17 Aug Twenty Ways To Work A Nordic-Inspired Scandi Look Into Your Kitchen

Scandi kitchens have a longstanding reputation for feeling calm without feeling cold, and that’s definitely by design rather than coincidence. A lot of small decisions add up over time to create that light, uncluttered look you see all over Pinterest.

Keep It Light And Uncluttered

Start with a base of crisp white or pale wood, then let warmth come in through texture rather than colour. A sheepskin throw over a bench, a chunky wooden chopping board left on the counter, or a bit of copper on show all soften things without cluttering the worktop. Worktops stay decluttered while textures create a Scandi feel – this is central to the whole look.

If you fancy exploring more about where the style comes from, Scandinavian design’s roots are traced in great detail by Denmark’s own design museum.

Get The Cabinetry Right

Cabinetry matters more than people think, since it sets the tone for the rest of the room. Simple, flat-fronted custom kitchen doors in white, pale wood or a muted colour keep the lines clean without looking clinical, and floor-to-ceiling storage hides away anything that would clutter the worktops.

Ranges like the ones shown here https://www.happy-doors.co.uk/shop/products/kitchens give you a sense of the finishes available. Two-tone cabinets are worth a look too, since they add personality while keeping those clean lines intact.

Pendant lighting over an island, a scattering of houseplants, and a proper table for family meals round the whole look off. None of it needs to be expensive, it just needs to feel thought through.