Every housewife can turn ordinary food products into real gourmet restaurant dishes, but to do this she needs to prepare a workspace where she will have to spend some time.
Considering the proposed photos of kitchen arrangement, you can choose options for your room, choosing the best solution for separating areas for storing accessories and utensils, washing and processing food, and eating.
Design of the work area and selection of equipment
A kitchen set of furniture with cabinets and hanging cabinets can be linear or corner; the first option is perfect for long and narrow rooms, and the second fits perfectly into the interior design of a square kitchen.
The presented best ideas for arranging a kitchen include the possibility of using both options, for the implementation of which it is necessary to purchase high-quality furniture, having previously made all measurements with increased accuracy.
Corner structures make it possible to save space as much as possible due to increased internal storage systems, but the best option would be to make custom-made furniture, increasing the height of wall cabinets to the ceiling.
Often in the kitchen you can see a washing machine built together with a stove under the countertop of the work area; the same technique is used for a dishwasher, but the refrigerator can be hidden in a furnished niche or taken out into the pantry.
Cozy kitchen
For a modern person, the kitchen is not just a place where food is prepared, but also a center of family communication, which must breathe warmth, appetizing aromas and comfort. After all, if we talk about the direct purpose of this room, then even the most delicious food will not bring pleasure in an unpleasant atmosphere. That’s why it’s so important to properly decorate your kitchen interior.
First, you need to clarify whether the room is divided into working and dining areas. After all, most often the kitchen and dining room are combined into one space. This is where the hostess gathers the whole family for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Therefore, when arranging her “office”, a woman has to think not just about functionality, but also about the aesthetics of the room. Modern kitchen furniture can be compared with the furniture that is usually placed in the living room. In addition to cabinets and cabinets, the storage system includes open shelves and display cases that can be used for arranging various figurines and sets.
The main condition for a comfortable kitchen is that everything should be at hand.
A fireplace will undoubtedly create coziness, but, alas, not everyone can afford it.
A lot of time is spent in the kitchen, and therefore everyone here should feel cozy and comfortable. Even the selection of furniture must be done quite seriously. After all, you can’t change it in a month. But first you need to determine the style of the room.
Country is considered one of the most popular styles. Its peculiarity lies in the largest number of different details, natural materials, and pastel colors of furniture. In country style, it is customary to place collections of various small items and antiques on shelves. The most suitable material for such an interior is natural wood or plastic that imitates it. Arched shelves, forging, and carvings look harmonious. It is better to select accessories from yellow metal, possibly aged.
In country style, wicker baskets for vegetables, boxes made of carved wood and bottle holders made of solid wood are appropriate. The hood can be stylized in an antique style, because the image of an open hearth is the center of the entire kitchen. Provence is recognized as another of the most popular kitchen styles. The reasons for this lie in the solidity of the furniture, pastel colors of the facades, natural wood, and many convenient, funny little things that can give a feeling of coziness.
Light-colored furniture is wonderful, but keep in mind that you will have to clean it more often
After giving the room the intended style, the hostess can breathe life into it, resulting in a truly beautiful, cozy kitchen. After all, the lack of comfort even in the most thoughtful interior will turn the situation into just a funny decoration. In general, arrangement should be approached as a specific process, because in addition to specially selected parts, furniture and textiles, the most ordinary dishes, supplies and kitchen utensils can become delightful objects of decoration. Of course, for this you should hang sausages on the walls. But beautifully decorated, neat jars of jam will look very homely, cute and cozy.
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In modern life, utilitarian and aesthetic principles are harmoniously combined. And if grandmother’s spinning wheel is today considered the pride of any museum collection, then fashion designers encourage housewives to notice the beauty in the little things. At the same time, they advise working on the appearance of the most inconspicuous objects. Thus, nowadays pots and plates are given the role of real art objects. What can we say about glass household items, which have always been used to decorate the most sophisticated homes.
Don’t forget about the convenience of storing various supplies. Firstly, this requires a spacious, convenient refrigerator. And secondly, there are different cabinets suitable for cereals and other provisions. When you suddenly need to place a large stock of food, a suitable place for this should also be thought out in advance.
Create a cozy kitchen interior
It is also important to constantly pamper your family with delicious, healthy dishes. And food will be tasty only if it is prepared and eaten in comfortable conditions. After all, if the housewife experiences discomfort while cooking, then she inevitably charges the dish with negative energy, which she herself emits. All chefs are familiar with this rule. After all, what kind of good mood can we talk about if the hostess is simply depressing everything around her? That is why everyone likes to be in a family in which almost all their free time is spent in the kitchen as the best place to relax. In such families there is peace and comfort, it smells delicious, no one gets irritated and nothing bothers anyone.
Kitchen door colors
When giving advice on how to properly arrange a kitchen, modern designers focus on creating a harmonious composition, because the color scheme should whet the appetite and give exclusively positive emotions to the hostess and all family members.
To do this, it is better to use the most lightweight color palette, without dark colors and rich colors; they can be excellent accents, and for the base, choose light and airy tones, with gentle tints.
The issue of installing door structures is acute for owners of small kitchens, where it is better to remove the doors and decorate the adjacent corridor in a similar color palette, saving space and not overloading it.
An excellent option for a compact kitchen would be to install sliding doors with frosted glazing to match the interior design, which guarantees a harmonious combination of functionality and practicality of room design.
Top 10 most equipped kitchens
White corner kitchen 5.7 sq.m (12 photos)
The kitchen area is small, does not reach 6 sq.m., but thanks to the hostess’s meticulous approach to every little detail, it’s nice to even just look at the kitchen: the light furniture and wallpaper are diluted with bright decorative items and small things, instead of the usual table and stools, it’s a table on leg, and a small sofa made the interior a single whole. The owner herself happily shares the details of the arrangement of this small kitchen.
Do-it-yourself renovation and design of a corner kitchen 5.5 sq.m (18 photos)
The owner of this small kitchen fundamentally does not accept the color white, but thanks to the space saving due to the dining area, the feeling of cramping in the room does not arise. The kitchen cannot boast of any special decorative elements, but the approach to organizing the space definitely deserves respect. Placing the work and dining area by the window is a bold decision, and a pull-out table will still allow you to receive guests. Perhaps the owner simply lacked a woman’s hand in arranging a small kitchen. Do you agree? Express your opinion in the comments to the photo report.
Kitchen 9.5 sq.m. with retro elements (15 photos)
“Our kitchen is a real, warm, very beautiful and cozy home” - this is how the hostess’s story begins. Looking at the photo, it’s hard to disagree with this. Natural materials, an abundance of textiles, porcelain dishes and art objects - joint family creativity helps not only to get closer, but also to truly furnish the kitchen with soul. However, someone will call the interior grandma's - judge for yourself in the photo report.
Stylish corner kitchen in high-tech style (30 photos)
The kitchen was created by a professional designer and we simply could not not include it in our impromptu rating: if only to compare amateur and professional approaches. Someone will say that the issue is the budget – and they will be right. But... with some ingenuity, you can arrange your small kitchen in this style.
Contrasting kitchen 8 sq.m. in modern style (12 photos)
A cozy dining area, plenty of storage space and a maximum working area are almost standard requirements for arranging a small kitchen. But, in contrast to the requirements, the housewife’s approach to the arrangement is radically different: instead of wallpaper there is decorative plaster on the walls, the ceiling is two-color (diagonally!), there is hand-made decoupage on the apron, and a homemade pattern on the refrigerator. Interesting?
Classic solid wood kitchen 10 sq.m. with ceiling beams
Ceiling beams in the apartment? A very risky move! But those who don’t take risks don’t drink champagne. The ceiling beams are real, and to install them, my wife and husband even had to come up with a special lifting device. Three lighting sources, colors close to natural, and brick-like tiles - the arrangement has not yet stopped, but has only been paused.
Design of a budget white kitchen-living room in the Scandinavian style in Khrushchev
The kitchen-living room is a big responsibility, since the kitchen itself should “merge” with the interior into one whole as best as possible. The budget for the creation of this kitchen was already limited, a careless individual entrepreneur added fuel to the fire, but it turned out great. How to disguise a gas pipe for pennies and disguise the schools of an individual entrepreneur.
Ivory kitchen design 12.5 sq.m. with bay window and bar counter
When arranging a kitchen, it’s only scary the first time. After moving, the accumulated experience will no longer allow you to make mistakes and you will have a much greater chance of arranging the kitchen of your dreams. The owner was lucky with the area of the room and the presence of a bay window, but if we discard these two parameters, she has something to learn. A dedicated dining area, the conscious creation of a “work triangle” and a long “nurturing” of all ideas.
Modern orange kitchen 12 sq.m. with a black apron (13 photos)
Mom, dad, two children - how to arrange the kitchen with the greatest comfort for everyone? Cork on the floor, combined wallpaper, a handmade chandelier and many other little things that make the interior truly cozy and practical. But it wasn’t without its flaws, which was due to improper planning of the kitchen arrangement.
DIY kitchen renovation - cheap and cheerful (26 photos)
Who said that arranging a kitchen always means frills and a bunch of unusual solutions? A bare wall instead of an apron, lamps from an old chandelier and walls “like in an entrance” - each decision has its own clear justification. This is what it is, a Slavic loft at a minimum cost. Some people like it, others are quietly horrified.
And in this controversial kitchen we end our impromptu rating! Tell your friends, leave comments and send your kitchens to participate in the next top 10!
Choosing lighting for the kitchen
The kitchen space should be saturated with light, because this is a functional room where processes of varying complexity are carried out; experts recommend using a lighting system to create additional visual effects.
Spotlights are used to illuminate the work area; above the dining table it is also necessary to place lighting fixtures selected in the main style, a chandelier or a small sconce.
The basic principles and instructions for proper arrangement require the mandatory convenience and practicality of the installed lighting system, this will not only visually expand it, but also decorate it, highlighting the architectural features.
It is better to decorate the window opening using metal-plastic windows, choosing textiles to match the interior; for the sunny side, you can use Roman curtains or blinds that match the design of the room.
Design techniques for creating coziness in the kitchen
Making your kitchen feel cozy and comfortable is not difficult; it does not require large financial investments. We are not talking about expensive household appliances, the main thing is decorative items that create a warm and soulful atmosphere.
Curtains
Expert opinion
Smirnova Ekaterina Anatolevna
7 years of experience in interior design, professional architect
Curtains are an important element when decorating a kitchen. The right style and fittings will add individuality and comfort. Experts advise using different curtains for each season. In winter they are denser, in summer they are light and transparent.
For lovers of blinds, to create a warm and homely atmosphere, it is recommended to complement them with airy tulle.
Wall decor
The walls in the kitchen get dirty quickly, especially the apron area and the dining area. These areas require not only aesthetic, but also practical design.
The most convenient and easy to clean option for the work area is ceramic tiles. The range of tiles is huge, you can choose one to suit any style.
Glass today is also a popular material for aprons. Decorative stone looks original both in the work area and in the dining area.
The walls in the kitchen can be decorated in a modern style: paintings or posters. Walls with figures look stylish:
- carved from foam plastic, plaster;
- drawn;
- from stickers.
A cup of coffee on an empty wall, made using a stencil or using a vinyl sticker, looks original. A collage will fit well into the Provence style.
Furniture
When choosing furniture, you should start from the size of the kitchen. If it’s small, then a set of light colors, a round table or a transformer. And if the table has a glass top and chrome legs, then the light reflected in them will increase the space. The cabinets are spacious enough to accommodate kitchen utensils.
If the area is large, there are no restrictions, although you should not overload it with furniture. It is important to consider the presence of cabinets and cabinets for convenient use of the work area. It is better to equip the dining area with a soft and comfortable sofa.
Lighting
Light plays a huge role in creating coziness in a room. Each zone requires its own lighting:
- for the worker - bright;
- for the dining room - soft, calm.
Above the table where you eat, you should hang light-diffusing lampshades; you can complement the interior with a sconce or a floor lamp next to the sofa. A guide lamp is needed above the desk, spotlights on the ceiling or lighting from below the wall cabinet.
Textile
The use of textiles will create a soulful atmosphere in the kitchen. In addition to curtains, chair covers or sofa cushions, tablecloths, and napkins that are correctly selected according to the color scheme will add homely warmth. And if it is done with your own hands, then the atmosphere will be conducive to family tea drinking.
Dishes
Coziness in the kitchen cannot be achieved without its main item - dishes. Vases, teapots, service, all this should be in harmony with the overall design. Decorative dishes mounted on the wall will decorate the kitchen well.
Today, simplicity of shapes and the absence of bright patterns are in fashion. Simple white plates will only emphasize the sophistication of the interior.
When storing spices on open shelves, the jars should fit into the overall style.
Potholders, apron, towel and other kitchen paraphernalia
It is impossible to imagine a cozy kitchen without such little things as potholders, a towel, an apron. They give a certain personality and homely flavor, and their choice should be taken seriously. These little things must match the overall interior of the kitchen and be in the same color scheme.
Old furniture and new life
The kitchen will not look cozy if the furniture is old and shabby. However, you shouldn’t rush to throw it away, because with your hands you can give it a new life:
- Self-adhesive, washable wallpaper is applied to cabinet doors;
- decoupage the surface using simple multi-colored napkins;
- replacing all the surfaces of the floor cabinets with a common countertop will allow you to combine everything into a single composition;
- updating of fittings (handles, hooks).
All these manipulations will give the furniture a new look and make the kitchen comfortable, for little money.
Storage systems and small furniture forms
The stylish arrangement of a small kitchen in an apartment is complemented by small furniture forms, shelves and cabinets, hooks and hangers, specially adapted for storing kitchen textiles and utensils.
It is important not to overload the space of a compact room with furniture that clutters the passage and reduces the level of ease of movement; high cabinets for dishes will help save space, and kitchen rails with many hooks will replace bulky chests of drawers.
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