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A Colorful, Modern Scandinavian Kitchen Renovation With New England Roots

Inspired by a Swedish painting, Danish-American designer Susan Serra updates her home kitchen in Long Island, New York, with a dose of Scandinavian éclat.

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Serra installed new Dinesen oak flooring throughout, finished in matte white oil, in the Scandinavian tradition. She also replaced two curved-top windows with one large, rectangular picture frame window to emphasize the light and coastal scenery. The vintage handwoven Swedish rugs add warmth to the overal palette of cool blue and pale neutral tones.
Serra installed new Dinesen oak flooring throughout, finished in matte white oil, in the Scandinavian tradition. She also replaced two curved-top windows with one large, rectangular picture frame window to emphasize the light and coastal scenery. The vintage handwoven Swedish rugs add warmth to the overal palette of cool blue and pale neutral tones.
A vintage mahogany cabinet by Borge Morgensen, covered with a floral wallpaper by Josef Frank, adds a dose of cheerful color to the adjacent dining area.
A vintage mahogany cabinet by Borge Morgensen, covered with a floral wallpaper by Josef Frank, adds a dose of cheerful color to the adjacent dining area.
Agate drawer pulls and a backplash of Cosentino's Silestone Albedo pair with a Gaggenau full-surface induction cooktop. The walls throughout were painted in White Tie from Farrow & Ball.
Agate drawer pulls and a backplash of Cosentino's Silestone Albedo pair with a Gaggenau full-surface induction cooktop. The walls throughout were painted in White Tie from Farrow & Ball.
A sectional sofa raised to dining height furnishes the dining area, along with vintage Hans Wegner chairs upholstered in ostrich leather. Serra custom-made the table, using Cosentino's Dekton x-Gloss Halo. The rug is from Scandinavian Made.
A sectional sofa raised to dining height furnishes the dining area, along with vintage Hans Wegner chairs upholstered in ostrich leather. Serra custom-made the table, using Cosentino's Dekton x-Gloss Halo. The rug is from Scandinavian Made.
A mix of vintage ceramics and artworks soften the minimal, top-of-the-line appliances. Serra sourced the ovens from Gaggenau, and the Dekton Borea countertops from Cosentino. The Kohler sink is paired with a touchless faucet, which is easier on the hands for the whole family.
A mix of vintage ceramics and artworks soften the minimal, top-of-the-line appliances. Serra sourced the ovens from Gaggenau, and the Dekton Borea countertops from Cosentino. The Kohler sink is paired with a touchless faucet, which is easier on the hands for the whole family.