High-tech interiors are becoming more and more popular every year. It is very difficult to confuse this direction with any other, since it has a number of bright and expressive features.
This modern style of housing was born recently - at the end of the 20th century. Its authors were Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, who created the Pompidou Center project in France. A completely unexpected combination of metal, plastic and glass, as well as the unusual look and color of concrete structures turned this building into a famous landmark of Paris, and the new style quickly began to win the hearts of fans around the world. Today, quite often in this style are made out not only bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, but also kitchens. Their interior is impressive, and you can see this by looking at the photos posted in our article.
High-tech style in the interior of the kitchen
The main features of this direction are the rationality of the use of the area, the simplicity of the interior, clear straight lines in everything (in the decoration of floors, furniture, walls), a minimum of natural materials and the absence of small accessories. The high-tech kitchen uses only shiny cold metal, glass and plastic. Materials that have a smooth, mirror finish.
Another feature of the hi-tech kitchen is a modern, ergonomic home appliance with minimal decor. Chrome elements, functional kitchen furniture, waterproof materials - all this is part of this style. Compliance with these requirements allows you to effectively use the kitchen space and equip it with the necessary appliances and furniture.
Color palette
A high-tech kitchen design is usually done in a single color or in several shades of the same color. Metallic is used as the main one; yellow, blue, black, white can become additional shades. No more than two tones are used at a time.
Materials
Rationality and practicality should be the motto when designing a high-tech kitchen. For this reason, colorful napkins, painted wallpaper and tablecloths, ridiculous trinkets are no place here. The main finishing material of such a room are paints that imitate metal and concrete surfaces. Walls should be used functionally: they do not play the role of a display case.
The use of tiles and stone is welcomed, but natural wood is present in the kitchen in high-tech style, the photo of which you can see in this article in very small quantities. The most commonly used flooring is tile, porcelain stoneware, bulk concrete floor, artificial stone.
Furniture
When choosing a kitchen headset, remember that it should be as functional as possible. In this style, furniture is used for the convenience of everyone living in the apartment, and not for decorating the space. There should be little furniture here, and only one without which it is absolutely impossible to do. In the interior of the kitchen in high-tech style (you can see the photo below), the furniture is concise, of the correct form. The minimum set for such a room includes:
- cabinets with built-in panels with touch screens, doors with closers, drawers;
- facades of shelves should be closed, made of glass;
- metal chairs with bright upholstery;
- bar counter (or table);
- frame supports for household appliances.
Photos of high-tech kitchen design are often published by modern editions of home decoration. Such a room always leaves a vivid impression. A significant role in this is played by built-in appliances and furniture. In such a kitchen, everything is concise and clear, and therefore there is no particular desire to add decor to the perfect space. All kitchen utensils are hidden in cabinets and niches specially equipped for this purpose.
White kitchen
The white kitchen in hi-tech style looks extremely impressive. The room looks spacious, freer, brighter if a headset is selected in white and with glossy surfaces that reflect light. Plain trim sometimes looks boring. So that the kitchen does not resemble an operating room, use various textures of finishing materials: matte and shiny coatings, wood, fabric, metal, glass. Volumetric materials (murals, panels) with a 3D effect look very stylish.
Lunch group
The kitchen is decorated in this modern style and uses glass dining tables on a metal base. Wooden is allowed only if the interior of the kitchen includes eco-style elements. The table can be replaced by a bar counter made of artificial stone or MDF in a small kitchen-living room. In addition, it will help to zone the space. In such rooms, an islet is often used, the tabletop of which flows smoothly into a bar or table.
It is advisable to use chairs concise, made of metal, plastic, leather. Transparent “invisible chairs” will become a real find for small kitchens.
Countertop
In the budget version, a plastic tabletop with a moisture-resistant base made of chipboard is used. Its decor can be different: fantasy, plain, under the metal, stone, concrete.
A little more expensive will cost an artificial stone countertop. But this option has many advantages. For example, you can order a countertop of the most unusual form, and sooner or later chips and scratches that appear over time can be sanded and restored.
Apron
Its design in this style should be minimalistic and strict: refuse open placement of small kitchen utensils, roof rails with shelves. Looks great apron made of tempered glass. It can be painted in a neutral color from the palette of your interior or transparent.
The most practical option is ceramic tile: textured, smooth, mosaic, embossed. You can finish the wall with a panel of plastic or MDF. Brutality in a simple interior will add a stainless steel panel or metal mosaic. The “concrete” apron made of decorative plaster (“art concrete”) also looks original.
Household appliances and plumbing
We talked about the fact that household appliances in this style occupy a special place. It should be the most modern models and necessarily built-in. Prefer smart technology with touch controls and stylish designs. The most common color is metallic. But if you prefer white, black or color models, use them: this does not contradict the principles of style.
It is very good if the equipment selected for the kitchen combines several functions: for example, an oven with the function of a microwave and grill. This will allow you to save space in the room and is fully consistent with the canons of hi-tech.
From stainless steel or artificial granite, choose a sink. Ideal for kitchens in this modern faucet with a technological design. For example, a touch with a retractable spout and water temperature indicators. Always in sight is a hood in high-tech interiors. Having acquired a modern original model, in addition to its main functions, you will receive an unusual decoration of the kitchen.
Window decoration
The design of curtains in this style should be simple and concise: the design of the window should not attract attention. Functionality is the most important principle when choosing curtains. They should not have any lambrequins, pickups and draperies. Most suitable horizontal blinds (plastic, wooden, aluminum) or roller blinds.
The severity of this style in the kitchen-living room in the hi-tech style is somewhat softened by direct curtains, Roman curtains, a smooth tulle veil, curtains-threads. Use smooth, plain fabrics that do not form lush folds: rayon, linen, mixed fabrics with Teflon impregnation. Choose colors to match the walls, furniture facades, floors: black, white, beige, gray, metallic.
Lighting
For this modern style, as well as for many others, it is very important to properly organize the lighting in the room. It is advisable to give preference to energy-saving lamps and spotlights. An obligatory element of the interior of the kitchen-living room is rightly considered LED strip. You can change their color according to your mood: each time the kitchen will look different.
Lamps differ in an unusual form, material - metal and glass, "space" design. To illuminate the kitchen, use lamps on the ceiling tires and spotlights. Cozy sconces in this interior are replaced with stylish wall lamps. A ceiling chandelier or two or three pendant lights should be hung above the dining table.
Many designers claim that it is lighting that makes this style so recognizable. There should be a lot of light in such a kitchen interior. From it it becomes cozy, comfortable.
Decor
Design in this style does not involve the use of many accessories. If you don’t like the bare walls, place black and white photos, an abstract picture, a futuristic clock or a laconic poster above the dining table. It is better to leave the table and countertop free or confine yourself to a coffee machine, a stylish stand for knives, a vase for fruits, a glass teapot.