Kitchen Furniture Design
The kitchen is an important part of any home, because it is on it that we all gather together for breakfast or dinner. It is in the kitchen that we can spend time with our friends, in company with a cup of coffee and talking about the most important thing. For this reason, you should take a responsible approach to the choice of design, so that despite what happens outside the window, there is always a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in your kitchen.
What style to choose
In this matter one should proceed from the interior of the room, one's preferences and wishes. Below are the main styles that can often be found in the kitchen.
Classic
Classic furniture will always be in demand, regardless of the time and fashion trends. Such an interior will always be relevant, because it combines sophistication and style. Since the furniture is affected by numerous external factors, stop your choice on solid wood. It is best to buy products from:
- ash tree;
- oak;
- beech wood;
- hornbeam;
- maple tree
If you plan to design the furniture for the kitchen in a classic style, make sure that it is not painted. The tree must be in its natural color. In the role of individual parts, you can use forged metal or stone. But the main part should be wood.
The best and inexpensive option is furniture made of chipboard and MDF. Such material will help you sustain a classic design.
Minimalism
Furniture in this style will be a good solution for any kitchen. This interior is ideal for "Khrushchev", because such a room will not be loaded with unnecessary details and preserve the feeling of free space. For a large room, this design is suitable, since all unnecessary components will be hidden from view.
Kitchen furniture in this interior is very practical. It has no carving, relief and curlicues, so it is unpretentious in the care. Set for the kitchen can be made of the following material:
- metal;
- wood;
- plastic.
In some embodiments, a natural stone tabletop may be used.
Ethnic
In modern apartments, ethnic style is gaining popularity. They are characterized by national features of local life, as well as notes of exotic and overseas:
- African;
- Japanese
- Indian
- Australian and others.
Choosing furniture, pay, first of all, to the dominant materials used in production, as well as to the color solution. For example, for a kitchen that supports African style, you should pick up furniture made of wood with bright colors. Gilded elements are typical for Indian interior. If you choose Japanese design, then stick to rigor and clarity in the lines.
Provence
In Provence there is lightness and simplicity, which are aimed at relaxation and rest. If you decide to design an apartment in this style, you should select products that are made of natural material.
Artificial colors and shapes are not allowed, the interior should have full naturalness. You can apply the effect of "aging", but this should not be evident.
Such an interior contains simple and slightly rough shapes. The style is combined with light furniture, with soft and pastel tones.
High tech
If you are a fan of everything modern, then pay attention to high-tech. This interior is actively used in the studio and combines modern technology and unusual materials. Here, even on a small area, home appliances can be accommodated, which will be hidden in the built-in furniture.
This style of furniture supports the following materials:
- glass;
- plastic;
- metal.
The color of products may also be unusual, ranging from rich, bright colors, ending in delicate white. Actively used modular headsets, as well as panels.
Colour
When buying furniture, it is important not only to resolve the issue with the interior, but also to decide in what color range the room will be located. It is important to correctly choose the shade to fit the area of the room and other interior details, such as walls, ceilings and even the floor.
Light shades
Light colors will be perfectly combined with a small kitchen, which has an area of up to 6 square meters. These include Khrushchev, in which there is always not enough space. Due to the light shades, you can visually enlarge the room and make it easier.
It is not necessary to buy white furniture, you can buy gray, cream, sand shades, which also help to create a wonderful atmosphere in a small room.
Light furniture is different from the whitish white options in that they are practical to use. The products are not so noticeable dirt, fat drops, which appear in the process of cooking. For the same purposes, designers recommend buying furniture of not one tone, but with small ripples.
Yellow shades
Yellow colors, as well as orange, will be the ideal solution for the kitchen in which there is a lack of sunlight. Also, this color scheme is suitable for the room, which is located on the lower floor. Due to these shades, the room becomes a little warmer than it is in reality.
We should not forget that yellow is a color for inspiration and energy. When you enter a similar kitchen, you will always want to create. This is suitable for such a room, because in the kitchen there are actions. In the form of cooking, washing dishes and stuff.
Green
Green color symbolizes nature, harmony and balance of life.He is able to calm or, on the contrary, give strength to a tired person. For the latter, pistachio or herbal colors are preferred.
You can use the green color scheme in the wall cabinet, for upholstering the kitchenette, as well as the apron. The green table top will also be harmoniously combined with the other elements of the interior.
Such shades are relevant in the hi-tech style, ethnic interior and minimalism.
Blue
You can choose any blue tint, making out all sorts of designer interiors. For wooden furniture, you can choose lighter colors, and for plastic and metal products should choose a rich blue tint.
Red
Red is dominant in any interior. For this reason, it is not recommended to use pure red color in a small room. Prefer more gentle shades: cherry, pomegranate or burgundy. It is also not recommended to use red colors for those who have a south-facing kitchen.
Remember a few rules when choosing red furniture:
- red furniture should be harmoniously combined with the rest of the details of a neutral color;
- only walls are painted in this color;
- This color is an accent, so it contains curtains, dishes and interior items.
Brown
Brown, as well as any dark color is the most convenient option for cleaning. On such furniture will not be visible dirt and grease. The hostesses note that on a dark kitchen set, there is an imperceptible berry and fruit juice, which, if not cleaned on time, can enter the surface of the products and spoil its appearance.
If you like browns, take a look at the classic style and interior in country style. At the same time, it is not recommended to equip a small room in this style, since this color scheme contributes to weighting and narrowing of a small space.
Bright
In an apartment where young people live, you can often find bright and saturated colors in the kitchen. A kitchen with furniture in such a color scheme carries an eccentricity and an exclusive, which shows the courage of its owners.
Such furniture will appeal to those people who are tired of the usual atmosphere. In previous years, there was Soviet furniture, which was the same in each apartment.Bright colors will help show your individuality and original approach to repair.
Materials
Today, the stores offer a wide selection of materials for kitchen furniture, thanks to which you will be able to show your individuality and emphasize your mood. If you can not decide exactly what products are needed for your room, check out the list below.
Tree
Wood furniture always looks stylish and rich, and if it is properly processed, the product will serve you a long time. Take a special responsibility to the choice of sink cabinet, because it must be subjected to a special water-repellent treatment. If you buy a cheap option, such a headset will quickly fail and swell from moisture falling on the surface.
Remember that there are high temperatures in the kitchen. To minimize the risk of fire, keep the furniture away from the source of fire and buy a set that is treated with fireproofing.
MDF / chipboard
This option is suitable for those who do not have enough money to buy wooden furniture.These products have a more affordable value and externally imitate wood. The technical properties of such furniture below, which leads to the fact that all the knocks should be processed using a sealant. Otherwise, water will constantly get into your kitchen, and it will soon be out of order.
Metal
You can choose forged products or modern options with a chrome surface. Now the combined furniture, with use of metal and glass is popular.
Plastic
Plastic furniture is the most comfortable option for cleaning. She is not afraid of moisture, is not subject to the formation of mold and fungus. There is a wide choice of shapes and colors among this category, which allows you to choose exactly what you need. Of the drawbacks it should be noted fear of heating, because of which the plastic can change or darken.
A rock
The stone is mainly used for countertops and decorative panels that do not need to be moved. Acquire such furniture in the event that you want to create a style of Provence, ethnic or country.
Design
The best option for placement in the kitchen will be the one that does not litter the free space. Therefore, kitchen design must be combined with functionality.For this reason, in modern kitchens often there are cabinets with many drawers.
Six options for kitchen design:
- Single row This option is acceptable for a small room, as the work area is located on one side, and the other side will be used as a meal.
- Double row To preserve the working space as much as possible, in one part there is a sink with a stove, and the refrigerator should be located on the opposite side.
- L-shaped. This design will be optimal for a small room, as well as for a large one. It regulates the distance between the working surface, so it is considered universal.
- U-shaped. This type of location will be appropriate in a large kitchen. Work surfaces will be located near the 3 walls. This design assumes precise observance of the parameter, in which the back wall should not be less than 2.5 meters, and the free area between the walls should be equal to 1.2-2.8 meters.
- Peninsular. This design will allow you to divide the room into a dining room and kitchen using the drawer with a sink.
- Island. This type of arrangement can only be realized in a large kitchen.The central zone, made in the style of an L-shaped or U-shaped arrangement, is taken as the base.
For a small kitchen
Designers recommend sticking to a few rules if you want to equip a small kitchen:
- For a small room, light-colored furniture is preferable;
- When placing, take into account that when opening, the lockers do not interfere with each other;
- Choose furniture with rounded shapes.
These recommendations will help to create a harmonious space in your kitchen, despite its small size. The built-in furniture will help you to unload free space and to issue a cozy and attractive interior.