If you dream of a beautiful and stylish interior for your kitchen, but you don’t have much money to renovate it, there’s no reason to be upset.
Carefully consider the design of the economy class and get to work!
Budget decoration when decorating walls
It's no secret that all materials can be divided into economy class, premium or luxury, as well as mid-range price and quality options. And the first option is just right in your case. But what to choose in order to not only save money, but also ensure acceptable quality of repairs? One of the most budget-friendly options for wall decoration is wallpaper.
But only waterproof or washable ones are suitable for kitchen decoration, and they are somewhat more expensive than, for example, the most ordinary paper ones, which you definitely don’t need to purchase. They not only look tasteless and of poor quality (even in the photo), but also because high humidity may not stick to walls. They also get dirty quickly.
You can replace wallpaper with plastic panels; this is not only a very affordable option, but also practical and not the most difficult to install. In addition, there are many variations of colors and textures, so the economy class design can easily become stylish. Painting is also inexpensive, but if you consider that it requires preliminary leveling of the walls, then the whole process can be called labor-intensive and very expensive.
Floor decoration
The simplest, most cost effective and most practical material– this is, of course, linoleum. A huge selection of colors and textures will make the coating stylish and bright. But you shouldn’t buy the cheapest linoleum; it won’t be suitable for decorating a kitchen where traffic is quite high.
Pay attention not only to the design and appearance, but also to the characteristics. The best option would be semi-commercial linoleum. And ask the seller what the quality of the coating is: whether it will be dangerous for children, or whether it emits unpleasant odors.
Ceiling finishing
Whitewashing – budget method ceiling decoration, but you can’t call it simple.
- Firstly, before applying the product, the surface must be leveled, and carefully, in order to eliminate all existing defects.
- Secondly, it is advisable to whitewash the ceiling in several layers, and each one must dry, so you may not be able to do it in a day. If you do not have the desire, energy and time to level the surface, then choose ceiling tiles for finishing.
It is easy to attach, it is securely fixed, is not exposed to moisture, hides some irregularities and even additionally provides heat and sound insulation. In addition, the design can be different, and not only the colors, but also the textures differ. You can choose a voluminous tile with a pattern or the simplest one. And in the photo and in life, such a ceiling will look quite dignified and stylish.
Furniture
You can save money on furniture. How? Here are some proven and effective methods:
- Buy models from older collections, they may cost less than new ones. But their design will be quite stylish, especially if the pursuit of the latest fashion trends– this is not about you.
- You can purchase furniture with some minor defects, most of them can be quickly and easily eliminated. if you have old furniture, which is in completely working and normal condition, then you shouldn’t replace it with another one, just do the update, it’s much simpler than it might seem at first glance. For example, you can replace the facades or cover them with new planks (they are sold in stores, but you may have to look hard for them). You can also use self-adhesive film, covering the object with it, but be prepared for the fact that this is a painstaking process. Decorative strips, new fittings, and vinyl stickers are suitable for updating the economy class.
- If you know how to work with basic tools and have some skills in repairing or making furniture, then make it yourself. And in this case, by the way, it will not only be stylish and as comfortable as possible for you (if you take into account all your requirements and other important points), but also exclusive, not seen in the photos of interior magazines.
Saving on equipment
Stylish kitchen design is not a room “stuffed” with cutting-edge appliances. Yes, it looks chic and somewhat futuristic, which is clearly visible in the photo. But do you need it? It might make sense to buy a cheaper device. It will have fewer functions, but some additional ones are simply not used. The design will also be different, but why pay extra for minor external differences?
Budget decor
You can decorate the interior of an economy class kitchen on a budget and the design will not suffer. Use dishes for decoration, photos framed or printed on a color printer, flowers in pots or vases, original textiles (towels, tablecloth, potholders, chair seats).
A few tips that will help you not spend a lot of money, but at the same time make the design convenient and interesting:
- If you want to save as much as possible, you can do the repairs yourself, but only if you are confident in your abilities. If you don’t know how to do anything, you can ruin the materials and the entire design.
- Remember that “the miser pays twice.” Unfortunately, this saying is sometimes true. And let the desire to save money not force you to purchase the cheapest materials and furniture, but they will be of poor quality and, therefore, in the near future they may simply become unusable. Find a middle ground, that is, choose mid-cost options. And do not forget to ask sellers for certificates and documents confirming the quality and origin of materials.
- Buy everything you need in large chain stores. Firstly, they pay special attention to quality control of all products, and this is very important. Secondly, such stores often offer discounts and hold numerous promotions, during which products can be purchased at a very competitive price. Thirdly, prices here are often lower, which is associated with rent and other expenses (in small departments they are sometimes much higher).
- If you are planning to develop an economy class design, then to decorate the kitchen, use laconic styles that require a minimum of details and the most simple and inexpensive finishing. These styles include loft, classic, country, high-tech.
Mission possible: inexpensive furniture and stylish kitchen interior design
What is the price new kitchen? Is it possible to calculate in advance how much it will cost to replace the headset and buy new furniture? After all, often inexpensive kitchens, photos of which are presented on the pages of catalogues, become 2 - 2.5 times more expensive by the time of purchase. Why is the price tag growing, and what influences the formation of the final price? In fact, arrange budget kitchen realistically, but first you will have to draw up a list of options that you can refuse without sacrificing quality and functionality.
The cost of furnishing a kitchen: what and how much do we pay?
The most expensive purchases are new furniture and appliances. Cosmetic repairs (new flooring and painting the walls) will not cost much. It makes sense to make new electrical wiring and replace old pipes, especially if the house is old and the pipes are made of steel or cast iron. You can also change the location of a key kitchen point - the sink.
Inexpensive but stylish: kitchen furniture from IKEA
Furniture: a canvas for creating your own design project
Furniture: how the choice of material affects the price
The main component of the price of kitchen furniture is the material used to make the facades. At the same time, externally, furniture facades with a significant difference in price can look exactly the same. The most budget solutions:
Laminated chipboard. An inexpensive material that is obtained by gluing a film onto a chipboard. Main disadvantage such facades - bad smell, the source of which is adhesive composition, with which the chips are impregnated during pressing. Except specific aroma, slabs with poorly sealed joints can become a source of a more serious problem: evaporation of volatile formaldehyde compounds. Therefore, when choosing furniture with a facade made of laminated chipboard, pay attention to the quality of edge processing.
Laminated chipboard: ready-made set
MDF in PVC film. Facades made from MDF are 10–20% more expensive than those made from chipboard. But MDF can be used in residential areas without restrictions: the fibers of the internal structure are glued together with natural compounds. The slabs are durable. Film facades are produced in a variety of design options. Advantage - easy care and durability. The disadvantage is the small thickness of the finishing coating.
Film MDF facade: modular system
The most budget materials used in the manufacture of factory sets of standard sizes. Factory-made furniture is always cheaper than a modular set or a custom-made set. In industrial furniture production, cutting of parts is carried out simultaneously for hundreds of sets, the amount of waste and trimmings is minimal.
Standard kit 2 m long
Ready-made kitchens are produced in standard sizes. You cannot change the depth, width, or completeness. Additional sections are also not sold separately. The finished set is suitable for inexpensive design standard kitchen. The number of color options is limited.
If factory furniture cannot be installed due to technical features premises, choose modular kits. Such furniture is practically no different from inexpensive ready-made sets, but it is possible to assemble an individual version according to the size of the room.
Modular kit with MDF film facade
The choice of shades and textures of modular furniture is more diverse. In addition to standard MDF boards in film, manufacturers offer facades covered with plastic and enamel-painted slabs. The cost of a painted facade is 15% more expensive than a film facade. And a plastic covering, which looks the same as PVC film, will cost 30–40% more.
Construction and fittings: what makes a set more expensive
How to save money on furniture? First of all, decide on the size and shape. The most inexpensive kitchen design is a linear layout. If the room size is 9 m2 or more, you can place two lines of furniture against parallel walls. Savings - on corner cabinets. If the wall length is from 2 to 4 m, then ready-made factory kits are suitable for installation. Standard sizes sets - from 1.6 to 4 m.
Minimum decor and glass: budget furniture
TOP 10 elements that increase the cost of a headset:
- Corner designs. Factory kits with corners are rare; corner parts are more often found in modular systems.
- Corner endings. Attached corner cabinets and install shelves only if there is an unaesthetic empty area near the wall and the cabinet frame is visible.
Modular kit with corner end
- Glass facades. Decorative stained glass, glass, mirror doors of upper tier cabinets can increase the cost of furniture by 50%.
- Decorative elements. Cornices, overlays, carvings, panels are elements that do not affect functionality. Modern set with blank facades does not need such decorations, and a classic or retro set must be decorated.
Stained glass windows and cornices: optional decorative elements
- Glass apron. To save on tiles, consider wall panels. If you choose a slab that matches the countertop, this solution will look elegant and expensive.
- Printing on facades and aprons. Photo printing, mosaic, painting - piece parts in a single copy. The cost of the work is high; the price of an apron made of laminated glass with a three-dimensional pattern or photo can be equal to the cost of furniture.
Expensive photo printing, bows and “exhibition” glasses: tasteless design
- Built-in lighting. It is not necessary to pay extra for factory installation of the backlight. You can organize decorative lighting yourself: using double-sided tape and LED flexible strip.
- Accessories. If it’s better not to skimp on the quality of hinges and fasteners, then it’s fine to save on drawer closers, sensor elements, and shock absorbers.
- Internal filling. Drawers, roll-out drawers, lattices and stands - filling cabinets is expensive. A budget option - shelves in cabinets for dishes and one narrow cabinet with drawers for small accessories.
If necessary, internal parts and organizers can be purchased
Tabletop. The most economical set is ready-made, with separate top slabs and tabletops made of MDF. The second option, which will cost 10% more, is a solid MDF table top. The surface looks like monolithic stone. The standard thickness is 2.8 and 3.8 cm. An alternative is a countertop made of artificial stone, but the price of acrylic is 1.5 higher than the price of particle board.
Worktop to match the front: practical
Technical equipment: minimum required
The choice of type of equipment also determines the possibility of purchasing a factory furniture set for an inexpensive kitchen. Separate gas stove with gas oven– economy option. Finished sets (lower tier) are measured taking into account the width of standard equipment - 60 cm.
Cooking gas panel and built-in electric oven
If you try, you can find an inexpensive set of built-in equipment. But in this case, you will have to buy furniture element by element; it is better to order a set by size. This choice will help save space in small Khrushchev-era kitchens.
You can find a domino hob with 2-3 burners, and build the oven into a pencil case. This will free up space on the work surface, and you will be able to hide the washing machine in the lower tier.
Plumbing and repair work: what you shouldn’t save on
If you decide to save on the countertop by choosing an MDF surface, pay special attention to the edges of the sink. Try to choose a model with wide sides that extend a few centimeters onto the surface of the tabletop. With proper sealing, it will be possible to protect the edges of the cut slab from getting wet.
Deep round sink with wide edge
Avoid skimping on pipes and faucets. Do not buy a silumin faucet - in a kitchen, weak parts crumble, and such faucets cannot be repaired. Buy a simple but reliable mixer from of stainless steel. Pay attention to gaskets and thread material.
Before installing furniture, check the integrity of the pipes. It is advisable to replace the area from the entrance to the kitchen to the connection with the mixer hose with reliable metal-plastic or PVC pipes. Be sure to install a protective grille in the sink drain hole.
Sockets above the tabletop
If you plan to build in equipment, make sure in advance that the wiring can withstand the load and that the sockets are placed correctly.
Budget and stylish headsets: mission possible
In small rooms you can install either a ready-made set or order furniture according to an individual project. Most organizations that make custom kitchens provide free consultations and do not charge money for a preliminary calculation. If the kitchen has niches, protruding structures, or the area is so small that you can’t do without corner furniture, choose a custom-made set.
Inexpensive headsets can look chic
Choosing material: the best solutions for a budget kitchen
Pay attention to the furniture package when choosing an inexpensive set ready-made kitchen. Standard solutions:
- Each component of the lower tier is equipped with a tabletop. Usually the most budget slabs with a thickness of 28 mm are installed. The downside is that it is not possible to completely match factory furniture without a gap; joints are visible on the surface.
- The client can choose from a solid monolithic tabletop with a thickness of 28 and 38 mm. If you don't plan to build in furniture, you can save money. A thin slab will cost 20% less.
Don't forget to check the quality of internal parts
The frame and internal parts of the furniture are assembled from chipboard covered with the most inexpensive paper film. The frame material cannot be changed. Try to carefully inspect the selected set in the salon: pay attention to the edges. Remove one of the shelves in the closet and evaluate the condition of the end. If there are no visible shavings between the decorative film and the tape glued to the edge, you can safely order the furniture.
Semi-matte finishing films do not require daily maintenance
Headsets made of MDF coated with film can differ in price several times. The reason is the thickness, performance and aesthetic qualities of the coating. The most expensive are PVC films with an additional transparent “vandal-proof” layer. Budget option - film on paper based, imitating the pattern of natural wood. The optimal ratio of cost and strength is found in PVC films with a semi-matte and glossy surface.
It is easy to check the quality of the workmanship along the door line of the bottom edge of the cabinets
Be sure to check how accurately the parts are cut. Don’t listen to managers’ excuses that the hinge fastenings are not tightened on purpose. It is impossible to correct cutting defects. Order a set whose parts fit perfectly.
Ready-made sets: photos of interesting and stylish sets
Trading platforms offer ready-made kits with a length of 1.6 m at a price starting from 10 thousand rubles. If you want bright furniture with a cheerful pattern on the facades of the upper tier, prepare about 15,000 rubles, this is how much a set with straight facades in a glossy film 2.1 m long costs.
Bright set with standard “strawberry” print
All ready-made economy class headsets are in one price category. The price increases only with an increase in size and the addition of glass in the doors of the upper tier.
Plain set with matte fronts
Kit with extension up to 4 m: plastic facade
Flaw ready-made kits – little choice shades of facades. A significant disadvantage is that for all design options for hanging elements, they offer only one color option for the frame part. Naturally, the side parts of the furniture will be very different, and even contrast with the color of the facade. Be sure to consider shade compatibility when choosing a kitchen color.
You can only choose the color of the facade film, but the color of the body does not change
We assemble a set from modular collections: more individuality
A chic set of white gloss and printed facades
Modular systems provide more opportunities in choosing colors, textures, and sizes. The new collections have at least 2 options for the depth of the lower tier cabinets. In addition to standard elements, you can choose:
Set: three cabinets in the lower tier and two hanging elements on top
- Open cabinets with shelving.
- Additions in the form of bar counters, corner, radius cabinets.
- Cabinets for building in equipment.
Set with bar counter
The number of color combinations from which you can choose varies from 6 to 10. The number of colors of frame parts – from 2.
Modular headsets: equipment for any room
In addition to standard-width elements, the collections include non-standard cabinets with a width of 10 cm or more.
Modular kits are ideal for low-cost design corner kitchens. A correctly assembled set will look like expensive custom-made furniture.
Corner kit
Convenience of element-by-element configuration - in the absence unnecessary details. You can arrange the corner lower tier, and install the hanging elements of the upper tier only on one wall.
Corner set with refrigerator cabinet
To order: laconic sets for non-standard premises
It is most difficult for owners of non-standard, narrow, small kitchens to save on furniture. It’s impossible to squeeze even the smallest set into a tiny kitchen. The solution is to order a kitchen to a non-standard size.
Small kitchens: a difficult task for the designer
Due to high blind cabinets, you can significantly increase the internal usable area, hiding all the kitchen utensils.
Linear set with complex geometry
Bright colors and gloss in combination with straight facades will make even a micro-kitchen look elegant.
Even the window sill is used: an inexpensive kitchen for a small area
In low rooms you can donate upper cabinets, replacing bulky lightweight designs open shelves.
Budget project for a kitchen with a low ceiling
Dining room design and budget decor
The furniture has been chosen, all that remains is to add comfort. The dining group is a small table for family gatherings, and several decorative details that will highlight the overall style of the kitchen.
A few touches and stylish decor: the secret of a designer kitchen
Dining group: kitchen corners and sets
If the furniture is in corner layout, then as a lunch group you can choose:
- Soft corner sofa with table.
- Round, oval or rectangular table set.
Small table to match the furniture and chairs with contrasting upholstery
When ordering furniture, consider making it custom and dining area. For example, order a table-stand made of a material that follows the pattern of the tabletop.
Peninsula table and decorative “lace panel”
A white table with a strict rectangular shape and simple chairs are an excellent addition to the laconic furniture from IKEA. As a finishing touch, there are unusual gold pendant lamps.
Set of elements with a dining group
As opposed to glossy black and white furniture– airy transparent table made of glass and weightless metal chairs with fabric seat upholstery.
Simple and stylish: a cozy dining group
Corner sofa in pastel textiles and plastic round table: suitable for any kitchen.
Minimum area: solution for small spaces
Lighting and decor: DIY design
There are many options to make your kitchen extraordinary and cozy. The fewer shades are combined in furniture facades The simpler the textures and design of the walls, the more space there is for decoration.
Free decor: foam cushions for stools
For example, a contrasting ladder-shelf: useful accessory. Be sure to make low sides so that the steps turn into real shelves.
Stylish shelving: old staircase
A decorative panel with bright patterns looks great in a small white kitchen.
Instead of cabinets - an interesting design
Saved on furniture? Excellent, a classic chandelier with crystal pendants will become the center of the original and stylish kitchen. And the picture-clock will not allow you to doubt that the project was developed by a professional designer.
Modest furniture and immodest chic decor
Decorate your walls with colorful sets of printed paintings or photographs. A feature is a series of three elements of one photograph.
Fruit paintings and bright chairs
Use wall decals. Vinyl decor is easy to stick on, and pictures can be removed without leaving a mark on the wall.
Kitchen wall stickers
Remember, the style of the kitchen is not determined by the amount of money spent on furniture, appliances and renovations. Competent stylistic layout, selection of the “right” shades and a sense of proportion are the main assistants of a novice designer. Do you have doubts about choosing furniture, is it difficult to calculate the number of necessary elements? Call a specialist. Preliminary calculation is free. Don't skimp on assembly: let a professional assemble your kitchen. If found to be defective, suppliers will replace damaged parts under warranty.
Choosing the interior of an economy class country house - the best ideas and photos
Nowadays, almost anyone can purchase a building plot. Therefore, a fairly wide range of the population can afford a country house, especially since there are special government and regional programs. The problem is different. After its construction, there is practically no money left for interior decoration, and the process of arrangement in a new place drags on longer than expected.
Below are photos of the interior. country house economy class will help the reader choose best option interior of a country home, and they will certainly arm you with rational ideas.
Specifics of the interior design of a country house
One of its features is that country houses are much more spacious than buildings within populated areas, not to mention apartments, even those located on several levels. Consequently, they have many rooms with different purposes. Professionals do not recommend confusing styles and trying to combine incompatible decorative elements.
When choosing an interior option, it is advisable to focus on one thing. The only exception is for “secondary” rooms, the so-called utility rooms. But even here you need to know when to stop.
The house is not just located on a plot. There is a unique rural landscape around it, even if we are talking about a small urban settlement. This leaves an imprint on its external design. The second feature is that the interior decoration should not conflict with it. Disharmony, even if significant funds have been invested in the interior, will certainly affect literally everything.
Economy class interior options
For country houses, one of three options is preferable. They will allow you to achieve great results for little money. Of course, if you approach the matter wisely and “turn on” your own imagination, and not blindly copy other people’s ideas. The author reminds that creating an interior requires a creative approach, taking into account not only the specifics of the structure (number of floors, layout, material of manufacture), but also the lifestyle of the owners.
Interior of a house in Provence style
Savings can be achieved due to the fact that predominantly natural materials are used in the interior. Among the relatively cheap ones, it is worth highlighting wood and fabrics. Moreover, in a variety of “modifications”. For example, wicker, carved or fabric-covered furniture. Why not a choice for a country house, when the mere presence of such chairs indicates that the building is located in a rural area.
Light, pastel colors will help create an atmosphere of comfort and peace. No sharp transitions, just “smoothness”, bringing peace. And in everything - both in shapes and outlines, and in shades. Decoration in the Provence style should contain elements of the elements of earth and wood. The best options are light brown, beige, light green (salad), white.
More flowers, even artificial ones. They can be not only in flowerpots, but also on wallpaper, panels, and curtains.
For an interior in the Provence style, not only items that are several decades old are great, but also second-hand furniture. The main thing is that it is not what is commonly called junk. Antique styling and poverty are completely different things. Even old things can be put in proper order, although the “dust of centuries” will still remain on them. This is especially valued in Provence.
Another trait of his is modesty. Here it resembles the style of minimalism. That is, everything should be selected so that there is nothing superfluous in the premises. The number of things and pieces of furniture, the design of ceilings and walls - everything is rational and in moderation. In principle, this corresponds to the concept of economy class.
Classic
This interior for a country house is one of the most economical. Distinctive features– simplicity, including a minimum of texture; correct forms without intricate bends, figured forging, and so on; almost complete absence of newfangled materials (plastic, colored glass, metals).
Floors are preferably wooden, made of planks. Wall finishing - clapboard or plaster composition (decorative). For a country house decorated in this style, liquid wallpaper is perfect, at least on certain segments.
A homely hearth will be a good element of the interior. Even if it is not a real fireplace made of stone, but an imitation of it. Such electrical appliances are sold in large assortment and are inexpensive. The external framing is easy to think through and do yourself. For example, from artificial stone.
When choosing furniture items, you should focus on products that are massive, but not too tall. They shouldn't create impressions limited space. The countryside is spacious. It is desirable to achieve the same in the interior decoration.
Chalet
Such registration will not require significant costs. The concept of economy class implies that most technological operations when creating an interior are carried out on their own.
Implementing the chalet style is not difficult. Essentially, this is a small house located away from the bustle of the city. Everything should evoke peace - soft colors, subdued light, natural materials, sometimes a deliberately rough finish.
Everything should feel light and natural, combined with nobility. Even the ceiling, if the ceiling is wooden, does not need to be finished. Unless you artificially age the wood and treat it with dark varnish.
Especially in a chalet, open structural elements are valued - posts, beams, lintels.
As finishing materials(for example, for furniture) leather, fur, and natural wool are perfect.
It is better to disguise modern household appliances. Therefore, furniture that has many cells that can be closed with doors is well suited for the interior.
The examples given are only the most suitable for a country house, from the author’s point of view. The reader may have his own views on the problem of his interior design. I would like to note that in this matter there are no wrong people. Even one style has so many interpretations that it is sometimes difficult to determine exactly how the house is decorated inside.
The main thing is to know a sense of proportion and follow generally accepted rules. Unless, of course, the initial plan is to shock the guests with something irrational, since it is not a fact that everyone will be able to appreciate the idea of the owner of the country house.
Think, fantasize, evaluate your capabilities - and good decision will definitely come to you!
Budget kitchens of economy class - 10 design ideas - design and home
The kitchen is a place where the convenience of furniture should be harmoniously combined with its practicality, but, whatever one may say, achieving such a balance is sometimes much more difficult than it seems. There are a number of reasons that can turn into a real obstacle and, if in your case the main one is a very limited budget, many solutions will be automatically unavailable.
However, high-quality economy class kitchens can still please you with their variety, so, with proper selection, the maximum suitable option, they will be an elegant solution for any financial opportunity. This is why we have prepared the 10 best design options for choosing a budget kitchen, but first you should understand the main thing, namely how to significantly reduce the cost of a kitchen.
How to choose a budget kitchen - phoenix kitchens
There are several options to solve the problem of high cost, but they all have their own specific characteristics. For example:
- To achieve the desired result, it is important to choose the right material from which the budget kitchen is made. As a rule, this is chipboard with specially glued decorative paper on top, which implies the presence of any pattern or color. On the website of the Phoenix kitchen brand you can visually familiarize yourself with numerous design options and choose the most suitable one for your interior;
- A responsible approach to choosing a manufacturer is also important. Inexpensive economy class kitchens on sale, offered by the Phoenix kitchen company, are the most optimal choice from a quality manufacturer;
- Most economy class kitchens have smooth symmetry, so you should immediately forget about models with elegant carvings;
- And, finally, budget economy class kitchens are always classic models, without unnecessary components. and they very rarely imply the possibility of built-in technology (but not always).
Whatever it was, good design design is exactly what plays the most important role when buying such a kitchen, and, without a doubt, it is worth deciding on it even before making a much-needed purchase from the Phoenix kitchen company.
Below we will talk about how to choose the design of a budget economy class kitchen.
Black and white kitchen made of enamel and veneer - idea number 1
How to visually make your kitchen more attractive? Of course, focusing all attention on the most important details. For this purpose, creating a kitchen strictly in black and white colors is perfect, where the black color will gracefully emphasize the symmetrical contours of the entire design. An extremely skillful approach is to create tabletops in a slightly oval shape, which, even with noticeable symmetry (which is good), will create a more unique atmosphere.
In addition, it is important to choose the right number of bedside tables and cabinets, and also be sure not to overload everything with unnecessary details. Budget kitchens look best in quality corner solutions and therefore, best option- is to create a solid wall suitable for a room of any size.
Pay attention to the lighting too. Since the black lines and contours are designed to focus the eye on the overall picture of the kitchen, the white components should also look advantageous against the general background. This can be achieved thanks to a slight “glossy” surface of the kitchen and with quite bright lighting (which is necessary in any kitchen, even for safety reasons), the design will become not only practical, but also extremely attractive.
Two-tone budget kitchen made of plastic and an attractive apron - idea number 2
Unlike the first option, this design opens up many more possibilities, since black color should not be used to “draw contours,” but all furniture should be made entirely in it. Countertops must be white, and the apron is best installed in warm colors(blue, green or pink).
This choice looks most interesting in small rooms, as it gives special comfort and removes the feeling of “confinement”. The sink must be square and should not be installed on the countertops. kitchen equipment(preferably a minimum).
Decorating a kitchen on a minimal budget - idea number 3
Another high-quality design for a budget kitchen would be the creation of a completely classic example of this room. What does this mean? Everything is extremely simple - furniture, drawers and tabletops are specially produced in one tone, while wall cabinets have glass doors.
This option stands out among similar ones precisely because of its radically low cost, but, as practice shows, after the purchase, many simply repaint the bedside tables to suit themselves. However, it is still important to take into account the obligatory observance of uniformity and correctly position all the drawers (the sink is closer to the corner, cabinets with glass doors between the usual ones and the stove is closer to the middle).
Red glossy plastic and small elements with glass - idea number 4
Since inexpensive economy class kitchens still have some limitations, the main manipulation that allows you to make small decorative solutions lies in the selection color palette.
Red or red looks especially attractive in the kitchen. Cherry color, in which it is advisable to paint all the furniture in the room, as well as select the appropriate equipment (identical or contrasting color). About large quantity small lockers should be forgotten right away. It's best to make them wide and add glass doors, opening not to the side, but upward.
Semicircular countertops and facades - idea number 5
Nothing increases space more than actually increasing it by installing a budget kitchen with semicircular facades. This is especially important when saving space, when there is a need to simply make the interior more unusual.
The main feature of this option is the elongated handles, the ability to harmoniously “fit” into the overall picture all the necessary kitchen tools and even herbs. White options look best when creating a darkened (or gray) apron, but if you want a different shade, you can choose blue or green.
Tree with unusual flowers - idea number 6
Whatever one may say, but the most attractive and comfortable options When designing a kitchen, there will always be exactly those models that are made of wood, but it is still not necessary to spend money on them. Instead, it is quite smart to purchase an economy class kitchen, stylized as wood, and if you compare two similar options - a budget option and will not yield to him at all.
Cheaper ones are used for its production chipboard materials with gluing a special surface, and to add additional warmth to the room - some components should be done in yellow color(for example, according to the principle of a chess sequence). As a result, it is both high quality and more than beautiful!
Black gloss - idea number 7
Another affordable solution is to use a pure black shade. A good offer is Phoenix kitchens of economy class, among which you will certainly find the right model. To create the most aesthetic appearance, every detail of this design is created exclusively in pure black, and at the same time, the apron does not contrast with it. The handles are produced in a silver shade and are identical to the entire design; they have good specularity. As a result, this approach solves the problem of harmoniously adding technology to the furniture itself, while glossy surface visually creates much more space for the usual use of a personally designed kitchen.
Minimalism style - idea number 8
Whatever one may say, design in the spirit of minimalism is always good because it does not require large expenses, and if you are looking for an inexpensive kitchen, it can become a real “lifesaver.” As you might guess, for its owner this model of furniture offers the expected monotony and, at the same time, high-quality design of the contours, which, most often, are complemented by stylish lighting.
To add more variety, some doors or countertops can be painted in a different shade of a similar color, and if the installed appliances match the given tone, the effect will be quite elegant!
Creating an island zone and using enamel - idea number 9
In order to add some convenience to a budget kitchen, you always need to equip it strictly for yourself. This option is also a model using an island dining area, when a special table along with chairs is placed approximately in the middle of the room, and the rest of the furniture has a pure white shade.
Among the advantages of such a design are a striking example of the high-tech trend, convenient placement of all equipment and a special contrast against the greenery background. In addition, the sink should be placed directly opposite the window, which will allow the cabinets to be installed as closely as possible without losing visual space.
Gray tones with backlighting and integrated handles - idea number 10
You can argue for days about what exactly makes a kitchen as comfortable as possible, but the result will always be the same - correct layout! The selection of this design option involves the correct organization of the kitchen itself, the choice of color palette and lighting itself. To do this, the latter is installed directly under the top drawers, which, against the background of a golden apron, brings a very unusual color combination to the design.
As the name suggests, the handles in such models are fully integrated, which is ideal for modern kitchen appliances and simply adds additional convenience to the interior.
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A kitchen in a private house can be large or small, separate, combined or walk-through; it often has an irregular shape and features such as ceiling beams, mansard roof, boiler, exit to the terrace... There can be a lot of conditions that need to be taken into account in the design of the kitchen of a private house. In this material, we have collected 12 general tips that will help you plan an interior from scratch or transform an existing environment, and also presented a selection of 60 inspiring photos.
Tip 1. Choose a kitchen interior style in accordance with the style of the facade of the house and the features of the area
As a rule, the interior style of the kitchen of a country house (and other rooms) is formed based on the tastes of its inhabitants, as well as taking into account the style of the facade of the house itself. Sometimes the choice is influenced by the features of the area where the house is located. Let's say its history or proximity to the river/sea. It’s so great when the interior, exterior and surroundings of the house are a natural continuation of each other. Here are some tips to help you decide:
- In classic mansions and cottages, lined with brick or stone, it is appropriate classic interiors in style: Empire, eclectic, chinoiserie, French or, as well as a more democratic American style.
- IN wooden houses made of timber or logs, a kitchen in the style of: , rustic, eco, Gustavian (Swedish Empire style) and, of course, hut (for log houses) or noble estate(see photo below).
- IN modern cottages With panoramic windows most often, or eco.
- In siding houses, Scandinavian and “rustic” interiors are most appropriate, as well as simplified classical (American) and industrial styles.
- If the house is located by the sea/river/lake, then you can choose Provence style.
- If your home is located near a ski resort or you visit the countryside mainly in winter time, then take a closer look at the chalet style.
Tip 2. To make your kitchen comfortable, follow the “working triangle” rule when planning
According to this rule, three strategically important areas - the sink, stove and refrigerator - should be located next to each other, forming a triangle.
- The distance from the stove to the sink should be no less than 60 cm and no more than 180 cm. It is good to place a food preparation area in this gap. The distance from the sink to the refrigerator can be from 45 cm to 2 m. In this gap there is a “unloading and loading area”, as well as an auxiliary kitchen appliances, say, an electric kettle, a toaster, etc.
Tip 3. The most convenient kitchen layout is U-shaped, the most versatile is L-shaped.
From the point of view of the “work triangle”, the most successful layouts are:
- U-shaped - when the furniture and work points are arranged in a U-shape, you can cook while standing almost in one place, making only turns with your body. True, for such a layout the width of the room should be no more than 3.2 m, and better - no more than 2.4 m, otherwise the distance between the side parts of the headset will become too large.
- Island - no matter how you arrange the furniture in the work area, especially if you equip it with a stove and/or sink. However, even the smallest island requires space, because there must be passages of at least 1 meter around it. We talked in more detail about the arrangement of the island in Tip No. 4 (see below).
The most universal layouts are:
- L-shaped - a little less convenient, but the most universal furniture arrangement scheme, which is especially relevant for rectangular shapes. When choosing this layout, it is advisable to place the refrigerator in line with the sink, and not the stove.
- Linear is a universal, but most inconvenient option for kitchen layout. Due to the fact that the working areas are arranged in one row, during cooking the cook has to walk back and forth extra meters more than once, which means wasting time and effort. However, for small kitchens this option is often the only possible solution.
A two-row (parallel) layout is suitable for:
- Double-row - suitable for kitchens with a width of no more than 3.2 m, and ideally no more than 2.4-2.5 m. In this case, the stove and sink are placed side by side in one line, and the refrigerator along with the oven and microwave are on the opposite side . Sometimes between two rows of furniture they place dinner table as shown in the photo below.
Design of a kitchen-living room in a private house
Tip 4. If your kitchen has an area of more than 18 square meters. m install a desktop island
An island is a super-functional table that can serve as a place to prepare food, a place to store utensils and groceries, or a bar for breakfast and snacks. You can also build a stove, sink, wine cabinet, or small refrigerator into it.
This assistant is especially relevant for:
- Kitchens with an awkward linear layout;
- /dining room (see photo)/hallway.
Keep in mind that a small island measuring 120x100 cm is suitable. Such a table can also be mobile. The shape of the island should match the shape of the room.
- In a kitchen with an area of less than 18 square meters. meters instead of an island, you can install a peninsula, which is more compact due to the end abutting the wall or furniture.
Tip 5. If the kitchen is a walk-through, work points should be arranged so that the passage always remains free
If the kitchen is a walk-through kitchen, for example, combined with a hallway, or has access to a terrace or backyard, then the work area (that very “triangle” of stove, sink and refrigerator) needs to be planned so that it does not intersect with the passage. Then the running back and forth of household members will not interfere with the person preparing food or cleaning.
- Remember that the width of the passage should be at least 1 m, and ideally 120 cm or more.
By the way, in a walk-through kitchen it’s great to use a bar counter, island or peninsula as a space divider.
Island in the walk-through kitchen of a country house
If you have the opportunity to install/move the sink to the window, then by all means use it. This way you can admire nature, your backyard lawn, or at least the sky above every day cottage village while doing everyday activities. However, a significant extension of communications is not always desirable.
... in whole or in part, replacing them with open shelves if the roof slopes hang too low. This way you won’t clutter up the interior and make good use of the walls under the slopes. Wherein lower cabinets should be equipped mainly with drawers, which are much more convenient and spacious than cabinets. The following selection of photos shows examples of arranging a kitchen in the attic.
Tip 8. If the kitchen is combined with a living room or dining room, zone the space
Zoning the space brings a sense of order and comfort to the interior. Here are a few techniques that are especially relevant for the kitchen in country house:
- Finishing the floor in the kitchen and the floor in the living/dining room with different materials. So, for example, if all the rooms have wooden floors, then in the kitchen it can be covered with more practical tiles, porcelain tiles or stone.
- Partial insulation of the kitchen. To prevent clutter in the kitchen or dining room from ruining the look of the living room, you can install sliding doors, curtains, panel curtains, screens, low or narrow partitions.
- Zoning with lighting. In the kitchen, it is enough to install a bright overhead light and furniture lighting; the lamps themselves should be laconic. But in the living room the light should be multi-level and softer, when the main ceiling lighting is complemented by floor lamps, wall sconces And table lamps. The lamps themselves can be elegant. It is advisable to highlight the dining area with pendants or a chandelier installed directly above the table as shown in the following photos.
- Arrangement of furniture at the boundaries of zones. As delimiters you can use: a bar counter, a dining table, an island table or a peninsula, a sofa, armchairs, consoles and shelving.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room in a country house in Spain
- Use of carpets. A large rug on the floor in the living/dining room will divide the space and create coziness. You can also lay a carpet between the zones. For example, between the work and dining areas.
Tip 9. For a combined space, a powerful hood is required
To protect curtains, upholstery, pillows and carpets in the living room from culinary odors, you should install a dome-type hood with a capacity of at least 1000 m 3 /hour.
Tip 10. Black and dark brown floors, countertops, splashbacks and furniture fronts are impractical
Even the smallest crumbs, water droplets and dust are visible on dark surfaces. Therefore, the most dirty areas in the kitchen - the apron, countertops and especially the floor - are best decorated in light shades.
Tip 11. When decorating the kitchen of a country house, try something that you didn’t dare to do in a city apartment
This could be a different interior style, bold colors, non-standard layout, decorative techniques, or things that you like but do not fit into the interior of your “urban” kitchen.
Tip 12. Use mainly natural materials in decoration and decoration
By subordinating the interior decoration of your home to the idea of closeness to nature, you can fully experience all the charm of life outside the city.
- When decorating the kitchen of a private home, try to avoid using vinyl wallpaper, plastic panels, double-glazed windows, laminate and unnatural linoleum.
- The ideal furniture for the kitchen of a country house is wooden (including plywood and veneer), forged and wicker.
- It is also better to choose natural or mixed textiles.
However, in some cases, the use of artificial materials is justified. For example, a countertop made of artificial agglomerate is much more practical and durable than a countertop made of natural stone (see material:), and a nylon carpet is almost as good as wool and does not cause allergies.
In a private house. Photos of such premises always caught our eye and seemed to us the ideal of someone’s sophisticated life. So why not create your own, no less stylish and luxurious?
Peculiarities
- Floor coverings. One part, for example, functional, is decorated with tiles, the second, in the eating and relaxation area, or.
- Different ceiling textures. A play of textures is used - one area is matte, the second is of a different color, glossy, or different combination materials (textures like satin, leather, marble, etc.), or different levels– in one zone higher, in the second lower.
- Arches, protrusions, columns, openings, etc. This could be drywall, zoning with curtains, installation of false columns, carved partitions with shelves, etc.
Advice! If you decide to zoning with partitions, their ends can be decorated with mirrors, then they will look lighter.And if you do it in them niches, you can build beautiful mini-showcases.
- . This method is loved by pragmatists; every centimeter is used wisely. As a rule, a non-load-bearing wall is removed, and a tabletop with reinforced tubes and shelves is made on its remains, where dishes or other items can be placed. Sometimes a stand is made without a foundation, which is decorated from the inside. On one side you can place bar stools, on the other, under the counter itself, place mini-fridges or cabinets. The space is played out with lighting, in the dining area - spotlights, in the kitchen itself - spotlights.
The choice of method will depend on your imagination and space dimensions. For example, classic rectangular and square rooms are well suited for bar counters, arches and partitions, while semicircular ones look better with furniture, ceiling and podium zoning.
Not all spaces lend themselves so easily to the necessary arrangement; sometimes we are given specific room sizes. Decorators share useful tips.
Narrow room
In theory, it is impossible to organize here dining room, but there is a way out. Firstly, it's worth using bright hues in the design - this will smooth out the elongated shape; secondly, you should immediately remove unnecessary objects or hide them inside the cabinets. The kitchen furniture itself will have to be either ordered or purchased with a minimum width according to the principle “the less it protrudes, the better.”
Of course, you will have to give up the dream of big table in the center of your favorite kitchen, but instead you can easily arrange a dining area in a remote part. What's worse than a cozy dining nook? It might even be better if you approach the issue with imagination.
Advice! Can be used in narrow spaces original technique– make a bench-sofa right in the line of the headset, and place it there too. By the way, this technique can be used with minimal space. One touch - and the dining area appears right in the cooking area. Alternatively, the stove can be completely disguised as a chest of drawers.
Adjacent windows can be used; it will visually separate the dining area and distract from the elongated shape. Well, what about the choice? stylistic direction in such a situation it is obvious: – and period, any piling up will only increase the length.
Not enough space
Private houses are different, and sometimes not as much space is allocated for the kitchen as we would like. But this does not mean that we should give up on dreams and originality of design. There are standard techniques that will allow you to ergonomically organize the available space.
Ideas for a small kitchen-dining room:
- Built-in and custom-made furniture can ultimately save a lot of space.
- Wall shelves or cabinets under the ceilings - visually increase space and provide additional storage space.
- Furniture located to the side rather than in the center of the room.
- Strict forms without fittings - then the work area seems lighter.
- Wallpaper with a panoramic effect visually enlarges the kitchen.
- – their mobility allows you to remove these items at any time and free up space.
Lots of windows on one side
Designers advise giving space near the windows to the work area; there is good illumination and the opportunity to use natural ventilation due to free air circulation. You can also use wide window sills functionally; they are unlikely to be appropriate in the dining area, but they are a good replacement for shelves and small tables for cooking. It is better to place the dining room away from windows and, in some cases, even.
Kitchen-dining-living room in a private house
If the footage allows, in private houses the kitchen is combined not only with the dining room, but also with the living room. These are three zones in one space, formally they are separated, but visually they should harmonize in unity as a “holy trinity” and be close in style. This is achieved with the help of general design elements or materials on the floor or in the decoration.
Look beautiful plain walls, painted in different colors, but with the same pattern, leather or brick, or wallpaper with the same ornament, but different in basic shades. You can conduct “math lessons”, and despite the fact that each zone will differ in its colors and shapes, it will be clear that they are united by geometry.
Advice! If you want to use carpet on the floor, you cannot lay it entirely in all three zones; it is better to use three identical ones rug at the furniture.
Furniture
We looked at the kitchen-dining room, it is there. But if a living room is also added, then additionally we will have to add at least upholstered furniture. This will be a sofa or armchairs, maybe both, a TV, cabinets for things, perhaps, plants in tubs and other attributes, as far as the footage allows. The combination of these items will depend on the style chosen.
And now about the style
A kitchen-dining room in a private house is not just a kitchen: you can create a masterpiece from the available meters.
What to choose:
- Darling to my heart classic. Beige tones, natural heavy furniture made of valuable wood, marble countertops, tiles or parquet on the floor, geometry on the walls. Everything is expensive, but discreet. I would also like to have a grand piano in the living room area, but that’s as much as the dimensions of the space will allow.
A kitchen in a private house, as a rule, has a large space and excellent lighting. Arranging a kitchen in a private house is significantly different from arranging a kitchen in an apartment. You will learn about the features and nuances of this process in this article.
- Shape and dimensions of the room
In every home, in every family, the kitchen is one of the main rooms. Every day, household members gather there for meals, and the main family cook pampers them with new delicacies. The kitchen in the house should be as comfortable and functional as possible, regardless of its size. But the specificity of the cuisine lies not only in this. In this room, which can have very different dimensions, the systems of all communications that are in the house are concentrated, because it is difficult for a kitchen to do without electricity and water supply, ventilation and gas pipelines.
In most homes, the kitchen includes a stove used to heat the entire house.
For convenience, it is recommended to divide large rooms into zones
In a private house, the kitchen can be a spacious room, or it can be miniature. Often in homes, kitchens have an irregular shape, or are walk-through. All this, undoubtedly, influences the design of the room and its style.
Before you start arranging a kitchen in your home, you should think through every detail, especially if the kitchen is small and combines several different functions (entrance hall, heating the whole house, etc.). The design of a kitchen in a private house is significantly different from the interior of a kitchen in an apartment. For example, a large room needs to be properly planned, dividing the kitchen into functional zones, taking into account the supply of utility networks.
Features of the kitchen in a private house
Kitchens with a small area are extremely rare in private homes. Kitchens in private houses differ from apartment kitchens in many ways:
The design of a home's kitchen is, first of all, the creation of its owners, reflecting their character and personality.
Shape and dimensions of the room
A narrow kitchen can also be stylish, the main thing is not to clutter it with unnecessary elements
A kitchen in a country house can have the most unusual shape, including those that are far from standard ideas.
- Kitchen square shape . If you are the happy owner of a square kitchen, designing such a room is not at all difficult. First you need to decide on the location working area. If communications have not yet been established, you are given complete freedom of choice. Accommodation kitchen furniture and equipment depends on the size of your kitchen. If the square kitchen is small, you should choose linear or angular furniture arrangement. In a spacious kitchen, you can consider an island option so that the spacious room does not seem empty. Also, in a large kitchen you can place a dining area and a relaxation area.
- Narrow kitchen. For narrow kitchens, it is better to choose a design that visually expands the space, in which case the narrow room will not look cluttered. You should carefully consider the functionality of the kitchen, eliminating as much as possible all unnecessary elements, dishes, and appliances. You should not use a lot of decor, but the emphasis should be on narrow wall. If there is a narrow wall with a window, then in order to visually highlight the wall, you should use bright blinds or curtains. Flooring, be it board or laminate, should be mounted parallel to the narrow wall of your kitchen. The old coating can be easily replaced with a new one by doing the work yourself. For narrow kitchens, the most acceptable style is minimalism, which excludes bulky furniture designs and an abundance of decorative elements.
Using stone in the kitchen is not only very stylish, but also practical.
- Combined kitchen. Studio kitchens in private homes began to appear not so long ago. If the house is designed in such a way that a small kitchen with unconventional shape, is adjacent to the living room, the rooms can be connected, creating a comfortable room in a fairly large area. A sliding partition or bar counter will help to visually separate the kitchen area from the living room. The classic style in a combined kitchen will not look harmonious, so it is better to exclude it in favor of modernity or minimalism.
Minimalism in a small kitchen does not mean equipping an uncomfortable room. In addition, many consider it excessive to have in the house large kitchen and during development individual project, take into account its small dimensions. The minimalist style implies a minimum of decor, strict lines in kitchen furniture and simple shapes. All this does small room visually larger and much more spacious, without creating a cluttered effect.
Minimalism is one of the few styles that suits any kitchen perfectly.
The minimalist style is also quite suitable for spacious rooms. You can create a unique kitchen design with your own hands, adding any modern trend to minimalism. Bright accents, metal elements, even a little decor will help make a spacious mini-style kitchen not so empty.
Art Nouveau style in the modern kitchen of a private house. Modernism is quite multifaceted and does not have clear boundaries. Some of its features include smooth lines, unusual color solutions and combinations, harmonious asymmetry. Modern kitchens are distinguished by a combination of different materials and shiny horizontal surfaces; household appliances are not hidden here, but installed in plain sight. Art Nouveau style is suitable for a kitchen of any size and includes a variety of stylistic trends.
Arrangement of the kitchen of a private house
Kitchen in old style in a private home - a fairly common solution
Kitchen design begins with the creation of a project, followed by the stages of its implementation. In a private house, a kitchen, especially if it is small, requires a detailed layout of all areas in order to end up with the most convenient functional room. The arrangement of the kitchen begins with the supply, arrangement and installation of engineering systems.
Plan input water pipes and sewer pipes are better from the side of the sink and washing or washing machine(if possible to install them). A gas stove or gas pipeline is placed using the same principle.
A private house and an abundance of wood are inseparable things
In order for everything to be done correctly, a special project is drawn up, following which you can establish communications even with your own hands. First, the layout of the kitchen space is depicted on paper, taking into account all the built-in elements (communications, heating stove, chimney, gas boiler, etc.):
- Particular attention will need to be paid to niches and ventilation.
Tip: for more efficient work ventilation, when designing a kitchen, access to it should not be blocked.
- Construction of life support systems. In a private house, the kitchen is a room where various appliances that do not belong to the kitchen are concentrated. This applies to heating system boilers, water heaters, geysers and similar priors. A properly designed kitchen project involves placing all devices inextricably linked to communication systems in one part of the kitchen, if it is not possible to move them to a separate room.
- Arrangement of furniture and placement of equipment. Regardless of the size of the room, the rules for arranging furniture for all kitchens are identical. First, you should visually divide the kitchen into future zones - work, dining, relaxation area (if there is space). If you are planning to purchase furniture and appliances, it is better to use built-in appliances for a more comfortable organization of space.
After the project has been drawn up, it should be shown to a specialist for possible correction or to receive the necessary recommendations.
Arranging a kitchen in a private home is a more costly and labor-intensive process than arranging a kitchen in an apartment. Here, special attention is paid to communication and life support systems, since in an apartment this is all provided for by the design, and in houses it is often necessary to redesign the premises to supply one or another pipe.
Kitchen design in a private house (photo)
Kitchens in private homes have a significant advantage over those in comfortable apartments. They are not only larger in area, but their configuration is also more convenient. These two factors allow you to arrange the kitchen interior in any style and according to any project you like. Let's consider what design ideas can be implemented.
Country kitchen layout options
As a rule, the number of windows in the kitchens of private houses is not limited to one. There are two or more of them, and they can go out on different sides. The room receives a lot of daylight, so the use of dark-colored materials is allowed.
The area allows you to implement any ideas for the location of the work area, sink, furniture, and dining area. There may also be a fireplace corner with cozy armchairs and a sofa for entertaining guests.
A photo of a kitchen in a private house shows that it can have either the usual square or rectangular shape, or an unusual L-shaped one, with a niche, and have several doors to other rooms. This is rather a plus, as it makes it possible to realize the most daring design ideas.
If the kitchen is square, then its design will not cause any special problems. It is better to place the set in one line along one of the walls or choose corner option. If there is sufficient area, you can consider an island arrangement of the working surface.
Found on square kitchen there is also room for a dining area, which can be located in the middle or near the opposite wall closer to the corner. If the window has a wide enough sill, you can arrange a sink in it and enjoy the view of the garden plot.
The design of a kitchen in a home will be more difficult to implement if it is narrow. To visually expand it, it is possible to arrange it in the Provence style, which involves the use of light furniture and decoration. Horizontal striped wallpaper will also create the illusion of a wider room.
Furniture should not be placed along one of the long walls. It is better to choose an option with an angular arrangement or a U-shaped one, which implies combining the window sill with the working surface. Of course, the amount of decor in a narrow kitchen is kept to a minimum.
You can use bright curtains on the windows as a distraction from a small space. When it comes to the dining room, it all depends on how small the kitchen is.
If there is still room for a table and chairs, then it’s worth using it; if not, the dining area in the kitchen will have to be replaced with a narrow bar counter, and a table for the whole family will have to be placed in the living room.
IN last years Studio kitchens have become popular. Usually they are combined with the living room. In such a kitchen, it is important to define all functional areas, in particular the recreation area.
Screens, light partitions, shaped structures, end-to-end shelving with indoor plants or seedlings in pots and boxes. A bar counter will help separate the work area from the rest.
Farmhouse kitchen styles
Now in more detail about the style in which to decorate a kitchen in a private house.
Minimalism is a style for small spaces. Suitable for both square and elongated kitchens. But with a complex configuration, this style is unlikely to work. According to the laws of minimalism, the room is decorated using plain finishing materials.
As bright accent You can make the facades of hanging cabinets or the apron contrast with the main shade. The decor is minimal, but there is a lot of light, and from different sources.
Art Nouveau loves bright colors and bold combinations. It can be compared to the fashion trends of the early 80s in the design of city apartments. Plastic dining room furniture rich colors, having an unusual shape. In this style, combinations of different materials are especially welcome.
Provence and country are styles that are especially often used in a country house. Pastel shades, numerous porcelain vases and pots with plants, figurines of shepherdesses, fine lavender curtains, dry branches in decorative bottles, bunches of onions and bunches of dry herbs under the ceiling, rough solid wood furniture - all this fits perfectly with the rural landscape.
Provence especially loves a lot different plants, both live and in the form of images on facades, textiles, curtains, screens for zoning. Finishing materials are only natural or very accurate imitation - wood, stone, brick.
The good old classic will find application in literally any home. To create a style modern kitchen used as modern finishing materials: plastic panels, textile wallpaper, laminate, and traditional - wood, ceramic tiles, stucco, stained glass.
Classic prefers simple geometric shapes, symmetrical or angular arrangement of furniture. Household appliances You shouldn’t put it on display, it’s better to make it built-in. Classic combination colors - light with dark, for example, white facades and chocolate countertops and floors.
If the emphasis is on environmental friendliness and maximum proximity of the kitchen to the rustic way of life, wood is the most suitable finishing material for both furniture and floors, walls, and window frames.
To prevent overspending on repairs, you should calculate in advance the amount of finishing materials, plan the kitchen, and think about the location of household appliances.
First of all, you need to carry out communications, determine the location of plumbing equipment, water supply, sewerage, switches and sockets, hoods, dishwashers and washing machine, water heater, decide on the type of stove - it will be gas or electric, and in accordance with this, connect communications to it.
It is important that there is a ventilation hole in the kitchen and that furniture does not block it.
It is advisable to order furniture by custom sizes and for a certain style.
Photo of a kitchen in a private house
