories whispered by the fire, the gentle rustling of leaves outside, and recipes passed over kitchen counters for generations. It’s a space that feels both timeless and rooted, where nature and memory intertwine in quiet, lasting ways.

Evermore

Warm, cosy and encased in an eternal rain, this kitchen aesthetic is a mix of fantasy and reality. It lingers and whispers, full of trinkets from loved ones; this kitchen is a museum of memories that do not quite belong to you. It holds pieces of the past, stories half-remembered, and a sense of something beautifully elusive.

Midnights

A kitchen bathed in deep blue light, where sleek countertops reflect the city’s glow, and the air feels both quiet and charged. Think dimmed lights, a cup of tea by the sink, and scattered thoughts. A space between night and day, full of contemplation, secrets, and quiet energy, where time seems to slow while everything else moves fast.

The Tortured Poets Department   

Dark, moody, and filled with the scent of old books, this kitchen is a place for broken dreams, lovelorn and lovesick notions, and whispered ideas. Imagine a worn table with crumpled pages, empty mugs, and flickering candlelight. It's where unfinished poems linger, and every object tells a story of love lost and words left unspoken.

So, until the next album comes along, dance in your kitchen to your favourite songs.