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.
"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.