Choosing Replacement Kitchen Cabinet Doors That Match Your Scandi Minimalist Aesthetic

Renowned for its emphasis on clean lines, superior functionality and clutter-free surfaces, the Scandinavian minimalist look is light, airy, spacious and really celebrates natural materials and the inherent beauty of simplicity.

Whether you want to make a small space feel less cramped, and enhancing the functionality of your cooking space is a top priority, or you’re keen to explore ways to maximise the natural light your kitchen space experiences, the Scandi minimalist look could be perfect for your home.

Let’s explore some of our favourite replacement kitchen cabinet doors that are perfectly placed to make your interior dreams come true.

Design Tips for Choosing Replacement Cabinet Doors

Celebrate natural materials 

Preventing spaces from feeling too stark or sparse can be challenging if minimalism is your preferred style, however, there are some easy ways to ensure that your kitchen has a homely and inviting atmosphere that all the family will actively want to spend time in.

Establishing a connection with the world around us is a perfect way to soften the edges of a design style that prizes clean lines and crisp edges. In a kitchen space, choosing replacement kitchen cabinet doors with a wood finish can instantly transform a simple design into a room that genuinely feels like the heart of your home.

Our entire Bella range of kitchen doors is available in a variety of wood finishes, including Halifax natural oak, Lissa oak, and urban oak, with something to suit all tastes regardless of whether you prefer warm or cool tones.

Pro Tip: To further enhance the sense of comfort in your minimalist kitchen, layer different accessories such as jute rugs, woven wall hangings and beautiful ceramics. This will bring extra texture and depth without looking cluttered, as the natural materials within each piece create a sense of connection and cohesion.

Centre light, airy colours within your design

While your mind may initially start to conjure up images of bright white rooms when thinking about minimalism, your Scandi minimalist inspired kitchen doesn’t actually need to contain any white at all. In fact, layering different neutral tones can give your room plenty of personality and interest, all while delivering the same, if not better, sense of space enhancing benefits that white can. 

From soft antique white and ivory tones to pebble, cashmere, taupe and macadamia, you can play with a range of different hues to create a kitchen that suits your sense of style and personality. Plus, while your chosen neutrals can very much do all the talking, you could also experiment with the idea of incorporating splashes of a more vibrant or richer hue within your space without taking anything away from its Scandi minimalist heart.

Emphasise clean lines with handleless designs 

Handleless replacement kitchen cabinet doors are sleek and seamless, which can be ideal for a Scandinavian minimalism inspired space. Our Bella Knebworth kitchen doors will fit beautifully within a light and airy kitchen, as the handles have been expertly recessed into the doors to create an ultra clean aesthetic. 

Pro Tip: The recessed handle on our Bella Knebworth doors can be positioned on the left, right, bottom or top of each door to suit your preferences and cabinet configuration, enabling you to create a space with optimal functionality in the spirit of Scandi minimalism.

Incorporate unexpected style flourishes

The versatility of Scandi minimalism means that it pairs effortlessly with other styles that can help you to design a space that feels truly your own.

Our Bella Elland handleless doors feature a narrow frame which offers a hint of classic Shaker style without disrupting the seamlessness that plays such a central role in Scandi minimalism.

If Shaker style doors don’t align with your look but you still want to add your own sense of personality to your kitchen and play with combining modern and retro elements into a single space, our Bella Integra Handleless doors could be your perfect match. The angled handle is positioned in the middle, which offers a sleek look with a subtle yet distinctive retro edge.

Embrace Scandi minimalism with Happy Doors replacement kitchen cabinet doors 

With a range of styles and finishes to explore, your ideal replacement kitchen cabinet doors are waiting to be discovered right here in the Happy Doors collection. As we want to make the process of realising your kitchen dreams as straightforward as possible, we’re available to answer all your questions and offer our best tips for ensuring a high quality finish.

Simply give us a call on 0345 257 2526 between 8:30am and 5pm Monday-Friday or send us an email to hello@happy-doors.co.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I add handles to my replacement kitchen cabinet doors in a minimalist kitchen? 

The great thing about kitchen design is that there really aren’t any hard and fast rules that you’ll need to stick to in order to achieve a beautiful outcome. It’s really important that your kitchen works perfectly for you, and there are a variety of minimalist and slimline door and drawer handles that can add the perfect finishing touch to your kitchen doors.

What is the right wood finish for my Scandi minimalism inspired kitchen cabinet doors? 

Cabinet doors with a beautiful natural wood finish are very often the star of the show in a minimalist kitchen, as they bring both a hint of colour and some texture to the space. If you want to bring some warmth to your kitchen, a Halifax natural oak or a Lissa oak finish can be ideal. However, an urban oak may be a better fit if you prefer cool tones.

Can I order colour swatch samples from Happy Doors? 

If you’re unsure which finish to choose, don’t forget that you can order sample swatches directly from our website! You can choose up to six samples free of charge, so there’s no guesswork needed when it comes to finding your perfect finish.