Scandinavina Kitchen

We completely gutted the kitchen but kept the existing layout and floors. To have more of an open feel, we eliminated all uppers, replacing with white oak shelving. I selected white oak shakers for the perimeter and island to not only lighten the space, but keep with the Scandinavian aesthetic. Drawers were used instead of cabinets to utilize as much space as possible. The perimeter cabinets were extended for an additional pull-out trash receptacle. The island overhang was omitted due to limited space between the kitchen and dining allowing for better flow. For convenience and a more modern aesthetic, we placed the microwave in the island. White counters with subtle veins of gold and gray were used to tie in with the gold tones of the floor and the gray undertones of the cabinetry, I selected a hexagon tile with a distressed edge for the backsplash for it's modern yet vintage appeal. We finished off the space with a brushed nickel faucet and black hardware for contrast. The pantry opening was widened and a new wooden shell placed inside with shelves and pull out drawers to optimize space. The doors were painted black to be cohesive with other black elements in the space.