The protrusion of the ventilation shaft in the kitchen is a little difficult for experienced designers, and beginners sometimes do not even know what to do with it. Most often, in this case, they design hidden ventilation, build a fake fireplace or column, depending on the location of this architectural element. The original design of the kitchen with a ventilation duct rightfully claims to be particularly unique, because there are a lot of options for its decoration, successful camouflage.
This object, providing normal air exchange,mounted mainly in rooms with high humidity - bathroom, toilet, kitchen. This is one of the most important engineering systems of a residential building that prevents excessive moisture concentration, dust accumulation, and the presence of extraneous odors.
Materials of manufacture:
galvanized metal - used in residential and non-residential premises, the element comes out durable, resistant to corrosion, lightweight, has a rectangular or round cross section;
asbestos-cement slabs - are used very rarely in modern times, since the material is too heavy, and the design has low tightness;
reinforced concrete blocks - these elements have special openings for arranging natural ventilation ducts, have high strength, are designed before construction begins;
PVC - is used most often for organizing air ducts for kitchen facilities, durable, cheap, resistant to aggressive environments, virtually silent, easy to install, is available in various shapes, sizes, colors, but has low fire resistance.
Independent reconstruction of the duct threatens to damage the duct system and, as a result, a substantial fine. For redevelopment or dismantling, you will need to obtain special permission.
Location features, shape, size
In apartments of the P-44T series, unlike their predecessors P-44, the ventilation duct is not standard - in the corridor. Multi-section high-rise buildings of the KOPE, P-111M, P-55M series and many others were equipped with natural exhaust systems through ventilation units located in plumbing units, a kitchen. The area of the kitchen space in the houses of the P44 series is 8-10 square meters, but the volumetric box, pipes make the room more crowded. Inside the structure there are two or three channels through which air containing dust and combustion products are “drawn” from the apartment. Ventilation ducts consist of horizontal, vertical sections.An influx of fresh air occurs when ventilating through an open window. Often plastic ventilation elements are installed in houses, with various internal sections, round, rectangular in shape. Most common are round, having a diameter of:
80 mm, cross section 50.3 square meters. cm.;
100 mm vs 78.5 sq. see accordingly;
125 mm vs 122.7 sq. cm.;
150 mm vs 176.7 sq. cm.
Rectangular ventilation systems are easier to place in the interior, above the kitchen, behind a stretch ceiling. Their usual sizes:
110 by 55 mm, section 60.5 square meters. cm.;
120 by 60 mm and 72 square meters. cm.;
204 by 60 mm and 122.4 square meters. cm.
The box itself is made rectangular or irregular in shape, and is located in the corner on the right or in the center of the room, less often - at the very entrance to the kitchen. In order to avoid freezing, accumulation of excess moisture, the ventilation system is located only indoors.
A wide selection of colors for pipes will allow you to choose a design for any interior, and for complex shapes tees, adapters, other elements are provided.
What to consider when finishing
The box in the kitchen is usually angular, where most communications take place - it is quite easy to enter such a neatly into the interior. Less often, it is in the middle of one of the walls, then hiding the element is a little more difficult.
When finishing this design, it is important to consider:
dimensions of the box;
place of its placement;
place in the overall project;
manufacturing materials;
stylistic design of the kitchen;
desired financial costs.
When designing a kitchen decoration, you should choose the finish depending on the location of the ventilation structure. When located in the area of a gas stove, it is forbidden to decorate with paper wallpaper, vinyl siding, as these are excessively combustible materials. When this element is next to the sink, decorative plaster is not recommended, wallpapers, except for special waterproof ones.
When there is no box itself, but pipes of communications pass through the entire kitchen along the ceiling, it is performed independently from plasterboard or metal.
Masking methods
It is possible to mask the construction in different ways:
“Hide” the headset behind the facades - if the configuration of the furniture allows;
arrange with various functional elements;
cover with decorations made of drywall, plastic;
Serve as the central "highlight" of the interior;
make it almost invisible or divert attention with a bright decor.
The combination of two or three camouflage techniques at the same time will allow you to create a cozy, original interior. If you want to distract attention from the above element, while visually expanding the room, various lighting techniques are used. For example, a three-dimensional lamp is mounted directly on the box or vice versa, its location is darkened, brightly illuminating the other significant elements.
For kitchen decoration in the style of industrial, techno, art believe, masking the ventilation box is not necessary at all - it is an individual feature of the room. For the loft style, all components of the structure are specially emphasized, highlighted in color, texture.
Making a kitchen set to order
In the presence of a volumetric ventilation system, sometimes the manufacture of kitchen furniture to order is required. It is carried out taking into account the shape, size, depth, location of the structure, most often almost completely hiding the necessary elements. In this case, the specialist measures all the significant details, takes into account the shape of the room. If the area of the room allows, individual elements are made quite voluminous - for kitchens with a bay window or combined with an insulated balcony, this is quite acceptable. Then the countertop smoothly goes around the box, passing into the windowsill or forming a bar counter. When the box is located in one of the corners, it is recommended to put the kitchen along one wall, preferably longer. The L-shaped set is suitable for a very small kitchenette, the architectural ledge will then be formed by a shallow floor cabinet, the same hanging, which has, for the most part, a decorative purpose.Less often, the box “hides” completely behind the doors of one of the pencil cases, but the feasibility of such an element raises many questions.
Functional disguise
Depending on the design of the kitchen, the box is made out:
many shelves - they place souvenirs, jars with seasonings, spices, cereals, small items of utensils;
a TV bracket or a small screen mounted directly on the box;
a bar counter in the dining area - it’s convenient if the box is located at the entrance, then various pictures and murals are hung on it;
a portal of a false fireplace or an imitation of a window, which will give the impression that the ledge is not accidental here.
A television set should not be placed in the vicinity of a gas stove or a sink, since the probability of failure of such equipment there is very high, due to high humidity and temperature.
Decorative masking options
There are many options for not functional, but very aesthetic design:
antique column - this type of decoration is suitable for apartment design in a Mediterranean style. From materials, natural or artificial stone, decorative tile, gypsum stucco are welcome. The column is located directly in front of the vertical box, corresponding to it in width;
a drywall niche - is made from floor to ceiling, the box is slightly increased, which allows you to make it open or closed cabinet for kitchen items;
the central element - for the loft style, the design is decorated with panels under white or red brick, high-tech accepts mirror tiles or frosted glass, baroque - small colored mosaics;
decoration with a homogeneous material - the box and nearby walls are covered with the same tile, painted with one paint or glued with wallpaper. So the ledge becomes completely invisible;
association with a kitchen apron - a horizontal strip runs along the box, which is a continuation of the apron, revetted equally with it;
decoration with artificial stone or “brick-like” tiles - suitable for the classic style of the interior, the structure is completely trimmed or individual bright elements are performed;
slate board - the element is made of dark material, which can be written with chalk or made of metal, then it is decorated with decorative magnets;
patterns, ornaments - suitable for country styles, oriental. The design is decorated with hand-painted, rustic motifs, Chinese characters. On one of the planes hooks for towels, tacks are attached.
Conclusion
The kitchen is a multifunctional room; it is important to equip it as conveniently and aesthetically as possible. There are many design ideas for decorating, hiding a ventilation box in small or large kitchens. When self-design does not succeed, numerous technical and aesthetic issues arise, in this regard, you should turn to a professional designer with experience in the planning of apartments with various types of exhaust systems.
The protrusion of the ventilation shaft in the kitchen is a little difficult for experienced designers, and beginners sometimes do not even know what to do with it. Most often, in this case, they design hidden ventilation, build a fake fireplace or column, depending on the location of this architectural element. The original design of the kitchen with a ventilation duct rightfully claims to be particularly unique, because there are a lot of options for its decoration, successful camouflage.
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The importance of the ventilation duct
This object, providing normal air exchange,mounted mainly in rooms with high humidity - bathroom, toilet, kitchen. This is one of the most important engineering systems of a residential building that prevents excessive moisture concentration, dust accumulation, and the presence of extraneous odors.
Materials of manufacture:
Location features, shape, size
In apartments of the P-44T series, unlike their predecessors P-44, the ventilation duct is not standard - in the corridor. Multi-section high-rise buildings of the KOPE, P-111M, P-55M series and many others were equipped with natural exhaust systems through ventilation units located in plumbing units, a kitchen. The area of the kitchen space in the houses of the P44 series is 8-10 square meters, but the volumetric box, pipes make the room more crowded.
Inside the structure there are two or three channels through which air containing dust and combustion products are “drawn” from the apartment. Ventilation ducts consist of horizontal, vertical sections.An influx of fresh air occurs when ventilating through an open window.
Often plastic ventilation elements are installed in houses, with various internal sections, round, rectangular in shape. Most common are round, having a diameter of:
Rectangular ventilation systems are easier to place in the interior, above the kitchen, behind a stretch ceiling. Their usual sizes:
The box itself is made rectangular or irregular in shape, and is located in the corner on the right or in the center of the room, less often - at the very entrance to the kitchen. In order to avoid freezing, accumulation of excess moisture, the ventilation system is located only indoors.
What to consider when finishing
The box in the kitchen is usually angular, where most communications take place - it is quite easy to enter such a neatly into the interior. Less often, it is in the middle of one of the walls, then hiding the element is a little more difficult.
When finishing this design, it is important to consider:
When designing a kitchen decoration, you should choose the finish depending on the location of the ventilation structure. When located in the area of a gas stove, it is forbidden to decorate with paper wallpaper, vinyl siding, as these are excessively combustible materials. When this element is next to the sink, decorative plaster is not recommended, wallpapers, except for special waterproof ones.
Masking methods
It is possible to mask the construction in different ways:
The combination of two or three camouflage techniques at the same time will allow you to create a cozy, original interior. If you want to distract attention from the above element, while visually expanding the room, various lighting techniques are used. For example, a three-dimensional lamp is mounted directly on the box or vice versa, its location is darkened, brightly illuminating the other significant elements.
Making a kitchen set to order
In the presence of a volumetric ventilation system, sometimes the manufacture of kitchen furniture to order is required. It is carried out taking into account the shape, size, depth, location of the structure, most often almost completely hiding the necessary elements. In this case, the specialist measures all the significant details, takes into account the shape of the room.
If the area of the room allows, individual elements are made quite voluminous - for kitchens with a bay window or combined with an insulated balcony, this is quite acceptable. Then the countertop smoothly goes around the box, passing into the windowsill or forming a bar counter. When the box is located in one of the corners, it is recommended to put the kitchen along one wall, preferably longer. The L-shaped set is suitable for a very small kitchenette, the architectural ledge will then be formed by a shallow floor cabinet, the same hanging, which has, for the most part, a decorative purpose.Less often, the box “hides” completely behind the doors of one of the pencil cases, but the feasibility of such an element raises many questions.
Functional disguise
Depending on the design of the kitchen, the box is made out:
Decorative masking options
There are many options for not functional, but very aesthetic design:
Conclusion
The kitchen is a multifunctional room; it is important to equip it as conveniently and aesthetically as possible. There are many design ideas for decorating, hiding a ventilation box in small or large kitchens. When self-design does not succeed, numerous technical and aesthetic issues arise, in this regard, you should turn to a professional designer with experience in the planning of apartments with various types of exhaust systems.