Scandinavian living at Selina

What do you like about each other's kitchen? What would you have done differently?
Selina: What I really like about Ylianna and Freddy's kitchen is the large fixed window in front of the hob, which aligns directly with the countertop. This way you always have a wonderful view of the terrace, hopefully finished soon. I also find it great that the freezer still found its place in the kitchen. It's always difficult to say what I would have done differently in their position. Of course, everyone has different tastes. However, I would have chosen taller cabinets. In hindsight, I would have loved to expand our own kitchen and given up the pantry in return. Since I love black so much, I will also replace the faucet with a matte black faucet with a pull-out spray.
Ylianna: What I particularly like about Selina and Basti's kitchen is the timeless, white design and the hob that is oriented towards the dining table. Also particularly practical is the large refrigerator, which I would also have installed in our kitchen in retrospect. I wouldn't have changed anything in their kitchen – space has been optimally utilized and the kitchen integrates very well into the interior style.

What absolutely had to be included in your kitchen? What was particularly important to you?
Definitely a large fridge and a flush-mounted cooktop with downdraft extractor. Conventional extractor hoods give me goosebumps. Also, our kitchen had to be handleless.

Why did you choose an open kitchen? Do you have any tips on how to make open spaces cozy?
I think it’s because, even if you're standing in the kitchen, you can still communicate with others who are elsewhere in the house. This makes cooking or baking simply more fun. Plus, this concept best suits our modern living style. 
My tip for coziness: In open living spaces, please avoid using two different flooring materials. It creates too much restlessness and introduces a break in continuity. Throughout our house, we opted for parquet flooring. This provides basic warmth in the house. So far, we are also satisfied with it in the kitchen. Of course, you tend to take extra care, but you'd likely do the same with any other flooring if it were new.

Why did you choose Nolte Küchen and how did you find out about Nolte Küchen?
My parents also had a Nolte kitchen installed in their second house, with a large kitchen island and a built-in tall cabinet wall. The look and quality appealed to me from the very beginning.

What characterises the current Scandi trend and what inspired you to choose the Scandi interior style?
I was clearly inspired by Instagram. I simply love this combination of warmth and minimalism. I also like to incorporate some elements of the Industrial and Boho look here and there.

How did the Scandi style influence your kitchen planning?
Because white kitchens with white worktops are often seen in Scandinavia, the Scandi style naturally influenced me somewhat. On the other hand, I probably would have chosen this kitchen even with a different furnishing style, as it will always remain modern and timeless.

You live in a Scandinavian-minimalist way. What do you like so much about this interior style? And: Does it also reflect your personality?
I do think that this style suits me well. I am quite straightforward, direct, and honest. On the other hand, I am also absolutely a person guided by my heart. The combination of these two components is therefore reflected in the interior style as well. I also constantly clear things out and live by the motto: less is more.