Scandinavian cuisine with a rustic flair – what makes it so popular?

The Scandinavian style, also known as Scandi Style, has been enjoying increasing popularity in recent years, mainly due to its simplicity and natural charm. We have reported several times on our website about various Scandinavian designs. Today we want to take a close look at Scandinavian cuisine, and more precisely those that have a bit of rustic flair. You can see wonderful examples of Scandinavian kitchen design in our picture gallery. Black, gray and white natural wood are characteristic of the Scandinavian style, while they are paired with woven baskets, hand-woven fabrics in country house style and other accessories in shabby chic. Do we want to see together how you can design your kitchen in Scandi style, keep the room minimalist or introduce a slight vintage touch?

The Scandinavian kitchen can be designed in a minimalist way and yet have a light rustic flair with it.

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No luxury, but the simplicity in Scandinavian design is unsurpassable.

– The Scandinavian kitchen combines high aesthetics and functionality in design

The Scandinavian design is known for its simplicity, usefulness and beauty and seems a bit reserved. It is mostly focused on warm functionality, clean lines, flawless craftsmanship and restrained elegance. For this reason, numerous interior designers believe that Scandinavian design borders on minimalism. It comes into its own in the kitchen. The kitchen cabinets are characterized by clear lines and simple design. Simple pendant lights made of metal or glass, neutral tiled back walls and a few dabs of wood and metal create Nordic beauty. Such kitchens are usually designed in neutral colors such as gray, beige, creamy white, and even snow white. However, they can also be designed in muted colors such as gray, graphite, light blue, green or slate gray.

Scandinavian kitchen rustic flair kitchen back wall white tiles black grout color scheme white with black accents hanging lamp candlestick pot with green plant vase with flowers on the dining table

Green plants and some light-colored wood break up the monotony and make the Scandinavian kitchen look very cozy.

The high aesthetics are paired with functionality in the north. That’s why they have wide worktops and an elegant kitchen island cuts a fine figure in many contemporary kitchens. Contrasts are welcome here. For example, you can design your kitchen back wall with light tiles, but put it on dark joints. This color contrast is striking and makes the whole kitchen design stand out. If you introduce black or graphite gray into a typically white Scandinavian kitchen, you are definitely creating more drama.

An elegant kitchen island makes kitchen work easier and serves functionality.

Here you have decided on different shades of gray.

The kitchen back wall is made of gray marble and attracts everyone’s attention.

• The Scandinavian cuisine scores with maximum comfort

Nowadays we have unlimited design options, so that you could create any style and any desired atmosphere in your four walls. But if you want maximum comfort, then choose the rustic style. The first thing you need is rough wood or wicker furniture, then rustic fabrics – tablecloths or pillows. Now you can add whatever accessories you want: candle holders and lanterns, decorative pieces for shabby chic style, antlers for hunter style, stump tables for natural style. Below are more examples of how you can create a Scandinavian kitchen with a strong can of rustic charm. Don’t forget, you need built-in lights to properly design a Scandinavian kitchen. These will help you see and find everything you need in the kitchen.

Wood, wicker chairs and woven fabrics add a rustic touch to Scandinavian cuisine.

These retro chairs fit perfectly into the Scandinavian kitchen design.

The pendant lights are a must here.

The wood makes this Scandinavian kitchen look warm and cozy.

If you introduce vintage elements into kitchen design, you get a Scandinavian kitchen with a retro flair. Opt for white and whitewashed surfaces, light wood cabinets, a vintage stove and a retro cooker hood. Pendant lights that add the finishing touches to the interior go well with this. A Scandinavian kitchen with a rustic flair exudes a lot of cosiness, it symbolizes domestic comfort, where everyone feels really good. Just dare to mix up the styles a bit. That would make your Scandinavian style kitchen look stunning and, of course, simple.

The old wooden bench exudes a strong retro charm.

You express your style through your kitchen design. An open fireplace has been perfectly integrated into the kitchen design and the firewood hidden underneath.

The following picture examples can convince you better. These are an excellent source of inspiration for everyone who wants to set up and design a Scandinavian kitchen with a rustic flair. Have fun looking through it and good luck in realizing the ideas!

Retro aesthetics and Nordic beauty go hand in hand here.

Every housewife wants such a kitchen.

The Scandinavian kitchen with a rustic flair is inviting and cozy.