Scandinavian Kitchens - Black & White 2
Since last week's black and white Scandinavian kitchens had such interest, I thought I would do it again! You know, I have to admit, something struck me this week that did not strike me last week.
Part of the reason, I think, that these kitchens appeal to us is that it is not just the white cabinetry and great accessories and materials, it is that, surprisingly, and very unlike what is done, at least in the U.S., the walls are also white! The decorative/accessory layer also has much white in it as well. That is what is distinctive about these kitchens and their "look". We see the first image a million times, it is a popular look. But, we do not often see it with that type of lighting or with the simplicity of white walls, or, for that matter, the raw look of flooring such as we have here, which I hope you can see.
As I have said previously, I really believe the Scandinavians do electic "right", and, added to their own distinctive look, with color and light elements, and even the use of restraint, it ends up being stunning kitchen design, and very exciting! The images are from the Danish magazine Bo Bedre, with the bottom right image from the Swedish magazine Skona Hem.
Good timing, still in the Scandinavian mood, since Saturday, I viewed the Danish movie, nominated this year for Best Foreign Film, "After the Wedding." It was fantastic, please rent it. Oh, and by the way, there are some kitchen scenes in the movie and the kitchen is.....white!
And, as usual, a few great Scandinavian blogs, in which you will see still more kitchens! an angel at my table and I min vackra varld
Enjoy!
UPDATE: Just saw this post on Scandinavian tableware in the new blog Blink Decor...perfect to get a little closer to the look, and it's authentically Scandinavian, Danish to be exact!
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Monday, April 9, 2007 at 08:31AM
Reader Comments (4)
I love Scandinavian design! These kitchens are fab!
Beautiful kitchens you've designed! I've never gotten the chance to design traditional looking ones though, carpenters here are not that good.
If you're talking about these kitchens in this post, no, I did not design them, just showing them for your viewing pleasure!
These photos are striking! Scandinavians do it right...