SCANDINAVIAN KITCHENS: YOUR GUIDE TO ACHIEVING THE LOOK

It’s certainly no exaggeration to say Scandinavian kitchens (or Scandi kitchens) can be spectacular places. Traditionally characterised by gleaming white and layered wood surfaces and cabinetry, emphasising a clearly defined and functional working environment, the Scandi kitchen certainly lives up to its prestigious reputation.

However, there’s a little more leeway than one might at first expect with Scandinavian kitchen designs. Given the right attitude and approach, you can easily impose your personality into this multifaceted space.

So, prepare to be truly inspired and have your expectations broadened as we present your guide to achieving the look of a Scandinavian Kitchen.

Bold and beautiful, the Scandi kitchen is all about commanding attention while creating confidence and positivity in your space. Perhaps unsurprisingly, inspiration is drawn from Scandinavian countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, with their bright and airy regions dictating the minimalist aesthetics of Scandi kitchen design. Interestingly, the winter months in these countries are short and predominately devoid of light, which might explain the focus on extreme illumination in their interior spaces.

Wood features work wonders in a Scandi kitchen, and you can introduce them evenly throughout your space to add some warmth, particularly for any dining area. The best way to approach the Scandi style kitchen is to think about maximising space and functionality. It should be less about achieving a clinical look than creating an open, clean-cut yet welcoming environment.

The modern Scandinavian kitchen is a pleasure to behold. It brings together all the strengths of Nordic interior design schemes to turn a conventional space into one that demands attention.

Careful coordination is critical in a Scandi kitchen, but you should feel free to imprint some of your personality into the design to make it feel homely. Naturally, the functionality should be of prime importance. Start with white walls and wood flooring and gradually build upon that clean aesthetic to maintain the minimalism that is key to a Scandi kitchen. Wood and other natural materials help bring the necessary warmth to this design, and a bit of biophilic design also contributes to this pattern.

If you go back to the artistic design philosophy of Scandinavian kitchens, you quickly come to realise it is as much about increasing functionality as it is about upholding a social, family environment. If space permits, adding a dining table to your space will instantly introduce that welcoming feel and eradicate any clinical quality.

To ensure the pinnacle of practicality (and to keep those surfaces devoid of clutter), why not have your most frequently used items easily accessible by ceiling hanging hooks. Open shelving is also a great way to have everything on display, but also consider the benefits of storing away bulky convenience items, such as coffee machines, toasters and even your microwave, in closed cabinets to free up more counter space.

As you can imagine, light plays an enormous part in any Scandinavian kitchen. It’s one of the defining features crucial to successfully achieving the look. You can do this in several ways. One of which is to bring any natural light into the space. Another is to consider ceiling lighting and how to incorporate it best while adhering to the Scandi style kitchen.

The options are plentiful but consider which works best for you and whether you want to achieve a seamless look or one that stands out. The proper pendant lighting can work beautifully to reinforce the Scandi feel, and there’s a variety of exciting designs that can be incorporated. However, spotlights are a subtle alternative. Whatever you decide, bringing more light into the Scandivanian kitchen is always a positive.

While Scandi kitchen hues are predominately neutral and understated, this isn’t to say some subtle colours can’t be introduced. This is one of the ways in which you can get creative and introduce personality into your kitchen.

Think about how you can bring the outside world in with fresh plants and radiant flowers. Consider how advantageous having handy potted herbs would be and introduce fruit bowls to continue livening up your area. A bright backsplash would help to diminish the mundane and create an eye-catching focal point. Colourful cabinetry shouldn’t be out of the question either; simply ensure you have more neutral walls and flooring to maintain the Scandi design scheme.

The best way to accomplish a Scandi kitchen design is to book a design consultation with our team. They will guide you through the various options and strategically incorporate some of our unique product range too. Book an appointment below.

Why not read our companion blog Japandi Style: Your Guide to Achieving the Look that explores the positive fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design schemes throughout the home.