A Scandinavian-Inspired Kitchen

Designer Meta Coleman combined elements of assorted design styles to create a Utah kitchen that would feel at home in any era.

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1 CHARACTER BUILDER

Custom Cabinetry For a kitchen that effortlessly bridges eras, Utah-based designer Meta Coleman combined the clean lines of midcentury architecture (sleek face-frame cabinets) with the cottage charm of Scandinavian country (open shelving and a pretty blue painted island).

2 CLEVER FIX

Planked Ceiling

Without a budget to completely rework the circa-1980s kitchen's layout (hello, giant skylight!) or electrical, Meta got creative. A tongue-and-groove ceiling disguises evidence of previous track lighting and (bonus!) has a been-there-forever feel.

3 FINISHING TOUCH

Subtle Hardware

"I wanted a smaller profile nothing too clunky," says Meta, who sourced understated solid brass handles and knobs and installed them in pairs on the lower cabinets. The simple spherical knobs complement the inset Shaker doors without distracting from the bespoke details.