Scandinavian kitchen design is all about function, less-is-more aesthetics, neutral materials and hints of personality. Many modern Scandinavian kitchens embrace hygge styling, which is about home comfort and personal flair. Natural timber is synonymous with the aesthetic, as are neutral tones and eclectic personal touches, including wall art, homeware and mid-century furniture. Fine craftsmanship is also a key part of the Scandinavian kitchen design, and our expert cabinet makers create stunning but understated detail that will stand the test of time. Clean lines and less fuss are very Scandi. Made popular between the 1950s and 1970s, known internationally as mid-century design, we love the iconic, simple, yet highly crafted look. Soft palettes and white tones are also interchangeable with Scandinavian kitchen design styles, as is minimising upper cabinetry allowing for a less cluttered effect. Adding vintage and classic design pieces, such as tables and chairs, in a new handmade kitchen will give the space a Scandi-vibe. Featuring black metallic features in window frames, lighting or hardware, and hints of colour all work towards the Scandi aesthetic.
Our Scandinavian Kitchen project in Bristol features beautiful, stripped timbers and vibrant mustard yellow colour. We wanted the kitchen to pop effortlessly with a contemporary feel with floods of natural light. We chose stainless steel work surfaces to provide a robust, hygienic preparation surface which beautifully highlighted the modern kitchen. Adding oversized filament lamps hung randomly on black braided cords created the feature statement that Scandinavian kitchen designs welcome.
For our Fulham Kitchen project in London, we chose clean lines with hand-laid oak veneers to contrast the centre cabinets, which were painted in Rebecca’s Red by Francesca’s Paints and a muted Grey Blue on the taller cabinets. The Scandinavian-style kitchen showcased our cabinetry skills with beautiful hand-cut joints, perfectly formed finger pulls and precision detailing. The kitchen space is bathed in natural light with an airy yet homely finish making the handmade kitchen ideal for cooking, eating, entertaining and all the things a busy family kitchen needs.
In our most recent project in Somerset, we designed and built a beautiful mid-century-inspired kitchen. The bight space comprised a large kitchen area with two islands, a living zone and a dining area. We incorporated low cabinets along the perimeter wall with golden tones of American Black Walnut, topped with cool Carrara marble. Neutral tones, natural wood, highlighting copper, and powder-coated floor-to-ceiling glazed sliding doors all worked harmoniously to create the Scandi-style handmade kitchen.
