The kitchen is the most “hot” area of the apartment, where, one way or another, the whole family visits, and several times a day. There are many processes: from a family meeting at breakfast or dinner to discussing family issues and just cozy gatherings in a close circle. Therefore, when choosing the design of the interior of the kitchen, you need to take into account the area of the room, since you need to accommodate all the necessary household appliances and at the same time create coziness, comfort and aesthetics, not deprived of functionality. Obviously, the main criterion for choosing the style of the interior design of the kitchen is the individual preferences of the apartment owners. To obtain the most cozy and functional kitchen, you should adhere to the tips below.
Zoning
For more rational use of the kitchen, its useful area can be divided into the working area and recreation area. In the classic version, the recreation area or the dining area consists of a table and chairs, while the table can have a different shape. It all depends on the size of the kitchen. Transformer tables are very popular. For sitting, stools, benches or soft corners are used. The dining room is most often located near the window along from one wall or in the center of the kitchen, in the presence of sufficient space. An interesting solution to the design of a small kitchen with a window is the transformation of the windowsill into the table with the corresponding design of the countertop. This will allow you to admire the view from the window. The working area includes three main elements: plate, sink and refrigerator. The distance between the main working zones for convenience should not exceed 6 m. Compliance with this rule will help to rationalize the cooking process and reduce physical activity.
Choosing interior design
Interior design and kitchen style should correspond to the area of the room. So, in small kitchens, the use of light tones and built -in technology, simple even lines of facades and symmetry will visually increase the space.
The interior design of modern cuisine can be completely different: from minimalism to vanguard. Among the most popular:
High-tech is the maximum functionality using modern household appliances and restrained decor. The situation carries simple forms in the form of square cabinets, simple even facades, while materials made of glass and plastic are used. This style is usually preferred by people with a lot of loading at work, such a kitchen should not take a lot of time and effort to clean.
Provence or Mediterranean French style, which carries the features of use in the decor of soft tones, aged furniture and simplicity. This style involves the use of only natural materials, such as wood, metal and stone. On the floor and walls, laying tiles and mosaics of stone is used. When choosing a shade of walls, a warm, soft color scheme is most often used: beige, milk, olive, lavender and blue. One of the signs of this style is the use of open shelves with beautiful dishes, forged products, vases and other accessories.
Modern – this style carries the way of life of a city man. This is a practical, functional and affordable way to design a kitchen. Typically, furniture is installed along the walls, while the freedom of movement and minimization of costs in cleaning the premises are preserved. Such a kitchen interior design does not make colorful color schemes. For the floor, tiles, linoleum or laminate are most often selected. The walls are painted and lined in the working area with tiles or glass apron. The environment in the Art Nouveau style carries simple and clear lines without excesses.
Country – interior design of a kitchen made in a rustic style. Simplicity and naturalness are the features that distinguish this style from others. The interior uses environmentally friendly and natural materials. The floors can be sheathed with wooden boards, but a rough matte tile is often used. The walls are plastered and stained in natural colors or plain washing wallpaper are used. Even and light ceilings, as a rule, are decorated with wooden beams. Working countertops are made of stone or wood. Wooden chairs with removable soft seats are most often used as sitting furniture.
The Scandinavian style is a combination of light, pastel colors, the use of natural wood, simple and concise furniture. Here, non -standard lamps are used, often made by hand. In such kitchens you will not often see curtains and curtains.
Finishing materials
Finishing materials should be selected from a practical point of view. They should easily wash, be durable and non -toxic. Washing wallpaper or porcelain tiles are most often used here. Among washing wallpaper, preference is given to vinyl, non -woven and glass wallpaper. When choosing wallpaper for the kitchen, you need to pay attention to parameters such as moisture resistance, light resistance and density. Porcelain stoneware is made of clay and a field spar with the addition of coloring and mineral additives, it has durability and resistance to temperature. It is very often used in the finishes of the kitchen apron, bar ranges. Increased humidity, excess fat and dirt are not terrible for this decorative stone, as it is easily cleaned and washed.