Dakota Johnson keeps plants inside her kitchen: The unexpected reason her cooking space looks like a greenhouse
Per Reuters, they were both seen arriving separately at Taylor Swift’s place in Tribeca on September 12, and left together later, fueling plenty of gossip. Back in 2020, Dakota gave Architectural Digest a peek into her Los Angeles home, and her kitchen stole the show. Even though she put her West Hollywood house up for sale in 2026 (for a cool $6 million, by the way), the kitchen stuck around in people’s minds.
Because instead of aiming for perfection, she embraced the chaos.
Still, neither of them has said a word to confirm any romance, so all of this is just speculation at this point. Apparently, she’d botched this idea in a previous place: the color was awful, she said. Turns out, that “herb garden” in her kitchen came about almost by accident. Instead, other plants just sprang up; she said some of them were probably weeds, but she didn’t seem to mind. It’s practically internet-famous, just like her “I love limes” moment from the house tour.
Dakota Johnson’s is back on the news again, and this time, her personal life is grabbing all the attention. Not too long ago, people were speculating about her relationship with singer Role Model (real name: Tucker Pillsbury), but now, word is she’s flying solo. And just like that, Dakota’s pulled into a new swirl of rumors, this time with Machine Gun Kelly, after the two showed up in New York City together. For the unversed, Dakota’s life is used to getting this much attention. Dating Coldplay’s Chris Martin put her in the spotlight for years. But there’s another aspect of her life that fans keep zeroing in on, and it’s not about who she’s dating or where she’s been seen. People can’t seem to let go of the story about her kitchen that looks like a greenhouse. It’s quirky, a little chaotic, and totally her. It was not huge, but there was something special about it: the sunlight, the bursts of color, the wooden details, and of course, all the plants. It was homey in a way that feels lived-in, not staged, and the kitchen wore its green paint like a badge of honor. But here, she went for it again and finally got the look she wanted. The result? It connected the inside to all the greenery outside, so the boundary sort of disappears. Now, plenty of celebrities fill their homes with expensive decor, but Dakota went for something a little offbeat. Sure, her kitchen looks good, but there’s another reason those plants are taking over. During her house tour, Dakota pointed to a little patch that was meant for growing fresh herbs, but she never got around to actually planting any. She even joked about it, calling it a little wild, but not in a way that bothered her. It fits her whole philosophy. She mentioned a quote she’d seen on a tea bag: “The difference between a flower and a weed is judgment. For someone whose kitchen ended up with its very own accidental jungle, that mindset feels right at home. Green wasn’t just a color in Dakota’s world; it was a thread that runs all through her house. The whole place, designed by Carl Maston and spruced up later by Pierce & Ward, was planned to feel connected to nature. There were massive windows, wood everywhere, and enough greenery to blur the lines between inside and out. Architectural Digest called it a serene retreat. And the kitchen wasn’t the only spot lush with plants; Dakota also made it a point to add more flowers and outdoor plants, especially since chunks of the house were starting to feel too masculine for her taste. Plants soften everything. Most kitchens lean hard on stone, metal, and slick surfaces, but Dakota’s kitchen brings in curves, color, and a kind of gentle disorder. It doesn’t look like a show home curated by a designer; it’s a space with character. Even the so-called herb garden, which never actually got any herbs, adds to the cozy, slightly unkempt vibe. It feels more greenhouse than showroom, and that’s the charm. Over time, Dakota’s kitchen took on a life of its own online. Why? There was clutter, there were plants growing wherever they felt like, there were stacks of dinnerware she picked up for no particular reason, and in the middle of it all, Dakota seemed to be having fun. Looking for trusted parenting advice? Follow TOI Parenting Circle on Instagram for expert guidance, relatable stories, and practical tips delivered every day. Get the latest Lifestyle News and more. Download the TOI app.
There’s talk that they first crossed paths at Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding earlier this year, too.