Collection by Diana Budds

A Scandinavian-Inspired Modern Kitchen

To celebrate the launch of American Standard's DXV line, designer Susan Serra creates a modern kitchen inspired by Nordic crafts and contemporary furniture. “Scandinavian design is my personal aesthetic favorite,” Serra says. "I wanted the mood to be one of comfort, of casual living, and of beauty."

The kitchen's layout fosters socializing throughout the cooking and eating process. By placing the island facing the dining table, Serra ensures that someone washing dishes or preparing food can still talk to other people in the room. "The space should encourage those in it to cook up a storm if they choose, several people cooking at once if necessary, and it should provide visual beauty, culture, and a comfortable environment," Serra says.
The kitchen's layout fosters socializing throughout the cooking and eating process. By placing the island facing the dining table, Serra ensures that someone washing dishes or preparing food can still talk to other people in the room. "The space should encourage those in it to cook up a storm if they choose, several people cooking at once if necessary, and it should provide visual beauty, culture, and a comfortable environment," Serra says.
The countertop is Silestone's Dreis colorway by Cosentino. The quartzite surface "created an understated, elegant look for this kitchen," Serra says. She used it for the countertops, backsplash, surround for the pizza oven, and white shelf adjacent to the sink area.
The countertop is Silestone's Dreis colorway by Cosentino. The quartzite surface "created an understated, elegant look for this kitchen," Serra says. She used it for the countertops, backsplash, surround for the pizza oven, and white shelf adjacent to the sink area.
For the sink area, Serra specified American Standard's Orchard Apron sink in white. The faucet, also by American Standard, is the pull-down Fresno Culinary model. Muuto's Fluid pendant light is suspended from the ceiling.
For the sink area, Serra specified American Standard's Orchard Apron sink in white. The faucet, also by American Standard, is the pull-down Fresno Culinary model. Muuto's Fluid pendant light is suspended from the ceiling.
"Overall, it is important to me to build in change into the kitchens I design. Via fabrics, artwork, and useful storage on shelves and elsewhere, this kitchen can change its look easily," Serra says. "Wall cabinets can be hung and later removed as desired as well. This kitchen is very flexible."
"Overall, it is important to me to build in change into the kitchens I design. Via fabrics, artwork, and useful storage on shelves and elsewhere, this kitchen can change its look easily," Serra says. "Wall cabinets can be hung and later removed as desired as well. This kitchen is very flexible."
"My most important must-have, truly, is art which can be in the form of paintings, sculpture or other decorative arts," Serra says. "The paintings in this kitchen are from my own personal collection." Cover chairs by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto surround the dining table. Customized Walls created the mural.
"My most important must-have, truly, is art which can be in the form of paintings, sculpture or other decorative arts," Serra says. "The paintings in this kitchen are from my own personal collection." Cover chairs by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto surround the dining table. Customized Walls created the mural.
Serra sourced the handwoven vintage runner in front of the cooking area from Europe. For her Scandinavian Made business, she travels to Scandinavia to scout for rugs and ceramics from small artisans or from vintage shops. The refrigerator is by Sub-Zero Wolf.
Serra sourced the handwoven vintage runner in front of the cooking area from Europe. For her Scandinavian Made business, she travels to Scandinavia to scout for rugs and ceramics from small artisans or from vintage shops. The refrigerator is by Sub-Zero Wolf.
Visit the Dwell Guide to Kitchen Design for more tips and ideas.
Visit the Dwell Guide to Kitchen Design for more tips and ideas.
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