For those seeking a kitchen that radiates calm and endures over time, the minimalist kitchen is an obvious choice. With clean lines, considered details and uncluttered surfaces, it creates a harmonious whole that is as beautiful as it is effortless to live with.
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Colour in Minimalist Kitchens
The minimalist kitchen is known for its sense of quiet calm, often created through light tones such as white, grey and beige. The colour palette is meant to blend seamlessly with the home’s interior and architecture, allowing the kitchen to become a natural part of the whole rather than a standalone feature. It’s all about balance, openness and a design language where every detail is carefully considered.
In a minimalist kitchen, purity of lines and materials takes centre stage, resulting in a timeless expression that is easy to live with over time. Whether you prefer a warm, softly neutral palette or a more muted, cool-toned look, all our kitchens can be crafted in any colour — tailored to harmonise with your home.
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Design and style
Minimalist kitchens are defined by clean lines and simple forms that together create a calm and harmonious expression. To maintain the pared-back feel, generous and thoughtfully planned storage — such as upper cabinets, tall cabinets or a spacious kitchen island — is often integrated where appropriate. When surfaces remain open and uncluttered, the minimalist design language becomes even more pronounced, giving the kitchen an airy and well-balanced presence.
At Nordiska Kök, we always begin with your home and your needs when designing a kitchen. Since we build everything from scratch in our own workshop, we can be flexible in colour, form and craftsmanship. This allows each kitchen to be fully tailored to your preferences — resulting in a design that feels personal, durable and naturally at home in your space.
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Worktops for Minimalist Kitchens
The worktop plays a central role in a minimalist kitchen — both in expression and function. It should blend seamlessly with the overall design through clean lines and subdued tones, while still withstanding the demands of everyday use. Natural stone such as limestone and marble are popular choices, as are composite materials, porcelain stoneware and quartzite. These materials provide a refined, harmonious impression that reinforces the kitchen’s pared-back character. A smooth surface without unnecessary joints or decoration allows the material to take centre stage, contributing to the calm, streamlined aesthetic.
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Kitchen Taps and Mixers
When choosing a tap for a minimalist kitchen, the material and finish are key components of the overall expression. Matte chrome, brushed steel and black metal offer a modern, understated look that blends seamlessly with the pared-back design language. If you want to introduce a more personal touch, a tap in copper, brass or polished chrome can add a subtle lift and enhance the kitchen’s character.
Regardless of the finish you choose, the goal is to find a tone that harmonises with the kitchen’s lines, colours and materials — allowing the details to come together in a calm and well-considered whole.
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Handles, Knobs or Push-Open?
In a minimalist kitchen, clean, smooth surfaces are allowed to take centre stage, which is why many choose to avoid visible handles altogether. With a push-open function, doors and drawers open with a gentle touch, creating a seamless and modern expression. We also offer integrated grip rails for a more subtle articulation of the kitchen’s lines.
For those who prefer handles or knobs, there are discreet options carefully selected to blend into the pared-back design and preserve the kitchen’s harmonious overall look.
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Styling and Details
In a minimalist kitchen, styling is about letting every detail be carefully chosen. A few objects in natural materials and muted tones can add warmth without disrupting the clean lines. Functional items such as cutting boards, ceramic pieces or a simple vase can be left on display to contribute to the overall expression, while surfaces remain uncluttered to preserve the sense of space and order. Here, simplicity is allowed to speak — creating an environment that feels calm, harmonious and inviting.
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