Scandinavian-inspired kitchen designs using wall panels
We’ve all scrolled through social media looking for home inspiration at least once in our lives, and one of the most frequent and sought-after styles you’ll see pop up for kitchens is the stunning Scandinavian style. Commonly known simply as ‘Scandi’ this style emerged in the 20th century and is now one of the most popular styles for interior decoration due to its clever mix of functional design and timeless appeal.
If you’re looking to jump on this trend and effortlessly boost your home with a clean, minimalist style that exudes a chic and refined aesthetic, then you’ll want to start with wall panels. Aside from the endless benefits that come with having ergonomic PVC panels in your kitchen, such as their waterproof features, using wall panels can really help to capture that perfect Scandinavian look. From wooden accents to eccentric tile designs, in this blog, we are going to take you through all the ways you can use wall panels to create your dream kitchen.
What makes a kitchen Scandinavian-inspired?
To create a Scandi-inspired kitchen, we first, need to understand what exactly it is that makes a design aesthetic Scandinavian. Whilst the look is minimal, there are many thought processes within this style, from clean lines to eccentric touches. The first way to imitate this timeless design is to keep your colour palette neutral, think white, grey, beige, black and similar hues that will complement and contrast wooden elements. Wooden elements are really the key signature look to any Scandinavian interior design. Whether you’re looking at wooden chairs or creating a stunning feature wall with some wooden wall panels - this will help to complete the true Scandinavian-inspired look. However, it isn’t all about material, some other things to consider that will help to achieve this unique look are:
- Clean lines - Use these to create order and clarity and avoid too many round edges and curves if you want a true Scandinavian style.
- Less is more - Try storing things out of sight to avoid clutter as the Scandi style is big on clean looks.
- Eccentric touches - Incorporate unique decor such as bold paintings or eccentric statues and lamp shades to truly nail the style.
- Bold patterns - While some people like to keep it minimalistic, the Scandi style actually works well with bold patterns too (think tiles and paintings).
- Contrast lighter hues with darker accents - The Scandinavian style loves contrast, especially pairing blacks with whites to create that clean and contrasting look.
Some of these things might sound like they contradict each other when it comes to design. But, the great thing about Scandinavian-inspired decor is that it’s versatile. You can choose to keep it minimalistic or incorporate bold patterns to suit your style, as long as it isn’t done excessively and your key wooden elements are still incorporated. There are a wide range of ways you can approach a Scandinavian-inspired kitchen but if you need further inspiration, keep reading as we offer some of the best ways to incorporate this look.
Try an all-white pallet
If you’re looking for a more subtle and minimalistic Scandinavian-inspired kitchen then try an all-white pallet that will embrace the clean lines and less is more style. The best way to achieve this is to keep your furniture, walls and floors white and add splashes of neutral tones with plants and small wooden details.
For example, try this Livyn Alpha Vinyl Marble flooring that comes with a hydroseal layer which will protect your kitchen from water damage while still inspiring a classic and realistic marble style. Combine this vinyl flooring with these Pure White 3D Large Slat Wall Panels to instantly uplift your kitchen with 3D textures, soundproofing qualities and must-have waterproof features, and then you’ll have a perfect neutral Scandinavian base for your kitchen.
Livyn Alpha Vinyl Marble Carrara White
Pure White 3D Large Slat Wall Panel
Finish this look with some wooden accents such as wooden chopping boards and wooden pots, and incorporate some greenery by using plants to complete this true minimalistic Scandinavian style. You may also wish to create a feature wall, or opt for wooden countertops to balance out the white.
Complete the look with wooden panels
If you’re looking to go for the classic Scandinavian style then nothing will be better for the job than some warm wooden elements. Whether you’re keeping it minimalistic or you’re going for a bold style, you can’t finish the look without some wooden tones.
You can keep it simple with some wood accents or go all out and make the floor and walls of your kitchen wooden with these Livyn Balance Click Canyon Oak Brown vinyl flooring and Light Ash Acoustic Slat Wall Panels. Equipped with waterproof and soundproofing features, when combined, these panels and vinyl flooring are perfect for a functional and stylish kitchen with lots of foot traffic.
Livyn Balance Click Canyon Oak Brown
Light Ash Acoustic Slat Wall Panel
Embrace eccentricity
If you’re after a bold Scandinavian-style kitchen that screams vintage then why not add some decorative panels that still stay true to the must-needed neutral tones while adding a unique flair?
These Large Patchwork Black Tiles are perfect for a splashback kitchen wall. Easy-to-clean and complete with waterproof features, these tiles are perfect for incorporating into a neutral kitchen scheme without looking too plain. With a simple colour pallet of black and white, these tiles will be easy to pair with some lovely neutral tiles such as these Grey SPC Tiles. Finish off the look with some wooden or gold accents and some plants and you’ve got yourself a bold Scandinavian-inspired kitchen!
The best ceiling panels for a Scandinavian-inspired kitchen
Of course, no kitchen is complete without some durable ceiling panels. Many people underestimate the power that having a well-thought-out ceiling can bring to a room. For example, Scandinavian kitchens are usually very bright and airy, but if your kitchen doesn’t have a lot of natural light then a great way to combat this is with bright ceiling panels.
These White Plank Ceiling Panels will brighten up your kitchen and help boost that much-needed brightness that you need to pull off the Scandinavian style. This practical, water-resistant design prevents the appearance of damp from things such as condensation making them optimal for kitchens.
Otherways to embrace a Scandinavian kitchen style
While wall panels, flooring and ceiling panels are the starting point of creating your dream Scandinavian-inspired kitchen, there are still many other ways you can incorporate this style in more subtle ways.
Add eccentric decoration
Some of our favourite ways to decorate a kitchen in this style are with unique, sleek sculptures and light shades. Sleek lines and clean looks are a classic Scandinavian design staple and the reason why they’re so popular is because of their ability to inject charm and personality while maintaining a clean and uncluttered look. So incorporating decorations with sleek edges and a minimalistic flair will help top off this look.
Maximise natural light
Scandinavian interior decoration is very heavy on the light and airy aspects so you should keep this in mind while decorating. Even if you don’t have big windows in your kitchen, things like white flooring, ceilings and even mirrors can all help to give the illusion of space and natural light as it will help to bounce light around the room.
Add some contrast
While Scandinavian decorating is usually based on neutral colours, contrast is also an important element in nailing this style and avoiding the look becoming too plain. Having black accents against wooden features or having gold decorations against white elements are great ways to achieve that must-have Scandinavian style.
Create the kitchen of your dreams with The Panel Company Ireland
Here at The Panel Company Ireland, we have a wide range of wall panels to help you create your dream Scandinavian kitchen. Whether you’re looking for minimalistic styles or bold patterns, get everything you need to complete your interior decorating from vinyl flooring to ceiling panels and enjoy stunning Scandinavian styles with easy-to-clean and easy-to-install panels.
