The kitchen is considered one of the most important rooms of any apartment or house. Very often it is small, but with the help of design solutions you can get a fully functional space. The arrangement of the kitchen should be not only beautiful, modern, but also as convenient as possible. Proper arrangement of furniture, decoration and lighting will provide a comfortable and complete room.
Zoning and Planning
First of all, it is important to plan the space of the room: it is necessary to take into account its shape and size, location, the presence of utility networks (ventilation ducts, electrical wiring, etc.). It is also worth deciding on the choice of equipment and calculate the number of dishes (depending on family composition). Perhaps the homeowners have a dream to put a bar, make a wide windowsill or combine a room with a balcony. All these wishes should be taken into account when planning it.
The arrangement of a large kitchen can not do without zoning, because it can be combined with the living room. It can be separated from the cooking area by a partition, cupboard, bar counter or podium. A medium-sized room can be divided conditionally: by laying different floor coverings, wall decor, etc.
It is important to think about where the kitchen set, table, chairs, household appliances will be located. In a small kitchen, you will have to learn how to save space, because a large number of appliances and furniture will not fit here. This problem is solved by moving the food intake area outside the kitchen. Sometimes a folding, folding or extendable table is installed.
Selection and placement of equipment
The arrangement of the kitchen in the apartment involves the installation of all necessary household appliances. One of its most important details is a stove, which can be gas, electric or combined. It all depends on which utility networks the house is connected to. Modern gas stoves are absolutely safe because they are equipped with a special gas leakage control system. But if there is no gas in the house, then you will have to choose electrical equipment. It is chosen depending on the type of hob. They are:
- enameled (have a solid surface, but difficult to wash);
- stainless (easy to wash, but stains will remain);
- glass-ceramic (comfortable and beautiful, but expensive).
The gas stove is placed away from the windows that are opened so that the wind does not extinguish the flame. The minimum distance is 500 mm. Do not place heating equipment in a corner, because between it and the walls there should be a distance of 60-70 mm. In addition, greasy splashes from food are very difficult to clean from the wall (let them get on the countertop).
In any modern kitchen there should be an extractor fan - it will save the apartment from smells, and the adjacent furniture - from grease and soot. The selected model should be able to work in two modes: air outflow and circulation. It is best to choose a powerful technique with a smooth surface and minimal noise. Hoods are: retractable (for small kitchens) and built-in (should ideally fit into the interior). The height of their installation is 650-750 mm (measured from the plate).
Kitchen equipment cannot do without the purchase of a dishwasher. With her help, the hostess saves a lot of time and effort, especially if she has a large family. This type of equipment can stand alone, be built into furniture, located on the floor or on the table. The dishwasher should be placed next to the sink - this will facilitate its connection. Yes, and it will be much easier to use. The sink should be deep and its faucet high. You do not need to put a stove next to it, since splashes will fly on it. Too remote location will also create inconvenience, so the ideal distance is 400-600 mm.
The refrigerator is usually placed in the corner so that it is convenient to open its door. The space left in front of him should open the doors 90 degrees. When installing, the distance to the stove, furniture and walls is maintained (indicated in the instructions).
Furniture arrangement
Properly placed furniture will make the kitchen not only comfortable, but also convenient to use. All its elements are usually arranged according to the principle of a “triangle”, which is formed by the storage area (refrigerator), preparation (washing) and cooking (stove).
Furnishing a kitchen involves installing furniture and appliances in several ways. They can be located directly, that is, along one wall. This option is ideal for small rooms (area 6-12 m 2 ). L-shaped arrangement: headsets occupy a corner, and the rest of the equipment is placed along one of the walls. Sometimes kitchen furniture is placed in the shape of the letter “P” - this method is suitable for large rooms. It can also form an island - such a layout looks great in a private house.
The height of the lower cabinets with a worktop is usually 850 mm. For tall people, you can raise it to 90-100 cm. The dining table has a lower height - 700-800 mm. Such parameters are considered as comfortable as possible for the hostess.
Finish options
To make the room look beautiful and fit well with the surrounding furniture, it is necessary to consider options for arranging the kitchen. Various finishing materials will help. First, choose a flooring. Floor tiles with a “warm floor” arranged underneath are excellent for this room.
For the design of the walls, it is better to choose vinyl or non-woven wallpaper. A good finish - wallpaper for painting. Professional builders recommend plastering and painting the walls with semi-matt water-based paint. If desired, you can trim them with wood, only it will have to be carefully processed. An exclusive and original solution will be the cork finish. This material is environmentally friendly, easy to clean and well resists pollution.
Lighting
In order to qualitatively complete the arrangement of the kitchen, it is necessary to consider its lighting. Correctly placed lighting fixtures will create comfortable conditions and complement the interior of the room. This can be done by dividing the space into sections. General lighting can create a chandelier located in the center of the kitchen. It can be replaced with an LED strip running around the perimeter of the headset.
The working area is designed for cooking, so it should be as light as possible. In this case, halogen, fluorescent lamps or LED strips are suitable. In the dining area, the owners will appreciate the cozy atmosphere, so you can see beautiful sconces, a floor lamp or a chandelier with adjustable height in it.
The arrangement, design of the kitchen should be combined with the lighting fixtures in it. The following are the design options for the room:
1. In a small kitchen, you can combine the general light with several spotlights in the work area. If a small dining table is installed, then a light source is also placed above it.
2. The luminous apron looks very nice. You can do it yourself - just insert an LED strip between the glass sheets.
3. An interesting chandelier with an original do-it-yourself lampshade is suitable for highlighting the dining area . Such a room will become individual and unusual.
4. Modern kitchens today are complemented by floor lighting that changes color. This was made possible thanks to LED strips laid along the base of the headset.
Small space
Everyone knows that small spaces create a lot of inconvenience. However, the arrangement of a small kitchen is quite real. It is important to correctly arrange furniture and appliances - then it will be possible to compensate for the lack of space. The main task in creating the interior is to expand the room using visual effects. This can be achieved with light finishes, mirrors, glass and chrome products. The same effect will be from well-designed lighting.
In a small area, do not place large furniture, because it will look too bulky. But you can play on the contrast of sizes, for example, choose compact furniture and a massive shelf for dishes. We include any free area in the work (even the windowsill).
Furnishing a small kitchen with furniture is not an easy task. It is better to place it away from the entrance so as not to clutter up the space. We use only the most necessary items and place everything thoughtfully. We organize a place for a small headset or dining area, which can be moved outside the kitchen. Do not load the interior with a large number of decorative elements.
Extra dishes and accessories can be hidden in areas hidden from view, for example in a box under the dining table. On open shelves, attractive souvenirs will stand up successfully. An island in the center of the room will help organize space . All necessary utensils are placed on it. We place kitchen cabinets on the walls parallel to each other. To save useful area help built-in or suspended on the brackets technique.
Organization of the kitchen space in a private house
Most often, the arrangement of a kitchen in a private house involves the use of natural materials. But do not forget about the interior style in which the whole house is designed. Everything should look as beautiful, unusual and cozy as possible. For the walls of the kitchen, wood panels, decorative plaster or textile wallpaper are perfect. In small rooms, light shades of decoration are used, and in spacious rooms - dark.
The kitchen in a private house should be divided into zones: work and dining. Each of them will have its own lighting device. The working area is distinguished by fluorescent lamps placed above a stove, sink or countertop. For a dining table, a floor lamp, sconce or chandelier is suitable. Different floors are sometimes used to separate zones. The floor on the work area is covered with ceramic tiles, in the area of the table - parquet, laminate.
Kitchen-living room
Such premises are usually found in studio apartments. There are no internal partitions, that is, the kitchen space is combined with a living room, study or bedroom. The arrangement of the kitchen-living room is carried out in accordance with some rules:
1. Kitchen furniture can serve as a continuation of the living room. Even if the whole apartment is decorated in different styles, the interior of the studio should remain holistic in design and palette.
2. We include the windowsill in the work - it will become an additional working or dining area.
3. The kitchen area with built-in appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher) looks neat and compact. The kitchen-living room is the most walkable room, so you should not load it with various appliances and furniture.
4. Be sure to install the hood so that when cooking, the curtains, furniture upholstery, bedding are not affected by the spray. In addition, particles of fat are not so good for health. It is worth giving preference to the built-in hood.
5. The arrangement of the kitchen (photo can be seen below) involves the use of folding, mobile and transforming furniture. In the living room area, a transformer table will look great, which from a small one turns into a large one. The kitchen set should go all the way to the ceiling - so it will fit more utensils. If it is not possible to order it, then you can put standard furniture and arrange baskets for various small items on the upper cabinets. To save space, the bar counter is equipped with niches and drawers for storing books, stationery, dishes and other items.
6. For the studio, silent appliances are best suited. It does not interfere with the rest or sleep of guests.
7. The arrangement of the interior of the kitchen should be carried out without excessive variegation, massive objects, a large number of decorative elements. In small rooms, headsets with glossy facades and a large number of lamps are used. Light shades are suitable for decoration: gray, green, beige, blue, etc.
8. Proper lighting will help to visually expand the space. One window will not be able to sufficiently illuminate the work area, and twilight visually reduces the area of the room. In this case, spotlights at the top of the headset, on the apron, inside the cabinets and above the dining area will help.
Narrow kitchen
The arrangement of the kitchen, the photo of which is presented below, looks rather unusual. Everything is connected with the fact that the elongated and narrow space is difficult to correctly arrange. If you break the wall, the room will expand, and it can be furnished to your liking. In other cases, the arrangement of furniture, accessories and decor is considered. Bulky objects will not fit here, so everything should be compact, but spacious. Furniture should be equipped with various drawers and shelves, and its facades should be mirrored. Several open shelves and transparent surfaces create a feeling of freedom.
You can expand the space with a light finish - such a room will be cozy and spacious. In this case, blue, light green, gray or pink wallpapers (paint) are suitable. In addition to walls, you need to consider the decoration of the ceiling, which is better divided into zones. To change its depth, various architectural forms, plaster decor and various volumetric designs are used. You can make the ceiling mirrored, as well as play with light and dark tones. Each zone is highlighted with its own lamp.
The arrangement of a small kitchen involves the use of space under the window. At the same time, the opening itself is decorated with horizontal blinds or beautiful curtains. The windowsill is often used as a shelf or continuation of the table.
When repairing a kitchen, it is worth solving the issue of having a dining table. In a narrow space, only a folding, transforming or combined table with a windowsill will fit. Folding models are in great demand, in which the side elements are lowered and there are small drawers for storing various little things.
Modern solutions
Creative people strive for excellence, so they want to fulfill the design of the kitchen in accordance with all fashion trends. The arrangement of a modern kitchen is not only functional, but also very beautiful. The following are unusual options for its design:
1. The style of minimalism is quite popular today, which implies the use of simple forms in the interior, a limited palette and a minimum number of decorative elements. At the same time, the kitchen can be furnished with the most modern appliances and electronics.
2. A great option for the kitchen is the choice of black and white with pastel shades. Very often, the interior is complemented by exotic wood (wenge, zebrano, etc.).
3. Modern kitchens are often combined with a dining room or living room. They usually have a bar counter instead of a table and a kitchen set on an island.
4. Bronze, tin or nickel fittings will add elegance to the room. At the same time, it will last as long as possible.
5. In addition to separate lighting of kitchen areas, they often use additional illumination of the bar, shelves, upper and lower parts of the headset. It can be adjusted by remote control.
The dream of many people is a spacious and beautiful kitchen. Functional arrangement, design of this room should be done competently. Just then, not only the owners, but also their guests will be able to relax at the dinner table.