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25 Scandinavian Kitchens That Celebrate Nordic Cool

Fantastic Frank

Scandinavian-style kitchens are known for their functional layouts, neutral palettes, less-is-more aesthetics, wood tones, and occasional eccentric touches. The same clean lines, fine craftsmanship, and timeless design principles that informed so much of midcentury design in Europe and the United States in the 20th century still inspires modern interiors. Today, an ever evolving interpretation of Scandi style, often mixed with other interior design styles and regional influences, is one of the most popular interior design styles in many countries around the world. 

Check out these Scandinavian and Scandi-inspired kitchens from interior designers and stylists around the world located everywhere from minimalist chic city apartments to warm, rustic Swedish farmhouses that offer ideas for incorporating some cool Nordic style into your own kitchen design.

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Since the opening of our Minneapolis showroom in 2016, we’ve completed over 400 kitchen projects in the Twin Cities area. You may even have seen a Puustelli kitchen at one of several local events; including the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show, the Minneapolis – St. Paul Home Tour, and Parade of Homes Fall, Spring and Remodelers showcases. We’re also proud members and supporters of local community organizations and events, such as the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, and the annual Edina Art Fair and Taste of Edina.

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Donella Olson, CKBR 

With more than 20 years of design experience, Donella will tell you that her favorite design style is “Yours”. A firm proponent of creating balance in life, Donella’s designs always reflect the specific needs of the homeowner and their community, and her expert guidance ensures that each design decision contributes to the making of an amazing new space in your home. In addition to being an active NARI Minnesota member and having served as president of the organization in 2020, Donella is also a NARI Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR). 

 

 

Mike Lotz  

With a penchant for modern design that he’s cultivated during his decades long design career, Mike’s work will always be grounded in a solid plan that will keep your kitchen functional and relevant while trends come and go. With a profound interest in architectural history and a deep appreciation for music, Mike designs kitchens the way classic songs are composed: with passion and personality. When working with Mike, expect smart design to be at the forefront complemented by carefully orchestrated details that will make your kitchen a true masterpiece.  

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Scandinavian Kitchens

Scandinavian style kitchen interior - design features, photo of Scandinavian style kitchen

Styles in the interior

September 07, 2021 Reading time 4 minutes

Pyotr Velvetov

Permanent author of the Divano.ru Blog, interior designer with more than 10 years of experience

A cozy and modern Scandinavian-style kitchen interior will turn the room into a real heart of an apartment or house, where you can have a good time with family, friends or just with a cup of tea. Every detail of this design is aimed at creating comfortable conditions for everyone, no matter what the weather is outside.

Characteristics of Scandinavian style

The direction is a kind of country, combining classics, eco, modern solutions and even a little Provence. Features are dictated by the distinctive features of Scandinavia.

Calm palette

Scandinavian interiors are dominated by white, gray, brown colors that perfectly demonstrate the climate. Light colors fill the room with light and warmth, visually increase its size. Gamma also acts as a link between the kitchen and other rooms. Bright accents in the form of fresh flowers, panels, textiles, paintings, photographs in beautiful frames will get rid of monotony.

Use of natural materials

Of course, we are talking about wood in all its manifestations and types. At the same time, the materials should be of light shades, coincide well in theory with other elements of the interior and decoration, and not have modified or unnatural details. Of course, when designing a kitchen in an apartment, one should not forget about practicality, so you can use imitation wood, as well as ceramic tiles.

Simplicity in everything

This does not mean that you need to turn the kitchen into a piece of minimalism. The main priority of the Scandinavian interior style is functionality and practicality. For example, for various cereals and supplies, you can install a convenient pencil case, use open cupboards for dishes, and choose furniture without carved elements or complex details. Designers recommend keeping a balance in everything so that there is as much filled space as free space.

Maximum light

The main difference between the style is to keep the windows as open as possible. They allow you to fill the rooms with sunlight, offer a beautiful view, so they try to expand them and do not cover them with curtains or even curtains. For comfort, the windows are equipped with Roman blinds or blinds. As for private houses, one of the walls of the kitchen can be made entirely of glass and equipped with access to the courtyard.

Prioritization

When choosing furniture, decor and other items, it is important, first of all, to think about the functional purpose of each of them. Even the most unique set will not complement the design of a Scandinavian-style kitchen if it is completely impractical.

Colors

The main colors of interior design should be calm and pastel, but not necessarily warm. There should always be some “coldness” characteristic of this direction.

Light gray

A rich gray palette is used in all its manifestations. Due to its neutrality, it is perfect for any surfaces, furniture, walls. The only thing you should not use it when decorating the ceiling. In addition, this color has many light and dark shades that can be used as a main, additional or accent option.

Unique white

It is the white color that gives the interior a fresh and neat look. If the kitchen is small, then all walls and flooring should also be white, from which the space will appear larger and more saturated with light. However, do not forget about the balance, which will get rid of the effect of monotony.

Soft beige

The color scheme of the kitchen is just perfectly complemented by the beautiful shades of the beige palette. Warm shades make the interior homely, comfortable and as cozy as possible, while simply white and gray colors “free up” the space from all that is superfluous.

Wood and brown palette

It is brown that is one of the most natural and natural, revealing in wood. This palette is rich and wide, as there are many tree species. In addition, coffee, chocolate, cream shades will fit well into the Scandinavian-style kitchen project.

As for mint, pistachio, blue, azure, lavender and other light tones, they are actively used for accents. They are given 10-15% of the entire palette, but they perfectly complement and reveal the overall concept, if you choose the right place for them. Do not be afraid to use bright colors, but you should avoid flashy, excessive, unnatural tones that are unpleasant to the eyes.

Kitchen set and furniture

The Scandinavian style provides for the installation of modern furniture with a sufficient number of functional modules and high-quality fittings. There should be no bedside tables, drawers, cabinets that cannot be used for their intended purpose due to their design. Other furniture should also be comfortable, add pleasure to cooking and eating, relaxing.

Kitchen set selection

The set should be small in size, lightweight, without handles and frilly decorative elements. It must be made in accordance with the architecture of the room.

As for materials, it is recommended to use wood or MDF with a perfectly smooth surface for the facade, panels. Preservation of the texture of wood is not necessary if the kitchen has already used this material in other elements. For a small room, a bright kitchen set is suitable, built into the room right up to the ceiling, so that uncomfortable niches “for collecting dust” do not form.

Other furniture selection

If the kitchen is large enough, it is allowed to use open racks, shelves, hooks for hanging kitchen utensils. When it comes to a small room, unnecessary pieces of furniture should be discarded, especially if several functional areas are located in the same room at once.

For a small seating area, you can put a sofa corner, which is also easy to turn into a place for eating. If you want to equip it separately, simple and compact furniture is selected - wooden chairs and a table can have soft upholstery and protective covers. An alternative solution would be a bar counter with high stools, a kitchen island. As for vintage or antique items, they should be discarded, as they are not characteristic of this style.

Scandinavian kitchen details

Despite the general simplicity of this direction, do not forget about the details. It is in the little things that the real beauty of kitchen design lies.

Apron

Often, it is the apron that acts as that bright accent, without which you simply cannot do. At the same time, the walls are made in one color and without texture, becoming an excellent background. To finish the apron, ceramic tiles, wood panels, as well as masonry (lightweight imitation) are used.

Walls

The Scandinavian style "prefers" light, plain, even surfaces without decor or other elements. They fit perfectly into a room of any size, do not require special care and become an excellent basis for other items. The painted surface is easy to clean with a damp sponge, does not scratch, convenient to use. If you want something unusual, you can make one wall accent by using textured plaster or photo wallpapers with images of nature and landscapes for its decoration.

Gender

As mentioned above, the classic version is natural solid wood, varnished. And we are not talking about the old restored floor, but about a new, beautiful coating without any special flaws. A more practical and modern option would be a multi-layer laminate or biopol with protection from moisture, ultraviolet radiation, pollution and other external factors. The cooking area can be separated with stylish porcelain stoneware, as other materials can be deformed due to temperature changes.

Decor

Scandinavian style practically does not need decor. Books, small souvenirs and photographs, blankets and pillows, living plants, textiles, watches, etc. are used as decorations. For exclusivity, it is recommended to use items made by hand or purchased in workshops.

Lighting

For each of the zones of the kitchen, a certain type of lighting is selected. For example, if there is not enough light in the working area, it is appropriate to use hidden LED lights built into the furniture. Hanging lamps are installed above the dining table, and floor lamps are placed near the sofa. Pendants and sconces can also be used for the cooking area, realizing a modern style.

Tips for a Scandinavian style kitchen

Often, such an interior is implemented not only in the kitchen, but also in other areas of the apartment and house, creating a single concept.

Who will suit the Scandinavian style?

First of all, it was created specifically for those who love comfort, and are already tired of pretentious modern designs. Here everything is in its place, while there is no feeling of emptiness. Every detail plays an important role in creating real comfort.

Another advantage is the availability of design implementation and ease of maintenance. Unnecessary items that only collect dust are hidden in niches and bedside tables. There is enough space for cooking and plenty of air space. Scandinavian style will look especially good in kitchens located on the south side, as it has a "cooling, refreshing" effect.

Photo gallery

You can see photos of finished projects in the gallery. Here are both classic and unique ideas created specifically for rooms with non-standard layouts and other features. Scandinavian style kitchen | Neva-fort

Agree, the Scandinavian style is not only a combination of "a lot of white + a little wood + various textiles", the Scandinavian style is something more. This is practical and comfortable furniture, a lot of space for creativity and comfort.

Even in the smallest Scandi kitchen you will feel light and free. How to achieve such an effect?

“ Scandinavian style is very popular all over the world because it is very human, it is first of all for people, not for image or status.”

Scandinavian design color scheme.

Scandinavia is a rather cold and harsh land, and rarely pampers its inhabitants with warm weather and sun, which is why white is the leading color. The white color in the kitchen makes up for the lack of sun and heat, while also making the small Scandi home feel more spacious.

But not whites are united. The modern Scandinavian interior is open to all its shades: milky, creamy, ivory, baked milk and eggshell.

However, other colors are also chosen for finishing.

Scandinavians love their nature and know how to be inspired by what surrounds them - be it the gray sheer cliffs of the Norwegian fjords or thick fog, the majestic green forest or the water element. A reasonable alternative to pastel colors can be blue-gray, greenish or graphite.

In our catalog, we have collected possible shades of the kitchen, and some collections are made in 2 colors at once: milky white and graphite, in case you can’t decide on the color of your future kitchen or want to arrange them together.

Here they are - the Mocha modular kitchen or the Audrey modular kitchen with different fronts but equally stylish design.

If your budget is quite limited, and dreams of a real Scandinavian kitchen never leave you, we offer inexpensive Scandinavian-style kitchens - Kitchen Prague and Modular Kitchen Nice. Headset up to 2.5 m of these collections will fit into the budget up to 20 thousand.

Scandinavian style worktop and kitchen sink.

Often in Scandinavian interiors you can find a wooden countertop - it makes the interior warmer and more comfortable, preference should be given to solid wood or chipboard countertops with wood veneer finish. When choosing a stone countertop, designers are advised to turn to plain black or gray, as well as to inclusions of "salt and pepper".

Sinks in Scandinavian design also play an important role. For your interior, you can choose a sink made of stainless steel or made of artificial stone/quartz, such as Polygran sinks.

Scandinavian design tables and chairs

- I hope you won't leave before dinner? Bilvo asked politely in his most non-intrusive tone.

- No way! Thorin answered. We won't leave after dinner. © John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.

Agree, when we see Scandinavian-style dining groups, we involuntarily want to sit down and enjoy a delicious breakfast, hearty lunch or dinner with family, relatives and friends.

Scandinavian style dining table is usually made of natural wood, solid beech or MDF and chipboard with wood veneer. For a small kitchen, a small round or square table with a couple of chairs is enough. So, Eames tables and chairs from a couple of famous designers Charles and Ray Eames became widely known. Minimalist design, practicality and convenience are what Eames dining table and Eames designer chairs are all about.

In our catalog you can choose different variations of such a dining group, whether it's a classic white version, or bright accent solutions, as well as choose an Eames DAW model with armrests for maximum comfort.

If you are bored with this option, we offer you to consider no less interesting options for dining tables and chairs. You can purchase the models presented below at a good discount, significantly saving on the repair of your long-awaited kitchen.

Be sure to hang a beautiful chandelier or lamps above the dining group. It is better to leave the tabletop open, without using tablecloths, but beautiful dishes, cutlery, candles will be very useful here. How do you like this option?

Inexpensive Scandinavian style dining tables are also in our catalogue.

Find out more about interior solutions for Scandinavian design in our Scandinavian home collection here.

Dining group Max (table and chair legs made of solid beech), MDF top. Golfi chairs in a Scandinavian interior

Scandinavian kitchen apron is divided into two types:

Decor and curtains in the Scandinavian interior

In the Scandinavian countries, the windows are always open, you can find a white roller blind without patterns or light translucent curtains at most. What there is a lot in the Scandinavian interior is the decor. Various soft pillows, carpets, skins, blankets, etc. make the room more comfortable and warm. On open shelves there are flowers in original pots or vases, interesting dishes, wooden boards and much more.

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