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Kitchen of the Week: Pale Pink Minimalism on the Coast of Denmark

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Kitchen of the Week: Pale Pink Minimalism on the Coast of Denmark

March 2, 2023

Two decades ago, a prop designer and a trade union consultant bought a small cottage on the coast of Denmark for weekend getaways. They were drawn to the place for its lush garden and terrace, so they didn’t update the interior until a full nine years in, when they installed an Ikea Faktum kitchen. Recently, though, those once-new cabinets began to feel shabby and boring, so the couple decided to reimagine their cook space again.

Copenhagen-based kitchen brand Reform was the obvious choice for the overhaul, thanks to the company’s reputation for high quality materials and abundance of options. The homeowners were especially impressed by the color range of Reform’s Basis line, all in linoleum—so much so that they had trouble narrowing down the palette. Eventually, though, they settled on a winning combination: pale pink fronts with a vibrant blue countertop.

Here’s how it all came together.

Photography courtesy of Reform.

from the very beginning, the couple knew they wanted to incorporate reform& 17
Above: From the very beginning, the couple knew they wanted to incorporate Reform’s Midnight Blue hue. “We were very determined that it would be one of the two final colors of the kitchen, as we really love blue,” they explain. “This is evident from the fact that the outside of the house is also painted in blue. Initially, we decided to make the cabinet fronts blue, but we later changed it to the countertop” (the linoleum Basis countertop, to be exact).
the homeowners realized that it made more sense to use a rich, dark color on th 18
Above: The homeowners realized that it made more sense to use a rich, dark color on the counter because sunlight flows directly down onto them from the skylights. “It just highlights the blue color beautifully,” they say. “And, well, that top just looks insanely good in blue.”
the linoleum cabinets are also from reform&#8\2\17;s basis line. the pink p 19
Above: The linoleum cabinets are also from Reform’s Basis line. The pink Powder hue proved to be a harmonious counterpart for the Midnight Blue, balancing bright boldness with a subdued softness.
though it appears like it was cherry picked for the space, the red, angular vol 20
Above: Though it appears like it was cherry-picked for the space, the red, angular Vola tap was actually left over from the old kitchen. “It just seemed like the perfect match for the two colors of the Reform kitchen,” the couple says. “As you can tell, we love colors and contrasts. The mix of these three colors makes each color stand out beautifully.”
inspired by midcentury scandinavian architect kitchens, the reform basis cabine 21
Above: Inspired by midcentury Scandinavian architect kitchens, the Reform Basis cabinets feature a round, recessed natural oak cutout. Exposed wood edges complete the look. (For the merits of similar pulls, see Remodeling 101: Cutout Cabinet Pulls.)
the homeowners maintained the existing wall to wall kitchen layout because it h 22
Above: The homeowners maintained the existing wall-to-wall kitchen layout because it had always functioned well. The integrated refrigerator and stove top, however, are major upgrades from the freestanding versions they had before.
&#8\2\20;we become happy just by looking at it,&#8\2\2\1; says the coup 23
Above: “We become happy just by looking at it,” says the couple. “It’s a pleasure to cook in such a beautiful kitchen and it ties the whole space together, really.”

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