Drawings for the apron in the kitchen

Creating a kitchen apron is an important step in the process of repairing the kitchen, because it performs not only a practical protective function, but also serves as an important, noticeable element of the decor.

Recently, it has become fashionable and relevant to install an apron not from a ceramic tile, but from tempered glass. Such an apron has its distinct advantages.

• Made to order. Each glass apron is made in the single copy, by the set sizes. You can put absolutely any image on it.
• Easy to install. Unlike ceramic, the creation of which requires a lot of time and labor of a specialist, the installation of a glass apron usually takes no more than two hours.
• Security. The tempered glass is shock-resistant, easily maintains the weight of the adult and temperature to 150 degrees.
• Easy to care. Glass kitchen apron is a flat, seamless surface, making it much easier to wash it than ceramic.Any cleaning products, sponges and brushes are suitable for care.
• The glass surface visually expands the space, which is especially beneficial for a small kitchen.
• Stylish appearance. Such a surface gives you an infinite field for creativity, and will perfectly fit into any interior. It is easy to combine with any surfaces and textures already present in the kitchen.

With all the obvious advantages, the disadvantages of glass aprons include their high cost - from 4,700 rubles. per square meter (usually the manufacturer indicates the price, taking into account the figure and installation work). In addition, it should be borne in mind that such panels can not be reinstalled, finished or something in them to change, so all the nuances, the location of sockets and lighting, you must consider in advance.

Currently, there are several types of tempered glass from which kitchen aprons are made.

• Stemalit. It is also called back colored glass. In the process of production it is painted with colored enamel before quenching. As a result, two inseparable layers of paint and glass are formed.

• Statinat. Very beautiful, but demanding to care frosted glass.Due to complex production, its cost is higher than that of ordinary clear glass.

• Skinali The most common glass panels with a special substrate with photo printing or stereo printing. The type of printing significantly increases the cost of the product. The panel with the most expensive stereo is two to three times more than usual.

• Oppite. Such glass, without the characteristic bluish tint, is obtained as a result of the bleaching process. It is ideal for applying on it bright and detailed drawings with the smallest elements. But such characteristics increase the cost of panels by 1.5-2 times.

The production technology of glass panels allows you to create a suitable option for any interior to the kitchen of any area. Of course, you will not be able to make a glass apron with your own hands, but with the help of a designer and a wizard you can easily embody all your fantasies.

First you should familiarize yourself with specialized image catalogs. It is necessary to understand that in order to obtain a high-quality picture, the original image itself must be in good quality.

Recently, a variety of floral motifs have become very popular. For example, images of orchids, different juicy tones and elegant lines. A glass apron with red, blue, pink or white orchids does not apply to create its own unique mood in your kitchen and will cause rave reviews from guests.Simple flowers also look very beautiful - large daisies, dandelions, sunflowers.

No less popular are marine motifs. 3D images of sea fish, sharks, stingrays, or fancy shells create an effect of presence, significantly visually expanding the space.

For lovers of minimalism perfectly suited monochrome skinal. For example, unusually stylish look white feathers on a black background or large black balls on a white background. Ice cubes and water drops look especially beautiful. For lovers of the original suit skinal with the effect of broken glass.

No less beautiful than the photos, look skinal with different ornaments and textures. Floral ornaments, leaves, geometric shapes, light and unobtrusive or motley and multicomponent, with Greek or Scandinavian motifs - you can also find them for every taste.

If you install a glass apron for the background, that is, without an image, you can choose the color to match the whole kitchen, and on the principle of contrast.Brightness and dynamism of the interior will give a panel of fuchsia, lime or yellow. If you have a bright headset, then the panel, on the contrary, is better to be white, pale blue or completely transparent.

You can also make a fully mirrored panel, but it will require special care, as drops and stains on the mirror are more noticeable than on the surface with a pattern.

The variety of tempered glass panels is so great that it is not easy to make the right choice. In order not to be mistaken, it is worth considering a few facts:

• The thicker the glass, the higher its strength. The optimum thickness is 6 mm. Some manufacturers offer cheaper 4 mm thick Stanilite aprons. This is quite acceptable, but their strength is significantly inferior to the six millimeter counterparts.
• The cost can be reduced due to the method of mounting and installing a solid panel without slots. For this, sockets and lighting must be carried outside the apron area.
• Take your time with the choice of pattern. Examine the proposed catalogs, and choose an image based not only on its beauty, but also on the overall design of the kitchen. Otherwise, you can only destroy the integrity of the interior.
• If you doubt your choice, if possible, print the image on paper and mark it on the wall. This way you can make sure that the chosen option suits you.

• Designers are advised to choose images that use no more than four colors. Otherwise, excessive image overload will create a sense of confusion. This is especially true for small rooms.
• Remember that glass aprons - a thing durable enough. Typically, manufacturers give a guarantee of at least 10 years, that is, this coating can survive 1-2 repairs and not lose its spectacular appearance. Therefore, when choosing a drawing, consider also whether it will bother you in the near future.