An ideal kitchen is a place where it is pleasant and convenient to cook, eat, clean up. How to plan a stylish and functional space? What to consider when choosing a finish, headsets, accessories. Let's look at an example of a 3 by 4 kitchen design.
Select furniture according to the location of doors, windows, sockets, water outlets, gas. For non-standard arrangement, additional sources of electricity or pipe transfer will be required.Do this during the repair, so as not to spoil the finished finish.
To properly organize the kitchen space you need:
consider all pipes: sewer, water supply, gas;
to think over storage places and zones for the built-in equipment;
distribute the key components - sink, refrigerator and hob so that between them there are free areas of the working surface.
calculate the required size of the dining group. If you are going to have only breakfast here, you should do a bar;
take into account the necessary space for the full opening of the doors.
Careful planning allows you to comfortably place everything you need not only in a 3 by 4 room, but also in the smallest kitchenette.
Zoning
Allocate two main spaces - a working and dining area. There are many design techniques to distinguish between these spaces, to give each of them a special flavor.
Zones are shared using:
flooring mix - for example, tiles and laminate or porcelain tiles and cork;
multi-level ceiling;
contrasting wall decoration - materials that differ in color, texture, print;
various lighting devices;
furniture arrangement;
podium - both a dining group and kitchen modules can be hoisted on this design;
curtains, screens, blinds - they separate the dining room if it is taken out in a bay window, on a balcony or at the end of the room.
Kitchen set - selection and location
When purchasing furniture, build on the size and configuration of the room, style, color scheme of the interior. Various ways of placing the work area allow you to create a unique interior.
The arrangement in the kitchen is:
linear - the headset is installed along the wall. It allows you to save space, but not too easy to use - you have to move a lot in the cooking process;
corner - one of the most convenient types of furniture arrangement in terms of ergonomics;
Peninsular - suitable for a studio or kitchen-dining room in a private house. The protruding peninsula separates the cooking area from the rest of the room. From the side of the room it is equipped with places for eating;
island - one element is installed separately from the headset. A sink, stove is often built into it;
parallel - furniture is placed along the walls in two rows. The passage between them should be at least 1.2 meters. In such a kitchen two or three chefs fit simultaneously.
Decide on the headset materials. The cases are practically invisible, so pay the main attention to the front panels.
There are facades from:
wood - solid oak, beech, alder, ash, veneered;
MDF or particleboard - matte or glossy. They can be enamelled, coated with PVC film, or plastic;
tempered glass of various colors.
The last two materials may use photo printing.
Determine the style
Style solutions for the kitchen can be divided into traditional and modern. The former include classics, Provence and even country. Their common feature is paneled facades. Classic options are decorated with carvings, patina, stained-glass windows. Provence is characterized by aged surfaces. Country has simple, rough forms. Modern directions include laconic lines, dull facades, possibly the absence of handles. They attract with a wide color palette, various textures - glossy, matte and decorative features - photo printing, decoration under a natural tree.
Color scheme
The calling card of the kitchen unit is the facades and countertop. The cases are almost always hidden, so first of all we choose the colors for the doors and the working surface. What shades will look more profitable in a small 3x4 meter kitchen. Here are some tips to help you make your choice:
White facades will visually increase the room. They will make the furniture less overall.Light will be reflected from all surfaces, optically expanding the space;
less noticeable furniture matching the color of the walls. She is lost in their background, merges with them;
the sunny kitchen will add cool calm shades - blue, gray, turquoise, blue. The room on the north side "melts ice" a warm palette - yellow, coral, beige, orange, lime;
glossy surfaces of dark shades - black, chocolate will add trouble. To get rid of endless spots and prints, they will have to be polished day and night;
lovers of cleaning outside the schedule are recommended facades in a gold or silver sparkle. There are absolutely no problems with them - water spots and fingerprints are not visible on them.
Materials and methods of decoration
The kitchen is the most “moody” zone in the apartment. The finish here is attacked by splashing water and grease. She must be prepared to be mercilessly rubbed with hard brushes and tested with caustic chemicals. This is especially true for the “apron”. Choose durable materials for it - tiles, porcelain tiles, marble, decorative stone, glass. The remaining zones are not “attacked” by cleaning devices. They can be painted, pasted over with wallpaper, cork or wood panels, lining. The ceiling can be suspended, suspended or combined. In some styles, Provence or country under it is fixed with natural wooden beams. Ceramic tiles or seamless porcelain tiles are laid on the floor, trimmed with linoleum, vinyl panels, waterproof laminate, cork.
Lighting
There are several functional zones in the kitchen; think over a lighting solution for each of them. The working and dining areas should have local lighting. Add a few lamps, an LED strip under the upper tier or order a kitchen with built-in devices. In the dining area, pendant lights, sconces are appropriate. Refuse cold fluorescent lamps - they distort the true color of food.
It is worthwhile to consider possible lighting scenarios before the repair in order to organize a separate connection of devices in different zones.
Selection and arrangement of furniture and appliances
The main reason that cooking takes all the time and effort is the wrong organization of space. Not ergonomic kitchens force housewives to do hundreds of unnecessary manipulations. Therefore, at the stage of creating the project, carefully consider the dimensions, filling and placement of furniture and appliances.
Keeping Your Back Healthy
Standard work surface height - 0.85. To clean and cut products at such a height is convenient only for women with a height of up to 165 cm. Everyone who is taller is overloading the spine. It is necessary to order kitchens with a comfortable countertop height. If between the bent elbow and the working surface is no more than 15 cm, such a kitchen is suitable for you.
“We draw” a “working triangle”
Place the refrigerator, sink and stove in the correct order and throwing in the kitchen will be reduced significantly. The sequence is simple and straightforward. We open the refrigerator and take out the products. We put them on the surface between the refrigerator and the sink, here we carve. We wash the products, cut them in the gap between the sink and the stove, and cook.
We choose convenient mechanisms for cabinets and drawers
Pay attention to the cabinets with folding facades. Lifting mechanisms are quite expensive, so it’s enough to equip the most commonly used compartments — a dish dryer, shelves with products. Make drawers lower. Closers, allow you to forget about the forever open doors.
We determine the place for the oven
The oven is placed under the hob or raised above the work surface. If the device is not planned to be used frequently, leave it in the lower tier. In the opposite situation, raise the oven to eye level to tilt less.
Decor and textiles for the kitchen
With the installation of furniture is over, it remains to breathe in the mood in the kitchen, revive it. Than? Of course, accessories and textiles.They will decorate the room, make it cozy and attractive. It is only necessary to observe the measure and maintain the style.
The main rules for choosing accessories
So that the decor can rightfully settle in the kitchen, it must comply with:
the overall design - for example, in high-tech style, plates with ethnic ornaments or a classic landscape in a carved gilded frame will look ridiculous. The clumsy ceramic figurines or textiles with oriental ornaments are just as inappropriate here. But laconic plain or transparent vases, a wall electronic clock in a metal case, chrome sets for spices, bottle coasters and fruit vases will fit perfectly into the interior;
colors - choose accessories either in shades close to the main color, or in those that are on the opposite side of the Itten circle. For example - yellow can be supported by close orange and light green or its antagonist - purple. Any bright or delicate colors will suit achromatic - black, white and all shades of gray.
When choosing curtains for the kitchen, give preference to practical, simple models made of easy-to-wash fabrics. In order not to overload the already saturated paint interior, use plain fabrics. But amid neutral furniture and light finishes, curtains with drawings can become a spectacular accent. The most convenient for this room are Roman, roller blinds, Japanese panels, cafe curtains. Classic curtains are unlikely to be appropriate, except in the area of the loggia attached to the main room.
Kitchen with balcony
Is there a kitchen next to the balcony? Great bonus! The premises can be combined, thereby increasing the area of the kitchen. In the attached area there is a dining group, additional modules, a sofa or a table for a computer. By moving flowers to this zone, you can create an impromptu conservatory. The key condition is to make a decision on the demolition of the window, door and window sill blocks before starting repairs.In addition, for carrying out these works it is necessary to order a project and obtain permission.
Only the owners of the loggia can count on a positive response from the architectural department. An ordinary balcony cannot be combined with a kitchen.
Approval for dismantling window and door blocks is much easier to obtain than for demolishing a window sill. The ban is for good reason. If the window-sill block serves to pinch the base of the loggia or is part of the wall, for example, in panel houses, you can not touch it. But if it is nothing more than a partition of bricks and does not carry a structural load, this part can be eliminated. Just do not forget - for the comfortable use of the balcony area it must be thoroughly insulated.
Conclusion
Use our tips to create a stylish and comfortable kitchen in which it will be equally pleasant to cook, feed households and receive guests.
An ideal kitchen is a place where it is pleasant and convenient to cook, eat, clean up. How to plan a stylish and functional space? What to consider when choosing a finish, headsets, accessories. Let's look at an example of a 3 by 4 kitchen design.
Content
Creation of a design project
Select furniture according to the location of doors, windows, sockets, water outlets, gas. For non-standard arrangement, additional sources of electricity or pipe transfer will be required.Do this during the repair, so as not to spoil the finished finish.
To properly organize the kitchen space you need:
Careful planning allows you to comfortably place everything you need not only in a 3 by 4 room, but also in the smallest kitchenette.
Zoning
Allocate two main spaces - a working and dining area. There are many design techniques to distinguish between these spaces, to give each of them a special flavor.
Zones are shared using:
Kitchen set - selection and location
When purchasing furniture, build on the size and configuration of the room, style, color scheme of the interior. Various ways of placing the work area allow you to create a unique interior.
The arrangement in the kitchen is:
Decide on the headset materials. The cases are practically invisible, so pay the main attention to the front panels.
There are facades from:
Determine the style
Style solutions for the kitchen can be divided into traditional and modern. The former include classics, Provence and even country. Their common feature is paneled facades. Classic options are decorated with carvings, patina, stained-glass windows. Provence is characterized by aged surfaces. Country has simple, rough forms. Modern directions include laconic lines, dull facades, possibly the absence of handles. They attract with a wide color palette, various textures - glossy, matte and decorative features - photo printing, decoration under a natural tree.
Color scheme
The calling card of the kitchen unit is the facades and countertop. The cases are almost always hidden, so first of all we choose the colors for the doors and the working surface. What shades will look more profitable in a small 3x4 meter kitchen. Here are some tips to help you make your choice:
Materials and methods of decoration
The kitchen is the most “moody” zone in the apartment. The finish here is attacked by splashing water and grease. She must be prepared to be mercilessly rubbed with hard brushes and tested with caustic chemicals. This is especially true for the “apron”. Choose durable materials for it - tiles, porcelain tiles, marble, decorative stone, glass. The remaining zones are not “attacked” by cleaning devices. They can be painted, pasted over with wallpaper, cork or wood panels, lining. The ceiling can be suspended, suspended or combined. In some styles, Provence or country under it is fixed with natural wooden beams. Ceramic tiles or seamless porcelain tiles are laid on the floor, trimmed with linoleum, vinyl panels, waterproof laminate, cork.
Lighting
There are several functional zones in the kitchen; think over a lighting solution for each of them. The working and dining areas should have local lighting. Add a few lamps, an LED strip under the upper tier or order a kitchen with built-in devices. In the dining area, pendant lights, sconces are appropriate. Refuse cold fluorescent lamps - they distort the true color of food.
Selection and arrangement of furniture and appliances
The main reason that cooking takes all the time and effort is the wrong organization of space. Not ergonomic kitchens force housewives to do hundreds of unnecessary manipulations. Therefore, at the stage of creating the project, carefully consider the dimensions, filling and placement of furniture and appliances.
Keeping Your Back Healthy
Standard work surface height - 0.85. To clean and cut products at such a height is convenient only for women with a height of up to 165 cm. Everyone who is taller is overloading the spine. It is necessary to order kitchens with a comfortable countertop height. If between the bent elbow and the working surface is no more than 15 cm, such a kitchen is suitable for you.
“We draw” a “working triangle”
Place the refrigerator, sink and stove in the correct order and throwing in the kitchen will be reduced significantly. The sequence is simple and straightforward. We open the refrigerator and take out the products. We put them on the surface between the refrigerator and the sink, here we carve. We wash the products, cut them in the gap between the sink and the stove, and cook.
We choose convenient mechanisms for cabinets and drawers
Pay attention to the cabinets with folding facades. Lifting mechanisms are quite expensive, so it’s enough to equip the most commonly used compartments — a dish dryer, shelves with products. Make drawers lower. Closers, allow you to forget about the forever open doors.
We determine the place for the oven
The oven is placed under the hob or raised above the work surface. If the device is not planned to be used frequently, leave it in the lower tier. In the opposite situation, raise the oven to eye level to tilt less.
Decor and textiles for the kitchen
With the installation of furniture is over, it remains to breathe in the mood in the kitchen, revive it. Than? Of course, accessories and textiles.They will decorate the room, make it cozy and attractive. It is only necessary to observe the measure and maintain the style.
The main rules for choosing accessories
So that the decor can rightfully settle in the kitchen, it must comply with:
When choosing curtains for the kitchen, give preference to practical, simple models made of easy-to-wash fabrics. In order not to overload the already saturated paint interior, use plain fabrics. But amid neutral furniture and light finishes, curtains with drawings can become a spectacular accent. The most convenient for this room are Roman, roller blinds, Japanese panels, cafe curtains. Classic curtains are unlikely to be appropriate, except in the area of the loggia attached to the main room.
Kitchen with balcony
Is there a kitchen next to the balcony? Great bonus! The premises can be combined, thereby increasing the area of the kitchen. In the attached area there is a dining group, additional modules, a sofa or a table for a computer. By moving flowers to this zone, you can create an impromptu conservatory. The key condition is to make a decision on the demolition of the window, door and window sill blocks before starting repairs.In addition, for carrying out these works it is necessary to order a project and obtain permission.
Approval for dismantling window and door blocks is much easier to obtain than for demolishing a window sill. The ban is for good reason. If the window-sill block serves to pinch the base of the loggia or is part of the wall, for example, in panel houses, you can not touch it. But if it is nothing more than a partition of bricks and does not carry a structural load, this part can be eliminated. Just do not forget - for the comfortable use of the balcony area it must be thoroughly insulated.
Conclusion
Use our tips to create a stylish and comfortable kitchen in which it will be equally pleasant to cook, feed households and receive guests.