For all modern housewives, the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the house where they spend a lot of time. For them it's real workplace, which needs to be equipped to suit your own needs.
How you want your kitchen to be cozy, comfortable and very functional! Turns out, comfort and maximum convenience can be done with your own hands, let's apply a little imagination and patience.
Little things for the kitchen
Unfortunately, most modern apartments, especially those built several decades ago, cannot boast of large spacious kitchens, so housewives have to resort to various tricks to save space.
Cabinets under the sink usually do not have several shelves, but All detergents and cleaning products may not fit. To save space and not install additional shelves, you can, for example, attach a metal pipe to the top of the cabinet.
In this case it was used old bathroom curtain bar And. You can easily hang cleaning products in spray bottles on the pipe.
Magnets Can be used to store knives or scissors. Convenience lies in the fact that the knives are easy to get at any time.
Rubber gloves and rags for dusting and cleaning can be equipped with hooks or loops and hung to dry in the cabinet under the sink on inside doors. The same can be done with brushes.
Often you may encounter the problem of how to store more aesthetically. plastic bags. Usually the bags are placed in one large bag and stored that way, but you can sew them from fabric long narrow pouch. It will look original and not spoil the comfort.
Use for hanging towels ordinary clothespins. To do this, you need to stick them to the wall or attach them to suction cups on the wall. This way of holding towels will look very original and will save you from buying hooks and drilling holes for them.
Important attributes of any kitchen are spices and various bulk substances, like sugar, salt, cereals, which are always important for cooking. Not only do you need to store them correctly, but you also need to place them in such a way that they are always easy to take out and put back in place. Here are some tips on how to what is the best way to store spices.Spices placed in identical jars or bottles, then they don’t have to be hidden somewhere in closets. You can install shelves at the edge of the table.
Another option: display jars of spices directly above the work surface on special adapted shelves. Then the spices will always be at hand.
If you can find a set of spice bottles that... have special lids in order to hang them on the crossbar, then the spices can be fitted next to other kitchen accessories.
Spices in jars on a magnet. If you can find similar jars that have magnets, you can use a steel sheet to store them attached to the kitchen cabinet door.
However, you can also buy ordinary plastic jars and glue flat ones to their bottom magnetic plates.
In order to do magnetic jars With your own hands, you will need a magnetic sheet, jars (preferably plastic) with tight lids, scissors, a pencil, glue and plain paper.
1) Using a pencil, trace the bottom of the jar on a piece of magnetic paper.
2) Cut out as many circles along the contour as you have available jars.
3) Glue the magnets to the bottom of the jars and let them dry well.
4) Cut strips of paper from paper for inscriptions.
5) Glue strips of paper onto the lid.
6) Write the names of the spices that you will store in jars.
7) In order to keep the magnetic jars vertical, you should also have magnetic board.
Original idea use magnetic caps, which are attached to the side of the refrigerator. Instead of regular magnets, you can keep spice jar magnets on the surface of your refrigerator.
Another option for storing spices is double decker stands. They will save a lot of space in cabinets:
By the way, spice storage shelves You can do it yourself using plywood and nails.
Spices can be stored in special drawers , which are made to order to maximize space savings.
The original way to store spices is in jars, the lids of which screwed from the bottom of the shelf. When getting spices, you will have to unscrew the jars from the nailed lids.
Storing vegetables in the kitchen
Some types of vegetables do not need to be stored in the refrigerator or on the balcony. Moreover, in winter period It can be very cold, so vegetables are often moved into a warm place to keep them from freezing. It is most convenient to store vegetables in the kitchen in special drawers.
If space allows, you can place vegetables in baskets and baskets in drawers. The baskets can be removed at any time.
It should be remembered that not all vegetables store well in warm conditions , so you should not make cabinets too large and store large batches of vegetables. It is better to leave several kilograms of potatoes or onions for storage, and buy new ones as stocks are depleted. Vegetables can also be placed in wooden boxes or baskets with lids.
Interesting idea for storing vegetables bags on strings hanging on the wall. The only problem is that you will have to wash the bags often, especially if you store potatoes, beets and other root vegetables in them. Bags can be sewn from linen or cotton fabric, which in color harmonizes with the design of the kitchen.
They will look original baskets, hung directly on the walls, where you can place vegetables or fruits. These baskets will act as functional design details.
There is usually a lot in the kitchen bulk dishes, without which cooking is impossible. In addition to plates and cups, here you will need to store pots, pans, cauldrons and much more. To save a little space and fit everything in, you can use the following tips:One of the most convenient ways storage metal utensils, or rather flatter frying pans, ladles, and so on - this means hanging them on the wall. Along the perimeter of the kitchen you can attach pipe with hooks, on which pans and other utensils are hung.
If you have enough space in the kitchen and high ceilings, you can hang the dishes directly above the table, attaching them to the ceiling special design for this. The only disadvantage of this solution is that the pots will hang over your head all the time.
If the “everything in plain sight” design doesn’t suit you, then the dishes will have to be hidden in special cabinets designed for it, which are part of the furniture.
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DIY kitchen crafts
To make your kitchen more comfortable, you can decorate it various crafts self made , which will always please the eye, and will also act as your faithful assistants. Here are a few interesting ideas DIY kitchen accessories.
Clothespins, decorated with inscriptions and bows, can be glued to the wall to hold towels or oven mitts.
Knitted hats for a teapot(can be made from an old hat). Such a hat will allow you to retain heat well, and the tea in the kettle will brew faster.
Original oven mitts for hot pots. They can be made in any shape and any color. The most beautiful ones will decorate the kitchen.
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DIY kitchen mitts
Some fabric accessories that are useful in every kitchen can be easily made for yourself, or given to loved ones as a gift. A very necessary thing in the kitchen is potholder for hot dishes. We offer you several options for making this accessory.
Let's talk about ways to make a small kitchen more comfortable and stylish without making major renovation without completely changing the furniture - that is, without huge financial and physical costs.
Men, as a rule, react with dissatisfaction to the phrase of their faithful “Let’s make a rearrangement”. Either they have no time, or they are clearly lazy. And women really want change and renewal! Look on the Internet beautiful interiors and they think: why put it off until later if you can do something right now?
We have collected the advice and opinions of ordinary women who managed to successfully renovate their apartment independently and at almost no cost. Let's start, naturally, with the kitchen.
Olga, 26 years old: Throw away everything unnecessary
Seriously, many housewives are prone to hoarding - what if it comes in handy. I’m more than sure that even in your wardrobe there are things that you will only wear if you go crazy. What can we say about the kitchen then! Endless jars, bottles... In fact, throughout our lives we accumulate a lot of unnecessary things that we constantly move from place to place, but it’s a pity to throw them away.Ruthlessly get rid of cracked plates and cups, donate excess teapots, vases, figurines and other dust collectors. You'll see - you'll have a lot of space. The fewer things in a small kitchen, the better.
I packed in boxes and gave to friends at the dacha, where we often gather for barbecues, a lot of extra mugs, beer cups, plates and other things that had been stored for centuries but not used. It’s a joy and benefit for my friends, and I feel good.
Anastasia, 42 years old: Update your kitchen furniture
If you are tired of your kitchen set, you don’t have to spend money on a new one - you can update it with self-adhesive film. The simplicity and speed of gluing will allow you to radically transform your kitchen interior in a few hours. Moreover, the range of such films today is huge and allows you to choose interesting, atypical options - plain or patterned, light or dark, matte or glossy. There is even a film with a wood or stone pattern!
You can even partially replace massive furniture that visually clutters up a small kitchen with shelving, open shelves or bookcases.
Furniture in a small kitchen should be functional so that not a single centimeter is wasted. Then you won’t need to clutter up the space with unnecessary items that can easily be hidden in cabinets. You can even make a work surface from a window sill. Especially if you have a beautiful view from your window.
The kitchen work surface is usually filled with various items, which should always be at hand. Kitchen accessories will help you organize everything and harmonize it. Here are some options:
Magnet for knives. Attach it to the wall - and you're done! Knives are always at hand and do not take up space on the table or in a drawer.
Railing systems. Ideal for storing any kitchen items, including jars of seasonings, mugs, oven mitts, cutlery, etc.
Trays, boxes and containers. Help you group and conveniently store items, including those you don't use every day, like decorative ice cube trays or jar lids.
Use these accessories. Remember - chaos is not a beauty in the kitchen.
Elena, 36 years old: Buy a functional stove
Who said a compact cooker can't be functional? How could he!
Plus she can be beautiful. Cool appliances will immediately add a hundred points to your small kitchen, making it modern and stylish. Finally, you will be pleased to cook on it - and this, you see, is very important.
My life experience shows that there is nothing more permanent than temporary. It's better to buy right away worthwhile thing, than to save money, and then be disappointed and go broke on repairs. I already have an unpleasant experience - so when even my husband agreed that it was time to buy a new stove, I firmly declared: I no longer want to suffer with the oven, trying to cook delicious food, and spend half an hour trying to clean it. hob. And I don’t need problems with constantly breaking electric ignition either.
If you have a small family like me, then there is no need to purchase a huge stove for cooking. Small compact hob will be quite enough.
For example, hob PGT ADAMELLO Italian brand Fornelli size 45 cm, which I ultimately chose, is suitable even for a very small kitchen. It is equipped with an express burner “Triple flame” (you will be surprised how quickly the water will boil and dinner will be cooked). The adapter rack makes it possible to cook your culinary masterpieces in large diameter dishes or with a spherical bottom, such as a wok pan. Convenient thing. Convenient and safe: the hob is equipped with gas control. How it works? If the fire in the gas burner goes out, the gas supply will automatically stop. I really like all these features.
A chic addition to the hob - electric oven FET 45 TIADORO ivory color with timer, analogue clock and two rotary switches.
What I just love about this oven is the telescopic guides. It works like this: you open the door, and the baking sheet smoothly slides forward. You don't have to go into the oven and pull out the pan manually every time you check the dish is done. And you don’t need to look for a place to put the baking dish either. The baking tray hangs on its own weight - very convenient, and most importantly, safe, much less risk of getting burned! Just a week after purchasing the equipment, I couldn’t imagine how I used to fiddle with oven mitts, was afraid to touch the hot door with my elbow or foot, and tried to find a place in the kitchen to put a hot baking sheet.
Another nice feature of this oven is the catalytic cleaning system. The top layer of the panels is covered with a special enamel, on which particles of fat are broken down. That is, oven maintenance is reduced to a minimum. It takes very little time to clean up, which is great.
If you are interested, see for yourself what other modern technologies used by the Italians when creating this kitchen appliances. I can add on my own behalf – the oven is magnificent. And it’s a great boost to self-esteem: I’m finally convinced that my culinary failures are related to my previous oven, and not at all to my skills.
These models are simply created for interiors in Provence, Scandinavian, and country styles. A cozy classic that almost everyone loves, which never goes out of style and never gets boring. At the same time, the equipment is very convenient, functional and compact. And if you also take into account the originality of the “ivory” color, most stoves and ovens are white or steel, then your kitchen will look unique, stylish, and expensive.
Olga, 30 years old: Paint the walls
You probably won’t be able to do it in an evening, but you’ll certainly be able to do it over the weekend. If you're tired of appearance walls in your kitchen, they can always be repainted. The kitchen will be transformed beyond recognition!Today you can find interior paints of almost any color that are washable, which is important if you have small children and pets (my dog always leaves the imprint of a ball on the wall, or his nose; I wiped the washable paint with a cloth, and the wall is like new). Modern paints are applied in an even layer (only the surface must be smooth, this is important), dry quickly, and close microcracks. They are non-toxic and have no unpleasant odor, environmentally friendly.
Ekaterina, 32 years old: Removable kitchen apron
If you don’t have money for good tiles or they threw it away, kitchen apron You can not only paint it, but also cover it near the stove and sink with self-adhesive film or regular oilcloth. You can even use simple boards.
By the way, even the most beautiful tile or photographic landscape you took off will sooner or later get boring. Changing all this happiness is troublesome and expensive. But just repaint it in a new color, replacing the film/oilcloth is very easy, quick and inexpensive. Any housewife can handle this.
As you can see, a convenient small kitchen is not a myth at all. To make a small kitchen functional and cozy, you just need to think through its design more carefully and not be afraid of non-standard solutions. It's really not difficult. Try it and see for yourself!
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For many people, the kitchen is the most favorite place in the house. This is where the entire household most often gathers over a cup of coffee or a delicious dinner, where they discuss their plans and share their impressions of the day. It is in the kitchen that a neighbor who drops by to see the light is most often treated to tea.
Naturally, this room should be equipped with maximum comfort. In this matter, every little detail matters: correct placement furniture, lighting, decorative design, interior. Even simple everyday little things can create the appropriate mood, a feeling of warmth and comfort.
Fortunately, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the kitchen is quite possible without major financial outlays. How to make your kitchen cozy? You just need to listen to some advice from professional designers.
Home renovation and proper furniture arrangement
A major renovation is an expensive, responsible and important process, but even it will not make the kitchen more comfortable. For help in this matter, it is best to turn to real professionals. You need to figure out for yourself where it is best to start such a procedure, and also draw up an estimate.
You should also determine what kind of repair is required - major or superficial. As a rule, a real major renovation is rarely needed to create comfort; a planned renovation is quite enough. Perhaps the apartment will only have to whitewash the ceiling and replace the old wallpaper with new ones.
Another important point- before redecorating, you need to decide on the choice of interior design. If your own taste does not let you down, then you can be guided only by it. Otherwise, it would be wise to hire a professional designer who will offer several options to choose from.
Repairs should begin with the most basic - checking everything that needs to be replaced and complete dismantling extra items. It is recommended to throw away all old dishes, faded curtains and boring paintings, as well as remove any junk that clearly does not contribute to creating comfort in the house.
Many people associate comfort, first of all, with cleanliness. You should think carefully about choosing a practical coating that will retain its original attractive appearance for a long time.
If it was decided to glue wallpaper, then it should be washable. A good option will become decorative plaster, which always looks fresh and beautiful.
The most attention will have to be paid to the dining area, since this part of the kitchen should be as cozy and comfortable as possible. You will probably have to purchase a new dining table with chairs, or restore the old one (you can use such a fashionable technique as decoupage).
Sometimes you can create an atmosphere of comfort with the help of several new paintings, floor vases or other decorative elements.
Another way to make your kitchen warmer and more welcoming is to remove the tiled floor and lay down parquet or laminate, a cheaper alternative. The most budget material would be regular linoleum.
If the owners of the house have some creative inclinations, you can paint the walls yourself, lay out a mosaic, and so on. The main thing is not to be afraid to fantasize.
It is important to ensure that the room is not overloaded with unnecessary items. It is best to hide everything non-essential behind the fronts of cabinets. The built-in will also help to free up kitchen space. Appliances. If there are stains on the walls, you can paint them over, or cover them with photo wallpaper with a beautiful pattern.
Apron finishing
How to make the kitchen cozy in its work area? It is recommended to update the “apron” - a small gap located between the working surface and wall cabinets. Most often, tiles are used to decorate the apron, which covers its entire space.
The wall should be covered with a margin; it is recommended to go a little under the wall cabinets. This is necessary to prevent the formation of a gap, which will become a place for dirt to accumulate. It is worth choosing tiles with a smooth surface and colors that are in perfect harmony with the overall interior.
Decorative plaster is also a good option for finishing an apron. This finishing coating can have a variety of shades and textures, but for the kitchen it is worth choosing materials such as “marble chips,” “bark beetle,” and “Venetian plaster.”
Decorative plaster will give the apron surface a more interesting view. To complete the decorating process, it should be tinted. It is necessary to take into account that such material is not cheap, but a little of it is required to finish the apron.
On working wall kitchens can also be installed strained glass, about 6 mm thick, with increased impact resistance. Used for painting glass aprons special technology. If desired, you can use a photo printing technique that allows you to apply images of any level of complexity to the glass surface.
The panel itself is attached using canopies screwed to the wall, so there is no need to drill mounting holes in the glass. A kitchen apron made of glass is characterized by high thermal resistance; it is an environmentally friendly material that does not release toxins during operation. This panel is inexpensive and looks very attractive.
Stone wall decor
You can refresh and decorate your kitchen with decorative finishing walls with stones. Designers advise choosing stones different sizes, then the masonry will look more natural. It is not necessary to decorate the entire wall with such material, especially if the kitchen is not too large.
It is enough to place the masonry on a separate part of the wall, then the interior of the room will not be overloaded. If your budget allows, you can use a natural stone and for finishing the ceiling, in which case the atmosphere in the room will become even warmer. Finished stonework can be painted any color.
The choice of stone for decoration should be taken responsibly. For finishing a kitchen in the loft style, ordinary brick is ideal. Decorate the room in rustic style It is better to use large stones of different sizes. Professional designers will help you cope with the task.
How to update old furniture
If the furniture in the kitchen is old and rickety, then even the most complete renovation will not make it more comfortable. In case you buy new furniture no way, you can update it with my own hands, spending much less money on it.
For example, cabinet doors can be updated using self-adhesive film, which can be purchased at a hardware store. The same color of such a coating will help to combine even furniture from different sets into a single harmonious set.
You can also decorate furniture facades using the popular decoupage technique, which involves applying paper patterns to the surface and covering them with varnish. All the lids of the floor cabinets can be removed and replaced with one large new countertop - made of wood, chipboard or artificial stone.
Advice! Fittings play a huge role in creating comfort. All broken and old cabinet handles will have to be removed and replaced with new ones (it is important that they are all the same).
Interior decor rules
Decorating a room is an important process that will help make the kitchen truly cozy. First you need to decide on the general color scheme- designers do not recommend using more than 3 different shades when decorating a room.
The kitchen should also not be too simple and monochromatic, as it will quickly get boring and cease to seem attractive. The monochrome should definitely be diluted by adding a few bright color accents.
A great way to make your kitchen feel cozy is to choose new curtains for it. It is best to sew curtains (curtains), a tablecloth and chair covers (cushions for stools) from the same fabric.
Some pleasant little things will also help make the kitchen cozier: original hangers for potholders and towels, wicker baskets for storing bread, beautiful jars for storing spices, a wide window sill with decorative flower pots and indoor plants.
Small elegant figurines placed on shelves and not interfering with the cooking process will also add their own zest. In one of the corners you can place a tall vase with decorative flowers. Decorate the wall next to work area You can use an elegant frame for several photos.
Even food, or more precisely, some bulk food products, can become excellent decorative elements. To do this, you just need to scatter textured and multi-colored coffee beans, beans, dried corn, and peas into glass decorative containers.
Organizing proper lighting in the kitchen
Lighting is a very important component of any interior. To make a room more comfortable, you need to determine which lighting fixtures will cope with this task best.
If you organize the lighting correctly, you can completely transform the kitchen - make a cramped and small one more spacious, make a low one into a tall one, and so on. You just need to use the play of light wisely. Not only the choice of the lamps themselves is very important, but also their correct placement in the kitchen.
To the bottom of the upper wall cabinets overhead lamps can be installed. In daylight they will be completely invisible, and in the evening they will serve as excellent illumination of the work area. Nowadays very popular built-in lamps can be installed in the walls, ceiling and even furniture, which illuminate the kitchen pointwise, without leaving a single dark corner in it.
Don't forget about one of the main decorative ornaments kitchen - a chandelier, the choice of which will directly depend on the style of the interior.
Perfect for a spacious room with a centrally located dining area. pendant chandelier from glass. Lovers of soft lighting can install a small matte ceiling chandelier.
IN modern interior LED strips attached above the sink, to doors and facades will look great. As additional lighting, you can use elegant sconces installed on the walls.
How to make a small kitchen cozy
It is quite difficult to make a compact room more comfortable, since there is clearly not enough space for everyone decorative details. In this case it's worth beating color solutions interior design, as well as its lighting. Designers advise placing the set in a small kitchen along one wall. It is best to order it to be made according to individual measurements.
It is advisable to use as little as possible dark colors in the interior, giving preference to light pastel shades. Walls and furniture that match in color fill the room with air, making it more weightless and light.
Transparent ones will help add a little light glass doors facades, light weightless curtains or curtains. Even with little effort you can achieve amazing results.
Flatplan is a service for creating interior design projects. When working on a project, Flatplan designers consult with experts: they know how to make an apartment convenient for sports, and an experienced one knows how to arrange a study. In a joint project, we seek advice from experts from different fields.
This time we asked restaurateur William Lamberti to talk about how to make the kitchen convenient for cooking and relaxing.
Moscow restaurateur, chef and TV presenter. He worked in Milan, Naples, Florence and London.
1. Let more light into your kitchen
Cooking in a dark room is tiring. Your eyes will quickly get tired if you are cutting fish or sorting rice in the dark.
It’s good if the kitchen is big panoramic windows or exit to the balcony. Do not cover the windows with thick curtains and do not fill the balcony with shelves for jars of jam: the more light, the more spacious the kitchen seems.
Flatplan project "Jacques Clouzot": with large window even the kitchen in dark colors doesn't look gloomy If there is a lot in the kitchen sunlight, its size doesn't really matter. It's good to cook in, even if it's tiny.
To visually enlarge the kitchen with artificial lighting, hang spotlights on the ceiling above the work area. The area for washing and cutting food can be additionally illuminated using LED strip or individual lamps under cabinets.
Flatplan Halle Golightly project: the kitchen looks spacious thanks to light colors 2. Separate the cooking area from the dining area
The most important thing is to arrange the washing, storage and cooking areas so that everything is at hand. Together these zones form the work triangle.
media.4living.ru An ideal working triangle should be isosceles, with sides of at least one and a half meters. This rarely happens in life, because modern apartments very different cuisines.
- In small or narrow long kitchens, a linear arrangement of furniture is recommended. There must be at least one empty tabletop between the zones of the triangle.
- In L- and L-shaped kitchens, it is better to place the sink in the corner, and the stove and refrigerator on opposite sides of it.
On the left is an example. linear layout(Flatplan project "Jordan Belfort"). On the right is an example of an L-shaped layout (Flatplan project “Walter Mitty”) Even if you cannot fit the canonical work triangle into your kitchen, you need to separate the cooking area from the dining area. The cook should have his own territory, which does not need to be shared with family members who decide to have a snack.
3. Make the kitchen socially friendly
All the most important conversations happen in the kitchen. When you have a large family or often have guests, you probably communicate while cooking. It is inconvenient to maintain a dialogue with your back to the interlocutor.
If space allows, place it in front kitchen set an island or a bar counter in the shape of an G. In a small kitchen, place the dining group opposite kitchen furniture, but slightly diagonally from it.
Tip from Flatplan
The “open kitchen” concept is trending right now. Make the kitchen as visible as possible so you can communicate and cook at the same time.
The dining table should be such that it is comfortable for everyone to gather around it. It is important that everyone can see and hear each other. A round or oval shaped table is better suited for this. If it is oblong, then without sharp corners. Dining area It is best to place it near a window.
Flatplan project “Napoleon Dynamite” with a comfortable dining area by the window. 4. Get rid of the web of wires
On modern kitchen a lot of devices. Refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, extractor hood, blender, coffee maker - all this is connected to the network.
Constantly used in the kitchen sharp objects and water flows. Therefore, untidy wires, adapters and carriers are not only unsightly, but also unsafe: you can trip or get an electric shock.
It is better to think about where the switches will be and where you will put the kitchen appliances at the planning stage. It is always better to calculate the number of sockets with a reserve and make them at different points in the workspace.
Tip from Flatplan
When the sockets are conveniently located, the wires will not intertwine and interfere. Here is a diagram that will tell you exactly where to place sockets in the kitchen.
dizajnkyhni.ru If the number of extension cords is off the charts, but there is no way to cut out walls and make new sockets, collect the wires in special boxes or hide them in baseboards and cable channels on the wall.
Tip from Flatplan
5. Avoid sharp corners
Imagine you are carrying a heavy hot pan to the sink, tripping and hitting sharp corner cabinet or countertop. If this angle is sharp, serious injury may occur. Therefore, it is better if all corners in the kitchen are rounded. Especially on hanging cabinets and shelves.
6. Consider a storage system
How smaller kitchen, the more rationally you need to use its area. All elements should not only be in harmony with each other, but also be useful. At the design concept stage, think through as much as possible convenient storage: where the dishes will be, and where the spices and food will be.
A well-thought-out storage system solves the problem of kitchen clutter.
You can make your kitchen apron functional: hang magnetic knife guides or rails on it to keep spices and small kitchen utensils at hand and unload the cabinets.
Tip from Flatplan
idezz.ru Lids from pots and pans, which take up a lot of space in cabinets, can be stored on the doors or interior walls of cabinets. At the same time, they will all be visible - it will be easier to find the one you need.
coolhousez.net If you have corner kitchen, then provide a so-called magic corner - a design that will help increase the usable area of the cabinet. Instead of regular doors, it is better to choose roll-out mechanisms.
dekoriko.ru 7. Hang a clock in the kitchen
We are used to checking the time on our smartphone, and Wall Clock in many homes they become a decorative element. But not in the kitchen: when your hands are covered in flour, it’s better to put your smartphone away. And in order not to overcook the meringue in the oven and not miss the boiling soup, hang a large clock with a second hand in a visible place. This will make it convenient for you to time the required time according to the recipe and keep track of how much time is left before the guests arrive.
Flatplan project "Chris Gardner" - an example of an interior with a clock If you love to cook pies, and floral curtains and carved cabinets bring tears of tenderness to your eyes, you are unlikely to feel comfortable in a high-tech kitchen. Most likely, your option is country or Provence.
The interior is part of the cooking process. Choose what you feel most comfortable around.
Regardless of the style, try to avoid facades overloaded with details and excessive eclecticism. Otherwise, even a cleanly tidied kitchen will look cramped and cluttered.
Don't use too many colors. It’s better to choose three shades (two close to each other and one contrasting) and play with them throughout the interior.
Flatplan project "Lira Belakva": Warm yellow contrasts with white and makes the kitchen both bright and cozy Before starting renovations, everyone looks at magazines and Internet portals with examples of interiors. Sometimes this helps in choosing, but it can confuse someone. We offer our customers to take a test that reveals preferences in style and colors.
Tip from Flatplan
9. When arranging your kitchen, remember the overall style of the apartment
In order for the kitchen to be cozy, its style must be in harmony with the appearance of the entire apartment as a whole. This does not mean that all rooms need to be finished with the same materials. It is enough to find some unifying decorative element.
Flatplan project "Amelie Poulain" - glossy facades kitchens are repeated in the bathroom. 10. If you are uncomfortable cooking in your kitchen, don’t suffer, just remodel it
You can have the most ordinary cups and spoons, and instead of a tablecloth - a bright oilcloth. This will not make the food any less tasty. But for cooking to be a pleasant experience, the interior must be thoughtful. Even a small kitchen can be convenient.
The main thing in the kitchen is comfort. Everything should be done in such a way that preparing food does not cause any hassle, and you can relax and unwind while dining. Flatplan will help you arrange your kitchen so that it is comfortable to cook, eat and receive guests. The price does not depend on the complexity of the project and the size of the apartment: for 29,900 rubles you can get a ready-made flat plan of the entire room with drawings, estimates and tips for builders.
To get started, you need to take a short test and choose the interior you like from the selection offered. Flatplan adapts it to your wishes and characteristics of the apartment. Then the designer will come, measure everything, and in a week you will have a detailed design project in your hands.
The kitchen is one of the small but frequently used rooms in the apartment (if we talk about standard Khrushchev apartments). Many housewives wonder how to properly organize her interior so that everything is at hand, nothing gets in the way and visually looks decent. There are some clever tricks and convenient devices, which will make life much easier and make spending time in the kitchen enjoyable!
U-shaped layout
Making the most of space is the main rule when decorating a small kitchen. The most effective in a small room will be a U-shaped layout, when all the necessary zones occupy three walls. In one there is a sink, in the other there is a stove, and the third serves as work surface. In such a room everything is at hand!
To avoid the feeling of cramping, use glossy surfaces. This could be a metal countertop, a glass kitchen splashback or lacquered cabinet doors. They will increase the light falling from the window and additional lighting sources. This will make the room seem visually larger than it actually is.
Hidden backlight
The secret trick to transform your kitchen in the evening. Hidden lighting is usually hidden under hanging cabinets. It creates a feeling of weightlessness and lightness in the interior. It makes the kitchen look very modern, sometimes even cosmic. And the backlight also has a practical function - you will be much more comfortable working in the kitchen with it than without it (this will definitely reduce the number of cuts on your fingers!).
Lots and lots of artificial light
There is never too much light in a small room, and it doesn’t matter whether it is artificial or natural. And in small kitchens Often the window is either tiny or completely absent, so make sure that the interior is as bright as possible. Use point light sources, add lighting to hanging cabinets, and mark areas that are important to you. stylish lamps. You will immediately notice how the room will transform and become more comfortable.
Good old roof rails
Perhaps millions of housewives around the world are grateful to the inventor of roof rails. This storage system is so versatile that it fits into any interior style, any layout and area of the room. And how much can be placed on just one roof rail! What can I say if there are several of them. If you install it at the sink, then all the necessary items for cleaning the room will be quietly placed here.
Place the railing near the stove and all your ladles, whisks and spatulas will always be in front of your nose. Choose the configuration of the accessory depending on your desires and the tasks it must perform.
Practical use of empty space
No matter how strange it may sound, but even in small rooms there is space that is not used in any way, but it could bring a lot of use, for example, corners. Here you can place open shelves, put a compact dining table or install a corner kitchen cabinet.
Storage systems in kitchen cabinet doors
When jars of spices do not have a specific place, it takes a lot of time to find them. To keep them in order, organize several stylish storage systems right in the doors kitchen cabinets. All the necessary details for this can be found in any furniture store and they are inexpensive.
Miniature shelves
Open shelves in the kitchen are good, but not everyone can accommodate them. Large and full-fledged, yes, but miniature ones would be appropriate in a tiny kitchen. They can be placed by a window, by a hood, in a corner, or even by a hanging cabinet on the side. They are great for storing spices, cups and other small items that are most often needed.
Compact table
A small area is not an obstacle to placing a compact dining table. You can get by without it in the kitchen, but how convenient it is when you have somewhere to sit and calmly drink tea or eat a plate of borscht. Choose compact folding models or folding options.