In the kitchen, a person spends at least three hours a day, so you need to approach the design of the kitchen space as competently as possible. The kitchen decor should be not only beautiful, but also functional. It is necessary to take into account not only your own tastes, but also the wishes of the family, as well as some advice of specialists.
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Where to start?
As with any work related to the decoration and decoration of living space, the procedure for decorating the kitchen, depending on the scale, is divided into:
- overhaul,
- cosmetic repair.
The opportunities that these two options provide are radically different from each other, so we will consider them separately. But, even before moving on to any construction work, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare.
It all starts with an idea for the decor of the kitchen. This concept includes not only the stylistic direction, but all the actions associated with it. In general terms, the procedure looks like this:
- determination of the type of work,
- the choice of style,
- the choice of functional elements,
- selection of decorative elements,
- sketching plans
- compilation of estimates.
Overhaul of the kitchen makes it possible to fully realize any creative idea. The capital word does not imply the analysis of walls, the abundance of garbage and other works that are associated with this term. It should be understood as a cardinal modification of the kitchen space.
Cosmetic repair involves small costs and decorating the kitchen using various art objects. This is the simplest and fastest way to refresh the appearance, but this is not always enough to give the kitchen the desired appearance. Especially when it comes to premises in which the repair was carried out 10-15 years ago.
Choosing a style
There are really a lot of directions and styles. For the convenience of classification according to similar factors, they were classified in several large groups:
- hi-tech,
- minimal
- aristocratic,
- provence,
- castle,
- oriental,
- japanese,
- turkish.
Naturally, there are many more directions, but all of them follow from these options. Consider each of them in more detail and evaluate the pros and cons. And the final decision regarding the decor of the kitchen, a photo from the Internet and thematic magazines will help to accept the best.
High-tech
High-tech is a tough adherence to science fiction trends. The style developed largely thanks to the works of Ray Bredbury and Isaac Azimov. All subsequent speculations on this subject are an attempt to imitate those interiors described by the fathers of modern fiction. Among the obligatory elements of high-tech are glass and metal. Each item of the interior must perform certain functions and be useful. The minimum number of decor elements is welcome.
High-tech is quite simple. For this, you do not need to do capital restructuring the kitchen. You will need several sheets of galvanized tin. In addition, you will need to buy a new kitchen table and chairs.
With the help of tin, a working wall is designed. You do not need to make any preliminary preparations. The stainless steel is screwed with screws directly to the old surface. The old table is replaced by glass, plastic chairs of cold tones are suitable for it.
The prevailing colors of high-tech are gray, white, blue. Modern paints allow them to apply them directly to the surface of the wallpaper. But even without this, these elements will greatly revive the situation.
In addition to the generally accepted area, the creation of copyright works is welcome. For this, any elements of plastic and metal are suitable. Stainless steel kitchen clocks, glass shelves, monotonous vinyl stickers on a kitchen set.
It is important that the color scheme is sustained in one motive.
If major repairs are carried out, several more features should be taken into account:
- paul - tile,
- ceiling - stretch, multi -level,
- walls - the presence of semicircular arches is welcomed, the finish material - paint, internal siding,
- kitchen technician is a metallic color.
The most spectacular hi-tech is created on the basis of the novels of the Brothers Strugatsky and Roger Zhelyazy.
Another interesting branch of high-tech is steampunk (post -ocaleptic science fiction). The brightest example of design is the game Fallout. Combines the simplest wooden and metal structures, as well as posters in the style of American posters of the 40-50 years of the last century. It is used, as a rule, for the design of thematic cafes.
The undeniable advantage of style is simplicity and functionality, on the other hand, not everyone likes the cold and atmosphere of futurism. Suitable only for true connoisseurs of the genre.
Minimal
Perhaps the simplest decor of the kitchen with your own hands is minimal. It is enough to throw out everything unnecessary. The prevailing color scheme is white or light gray. It is recommended to glue the simplest white wallpapers on the walls. Using vinyl stickers, the appearance of kitchen furniture is modified. The technique should be white.
An integral part was minimal - this is free space. A high -quality style of style is created only during major repairs. Modern technologies allow you to make original folding structures. So, chairs can be mounted in the countertop of the bar, which simultaneously serves the dining table. Another option, when a niche is carved in the wall, in which a folding table is installed.
Minimal is perfect for decor of a small kitchen. In addition, this is the cheapest option for designing kitchen space. Of the most famous representatives of this direction, Moby is noted. To compile a performance, you should see a photo of his apartment. Behind external simplicity, the style has many drawbacks. The minimum borders with poverty, so it really looks spectacular only if the whole apartment is designed accordingly. In addition, you will have to abandon all kinds of shelves and kitchen cabinets. Consequently, the products of “reserve” will have no place to store, unless a special pantry is provided in the house.
Aristocratic style
A sample of taste and sophistication at all times was a person of blue blood. The ideal examples of the aristocratic design of the living space are the Hermitage Museum. Naturally, at home, it is quite difficult to recreate such a luxury, but it is quite possible to make a high -quality imitation.
To do this, you need gold paint. With its help, kitchen moldings are painted, which creates the effect of gilding. It is advisable to equip door openings with carved wooden platbands. The composition of carved wooden siding will look very beautiful with a height of one meter and corrugated wallpaper. If you want to see drawings, it is better to choose something similar to the coat of arms. A special luxury will give the “coat of arms” made of wood or metal. It should be placed in the most prominent place.
Furniture must be selected necessarily soft, preferably leather. Chairs are categorically not recommended, it is better to use sofas or wooden chairs with soft upholstery.
The working area is recommended to be designed using washing photo wallpaper, which depict the famous paintings. The highlight of the kitchen will become portraits of your family in medieval royal outfits.
Metal and glass are strictly prohibited, only wood. The prevailing color scheme is blue or pastel colors. The ivory looks especially luxurious.
To give the kitchen the sophistication of the noble mansions and, at the same time, do not make capital costs, use colorless varnish with sparkles. Any suitable surfaces are processed as a golden:
- moldings,
- window box,
- door box,
- pipes,
- any other individual elements.
Using the varnish, we make wall decor in the kitchen. To do this, in a random manner, the affairs of the smear on wallpaper or paint. In the afternoon you will not notice any difference, but as soon as you turn on the electric lighting, the walls will begin to cast silver or gold (depending on the color of sparkles, you can choose other colors, dark green looks especially impressive). A similar technology is used when applying plaster.
Provence
One of the most popular styles today is Provence. He owes such a success to an unusually comfortable atmosphere. The Provence is just to make absolutely in any kitchen, since it is decorated exclusively with the help of decorative elements, including:
- flowers, artificial and living,
- various figurines or dolls made of fabric and straw,
- wooden napkins, lists, hodgepods, etc.
- kubes of pepper, garlic, onion, etc.
- vases from bottles of Georgian wine (in the form of jugs),
- various wicker elements (from fruit baskets, to a table and chairs).
Since Provence is primarily associated with a European village house, there are no specific requirements for the external design of the floor, walls or ceiling, the main thing is to “stuff” the kitchen as the indicated elements of deco. The solution looks interesting when the pans hang on special cloves right near the stove.
If we talk about major repairs, then the favorite material for the decor of the kitchen in the Provence style is a tree. Furniture and floor must necessarily be made of it. The walls are recommended to be finished with wooden siding. The "chip" of any kitchen in the style of Provence is a real stove or fireplace (the furnace is preferable).
Castle style
Technology is rarely used to decorate private premises, as it involves impressive costs and overhaul of the premises. In fact, the main element of the castle style is a ceiling, it should be either with wooden beams or arched.
In apartments with a height of 2.8 m, the arch is not welcome, since they will drop a room height by at least 40 cm. On the other hand, this will create a feeling of medieval tavern of some small town. Balks are used much more often. As a rule - this is a decorative element that does not carry load. They are processed exclusively by stain, preferably colorless.
The next element is forging. All individual elements of the deco should be forged. These include:
- consoles for shelves,
- watch,
- chandeliers or lamps,
- window and door frames,
- windows lattices,
- furniture for furniture.
For the design of the table and chairs, the supporting walls of the Zinger sewing machines are ideally suited. Instead of chairs, they often use stumps from trees or stomachs upholstered with fabric, they also perform the function of kitchen cabinets, instead of which animal stuffed animals, as well as cold weapons, should hang on the walls.
The walls are decorated using decorative stone or textured plaster. On the floor is a tile, and better red brick or a real paving stones (or a decorative option for apartments).
Eastern style
The eastern style came to us from China - the main element of bamboo. With its help, literally everything is issued. Since the material is quite easy to install, with it, literally everything from walls, to kitchen equipment, is decorated without problems.
The Chinese, unlike most Asians, do not deny tables. But they have a certain feature associated with Chinese cuisine. The table is usually round in shape and consists of two parts. The lower one serves as the basis for plates, and dishes are located on the upper. At the same time, the upper part is spinning freely, so everyone can take what he wants to try.
In Chinese cuisine, a table is the main element that must be located in the center of the room, everything else is secondary.
A separate manifestation of the oriental style is Japanese design. He combines a kind of minimum with elements of fine art. The table or chairs are completely denied. The ceiling and walls should be made of fabric, the floor - wooden. On the wall either as paintings or directly on the fabric, Japanese calligraphy must be present without fail.
Turkish style
Ideal for cosmetic work. Conditionally, the kitchen is divided into two zones - working and lounge. It is ideal to separate them from each other with a screen of fabric. The design of the working area does not matter, but special attention is paid to the recreation area.
First of all, the entire space around is designed using carpets. There must be a rich pattern without fail. Carpets are an expensive pleasure, so there is a cunning technology that allows ordinary carpet to turn into a chic Persian carpet.
To do this, you will need a material with a long pile and a photo of a carpet you like. In any large photo workshop, a photo of the carpet is ordered. In it, the holes corresponding to the drawing are cut. Then, using acrylic aerosol paint, the image is applied to the carpet. Although the total cost of work will not cost cheaply, a real carpet will cost several times more.
Thus decorate the floor and walls. It is advisable to make the ceiling from stretch fabric. An important point in the lounge of the zone is furniture. She should not be at all. Instead of chairs, pillows are used, and a wooden or glass plate of round or oval shape on low legs is suitable as a table. At the same time, the plate simultaneously serves as a tray.
Art Decor of the kitchen
The above methods are more suitable for major repairs, but if you are just going to slightly refresh the situation in the kitchen, you will need an art deco. It is suitable for this:
- sparkles varnish
- stencils for kitchen decor,
- wall mural,
- vinyl stickers for furniture,
- separate elements of deco,
- frescoes.
The method of working with varnish is described in creating an aristocratic style.
Stencils allow you to refresh the painted walls, but are not suitable for wallpaper.
Wall murals are used either to decorate the working area, or the wall free from furniture.
Vinyl stickers are needed if the appearance of the furniture does not suit, but I do not want to buy a new one.
Separate elements of the deco, in addition to the Provence style described in the style, suggest paintings, magnets, amulets, etc. With their help, various defects are decorated.
Frescoes are able to turn the kitchen into a chic summer terrace or a dining room of an old castle. They look spectacular only in spacious rooms.
