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Scandinavian U-shaped Kitchen Ideas and Designs

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Jojo and Anthony's Kitchen
Jojo and Anthony's Kitchen
EdgeEdge
The flow of this kitchen matches Jojo and Anthony's yoga filled life. We have created a relaxing and meditative space for these two to cook, socialise and unwind.
Japandi Apartment
Japandi Apartment
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Photo of a medium sized scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartz worktops, grey splashback, engineered quartz splashback, integrated appliances, porcelain flooring, no island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Scandinavian Kitchen London
Scandinavian Kitchen London
Sustainable KitchensSustainable Kitchens
With natural materials and clean lines, this Scandinavian-inspired kitchen channels stylish serenity. The European Oak brings a warm feel to the london kitchen extension balanced with white cabinets and worktops. The long run of tall cabinets houses a bespoke bar cabinet, double larder and a utility cupboard. The cool and calm nordic aesthetic continues into the banquette seating designed to create more space to allow for an open-plan lounge area as the social hub of the home.
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.
Warm Scandinavian
Warm Scandinavian
Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath DesignSanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design
White oak flooring, walnut cabinetry, white quartzite countertops, stainless appliances, white inset wall cabinets
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Denver with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island and white worktops.
Class Romantic Ranch
Class Romantic Ranch
KBG DesignKBG Design
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, marble splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
Oakland Kitchen Remodel
Oakland Kitchen Remodel
BuildMark, Inc.BuildMark, Inc.
Design ideas for a large scandi u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Reforma integral de un piso de 40m2 en Madrid
Reforma integral de un piso de 40m2 en Madrid
StudioMadera s.l.StudioMadera s.l.
Small scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in Madrid with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Minimalist Black and Oak Moline Illinois Kitchen With Skinny Shaker Cabinets
Minimalist Black and Oak Moline Illinois Kitchen With Skinny Shaker Cabinets
Village Home StoresVillage Home Stores
Minimalist Moline, Illinois kitchen design from Village Home Stores for Hazelwood Homes. Skinny Shaker style cabinetry from Dura Supreme and Koch in a combination of painted black and Rift Cut Oak Natural finishes. COREtec luxury plank floating floors and lighting by Hudson Valley’s Midcentury Modern Mitzi line also featured.
Rénovation globale d'une maison de ville vue Saone
Rénovation globale d'une maison de ville vue Saone
BCCA²BCCA²
Inspiration for a scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Lyon with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors, grey worktops, exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.
Rénovation d'un appartement sous les toits
Rénovation d'un appartement sous les toits
La Maison de Mon PèreLa Maison de Mon Père
Photo : Antoine SCHOENFELD
Design ideas for a medium sized scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in Paris with grey cabinets, wood worktops, stainless steel appliances, grey floors, beige worktops, a double-bowl sink, beaded cabinets, terracotta flooring and an island.
Project 3408-1 Scandinavian Kitchen Remodel w/ Custom Island on Wheels
Project 3408-1 Scandinavian Kitchen Remodel w/ Custom Island on Wheels
Castle Building & RemodelingCastle Building & Remodeling
This 1901-built bungalow in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis was ready for a new functional kitchen. The homeowners love Scandinavian design, so the new space melds the bungalow home with Scandinavian design influences. A wall was removed between the existing kitchen and old breakfast nook for an expanded kitchen footprint. Marmoleum modular tile floor was installed in a custom pattern, as well as new windows throughout. New Crystal Cabinetry natural alder cabinets pair nicely with the Cambria quartz countertops in the Torquay design, and the new simple stacked ceramic backsplash. All new electrical and LED lighting throughout, along with windows on three walls create a wonderfully bright space. Sleek, stainless steel appliances were installed, including a Bosch induction cooktop. Storage components were included, like custom cabinet pull-outs, corner cabinet pull-out, spice racks, and floating shelves. One of our favorite features is the movable island on wheels that can be placed in the center of the room for serving and prep, OR it can pocket next to the southwest window for a cozy eat-in space to enjoy coffee and tea. Overall, the new space is simple, clean and cheerful. Minimal clean lines and natural materials are great in a Minnesotan home. Designed by: Emily Blonigen. See full details, including before photos at https://www.castlebri.com/kitchens/project-3408-1/
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Piso nórdico y acogedor
Cláudia de Sousa - Interior DesignCláudia de Sousa - Interior Design
Photo of a small scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Barcelona with a submerged sink, light wood cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets and beige floors.
Haus von 1907 wird modern
Haus von 1907 wird modern
Die WohnkomplizenDie Wohnkomplizen
Realisierung durch WerkraumKüche, Fotos Frank Schneider
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Nuremberg with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown splashback, wood splashback, medium hardwood flooring, a breakfast bar, brown floors and white worktops.
Modern Scandinavian Kitchen Design
Modern Scandinavian Kitchen Design
Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.
Upper cabinets are flat front natural birch, the lower cabinets are painted with Mark Twains Gray, from Valspar paints. Cory Locatelli Photography
Photo of a large scandinavian u-shaped open plan kitchen in Atlanta with a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz worktops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring, an island and black floors.
Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse | Black and White Kitchen
Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse | Black and White Kitchen
Tall Traditions Building Company, LLCTall Traditions Building Company, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in Raleigh with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and light hardwood flooring.
Appartement 90m2 + Terrasse - Levallois Perret
Appartement 90m2 + Terrasse - Levallois Perret
DECORATION PARISIENNEDECORATION PARISIENNE
Matthieu Plante
Design ideas for a medium sized scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in Paris with integrated appliances.
Scandinavian Kitchen
Scandinavian Kitchen
The New & Reclaimed Flooring CompanyThe New & Reclaimed Flooring Company
Photo of a scandinavian u-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete worktops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.
Saratoga Whimsy House
Saratoga Whimsy House
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized scandi u-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Oakland Kitchen Remodel
Oakland Kitchen Remodel
BuildMark, Inc.BuildMark, Inc.
Inspiration for a large scandi u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Scandinavian U-shaped 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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