SCANDINAVIAN LIVING, COOKING, LIVING
This trend is here to stay: the Scandi look kitchen exceeds all your kitchen expectations. Inspired by the 'hygge' attitude to life, the Scandinavian-style kitchen is inviting and cosy, while doing without clutter and relying on clean shapes - this makes the Scandi kitchen timeless and ensures that you never get tired of a Nordic-inspired interior. Here we'll show you which colours, materials and decorations make up the Scandi kitchen and how you too can achieve this look with the right touches!
A quick lesson in style: what is Scandi style?
Anyone who has ever spent the colder months in Denmark, Sweden or Norway knows that it can be dark there for up to 17 hours a day in winter. It explains why no one knows better how to furnish their homes in a way that soothes body and soul than the Scandinavians: with simple shapes and natural materials such as wood, textiles and ceramics. But Scandi style is more than just a trendy furnishing concept; it’s about the holistic, harmonious interplay of understated interiors, muted colours and the positive, warming effect they have on our sense of well-being. You may already find basic features or elements of the Scandinavian interior trend in your home. If not, we recommend you give your kitchen a Nordic-elegant upgrade. No room is used more than the kitchen, the focal point of everyday life. So it's all the more important to design this space with understated style to create a cosy atmosphere.
Do's & Dont's: how to get the Scandi style right
Do's
✔ matt kitchen fronts
✔ understated, warm colours
✔ Graphite grey oven with matt brushed stainless steel pilaster strips
✔ linear, simple kitchen furniture
✔ handle-less kitchen with base unit drawers
✔ built-in fully automatic coffee machine
✔ Less is more: creating space in the room with deliberate 'free spaces' without furniture
Dont's
✘ high-gloss kitchen cabinets
✘ strong or cool colours, contrasts
✘ shiny stainless steel look
✘ small, ornate kitchen furniture
✘ pot racks, cookware hangers
✘ placing large kitchen appliances visibly in the kitchen
✘ messy style on worktops or dining table
Top tips for Scandinavian style in the kitchen
Now that you know the basic rules of Scandinavian kitchen interiors, let's start the deep dive and discover all the tips & tricks. Time to get hygge!
1. From greige to smoky blue: the colour palette of Scandi style
Muted colours in natural tones as well as clean lines are calming - not only for the mind, but also for the room. Whether it’s kitchen furniture, chairs or wall colour: go for light tones such as white, grey or light smoky blue. Greige, a mixture of warm beige and grey, is particularly popular at the moment and can be combined perfectly with wooden elements, a sink and kitchen fittings in black.
2. Household appliances that create space
Colours, furniture and household appliances should not draw too much attention to themselves. That's why built-in appliances are a must for the Nordic style kitchen environment. And when you start comparing the features of domestic appliances you soon realise that not all appliances are the same. Take Slide&Hide®, a feature that suits Scandi style perfectly. It makes the door of the oven disappear completely under the cooking chamber when it's opened. Especially in smaller kitchens, the unique oven from NEFF is a real game changer. And did you know that an extractor fan on the wall is no longer necessary? It can be replaced by an induction hob with integrated extractor fan that sucks in odours where they arise: i.e. directly on the hob. With these smart solutions, you can create space in no time at all - we like!
3. Clean Nordic decoration
The interior experts from Studio Wohnglück have taken the Scandinavian look in their renovated 19th century home to the next level: two minimalist wall lights in the clean Nordic style illuminate the worktop and decorate the wall with understated design.
The Wohnglück duo also relies on Nordic labels for their kitchen chairs with curved backrests. Small, symmetrical patterns on cushions, fabric napkins or placemats, for example, blend wonderfully with the Scandinavian style. And to bring Scandinavia's original, natural charm to the dining table, they opt for high-quality, handmade ceramics. Meanwhile, colour is also a must in the modern Scandi style kitchen.
Our top tip: a terrazzo table or worktop adds life and structure to the Nordic kitchen look.
Ideas for more cosiness in the kitchen with Studio Wohnglück
The interior bloggers from Studio Wohnglück - meaning 'Studio Living Happiness' - know how to make the most of every space and reveal how to turn your Scandi kitchen into a happy place.
Imagine sitting in the kitchen by the fireplace and watching your favourite person cook. Oh yes! Real flames crackling cosily in the fireplace are the pièce de resistance for an authentic Nordic interior. You can't get more comfy, warm and cuddly than this!
And here's a hack that not only impresses guests but also turns every day lunch or dinner into a true experience: a pre-warmed plate to serve the dish. Doesn't sound like a big deal? Felix and Sarah from Studio Wohnglück, however, swear by their new warming drawer: "Whether it's an average weekday or a special gathering, we enjoy taking the time to arrange a plate beautifully and celebrate our meals more than ever. The warming drawer has given us a whole new range of possibilities!" The warming drawer matches the oven in an elegant shade of grey and is conveniently placed directly under the oven.
