Ideas for the design and arrangement of the kitchen

The modern kitchen is perhaps one of the most important and extremely functional rooms in the apartment. After all, it is here that in addition to eating, we most often gather with our relatives and friends for communication, in connection with which, there is an opinion that the kitchen is the heart of the house. Today's kitchen dictates special requirements - it should be as functional as possible, comfortable and at the same time beautiful.

Where to begin?

In order to choose the best option for designing a kitchen for a start, you need to decide on some things:

The plan of the kitchen - it is best to figure out how to arrange the furniture and what it will be exactly, making sketches on paper;

Kitchen appliances - it is necessary to think over in advance the list of items of equipment, as well as the place where it will be located;

Interior style - it is necessary to determine the style in which the interior of the kitchen will be made, and accordingly acquire all the necessary attributes for this (depending on the chosen style);

Lighting is a very important aspect that allows you to create different shades and moods, and the work surface must be perfectly lit, this is extremely important for the kitchen;

Ensuring the availability of sockets - it is best if the sockets are on each wall in order to avoid piling up on the work surface of kitchen appliances near the power source

A few style guidelines

if there is a desire for calm and stability, then the classic style will be the best choice;
for the design of the kitchen in the country or in a country house, it would be advisable to choose the country style - a cozy rustic atmosphere;
if the owners are modern, practical people who keep up with the times, then hi-tech or minimalism is the best solution;
if there is a tendency for a variety of national styles, a colorful ethnic style will be a great option

Floor covering

The floor in the kitchen receives the greatest load, almost maximum compared to other rooms in the house. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a floor covering that is sufficiently wear-resistant, such as a material such as wood, stone, concrete, vinyl or cork. In general, a floor tile is considered to be a very practical option for covering floors in the kitchen, which is considered to be cleaner than linoleum and more practical than carpet or laminate. The only negative is the tiled floors are cold in comparison with parquet or wooden floors. However, the problem is solved by installing underfloor heating.

Wall decoration

Regarding the walls, the main criterion when choosing a coating is the simplest and most convenient care. Simply put, walls should be easy to clean, as the kitchen is a place where both water and fat are constantly sprayed when cooking. It is for this that the wall apron serves, the essence of which is to protect the walls in contact with the working surface from pollution. After all, the apron is covered with a special material that is not afraid of water, is easily washed from fat and is not subject to abrasion. Materials suitable for a kitchen apron: natural stone, wall tiles, glass.

With regard to the design of the walls themselves - it all depends on the imagination and taste of the owners. You can apply painting, wood trim or just wallpapering - if only the material was waterproof. If this wallpaper, then they must be washable (non-woven or vinyl). If the choice falls on the painting of the walls, then a semi-matte water-based paint will be an excellent solution, because with its use, the walls will retain vapor permeability and moisture resistance, and will also be easy to wash with detergents. Wood decoration is also a good option, however, this method of decorating the walls will reduce the area of the room, and therefore, is relevant only for spacious kitchens. Wood finishing is used in several versions: completely, from floor to ceiling, it is also possible to make wooden panels, and it is possible to cover everything with a tree except for the working surface.

Ceiling decoration

The ceiling is also desirable to be washable and moisture resistant. The material can be, for example, polystyrene tile, which is the cheapest and fastest way to finish - it all depends on the chosen style of interior. Plastic panels and slatted ceilings, for example, are good because they do not require preliminary special surface preparation. The only negative is that the height of the ceilings hides at least 7 cm, and the room also takes on a more formal appearance. You can also arrange the ceiling of gypsum board, which has soundproofing properties, however, gypsum board requires putty and staining. By the way, plastering and puttying is a classic way of decorating the ceiling, although it is rather laborious, but of high quality, it does not conceal the height and does not require expenses, for example, for a sickle. Of course, suspended ceilings look spectacular, which are very easy to install, but again, there is a similar minus - the height of the room is hiding.

Electrician

The electrician in the kitchen should also not be forgotten and discounted. For example, it is very important that the sockets are located so that the plugs from the devices are convenient to insert into them. They must also be grounded and protected against dripping or getting wet.

Furniture arrangement

When arranging furniture in the kitchen, first of all, rationality should be present, namely, it should occupy a minimum of space, just as time and effort should be spent on any work as a minimum. To do this, before buying furniture, basic measurements are made taking into account electrical outlets and ventilation ducts, as well as pipes and window sills.

There are a lot of options for arranging furniture, as well as items of furniture itself. But the minimum set is a stove, sink and table, which should always be present in the kitchen.

Regarding the color scheme - it must be remembered that too bright tones will irritate, and too dark - absorb light. In this regard, for the kitchen, the ideal shades are light: beige, soft yellow or light gray. If there is a desire to make a contrast, it is easy to make it with the help of textiles, for example, curtains of saturated colors or with the help of colorful dishes placed on a shelf.

Kitchen appliances must also be selected in accordance with the overall design of the kitchen.

Finally, we bring into the interior a bright chip or "highlight"

In order to emphasize the individuality of the created interior, it is necessary to “season” it with additional accessories in the form of decorative piquant details. This does not mean that you need to clutter up the kitchen with souvenirs and other trinkets. To do this, there are more useful items, such as cutting boards or kitchen knives. If the set of branded knives is located in a special stand, as well as a carousel in corner modules, all this will contribute to a solid and colorful appearance of the interior. A fridge with an urban motif or with an animal print for a leopard, for example, will create the same effect. Well, to give even more glamor, you can use inlaid with crystals or decorating with Svarovski rhinestones.