The dream of a spacious, comfortable kitchen has led many people to build their own home. Not a standard kitchen in a panel high-rise building, but its own, the only one, unlike the others - this is wonderful. But it is precisely with this non-standard and individuality that difficulties often arise. The topic of our article: the layout of the kitchen in a private house. FORUMHOUSE users tell us how to choose the shape of a room, arrange furniture, solve the main issues with sewerage, lighting, and exhaust hood.
Kitchen design
Designing a kitchen in a house for many is the most responsible and difficult stage.
spacewalker Architect, FORUMHOUSE user
You must first arrange the kitchen set, and if the kitchen is in a common area with a living room or dining room, then arrange this furniture. After that, you can talk about other details such as ceiling finishes, lighting arrangements and tile layouts. The interior is the sum of the terms. Otherwise, it is not "design", but "repair" or "finishing".
Probably, all housewives mentally arrange kitchen furniture in an unfinished house, draw diagrams using computer programs of varying complexity, glue cardboard models. But in order to finally understand how everything will look like and avoid mistakes, it is better to use one more opportunity: take chalk and draw on the floor the actual dimensions of future cabinets, a kitchen island and other elements. Such a layout will help get rid of doubts and make the right decision. To understand whether there is not enough space from the countertop to the island, whether a new refrigerator will enter this corner, whether the TV screen from the dining table will be visible. Draw and find out.
Azamat_Khasanov FORUMHOUSE user
It is better to use such an easy approach and now understand what and how, than to regret what was done later and cut it live.
Table top by the window
In the matter of planning, it is worth dwelling separately on the countertop by the window. It really is a state close to happiness: to cook at the window overlooking the garden. The window can accommodate a work area, and even a stove, but this project can be really difficult to implement.
The location of the countertop by the window
This wooden-colored kitchen cabinet in the photo above was made by a user of our ZIL portal with his own hands.
Wife Alex286 I really wanted a new sink in front of the window, but there was a heating radiator under each kitchen window. And if you add the width of the window sill (55 cm) to the width of the tabletop (60 cm), the distance to the window will be 110 centimeters. "I don't know how to wash it." Well, the user of our portal also did not like the prospect of constant splashes on the window glass.
Alex286 FORUMHOUSE user
In the pictures, such an arrangement is beautiful, there is a lot of light, etc., but I don’t think it will be like this in real life.
In order for such a technique to succeed in life just like in the picture, it is necessary to realize the dream of a comfortable working area by the window even at the stage of building a new house. One of the most common mistakes is to place the window sill below the countertop. In general, the standard height of the countertop is 85 cm, so the height of the window sill should be at least 87 cm.
The height of the countertop is calculated from the finished floor, and not from the draft!
Lyubik FORUMHOUSE user
I had a small problem with the countertop near the window. The countertop is higher than the window sill, and I don’t know for sure how to solve this problem. I found several options for an approximate solution with a rack.
Therefore, the window next to which the work area will be located must be “correct in size and location”. This needs to be considered at the planning stage. Almost everyone wants to create a stylish custom kitchen with a standard window. In the pictures in the interior magazines referred to Alex 286, this window is located higher, or is it generally a horizontal picture window at a height of 30-40 cm above the tabletop. Thus, you can open the window without the risk of touching the crane. If the window sill is located flush with the sink, the faucet is placed on the side, or a popular “removable” faucet is made.
The easiest way to solve the problem with radiators under the window is the ventilation grilles in the countertop directly above them. Even better if the kitchen is heated with underfloor heating. Well, when there is a sink under the window, all the dishes that you can should be washed in the dishwasher. By the way, this allows you to combine business with pleasure and save water. And it is also not necessary to make the width of the table top 60 cm - many people order the lower cabinets “under the largest pan”, and the upper ones - “under the largest plate”.
Walk-through kitchen in a private house
Often, kitchens in country houses have two exits: to the backyard or terrace and to the house itself. Many people like the walk-through kitchen in the house, because it can be a bright, functional and spacious room. With the right approach and design of the premises, the fact that the premises are walkable may not be a disadvantage, but an advantage. Unlike kitchens in apartments, kitchens in individual houses are large, and good natural light and thoughtful design give the impression of spaciousness and some kind of solidity.
Nlatisheva FORUMHOUSE user
I want a bright walk-through kitchen in my house (I liked this feature while I lived in Norway), and so something like this did not occur within a simple square. So I drew the placement myself and am satisfied.
In such kitchens, designers are advised to clearly distinguish the working area, and to make it look isolated, make a podium or even multi-level suspended ceilings. A good option is to plan and place tall kitchen shelving along the side.
But in general, when deciding on a walk-through kitchen, consider this feature: in a house on the ground, “various dirt will be carried to all rooms in the house,” especially if you have children who will always run through the kitchen to the garden and back.
Country life is different from city life, and when designing a walk-through kitchen in a house, this will definitely need to be taken into account. You will spend a significant part of the time in the backyard, in the garden, in the garden, and when you enter the kitchen from the terrace, you will need to hang a jacket or other outdoor clothes somewhere. If you provide for this a narrow closet next to the entrance, then you will thank yourself.
It may be justified to have two sinks: one is for washing dishes, and the other can be made on an island next to the exit to the garden to wash vegetables and fruits in it.
Gas boiler in the kitchen
The installation of a gas boiler or gas column is controlled by specialists. These appliances should be separated from furniture (at least 3 centimeters away). If there are several gas appliances in the kitchen, they should not be nearby. You can not install a gas column above a gas stove. Another important point: the wall with which the device is in contact must be finished with non-combustible materials.
According to the rules, a geyser or boiler cannot be hidden in a closed section of the cabinet, since air must be allowed to access it, in the volumes indicated in the data sheet. But you can simply make a pseudo-cabinet from two sidewalls and a decorative door, even a lattice one.
When installing a gas stove, keep in mind that the number of burners should be proportional to the size of the room. If the kitchen in the house is small, 8 meters, then the number of burners should not exceed two, in a space of 12 meters - three burners are allowed, and only with a 15-meter kitchen you can afford 4 burners.
Hood
A kitchen hood in a private house should remove unpleasant odors, excess moisture and air pollution from the room. One of the FORUMHOUSE users, having measured the level of carbon dioxide in his country kitchen, realized that the hood should stand even where you do not live permanently, but come a couple of times a month. - very important question.
Many have encountered the fact that the width of a standard hood (500, 600, 800 and 900 millimeters) does not match the size of the opening in the kitchen furniture. And those hoods that fit in size do not fit into the interior at all. FORUMHOUSE user AlekSer always “moves in a creative way” and creates such objects himself.
This is what this country-style hood looks like after seven years of successful operation.
If you want to repeat the project, get acquainted with it, an article on our portal will help you. And our video will introduce you to the profile exhibition.
You can argue and talk about who is easier: residents of their own house or apartment in a high-rise building can endlessly. But, sadly, when moving to an apartment, many still have to put up with an already created layout. In this regard, of course, your own house has a huge advantage, because you can design and build it yourself, taking into account all your wishes.
Do-it-yourself kitchen interior in a private house
Since every woman dreams of a beautiful, large and functional room for cooking, then we will talk about the subtleties that will help you properly design a kitchen in a wooden house.
In what styles can you beat the room in a rustic house?
The kitchen in a wooden house should be equipped only after the owners have finally decided on the style of the room. The most popular in the arrangement of a country house are such styles as:
- country;
- provence;
- classic;
- in eco and rustic style;
- kitsch;
- Russian, etc.
When the house is located on the seashore, very often it is decorated in a marine theme.
If we recall more modern trends, such as minimalism, techno and loft, then the kitchen in a private house is beaten with their help much less often than in an apartment.
Acceptable styles for arranging the kitchen are shown in the table.
| Style | Peculiarity |
| Classic | White and cream shades, modeling, niches, a minimum of bright details, a lot of light |
| Modern | Functionality, nothing superfluous, smoothed corners, smooth lines, asymmetry |
| Country | Natural muted shades, the main material is wood, a lot of decorative elements, a hood, stained-glass windows, a fireplace |
| Retro | Solidity, high cost, rich decor, strict geometry, bright lighting, "aged" furniture |
| High tech | Rationality and simplicity, a minimum of decor, straight lines, large windows and a lot of additional lighting, modern kitchen appliances |
| Scandinavian | A light palette of colors with bright splashes, strict forms and natural materials, functionality, a minimum of decor, a maximum of free space |
| Loft | Open floor plan, rough, functional furniture, creativity, plenty of lighting, maximum resemblance to a technical room |
| Colonial | Vivid color palette, natural materials, authentic decor |
Given that the kitchen in a private house is as close to nature as possible, it would be appropriate to use natural materials in a rustic style:
- wood:
- wicker rattan furniture;
- stone;
- clay;
- ceramics.
The same can be said about the decorative elements. The interior of the kitchen in a private house can be decorated:
- dried flowers;
- onion or garlic bundles;
- embroidered napkins and towels;
- tacks;
- curtains and handmade tablecloths;
- clay pots;
- kitchen utensils;
- other highlights.
How to furnish a small room?
Self-finishing the interior in the kitchen
Despite the fact that all kitchenettes in high-rise buildings are small in size, a kitchen in a wooden house or in a country house can have completely different dimensions.
If your room is limited in area, pay special attention to the choice of furniture and appliances in order to arrange them as compactly and conveniently as possible, because small rooms with well-arranged furniture are not inferior to a large and spacious room.
The same can be said about the choice of colors. Use light shades from warm colors that will help visually enlarge the space.
Also, often experienced designers resort to the use of glossy surfaces, on which reflection allows you to visually enlarge the room. The same manipulations can be done with the ceiling, which will give the room spaciousness.
According to experienced designers, if your room is too long, install appliances and furniture along the entire length of the wall in an L-shape. If the width of the room allows, you can install interior items in a U-shape. Of course, it is inappropriate to use islands and peninsulas in narrow kitchens.
For the design of a small and narrow kitchen, it is better to select cabinets with sliding doors, and not with opening ones, because when opened, they will block the space. I would also like to note that if you have the opportunity to order furniture according to your sketch, give up standard cabinets with a depth of 60 cm. For your narrow kitchen space, furniture with a cabinet depth of about 40 cm would be more appropriate.
If the room at your dacha or in a country village house is square, there will be fewer questions with it. Most often, in such a room, furniture is placed in the form of an island, which is located in the center of the kitchen.
If the kitchen room is square, but very small, the dining table will not fit here. In such a situation, you should think about his "eviction" in the dining room. If you don’t have one, install a bar counter or a prefabricated table that can be folded as unnecessary and not clutter up such a precious space.
Connecting the cooking room with the living room
DIY interior decoration in the kitchen
Connecting the kitchen with the living room is not a bad decision, especially if your kitchen is not rich in square meters. Such a connection has many positive aspects:
- the hostess can spend time with her household while cooking;
- visually, not only the kitchen, but also the living room is transformed into a larger room.
But, please note that having ventured into such a move, you must follow a single style, both for the kitchen and for the living room, so that the image is seasoned and concise.
There are such situations that such a connection of a room with a kitchen allows you to get more light if a window in the kitchen was not provided.
When connecting the kitchen with the room, immediately get a good hood that will not allow smells to spread throughout the apartment during cooking. Otherwise, all third-party odors will be absorbed into furniture, textiles and there will be a musty smell in the room all the time.
Nuances when creating a walk-through open kitchen area
Finishing the kitchen in a private house
If the design of the kitchen in a private house is played up in such a way that there is free access to the terrace, a summer terrace can be an unusual solution for locating a dining area on it.
In order to separate the workplace from the passage area with your own hands, install a kitchen island or a bar counter at the border, which can smoothly and harmoniously become a continuation of the work surface. Also, the kitchen table can easily cope with this mission.
If the kitchen area and the dining area are connected, the design of the kitchen in a private house gets a lot of space for imagination. At the same time, some cabinets can be moved to the dining room, freeing up more space for cooking goodies. Your main task when designing an open kitchenette is to adhere to the same style as the dining room and summer terrace.
Kitchen in the attic
We are engaged in the interior of the kitchen on our own
The location of the kitchen in a village house outside the city under the very roof is an unexpected, but spectacular and unusual solution. It looks especially advantageous if the attic has large slopes of the roof and is equipped with at least one window, which will allow you to get a source of natural light.
To decorate such a kitchen with your own hands, pick up furniture of different heights, as well as hanging cabinets with a beveled top.
For decoration it is worth choosing light furniture. The design of the kitchen in a wooden house can be beaten with roof rails, which will help you to have the necessary kitchen appliances at hand all the time, without cluttering up the space with unnecessary furniture.
Summer cuisine
Interior in the kitchen
When it's summer outside, spending time in a hot kitchen is painful for any housewife. It is especially difficult when the summer heat coincides with the conservation season. But, the way out of the situation is quite simple - a summer kitchen.
In private houses or summer cottages, a summer kitchen can be represented by:
- in the form of an island in the open air;
- closed.
As you understand, a summer kitchen without a roof will not be able to protect you, your dishes and kitchen furniture from unexpected rain. To do this, you need to acquire utensils and furniture that are not afraid of rain or build some kind of cover. It would not be bad if the open summer kitchen was equipped with a canopy, sliding removable partitions or, in extreme cases, thick fabric.
A closed-type summer kitchen has more advantages, because the roof and walls can protect you from both unexpected rain and scorching sunlight.
A few tips for decorating kitchens in a rustic country house
DIY kitchen interior
Be careful when choosing curtains for the kitchen. If the room has a large area - hang functional curtains made of dense material. But, if the area is small, has a complex shape, or the work surface is installed near the window - reduce the number of fabrics used, but rather give your preference to a Roman blind or blinds. Such an analogue of tulle will be much more practical and will retain natural light, which is so important in small kitchens.
Provide free access to all work surfaces, especially if the kitchen is not rich in square meters. Take care of the functionality of the furniture, pick up drawers, a corner with hidden compartments in which you can hide the things you need in the kitchen.
As you can see, when decorating a kitchen in a private village house with your own hands, you need to know about some of the nuances that will help you properly arrange the furniture and select decorative elements.
As we said earlier, try to pick up the maximum amount of natural material for decoration, which will help you feel unity with nature.
Do not be afraid to experiment, everything is in your hands!
Arranging a kitchen in a private house is an occupation as responsible as it is pleasant. After all, you can not save every centimeter, choose household appliances of the required configuration and size, not be limited in choosing a color palette for finishing and facades of a kitchen set. In a word, you can realize all your design dreams and create a truly comfortable, cozy, multifunctional and beautiful space for kitchen processes, eating and, possibly, receiving especially close guests. Kitchen facilities in private apartments are almost always larger than their counterparts, enclosed in small spaces of 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" your own design ideas and ambitions, not to lose the basis of the concept of designing a kitchen on a relatively large area, in pursuit of originality - do not forget about the practicality, functionality and ergonomics of the environment of the room, which will need to perform a large number of options. We hope that our large selection of kitchen space design projects will help you find inspiration for designing your own dream kitchen.
Features of the kitchen in a private house
In any home, the kitchen is the heart and hearth, it is a multifunctional room in which not only delicious meals are prepared and related work processes are carried out, but the whole family gathers for joint meals. The kitchen space located in a private house has its own characteristics:
- as a rule, the kitchen in private apartments is much larger than the kitchen in a standard apartment;
- most often, the kitchen has not one, but two or more windows (their dimensions may differ from the standard sizes adopted during the construction of apartment buildings);
- the very shape of the room may be non-standard, so the location of the working area may vary, in addition, you can use additional interior elements - a fireplace, a kitchen corner of various modifications (if there are niches or a bay window in the room) and even a workplace;
- communication systems can be laid at your discretion, if this does not contradict safety rules;
- usually in the kitchen of a private house there is not only a working area, but also a full-fledged dining segment that can receive not only family members, but also guests of the house.
Layout for a spacious kitchen of a private household
Obviously, the image of the kitchen space, its furnishings, largely depend on the location of storage systems, built-in appliances and work surfaces. In a large kitchen room, there are practically no restrictions in choosing the layout of the kitchen set. But a spacious kitchen can also have a complex shape, be a walk-through room or be part of the living room - all these nuances leave their mark on the choice of how to complete the furniture ensemble. Let us consider in more detail the options for organizing workflows in the kitchen space with the help of spacious storage systems, a convenient arrangement of work surfaces and an ergonomic layout of household appliances.
Corner layout with kitchen island or peninsula
It is not without reason that the corner layout of a kitchen set is considered the most versatile option for arranging furniture and built-in household appliances. This layout allows you to use the minimum amount of usable space with the maximum number of storage systems. In addition, it is convenient to place the tops of the so-called “working triangle” on perpendicular sides - a refrigerator, a sink and a stove (hob). Corner layout is suitable for kitchen spaces of any shape, with any number and size of windows and doorways. The advantage is also a large amount of free space that remains after the installation of the L-shaped furniture ensemble. This place is usually used to place a kitchen island or peninsula. But in a large kitchen, you can not limit yourself to just a stand-alone module that 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
The linear layout involves the arrangement of all storage systems and built-in household appliances in one row. This method of organizing the working area is suitable for rooms in which it is necessary to leave the maximum amount of usable space for organizing a large dining segment. Or it is more convenient for the hostess (owner) to use a kitchen island with integrated household appliances as a working base, perhaps even a sink. At the same time, the dining area can be organized right there, behind the countertop of the kitchen island (option for married couples or families with one child) or be presented as 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 house has a modest area. For example, for a married couple or a family that rarely eats at home, a small kitchen set located linearly along one of the walls of the kitchen and an island or peninsula, which also serves as a dining area, will be enough.
U-shaped kitchen layout
The layout of the kitchen ensemble in the form of the letter "U" is appropriate if you need to use a large number of storage systems to organize an orderly system in the kitchen. Also, this layout method is suitable for kitchens that need to accommodate a large number of household appliances - in addition to a standard stove (hob) with an extractor fan and a refrigerator, you need to integrate an oven, dishwasher, microwave, wine cooler and much more. In a spacious kitchen with such a layout, there is enough free space in the center of the room to install a kitchen island or a dining table with the necessary paraphernalia.
Parallel layout of the kitchen ensemble
For a walk-through room, a kitchen with access to the backyard or a large panoramic window, the location of the kitchen set with household appliances along two free parallel walls will be optimal. In the narrow and long kitchen of a small-sized dwelling, there would certainly not be room for a dining table. And in the spacious kitchen of a private household, it will most likely be possible to supplement the ensemble with a kitchen table or an island, which 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.
The current color palette for the kitchen of a private house
If for a tiny kitchen in a small (and standard too) apartment, designers unanimously recommend using an exceptionally light color palette, then there are practically no restrictions in the spacious kitchen of a private house. 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, it is better to stay in warm shades);
- the number of windows and the level of natural protection (the light from the window can be blocked by trees and shrubs, various buildings, landscape design elements);
- the color scheme of adjacent rooms and your desire to highlight the kitchen space with color or let it dissolve into the overall image of the home.
Even in spacious rooms, you can most often find a light palette of design among modern design projects. Firstly, the white color will never lose its popularity, the design in light colors will be relevant for many years. Secondly, for many of us, it is the light palette that is associated with a clean and comfortable room in which food for the whole family should be prepared. Who can resist the light, crystal clear look of a kitchen that looks even bigger than it actually is thanks to the white surfaces? In addition, light-colored kitchen facades are preferable if you plan to hang the upper tier of cabinets right up to the ceiling. In white, the furniture will look lighter, without burdening 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 enlargement. You run the risk of creating a completely cool, from the point of view of the emotions evoked, a room with an uncomfortable atmosphere. Use wooden surfaces to raise the color temperature of a room. Wood can be used as a flooring material, for countertops, for furnishing a dining group or for creating an accent in the form of a kitchen island.
In a spacious kitchen, you can safely use contrasting combinations. This season, not just the alternation of light and dark surfaces are popular. And more complex combinations using intermediate color variations. For example, the dark shade of wenge on the kitchen facades is adjacent to the snow-white surfaces of the room and wooden countertops, household items and furniture of the dining group. The result is a dynamic image that is clear from the point of view of the perception of the geometry of objects. But at the same time, the wood brings warmth to this interior of the kitchen space, which is quite cool in terms of color temperature, balancing the character of the room, creating balance.
Like last season, gray and many of its shades remain relevant and options for modern interiors. The kitchen space is no exception. Neutral, universal, noble - with what epithets designers do not reward gray. Shades of gray really are in place in any design - from classic to avant-garde. You just need to choose an organic accompaniment for them - dark blotches to emphasize the shape, light colors to give 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 uneasy local integration of dark-colored interior items, but make the facades of the kitchen set in your favorite dark tone. Matte or glossy kitchen facades in dark colors look luxurious, noble, raising not only the status of the furniture set, but of the entire space. Shine of chrome-plated elements of household appliances and additional furniture on a dark background looks especially impressive. No less effect can be achieved by diluting dark surfaces with light countertops, stainless steel elements. Using metallic mosaics or ceramic tiles to finish the kitchen backsplash.
In the kitchen of a private house, you can afford brightness. Designers recommend using one piece of furniture as an accent (cupboard, kitchen island, bar counter or chairs at the dining table) or one surface - it can be a whole wall or part of it, for example, an apron design. Against the background of a neutrally designed room, even a not very bright shade will look spectacular, attract attention and create a color variety of the interior, raising the degree of uniqueness.
In what style can you arrange a kitchen in a private household
Unlike the modest kitchen areas of standard apartments, kitchens in a private house can be designed in any stylistic direction. It all depends on the style of execution of the whole house you choose. Agree that it would be strange if all the rooms of a private household are decorated in a classic style, and the kitchen is made in a modern or high-tech style. And yet, some deviations from the general concept are possible, given the versatility of the room and its special microclimate (the choice of materials for surface finishing and the execution of facades of a furniture set will be influenced by temperature changes, and high humidity, and the constant risk of mechanical stress).
If the kitchen is part of a combined room in which the dining room and living room are located, then its stylistic execution will be completely subordinate to the general design concept of the entire space. In this case, the style of execution of the kitchen facades of the suite and the island (peninsula), the choice of furniture for the dining group, the finishing of all surfaces and the choice of decorative elements should correspond to the design of other functional areas. You can highlight the kitchen segment with the help of color or texture, but the stylistically 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 is not alien to decoration and the desire for maximum comfort. Unlike “pure” minimalism, modern style, also striving 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 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 finished rooms. In contemporary, ultra-modern appliances and furnishings can be combined with a classic ceiling design - using stucco and a luxurious chandelier with many decorative elements. Brickwork can be adjacent to a mirror in an old gilded frame or wall sconces in the form of candlesticks, a designer armchair or a floor lamp. But with all this, the atmosphere looks modern, practical, comfortable and functional.
Another subspecies of modern style is eco style. The name speaks for itself - the main focus of the style is a focus 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 unfinished interior elements, hemp instead of coasters 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 in order to preserve and honor family foundations for many years. Designers recommend using motifs neo-classic for those who want to see their kitchen luxurious, comfortable and functional at the same time. The effective combination of classical motifs and modern technology, ways of organizing storage and arrangement of work surfaces, leads to the creation of an interior that is cozy and comfortable for everyone. But at the same time, the kitchen looks elegant, stylish and, contrary to fancy household appliances, classically luxurious.
style kitchen provence c is a good choice of design concept for creating a cozy, comfortable and at the same time multifunctional room. Provence is the best suited for the kitchen space of a private house (not necessarily a country one). Some nuances of rural life, harmoniously intertwined with modern household appliances, can create a truly unique interior. Provence loves spacious and bright rooms, but even in a small kitchen you can organize an authentic design with hints 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 hand-made household items - all these motifs effectively distinguish the style from other country trends in the ways of decorating a kitchen.
Use style motifs loft in the premises of a private house it is possible even if your building has never been an industrial, 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 an original kitchen design. Use open communications - pipes of the ventilation system, heating, gas pipelines and even electrical wiring. Create an accent wall using brickwork (real or simulated) to make it look raw. You can use stainless steel countertops, a massive and powerful hood, a large table and chairs with deliberately rough processing.
In modern interior design, every detail matters. In order for all the details to harmonize with each other, you need to choose them correctly. Equally important is the window. This is especially true for the kitchen.
Making a window in the kitchen
Beautifully decorate the window in the kitchen is not an easy task. After all, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the place: a constant temperature drop, the presence of odors, excessive humidity.
Various window decor options come to the rescue with the help of. However, their choice must also be careful and conscious.
Curtains will look out of place on. Or can be a good solution.
But, if your batteries are not the best kind, it is better to refuse this idea. Then hang beautiful curtains or light fabrics.
It is worth considering when choosing curtains and. If this is a modern style, then Roman blinds, photo curtains or light tulle drapery will be very appropriate.
Country style involves the use of a large amount of fabric. In this case, all textiles must definitely be from the same burlap.
In addition, if they hang on the window, then you can put various decor items on the windowsill. Most often they are a vase of fruit (fresh or plastic), a vase of flowers, a few little things of different sizes of pumpkins. In general, everything that cheers you up.
Kitchen with two windows
The layout of the kitchen with two windows is not so common. However, if you have just such a layout, we can say that you are lucky.
Having two windows has its advantages:
- More daylight.
- From a long window sill, you can make or organize a workplace there.
- Psychologically, a better perception of cooking and cleaning the kitchen, as the hostess does not look at the wall, but at the view from the window.
The disadvantages include the following:
- If the windows are not properly installed, cold air can enter the room in large quantities.
- The second window occupies a part of the wall along which one could hang to store dishes or food.
Designing a kitchen with two windows is not so difficult. The main thing is to combine the opportunities presented with the desires.
For example, storage niches can be placed under the windows. If the distance from the floor to the window is within seventy centimeters, then it is better to make a dining area out of the window sills, since the countertop in this case will be low and it will be inconvenient to work on it.
Countertop by the kitchen window
Most often, when the kitchen is small and every meter is important to use it functionally, a countertop is equipped by the window. In order for such a technique to look harmonious, it is necessary to make the window sill a continuation of an existing table. To do this, it is important that both the window sill and the countertop are on the same level.
Therefore, before you make repairs, you should already know exactly what kind of kitchen furniture you will have. In almost all room layouts, batteries are located under the windowsill.
For our case, it is better to try to move the radiators to another place, and make shelves for storing kitchen utensils or other necessary items under the countertop.
In a small kitchen it will be very harmonious and functional if the countertop, which is installed instead of the window sill, smoothly transitions into. Then get a fairly large dining area.
For a medium-sized kitchen, the countertop can be a separate work area instead of a window sill.
It should also be remembered that it is necessary to leave free space for opening the window sashes. Therefore, you should not put tall objects or decorated vases on such a countertop.
If, nevertheless, it is not possible to leave such a number of centimeters, then it is recommended to install a sliding window that opens on the principle of a wardrobe.
Consider what material is most optimal for a countertop by the window.
Most often used:
- stone;
- marble;
The most budget option would be chipboard and MDF. At the same time, you can make a countertop yourself, since it is quite easy to process these materials. But it is worth remembering that chipboard and MDF should not be wetted too much and often. Otherwise, such a countertop will not serve you for a long time.
Marble or stone is used very rarely and most often in expensive interiors. If the kitchen is already quite small, then you can design a folding countertop. It is easily adjustable and does not clutter up the kitchen space.
Kitchen window sink
When a repair is started, you want the result not only to look beautiful, but also all things and details to be as functional as possible. This is especially true for small kitchens. The modern design of the kitchen includes the presence of a sink near the window. This has its advantages.
Very often, the window seat is not involved in the interior in any way. Washing by the window frees up extra space. So, where it used to be located, you can make a work surface.
This technique will help save electricity. Since most often the sink is located in a corner where there is little light, you always have to turn on the light. If the sink is installed by the window, then such a need disappears.
Uplifting the mood. The reluctance to wash the dishes is caused by the monotony of work, plus your gaze always rests on the wall. When the sink is by the window, you can watch everything that happens on the street, and a beautiful view from the window can bring a little joy to the process of washing dishes.
Of course, with such a layout, difficulties cannot be avoided during the repair. But do not be afraid in advance. Everything has a solution. So the question immediately arises, where to put the battery?
Old layouts do not provide for the possibility of moving radiators. But technology does not stand still. Can serve as an excellent heater. Therefore, the batteries are simply removed.
Moving the sink to the window will also require extending the pipes that lead to the water riser. You will have to spend money financially and competently think about how to disguise the pipes.
There is such a problem as splashes on the window. But this problem is also completely solvable. You can move the sink as far as possible from the window with the help of a window sill.
Another way is to install not a metal sink, but one made of granite or stone. This material does not allow water droplets to repel and fly away for a long distance.
In the old kitchen layouts, the window sill is located above the level of the countertop. Thus, an additional barrier appears against splashes on the window.
It is worth noting that if there is a sink by the window, it may be difficult to open it. Modern design technology allows you to install removable taps. All you need is just to bend it and then you can safely open the window. Or you can install a mixer of small height.
Using window space the right way
It is not necessary to install a countertop or bar counter instead of a window sill. There are many ways to properly use every free meter by the window. For example, you can organize a place to store kitchen appliances and appliances.
Don't be discouraged if you have a small kitchen. As you can see, a window can help you decide on the distribution of furniture and storage space.
To make the interior look harmonious, seek the help of a professional designer. If you do not have extra money for this, and their services are not cheap, then you can see photos of real interiors and apply some idea to your kitchen.
Kitchen design with a window (real photos)
If you have recently moved to a private house or are just about to do it, you are probably faced with the question of buying a kitchen set. It must be understood that the choice of kitchen in your home has some features. As a rule, in modern cottages or townhouses, the kitchen is combined with a dining and living room. And you need to not only choose furniture in the same style, but also be able to arrange it in order to delimit the room, dividing it into zones. We will tell you about current styles and color schemes, help you choose a modern kitchen for your home, based on the latest trends in furniture design.
The design of the kitchen in a private house should be in line with modern trends
The design of a kitchen in a private house is usually chosen based on its overall style and appearance. It is worth considering the architectural features of the cottage and the type of exterior finish. We will consider the most popular interior solutions.
Classic style
Are you the proud owner of a spacious home with large interiors and high ceilings? Do you consider a private house as a “family nest”, in which, perhaps, family members of more than one generation will live? You will love the classic style. This option involves high-quality interior decoration: floors made of ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware or natural wood, light-colored walls and ceilings.
Attributes of the classic style kitchen - candelabra, gilded chandeliers, floor, finished with porcelain tiles
Against the background of this finish, a kitchen set made of natural wood in a classic style will look great. Usually this furniture is full of various decorative elements: lattice or glass doors of the facades, granite countertops, exquisite fittings.
Classic style is demanding on the quality of finishing materials
Such a headset looks noble and aesthetically pleasing and will never lose its relevance. The main thing is not to overdo it with finishing the kitchen apron and walls. In a classic interior, the walls should be an inconspicuous, discreet background that only sets off and emphasizes the nobility of the furniture. Therefore, choose a small-sized matte tile in light colors: milky, light beige or sandy. Choose kitchen accessories and lamps in the color of the fittings. In order for your luxurious designer kitchen-dining room to serve for a long time, take care of the microclimate of the room. No need to save on the system of purification and humidification of the air.
Paint the walls in a discreet color that will enhance the beauty of the kitchen set.
Country Style
This interior is the second most popular in a private house. The rustic style includes different directions, the origins of which come from the national characteristics of different countries.
- Provence, originally from the French province.
- Country, got its name from the English word - rural, combines in its concept the folk styles of different countries.
- Rustic, rough, deliberately simple. It is based on the use of natural materials.
Country style design uses natural materials - wood and stone
If you have a wooden country house made of logs or glued laminated timber, choose a country-style kitchen. The wooden walls of the house are in perfect harmony with simple furniture without unnecessary frills and pretentious elements. The design of the kitchen should resonate with the general direction of the interior and not cause dissonance. The main thing is to choose the right color palette. So that your kitchen does not get lost against the background of the walls, give preference to painted facades. It can be pastel colors or complex natural shades:
- grey-blue;
- olive;
- mustard;
Use the techniques of artificial aging of the interior and furniture for country style
Light and simple light-colored furniture in an interior with a beamed ceiling suits the country style.
Provence style kitchens
Particular attention will be paid to the Provence style. He deservedly won the love of many. But most loved by the female half of humanity. Such an interior is distinguished by special sincerity, warmth and beauty. Furniture in Provence style will fit perfectly into almost any home. But it will look especially harmonious in a small country cottage. This style is associated with fragrant lavender, Provencal herbs and the southern sun. The Provence style interior is characterized by the following features:
- light pastel colors;
- the use of floral motifs (mainly in textiles);
- worn effect (as if worn-out furniture or specially aged decorative elements).
Beige tones are a distinctive feature of the Provence style
In the design, a large number of ceramic or enameled dishes are used. These can be plates with paintings on the walls, clay pots with flowers, small jugs or vases. It is appropriate to use bouquets of dried herbs, such as lavender, as a decor for the kitchen of such a private house. For walls and textiles, colors are chosen that are characteristic of the area that gave the name to the style: olive, light yellow, lavender. In the tiles for the apron, you can apply floral motifs or drawings with dishes, plots of rural life. In Provence, lacquer coatings and shiny surfaces are not used. Tiles on the walls of the working area should be matte.
Chintz curtains and a matte surface finish distinguish the Provence style from other styles.
In such an interior, white, egg furniture with the effect of aging or champagne color will look good. The kitchen set is selected in a similar style to the classic one, but in pastel colors and with simple fittings. The doors of some cabinets can be replaced with linen curtains with an embroidered pattern. It is possible to combine 2 colors in one set. For example, milky and herbal green or sand and blue. It is better to choose a countertop made of wood or light artificial stone. Don't be afraid to experiment. Let your imagination run wild.
Lavender color and artificially aged furniture whitewashed walls and ceiling with beams - a calling card of Provence style
rustic style
Another folk style originates in the mountainous European area. You have probably seen the Alpine houses, the so-called Chalets. If your house is located in a mountainous area or on the banks of a river, bordering on a forest, a modern analogue of the rustic style, a variation of which is the Chalet, will suit you.
Rustic style is distinguished by the use of finishes with an accentuated rough texture.
This style is a little rough, but has a special charm. There are no frills in it. The main motto is simplicity and naturalness. It will be appreciated by the male half of your family. During the construction of such a private house and interior decoration, only natural natural materials are used. A characteristic feature is the wooden ceiling beams, cross-beams on the railings, terraces and balconies.
Stone adds heaviness to a rustic kitchen interior
The design of the kitchen in a private house should be simple, without frills. It is advisable to use the colors of natural wood or saturated, but not bright natural colors:
- shades of brown;
- blue
- grey-green.
Aesthetics of the rustic style - in the complete absence of such. The stone should be unhewn and the wood should be dark tones.
If you chose the dark color of the walls for decoration, or used brickwork as it, you should balance the color congestion with light elements. Feel free to choose a white or dairy kitchen, but pick up a countertop to match the walls or ceiling beams.
Kitchens in the Scandinavian style
Recently, the Scandinavian interior has been especially popular. It was heavily influenced by the Swedes, although it contains elements from all the northern countries of the Scandinavian peninsula. Why does this style deserve worldwide love?
White color, strict taste and nothing defiant - this is the Scandinavian style
Simplicity, conciseness and versatility. The Russian consumer, who survived years of stagnation associated with faceless, uniform and cluttered interiors, especially fell in love with this style. For many, it turned out to be like a breath of fresh sea air. White walls, free space, simple furniture. This option is also called eco-style. It has proved to be in demand in many countries, regardless of location.
Scandinavian style is simplicity, spaciousness and a lot of lighting.
This style will look good in a small private house or townhouse, and is suitable for a young family. It is quite democratic in price. The Scandinavian interior is easy to modify by adding new elements. You can periodically add variety by diluting the white walls with colored accessories or textiles.
The Scandinavian interior has a simple tiled backsplash over the kitchen table and a wall cabinet with narrow and high sections.
Any kitchen looks good in a Scandinavian interior. It can be a modern MDF model or wooden neoclassic. The main condition is functionality and orderliness, creating harmony.
Modern style kitchens
Modern realities are making their own adjustments to our living space. New cottages are built with panoramic windows, large spaces. Use the latest materials for finishing facades. Often, living quarters with a garage are combined under one roof of a private house. Young people prefer high-tech style, loft or eclecticism (mixing styles). And furniture companies do not stand still, offering many options for kitchen sets.
The rounded forms of modernity are paradoxically combined with straightforward hi-tech
Kitchens in modern style are often made of modern materials: mdf, glass and metal. They are distinguished by a variety of color palettes. Accessories and fittings play a big role:
- chrome handles;
- illuminated glass shelves;
- built-in appliances made of metal, polished to a mirror finish;
- chrome hoods, reminiscent of industrial equipment.
The more variety of technology, the better. Use trendy lamps in kitchen design. The walls of the working area can be finished with plastic panels or ceramic tiles with a geometric pattern. A mandatory attribute of such a modern interior is a bar counter. Pick up interesting bar stools with chrome legs, and your guests will be delighted.
Art Nouveau can pretend to be Art Deco
Classic Art Nouveau whimsically combines modern materials and old interior forms.
Arrangement of the interior of the kitchen in a private house, depending on the shape of the room
After you decide on the style of the future kitchen, choose its location in the house. Often, if your private house is built according to a standard project, the place for the kitchen is determined by the location of the gas boiler. Find the location of the kitchen work area, measure the length of the walls and the width of the planned space.
Depending on the size and shape of the chosen room, the kitchen can be located according to different principles:
- linear;
- U-shaped;
- L-shaped;
- G-shape;
- parallel.
In a private house, a large space is usually allocated for the kitchen. If the wall along which the kitchen set will be located is quite long, the furniture is built in one line, this arrangement is called linear, but it is not very convenient, since the hostess has to move along this line many times, winding distances.
It is much more practical to build a kitchen in an L-shaped or U-shaped form. In this case, you can easily observe the main rule of ergonomics for building a kitchen. Working area: sink, stove, refrigerator should form a triangle. Moreover, it is important that the stove does not directly come into contact with either the sink or the refrigerator. It is desirable that this distance be at least 30 cm. Use the arm's length rule. Standing by the stove while cooking, you can reach the sink by just turning around if it is located against another wall. You will be surprised how much less tired you will be by following this rule when planning a kitchen set.
L-shaped layout allows you to fit a dining area into the kitchen
If your kitchen has a standard window arrangement and this allows you to move the cabinets to the window. Wash by the window. You will enjoy working while watching what is happening in the yard or garden. Just do not install the sink right next to the window. Choose a model with an extended back surface or install a small shelf for flowers there.
The U-shaped layout of the kitchen is more in line with the triangle rule, and the sink is conveniently placed under the window
In the case when the kitchen has a rectangular elongated shape, the set is placed parallel along opposite walls. Please note that the distance between opposite cabinets must be at least 1 m 20 cm. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient for you to pull out the lower drawers.
For a narrow long kitchen, the parallel arrangement of the two halves of the headset would be the best option.
Layout for a spacious kitchen of a private household
In a spacious private house, most often the kitchen is combined with the living room. If this is your option, think about how you will delimit the space. A good option is to use a kitchen island. It can be an elongated cabinet with a table top and additional storage space. Its surface is used as a work area, as well as a small dining table.
The island table may have the shape of a polyhedron
For convenience, make the tabletop slightly extending beyond the walls of the cabinet and purchase high bar stools. Above such an island, separate lighting is usually made. In addition, the island will mask the transition if the floor of your kitchen - living room is covered with different materials:
- working area of the kitchen - tiles;
- living area - laminate.
The island arrangement of the cooking table delimits the kitchen and dining areas
The island can adjoin one of the walls, then the kitchen takes the form of an unfinished rectangle or G-shaped. Thus, the kitchen stands out in a separate area. In order to prevent excess odors and fumes from penetrating into the living room area, you should acquire a powerful hood. It is convenient to use the built-in food waste grinder. This device will not completely replace the bin, but it will save the room from the smell of rotting waste.
The island table can combine the functions of a dining table, sink, cooking and storage area
So, we looked at different styles of kitchen sets and learned their features. Discussed which option for arranging furniture is most convenient. Armed with this knowledge, go to the store. Choose your ideal kitchen. Good luck. And let the most delicious dishes are prepared in your kitchen.
Video with kitchen design ideas in a private house