A green shaker kitchen in Gävle

A green Shaker Kitchen in Gävle

Behind the red-framed windows of a brick house in Hagaström, just outside Gävle, a kitchen has taken shape where every detail has been carefully considered. By opening up the floor plan, maximising natural light and drawing inspiration from the home’s architecture, several bespoke solutions have been created. The result is a kitchen that has become a natural gathering place for both everyday life and special occasions.

The green shaker kitchen.
The green cabinetry beautifully frames the freestanding cooker.

Reworking the floor plan was one of the first decisions that shaped this kitchen. Originally, the room featured a U-shaped layout with space for a small dining table and four chairs. To create a more open and social environment, the homeowners chose to remove part of a wall connecting the kitchen to the adjoining room. At the same time, the neighbouring room was transformed into a dedicated dining room, allowing the kitchen to expand and breathe.

The changes not only created a greater sense of space but also brought an entirely new flow of natural light into the home. Today, the evening sun streams through the windows, filling the kitchen with a warm glow, particularly during the brighter months of the year.

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An open tray cabinet and a wine rack are positioned closest to the wall, where neither a pull-out drawer nor a cabinet door would have worked.

Despite the airy feel, the planning process required several thoughtful solutions. One of the windows was positioned in a way that made standard-depth cabinetry impossible. The solution was to install shallower base cabinets along that wall, preserving both functionality and aesthetics. At the far end, an open tray cabinet was incorporated and carefully adapted to ensure it could be used without interfering with the windowsill. To create a balanced composition, a wine rack was added above, aligned with the cabinet below.

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The arch above the cooker conceals an integrated extractor hood.
The built-in bench.

One of the kitchen’s most distinctive features can be found around the cooker. The inspiration came from the living room, where a wide archway connects the adjoining spaces. The same shape was echoed in the kitchen through a bespoke architectural feature linking the tall cabinets. The result is a soft, elegant detail that gives the kitchen a unique identity. Hidden behind the custom-built structure is an integrated extractor hood that blends seamlessly into the design. During the festive season, a wreath is often hung in the centre of the arch, adding an extra touch of Christmas charm.

The cabinet interiors are treated with white-pigmented linseed oil.
The upper drawers feature custom drawer inserts, including this spice organiser.
Everything is made from solid wood.

Along one side of the kitchen, a built-in bench has quickly become a favourite place to gather. From here, the family can enjoy views of the garden while cooking, and in the evenings it becomes the perfect spot for conversation over a glass of wine.

Along one side of the kitchen, a built-in bench has quickly become a favourite place to gather. From here, the family can enjoy views of the garden while cooking, and in the evenings it becomes the perfect spot for conversation over a glass of wine.

The crown moulding conceals the gap between the wall cabinets and the ceiling.
Straight lines and soft curves meet beautifully in this kitchen.
Thoughtful solutions can be found throughout the kitchen. All appliances have been integrated behind cabinet fronts to create a calm and cohesive appearance. The microwave has also been discreetly concealed inside a pantry cabinet, helping to keep worktops clear while preserving the kitchen’s timeless character.

The result is a kitchen where architecture, functionality and everyday life work together in perfect harmony. A room designed not only for cooking, but for bringing people together.

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The sink cabinet features two pull-out drawers with stainless steel waste sorting bins.
Terrazzo worktop.

Kitchen style: Shaker kitchen
Colour: Green NCS S5020-G50Y (own color choice)
Worktop: Perlato Royal terrazzo from House of Design
Cooker: Smeg
Extractor hood: Integrated extractor hood from Smeg
Tap: Hafa
Sink: Fireclay sink from Sekelskifte
Knobs and hardware: Corston Architectural Details
Kitchen rail with hooks: Sekelskifte
Switches and power outlets: Renova by Schneider Electric
Ceiling light: Star 6 in raw steel from Örsjö Belysning
Instagram: @josefinegunhamre

Photos: Josefine Gunhamre | Article: Gina Jeppsson for Skandinaviska Shakerkök

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