Natural Wood Floors
To create the ambiance of a Scandinavian kitchen, a wood floor is a must. Generally, light-colored woods are preferred because Scandi styling is all about creating a light and open feel. Pine is popular, but if you prefer hardwood, this Douglas fir solid wood flooring is a great choice. It can be left with a natural finish, or you could stain it. This flooring features vertical grain and is kiln-dried to prevent warping. Each 12-piece pack covers 26 square feet.
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Gingham Cafe Curtains
Another way to get the Nordic look quickly is to choose traditional cafe curtains in the ever-popular Nordic colors of red and white. This pretty set contains two red and white gingham cafe curtains and a matching valance, made from cotton and polyester for easy machine washing. Installation is a cinch using tensions rods, so you’ll have your cafe curtains up in no time. Matching standard window drapes are also available.
Kitchen Linens
We all need kitchen linen, so make the most of the opportunity to reflect Scandinavian kitchen design in the little things too. Stick with the red and white theme. And this kitchen linen bundle gives you variety while retaining the color palette. With two dish towels, 2 dishcloths, 2 pot holders and an oven mitt, you can achieve an instant Nordic effect. And they’re all machine washable for easy care.
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Folk Art Stencils
Nordic folk art is immediately recognizable and adds an instant Scandi vibe to your décor. Using folk art stencils, like this Swedish-designed chicken, is a simple way to introduce folk art to your kitchen. Try a decorative border around your wall, stenciling on wooden kitchen furniture or go the whole way and stencil on some of your kitchen appliances (you can also buy folk art stickers if you don’t fancy stenciling).
Glass Chopping Board
Get yourself in the Nordic spirit while you’re prepping your food. Made from tempered glass that won’t break, scratch or stain, this glass cutting board won’t harbor hidden bacteria and is dishwasher safe. And with its pretty folk art design, it’s also beautiful enough to use for serving food.
Coffee Pot
And why not serve your after-dinner coffee in this lovely enamel coffee pot? Decorated with a woodland folk art design, this pot is both traditional and modern. And since it’s made from tough enamel, it’s great for outdoor use or camping in style too.
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Nordic Tablecloth
Table décor is another area where it’s simple to enhance your Scandinavian kitchen appeal. This striking tablecloth features a classic folk art pattern in red and white. Made from 100 percent polyester with hand-sewn edging, it has a silky feel, is easy to care for and can be machine-washed on a cold cycle. It measures 60 x 85 inches.
Coffee Mugs
There’s no way better to enjoy your morning coffee in your Scandinavian kitchen than with this beautiful ceramic folk art mug. The nature-inspired design features a motif with birds and flowers. It holds 11oz. (enough to satisfy the thirstiest coffee lover) and is microwave and dishwasher safe.
Fabric Place Mats
And, to match your red and white tablecloth, how about some bright red fabric placemats with an embroidered white checkered border? These mats are reversible, so you can opt for solid red if you prefer. Measuring 13 x 9 inches, and crafted from crisp cotton, these placemats are machine-washable (cold cycle) for easy care.
Nordic Dessert Plate
Don’t neglect your tableware when you’re planning your Scandinavian kitchen. Echoing the folk art design of the tablecloth, this dessert plate with a red and white pattern is the perfect centerpiece for your dining table when you’ve got guests for dinner. Made from porcelain, it’s ideal for serving individual desserts, cookies, bread rolls and more.
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Dish Towels
You can never have too many dish towels. Even if you own a dishwasher, they’re still essential, so stay with the Scandinavian theme with these super-soft dish towels made from pure cotton. This set of six towels features two striped towels, two red and two checkered gingham. And if that’s not enough, you can also buy a host of coordinating items including an apron, placemats, napkins and a table runner.
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