A kitchen in a private house can be large or small, separate, combined or walk-through; it often has irregular shape and features like 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 kitchen interior style 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 characteristics 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, classic interiors in the style: Empire, eclecticism, chinoiserie, French or, as well as a more democratic American style are appropriate.
- In wooden houses made of timber or logs, a kitchen in the style of: rustic, eco, Gustavian (Swedish Empire) and, of course, a hut (for log houses) or a noble estate (see photo below) will look most organic.
- 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 ski resort or do 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 an “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 comfortable, but the most universal scheme arrangement of furniture, which is especially relevant in a rectangular shape. 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 work 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 uncomfortable 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, and has access to a terrace or backyard, then the work area (that same “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, the backyard lawn, or at least the view of the sky above the cottage village every day, while going about your daily business. 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. In this case, the lower cabinets should be equipped primarily drawers, which are much more convenient and more 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 a kitchen in a 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 spoiling 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 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. The following can be used as delimiters: 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 cooking 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
Submitting to the idea of closeness to nature interior decoration at home, 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 tabletop made of artificial agglomerate much more practical and durable than countertops made of natural stone(see material:), and a nylon carpet is almost as good as wool and does not cause allergies.
Arranging a kitchen space in a private home is as responsible as it is enjoyable. After all, you don’t have to save every centimeter, choose Appliances the required configuration and size, not limited in the choice of color palette for finishing and facades kitchen set. In short, you can realize all your designer dreams and create a truly comfortable, cozy, multifunctional and beautiful space for carrying out kitchen processes, eating and, possibly, receiving especially close guests. Kitchen spaces in private apartments are almost always larger than their counterparts, enclosed in small spaces standard apartments. There is no need to talk about small-sized dwellings at all. But great opportunities come with great responsibility. It is important not to “spill over” your own design ideas and ambitions, not to lose the basis of the kitchen design concept over a relatively large area, in pursuit of originality - not to forget about the practicality, functionality and ergonomics of the furnishings of the room that will need to be a large number of options. We hope that our large selection of kitchen space design projects will help you find inspiration for decorating your own dream kitchen.
Features of a kitchen in a private house
In any home, the kitchen is the heart and hearth; it is a multifunctional room in which not only cooking delicious dishes and related work processes are carried out, but the whole family gathers for joint meals. A kitchen space located in a private house has its own characteristics:
- as a rule, the kitchen area in private apartments is significantly larger in size than the kitchen in a standard apartment;
- Most often, a kitchen has not one, but two or more windows (their dimensions may differ from standard sizes adopted during construction apartment buildings);
- the shape of the room itself may be non-standard, so the location of the work area may vary; in addition, you can use additional interior elements - a fireplace, a kitchen corner of various modifications (if the room has niches or a bay window) and even a workplace;
- communication systems can be laid at your own discretion, if this does not contradict safety rules;
- Usually in the kitchen of a private house there is not only work zone, but also a full-fledged dining segment that can accommodate not only family members, but also guests at home.
Layout for a spacious private kitchen
Obviously, the image of the kitchen space and its furnishings largely depend on the location of storage systems, built-in household appliances and work surfaces. In a large kitchen there are practically no restrictions in choosing the method of arranging the kitchen unit. But a spacious kitchen can also have a complex shape, be a walk-through room or be part of a living room - all these nuances leave an imprint on the choice of how to assemble a furniture ensemble. Let's take a closer look at the options for organizing work processes in the kitchen space using spacious storage systems, convenient arrangement of work surfaces and ergonomic layout of household appliances.
Corner layout with kitchen island or peninsula
It is not without reason that the corner layout of the kitchen set is considered the most universal option arrangement of furniture and built-in household appliances. This layout allows you to use a minimum amount of usable space with a maximum number of storage systems. In addition, on perpendicular sides it is convenient to place the vertices of the so-called “working triangle” - a refrigerator, a sink and a stove (hob). The corner layout is suitable for kitchen spaces of any shape, with any number and size of windows and doorways. Another advantage is the large amount of free space that remains after installing the L-shaped furniture ensemble. This space is usually used to place a kitchen island or peninsula. But in a large kitchen, you can not limit yourself to just a separate module, which allows you to increase the number of storage systems and become a place for short meals, but also install a full-fledged dining group - a large table and comfortable chairs for all family members.
Linear layout of the kitchen set, complemented by an island or dining group
Linear layout involves placing all storage systems and built-in household appliances in one row. This method of organizing a work area is suitable for rooms in which it is necessary to leave as much usable space as possible to organize a large dining segment. Or it is more convenient for the housewife (owner) to use a kitchen island with integrated household appliances, perhaps even a sink, as a working base. Wherein dinner Zone can be organized right there, behind the countertop of the kitchen island (option for married couples or families with one child) or presented in the form of a full-fledged dining group with a large table and comfortable chairs (variation for large families).
A one-row layout is suitable if the kitchen space of your private home has a modest area. For example, for a couple or family who rarely eat at home, a small kitchen unit located linearly along one of the walls of the kitchen and an island or peninsula, which also serves as a dining area, will be sufficient.
U-shaped layout for the kitchen area
A U-shaped kitchen layout is useful if you need to use a large number of storage systems to create an organized system in the kitchen. Also, this layout method is suitable for kitchens in which it is necessary to place a large number of household appliances - in addition to the standard stove ( hob) with a hood and refrigerator, you need to integrate an oven, dishwasher, microwave, wine refrigerator and much more. In a spacious kitchen with this layout there remains a sufficient amount free space in the center of the room for installing a kitchen island or dining table with the necessary paraphernalia.
Parallel layout of the kitchen ensemble
For a walk-through room, a kitchen with access to a backyard or large panoramic window the optimal location of the kitchen unit with household appliances along two free parallel walls. In a narrow and long kitchen of a small-sized home, there would probably be no space left to install a dining table. And in a spacious kitchen of a private household, it will most likely be possible to complement the ensemble kitchen table or an island that can also serve as a tabletop for meals. A parallel layout can also be used in a kitchen with an ordinary window, under which there is a heating radiator, and the entrance is located in the center of the opposite wall.
Current color palette for the kitchen of a private house
If for a tiny kitchen in a small-sized (and also in a standard) apartment, designers unanimously recommend using an exclusively light color palette, then in a spacious kitchen of a private house there are practically no restrictions. And yet, some nuances must be taken into account when making color decisions:
- the location of the room relative to the cardinal points (for the south side you can use cool colors, for the north side it is better to stick to warm shades);
- number of windows and level of natural protection (light from the window can be blocked by trees and shrubs, various buildings, elements landscape design);
- color design of adjacent rooms and your desire to highlight the kitchen space with color or allow it to dissolve in the overall image of the home.
Even in spacious rooms, you can most often find a light design palette among modern design projects. Firstly, white color will never lose its popularity; designs in light colors will be relevant for many years. Secondly, many of us associate a light palette with clean and comfortable room, in which food for the whole family should be prepared. Who wouldn't want the bright, crystal-clear look of a kitchen that appears even larger than it actually is thanks to snow-white surfaces? In addition, the light design kitchen facades preferable if you plan to hang the top tier of cabinets right up to the ceiling. In white, furniture will look lighter without weighing down the image with monumentality. Snow-white shades are perfect for any stylistic direction - from classic to modern style.
Experts recommend not focusing on white when decorating rooms that do not really need visual enhancement. You run the risk of creating a completely cool, in terms of the emotions evoked, room with an uncomfortable atmosphere. Use wooden surfaces to raise the color temperature of the room. Wood can be used as a flooring material, to make countertops, furnish a dining area or create an accent in the image of a kitchen island.
In a spacious kitchen you can safely use contrasting combinations. This season, it’s not just alternating light and dark surfaces that are popular. And more complex combinations using intermediate color variations. For example, dark shade Wenge on kitchen facades is adjacent to snow-white finishing surfaces and wooden countertops, household items and dining room furniture. The result is a dynamic image that is clear from the point of view of perceiving the geometry of objects. But at the same time, wood brings warmth to this rather cool color temperature interior of the kitchen space, balancing the character of the room, creating balance.
Just like last season, grey colour and many of its shades remain relevant and available in options modern interior. The kitchen space is no exception. Neutral, universal, noble – whatever epithets designers give to the gray color. Shades of gray really come into place in any design - from classic to avant-garde. You just need to choose an organic accompaniment for them - dark inclusions to emphasize the shape, bright hues to add lightness to the image of the room and wooden surfaces to bring warmth to the character of the space.
In a spacious and bright kitchen, you can use the complex local integration of dark-colored interior items, and decorate the facades of the kitchen unit in your favorite dark tone. Matte or glossy kitchen fronts in dark color look luxurious, noble, enhancing not only the status of the furniture set, but also the entire space. The shine of chrome elements of household appliances and additional furniture against a dark background looks especially impressive. No less effect can be achieved by diluting dark surfaces with light countertops, elements from of stainless steel. Using metallized mosaic or ceramic tiles for finishing a kitchen apron.
In the kitchen of a private house you can afford brightness. Designers recommend using one piece of furniture as an accent (buffet, kitchen island, bar counter or chairs at the dining table) or one surface - this can be a whole wall or part of it, for example, a backsplash design. Against the backdrop of a neutrally decorated room, not even the most bright shade will look impressive, attract attention and create color variety interior, raising the degree of uniqueness.
In what style can you decorate a private kitchen?
Unlike the modest-sized kitchen spaces of standard apartments, kitchens in a private house can be decorated in any stylistic direction. It all depends on the style of execution you choose for the whole house. Agree that it will be strange if all the rooms of a private household are decorated in classic style, and the kitchen will be designed in a modern or high-tech style. And yet, some deviations from the general concept are possible, taking into account the multifunctionality of the room and its special microclimate (the choice of materials for finishing surfaces and making the facades of a furniture set will be influenced by both temperature changes and high humidity, and constant risk of mechanical impacts).
If the kitchen is part of a combined room in which the dining room and living room are located, then its stylistic design will be completely subordinated to the general design concept of the entire space. In this case, the style of execution of kitchen facades: furniture and islands (peninsulas), the choice of furniture for the dining group, the finishing of all surfaces and the choice decorative elements must correspond to the design of other functional areas. You can use color or texture to highlight a kitchen segment, but the stylistic design of the kitchen should be consistent with the general style of the interior.
Kitchen in modern style is a mix of minimalism and hi-tech, which are not alien to decoration and the desire for maximum comfort. Unlike “pure” minimalism, modern style, which also strives for maximum functionality, does not impose a taboo on the use of decor if its presence is justified functionally. Original lamps, an unusual choice of upholstery for the dining group chairs, bright dishes, original kitchen accessories - you can decorate the room with quite practical interior items. But at the same time, the strategy for decorating a kitchen in a modern style is always based on practicality, functionality, ergonomics and comfort of the created environment.
One of the varieties of modern stylistics is the style contemporary. To put it simply, this style uses all the most progressive innovations in the field of interior design, but on the basis of originally decorated premises. In contemporary art, ultra-modern equipment and furnishings can be combined with classic design ceiling - using stucco and a luxurious chandelier with many decorative elements. The brickwork can be adjacent to a mirror in an antique gilded frame or wall sconces in the form of candlesticks, a designer chair or a floor lamp. But with all this, the furnishings look modern, practical, comfortable and functional.
Another subtype of modern style is eco style. The name speaks for itself - the main focus of the style is on environmental friendliness, the use of natural motifs in everything - the choice of materials for finishing and execution of furniture, color palette and decorative elements. Wooden beams on the ceiling (fortunately, the high ceilings of the kitchen in a private house can withstand this), deliberately unprocessed interior elements, hemp instead of stands and stools, living plants as decoration. Obviously, in such an environment, most of us feel comfortable and cozy.
Classic is always in fashion. The traditional performance was created to preserve and honor family foundations for many years. Designers recommend using motifs neo-classical for those who want to see their kitchen luxurious, comfortable and at the same time functional. The effective combination of classic motifs and modern technology, methods of organizing storage and arrangement of work surfaces, leads to the creation of an interior in which everyone is cozy and comfortable. But at the same time, the kitchen looks elegant, stylish and, despite the sophisticated household appliances, classically luxurious.
Kitchen in style Provan s is good choice design concepts to create a cozy, comfortable and at the same time multifunctional room. Provence is ideally suited for the kitchen space of a private home (not necessarily a country house). Some nuances of rural life, harmoniously intertwined with modern household appliances, can create a truly unique interior. Provence loves spacious and bright rooms, but also in small kitchen you can organize an authentic design with notes of French country. The abundance of light surfaces, the use of antique interior items (or artificially aged), mandatory textile design, scuffs and cracks, antique dishes and homemade household items - all these motifs effectively distinguish the style from other country trends in the way of decorating a kitchen space.
Use style motifs loft in the premises of a private house it is possible even if your building has never been an industrial building, warehouse or workshop. It is enough to have a spacious kitchen with large windows and a high ceiling to integrate the loft concept (partially or completely) when creating original design kitchens. Use open communications - ventilation, heating, gas pipelines and even electrical wiring. Create an accent wall using brick (real or fake) to give it a raw look. You can use stainless steel countertops, a massive and powerful hood, a large table and chairs with deliberately rough processing.
A private house, especially if it is built according to your design, — This is a place for creative expression that will help you discover your design talent. You can arrange it as you want, choose the location and dimensions of the rooms so that they perfectly match your tastes and preferences. For example, how can you arrange a kitchen in a private home? This is exactly the question Dekorin will answer you today. You will learn what the design of a kitchen in a private house with large and small sizes can be like, how it can be combined with the living and dining areas, and also see photos of real examples.
Kitchen design in a private house: modern design options
Let's look at some of the most popular options for decorating a kitchen in a private home:
- Kitchen combined with living room;
- Kitchen dining room;
- Corner kitchen in a private house;
- Kitchen design with island.
For each variety, we have selected photos of large and small kitchens, from which you can take an example when arranging the interior of your home.
Kitchen living room in a private house - photo in modern style
The design of a living room kitchen in a private home, or, as it is also called, a studio kitchen, is a trendy design option that is becoming increasingly popular due to its practicality and the possibility of proper zoning of the allocated space. This option will help to visually enlarge the interior of a private house, while simultaneously combining a recreation area and a kitchen. A combined kitchen and living room is an excellent option for receiving guests and celebrating holidays. Note that Special attention when decorating it, it is necessary to pay attention to a good exhaust hood to minimize the penetration of food odors into the living room.
Kitchen design for a dining room in a private house - 10 beautiful photos
The design of a dining room kitchen in a private home, especially if it is large in size, should be given great attention. After all, you will not only cook in it, but also organize banquets or dinner parties with family and friends. At correct design space, you can do several things at the same time: receive guests, maintain a conversation, and finish preparing treats. Note that in this case, due attention must be paid to the hood. Options original combination kitchen with dining room, see below in the photo.
Functional design of a corner kitchen in a private house
The corner kitchen has always been, is and will remain one of the most popular design options. This method of planning is suitable for a kitchen of any size and allows you to make the most useful use of the allocated square footage by using the corner. It is compact, functional and beautiful. See for yourself by looking at the photo what it looks like modern design corner kitchen in a private house.
Also read: Corner kitchen with bar counter - 25 design options
Kitchen design with an island in a private house - 10 photo ideas
What is meant by the word island? This is a furniture module separate from the furniture set, located in the center of the interior. This kitchen design in a private house is very convenient, since often the size of a private house allows you to use a design with an island without visually cluttering the space. The island countertop can accommodate a sink, stove or hob. Note that the island can also be used to store dishes, kitchen accessories and various kitchen utensils.
If you are interested in the design of a small kitchen with an island in a private home, then you can get more ideas and photos in our article 20 ways to create a small island in the kitchen.
Owners of private houses planning to renovate their kitchen spaces are in a dual situation. On the one hand, a fairly spacious room (small kitchens are rarely found in private apartments) provides the opportunity to implement various design ideas, but on the other hand, a sufficiently large space can create the illusion of permissiveness, lead astray from the intended design path and create confusion in the design of the interior. Careful planning of renovations in a medium to large kitchen is no less important than drawing up a design scheme for small spaces. It is necessary not only to plan the passage of communication systems, choose the layout of the kitchen unit, decide on the number of household appliances and their dimensions, but also to combine all the interior elements into a single picture, giving the room its own, unique character. We hope that the large-scale selection of photos of the interiors of kitchens in private houses that we have compiled will help you with this.
Current ideas for decorating a kitchen in a private home
The kitchen space of a private house has its own characteristics and most often differs from the standard kitchens of apartment buildings. The following features may influence the preparation of a plan for the repair or reconstruction of a kitchen space:
- the room may have an original shape (equipped with a bay window, for example);
- there may be several windows in the kitchen, and they may have a non-standard shape (panoramic, arched, vaulted and even round);
- the room can be a walk-through room;
- all communication systems can be laid at your discretion;
- a pantry may be adjacent to the kitchen;
- the kitchen area can be part of a combined space (living room, dining room).
Of course, the choice of method for decorating a kitchen area is influenced by the overall picture of the home - the style of the interior, color palette, ways of placing emphasis. And yet, there are certain trends that designers use most often when drawing up modern designs for kitchen spaces:
1. Eco-style influence. Everything natural is in trend now. That is why the influence of eco-style can be felt more than ever in literally all areas of life, and the preparation of design projects is no exception. It's not just about using natural materials in the decoration and execution of furniture and decorative items, but also in the use of a natural palette, the integration of living plants, herbariums, and the use of the fruits of nature.
2. Influence of Scandinavian style. Russians are close to the style of the Nordic countries, because our climatic conditions are largely similar. And who wouldn’t like a bright, spacious room, decorated mainly with white with the integration of wood elements, highlighting details with a dark background or bright accessories? Add living plants, hand-made household items and little things dear to your heart, which help create a truly cozy, homely atmosphere.
3. Combination of motifs from different styles. Designers recommend taking modern style as a basis and using elements from other styles to dilute the interior, add originality and zest. For example, the contemporary style often “borrows” finishing variations from classical trends, leaving the most progressive ideas for furnishing. Stucco on the ceiling or moldings on the walls are combined in an original way with modern household appliances and unusual, designer lamps.
4. Combination of functional areas. Combining a living room, kitchen and dining room (and sometimes a corridor, hallway) in one space is not the prerogative of only studio apartments. In private homes, this design technique is used no less often. The combination of several functional segments within one room allows you to create a spacious, bright space even in a small area. Savings on finishing and other costs are obvious repair work – fewer walls, doorways, doors, partitions. Not to mention the opportunity for the hostess (owner) preparing dinner to have the opportunity to communicate with the rest of the household in the living room seating area.
5. It is not surprising that designers invite us to take advantage of the location of the kitchen in a private home to benefit not only the character of the interior, but also our own convenience, aesthetics and functionality. For example, placing a sink near a window is often an unattainable dream for housewives small kitchens standard apartments. But in private apartments, arrange the opportunity to admire beautiful view from the window during routine kitchen processes will not be particularly difficult, because communications can be moved (as long as it does not harm safety), and there is enough space in a medium-sized and large-sized kitchen for a double sink.
Choosing a kitchen ensemble layout
Not only the ease of use of the room, the speed and ergonomics of kitchen processes, but also the image of the room, its appearance. Kitchen spaces in private homes can have not only different sizes, but also shape. Window and door openings can also be presented in more than one copy and have a different modification from the standard one. Therefore, the layout of the kitchen work area may vary and even deviate from standard options in favor of combining layouts.
Corner layout - a universal way to arrange a kitchen unit
It is not without reason that the L-shaped or corner layout of a kitchen ensemble is considered the most universal. With this arrangement of storage systems, work surfaces and built-in appliances, it is possible to create an environment that is as comfortable as possible for use and rational in terms of using the usable space of the room. The corner kitchen set fits organically into both square and rectangular shape premises. In this case, you can also use walls with window openings, skipping the upper tier of cabinets or replacing them with open shelves.
The corner layout leaves enough free space even in a medium-sized room (9-10 sq.m.) to install a spacious dining table, corner or island, which can also serve as a place for meals. For our country, the most common option is a dining table with chairs or mini-chairs (depending on the size of the kitchen, the number of household members, and their age). A kitchen area of 10-12 sq. m is enough so that you can comfortably place a corner kitchen set and a spacious dining group (only the room should not be too elongated or narrow).
In foreign design projects, you can often find the option of supplementing the corner layout of a furniture set with a kitchen island - a free-standing module that combines the functions of a storage system, a cutting surface and a place for integrating household appliances (sink, hob). The advantage of the island is that it is easy to arrange it into a dining area; it is enough to extend the countertops to comfortably seat 2-3 people.
A room close in shape to a square can be supplemented with a kitchen corner. Thus, almost all the walls of the room will be used and used rationally, taking into account the angular location of the furniture set. And in the center of the room there will be enough space for a large dining table.
Parallel layout - the best option for a narrow or walk-through room
For long and narrow rooms, the location of the kitchen unit is the best arrangement option. Walk-through rooms or kitchens with a panoramic window opening onto the backyard will also benefit from a parallel layout. By arranging storage systems and built-in appliances in two rows, it is easy to follow the rule of the “working triangle”, placing its conventional vertices at a sufficient distance from each other and on opposite sides of the furniture ensemble.
U-shaped arrangement of furniture ensemble in the kitchen of a private house
The arrangement of the kitchen ensemble in the shape of the letter “P” allows you to saturate the kitchen maximum number storage systems, household appliances and work surfaces. This is an excellent way to arrange a kitchen space for a large family that needs a large, spacious set to maintain order. If the kitchen space has the shape of an elongated rectangle, then most likely it will not be possible to install not only a dining table, but even a narrow kitchen island in the center. For households in which a separate room is allocated for arranging a dining room or the dining area is moved to the living room, this layout option will be optimal.
Linear kitchen set in combination with an island or dining group
A single-row or linear kitchen set is suitable for small spaces and a small number of storage systems and household appliances or kitchens in which it is necessary to install a spacious dining group. This layout method is often chosen if in the kitchen it is planned not only to organize a place for household meals, but also to receive guests.
A linear kitchen set, complemented by an island, already represents a more convenient and spacious system for carrying out the necessary work processes. In addition to the fact that a kitchen island allows you to increase the number of storage systems and become a place to integrate household appliances or a sink, extending its countertop allows you to organize a place for meals.
If there is not enough space to install a kitchen island or a full-fledged dining group in the kitchen, you can supplement the linear set with a small peninsula, bar counter or console, supported by one support and attached to the wall.
Current color palette for a private kitchen
Choice color range kitchen design will depend on the following factors:
- size and shape of the room;
- level of natural light - quantity and scale window openings, the location of the kitchen relative to the cardinal directions;
- the color palette of the rooms adjacent to the kitchen and the general range of interior design of the home and your desire to highlight the kitchen design or fit it organically into the overall picture of the home.
There are many options for choosing color solutions that will be relevant at all times. For example, if your kitchen does not have a large area or is located on the north side of the building ( sunlight from the windows are blocked by plantings, buildings or elements of landscape design), then the light palette will become the best option registration Snow-white surfaces help not only to visually expand the volume of the room, but also to create a light, fresh image of the interior. In addition, any other color schemes can be easily combined with white - you won’t need to rack your brain about compatibility.
Absolutely white kitchen may cause unpleasant associations, so light surfaces must be diluted with accents. The easiest way to integrate wooden surfaces into a light kitchen look. Thus, not only does the color palette of the room become more diverse, but the level of coziness and comfort brought by the warmth of the wood pattern also increases.
One more no less effective method adding an accent to the light design of the kitchen - bright color scheme for an apron. A colorful shade of ceramic tiles, mosaics, glass or plastic will become the center of attraction and can distract attention from unsuccessful interior elements, if necessary.
It’s even easier to add a splash of brightness to bright interior kitchens – install household appliances bright colors. Typically, such household appliances are made in a retro style, but there are also appliances in a modern, high-tech style.
Facades of all shades of gray do not lose their popularity. Neutral, discreet, but at the same time noble, gray color goes well with any type of fittings (from the shine of chrome parts to a bright gilded glow), the choice of color for countertops (from snow-white to dark, almost black tone) and the background finish.
Designers recommend that those who are not confident in their ability to combine colors in decoration, furniture and decor of premises, use a universal method of creating a non-boring, modern and at the same time harmonious design. Use white tone as the main one (ceiling, wall decoration, furniture - partially or completely), wooden surfaces to dilute the light image ( flooring, countertops, facades locally or for the entire set), and a dark shade to emphasize the geometry of the room, highlighting certain functional areas or individual objects.
The spacious kitchen of a private house can afford dark design of facades or finishing elements. The dark, deep color of the kitchen unit gives the entire room a touch of luxury, drama and even some severity. Of course, it is more difficult to care for dark facades - you will have to spend more time cleaning surfaces on which fingerprints and traces of dried water drops are visible. But the chic appearance of the kitchen unit and the entire interior more than compensates for these inconveniences.
