Coastal style and Scandinavian design combine to create a light-filled, timeless kitchen in Nantucket, just a stone's throw from the serene Cape Cod coastline

A Coastal Scandinavian kitchen with wooden cabinetry, warm white walls, and high ceilings.

It can be easy to fall into one design aesthetic when remodeling a space, especially the kitchen. With so many design decisions to make, it can feel much simpler to refer to the existing colors and materials of a particular style.

But blending a few different looks is the simplest way to add character and timeless appeal to your cooking space. An approach interior designer Eliza Alles chose when designing her own kitchen.