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Cucina con isola e colonne in olmo
Cucina con isola e colonne in olmo
TM Italia CucineTM Italia Cucine
Photo by: Darren Chung
This is an example of a scandi kitchen in London with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Modern Shacks
Modern Shacks
Dichotomy InteriorsDichotomy Interiors
Inspiration for a scandi u-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, concrete flooring, a breakfast bar, grey floors and black worktops.
Pascoe - Custom Home
Pascoe - Custom Home
UserUser
Photo of a scandi open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, window splashback, white appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
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Rustic Modern White Kitchen
Rustic Modern White Kitchen
Fireclay TileFireclay Tile
Design: Ann Edgerton // Photo: Andrea Calo
Medium sized scandinavian open plan kitchen in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Avant/après un appartement familial
Avant/après un appartement familial
QUALIRENOVATION by QualiconceptQUALIRENOVATION by Qualiconcept
Photo of a scandi kitchen in Paris with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, a breakfast bar and grey floors.
Sutton H Line in Graphite
Sutton H Line in Graphite
Masterclass KitchensMasterclass Kitchens
Photographer - Paul Craig
Scandinavian kitchen in Other.
Portage Bay New Home Build
Portage Bay New Home Build
BrightWork BuildersBrightWork Builders
Inspiration for a scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, metallic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and beige worktops.
Casa discreta por fuera y espectacular por dentro.
Casa discreta por fuera y espectacular por dentro.
OOIIO ArquitecturaOOIIO Arquitectura
Josefotoinmo, OOIIO Arquitectura
This is an example of a scandi single-wall kitchen in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, white appliances, an island, beige worktops, a single-bowl sink, white cabinets and beige floors.
North Toronto Addition
North Toronto Addition
ASQUITH ArchitectureASQUITH Architecture
Photography: Nanne Springer
Inspiration for a scandi kitchen in Toronto with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and grey worktops.
Eclectic Two Tone Kitchen
Eclectic Two Tone Kitchen
SCHMIDT StanmoreSCHMIDT Stanmore
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, granite worktops, grey splashback, marble splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, white worktops, a submerged sink and blue cabinets.
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Cláudia de Sousa - Interior DesignCláudia de Sousa - Interior Design
Design ideas for a small scandinavian kitchen in Barcelona.
Rénovation Totale d'un duplex de 150m2 - Esprit Loft Scandinave
Rénovation Totale d'un duplex de 150m2 - Esprit Loft Scandinave
Isabelle Le Rest IntérieursIsabelle Le Rest Intérieurs
Cuisine ouverte sur la principale pièce de vie d'un Loft - Esprit scandinave - Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with white cabinets, wood worktops, white splashback, terracotta splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, cement flooring, grey floors and brown worktops.
オトコの白
オトコの白
nuリノベーションnuリノベーション
nuリノベーション
Design ideas for a scandi galley kitchen in Tokyo with an integrated sink, stainless steel worktops, painted wood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Debnam House
Debnam House
Jo Cowen ArchitectsJo Cowen Architects
David Butler
Inspiration for a large scandinavian galley kitchen/diner in London with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, an island, black cabinets, white splashback and grey floors.
Casa di Barbara
Casa di Barbara
NSpazioNSpazio
Foto: Filippo Trojano
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi single-wall kitchen/diner in Rome with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood worktops, black splashback, stone tiled splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and beige floors.
Doubleview Residence by LAHAUS & Camstruct
Doubleview Residence by LAHAUS & Camstruct
LAHAUSLAHAUS
Builder - Camstruct Photography - Susan Young
Photo of a large scandinavian l-shaped open plan kitchen in Perth with black splashback, an island, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances, a built-in sink, black cabinets and light hardwood flooring.
Wohnung in barocker Villa
Wohnung in barocker Villa
innen_architekten BALS + WIRTHinnen_architekten BALS + WIRTH
Small scandinavian l-shaped enclosed kitchen in Frankfurt with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, no island, composite countertops and grey splashback.
Eine Küche im Holzhaus
Eine Küche im Holzhaus
LEISE Interior DesignLEISE Interior Design
Gestaltung, Planung und Realisierung einer Küche im Münchner Stadtteil Am Hart. Das Niedrigenergiehaus von AMA ARC Architecture besteht vollständig aus Holz. Auch die Küche wurde aus Vollholzwerkstoffen hergestellt, die mit farbigem Schichtstoff belegt sind.
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Charlie Kingham | GuildfordCharlie Kingham | Guildford
A wonderful Charlie Kingham bespoke kitchen design. Traditional hardwood shaker style kitchen. A Farrow & ball No.4 'Old White' hand painted finish, an island with breakfast bar (F&B No. 25 Pigeon), Integrated larder, Fridge Freezer and wine cooler, Falcon range cooker and large shaker sink.

Scandinavian Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful Scandinavian kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of Scandinavian kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of Scandi photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of Scandinavian kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own Scandi kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your Scandinavian kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small Scandinavian kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some Scandi kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What Scandinavian kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your Scandi kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small Scandinavian spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and Scandi kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and Danish accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of Scandinavian kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your Scandi kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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Residential Interiors
Residential Interiors
Richard WhitbreadRichard Whitbread
Richard Whitbread, Fairlight interior by Amazema.
Design ideas for a scandi galley open plan kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, white splashback and an island.
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