If you are thinking about renovating or designing your new kitchen, congratulations! Autumn is a truly inspiring season for interior designers. And despite the fact that the days are getting shorter, the hours of daylight are decreasing and the sky is turning grey, we can learn from the Nordics - so accustomed to this climate - when it comes to getting ideas for our kitchen. The Scandinavian style raises the idea of this room becoming a warm and welcoming place when the outside world becomes unpleasant. They already said it, bad weather, good face.
Scandinavian kitchens are the latest trend in kitchen decoration. Their designs are characterized by being simple, orderly and minimalist, although they recreate the contrast of textures and the human touch to avoid sterile and cold concepts. Next, we tell you three Nordic style trends that you can implement in your kitchen.
Scandinavian designers opt for the use of natural materials to accentuate the concept of attachment to the land that invites tranquility and relaxation. The tundra forests that characterize its landscape are reflected in the use of light woods, from the Nordic countries, such as ash, beech or oak, whether in the parquet or in the paneling of the furniture. A relatively inexpensive resource that, in contrast to the metal of the taps or chairs, will help you create an authentic Scandinavian kitchen.
Due to the characteristics of their climate, kitchens in Nordic countries require the entry of as much light as possible. As for lighting, halogens and hanging lamps over the islands and breakfast bars are common. White countertops or sink basins, along with furniture with straight and neutral lines, help to enhance this warm glow, which does not exempt from contrasting with darker and more risky colors.
Scandinavians are quite fond of integrating dining and rest areas into their kitchens, always from a functional and orderly perspective: everything in its place and a place for everything. For example, cabinets and drawers serve to keep only the essentials in view and store all types of appliances when not in use: coffee makers, kettles, toasters, etc.
On the other hand, the dining room seats should be comfortable and relaxed, to create a cozy feeling, and the tables should be round to invite conversation. They also like stools and stools. The kitchens thus become a kind of living room, in which the Nordics spend hours reading or socializing, with a certain human touch always present. Photos and plants also act as another element of the room.
