The design of the direct kitchen consists in the layout of all the elements, in which they are located along the wall. This option may not seem convenient for the hostess, who is used, for example, to a triangular layout, so in some cases, designers choose intermediate options with an island or a peninsula. You can also place all the interior items along two walls, and the dining area will be located in the center of the kitchen.
Linear or direct layout is the best option in cases where the room is a rectangle with a large ratio of length and width. In such cases, furniture and appliances are installed along long walls so that they do not interfere with the hostess. Recently, it has been considered fashionable to decorate rather large rooms in such a way, so that objects occupy only a small part of the space, use the remaining space to equip a spacious dining area with a large table, chairs,armchairs. This article discusses options for direct kitchens of various sizes, ways of arranging furniture and other items.
Direct kitchens have their own pros and cons in the layout.
Suitable for rooms of almost any area. In old houses, called "Khrushchev", such premises are small in area. This type of layout is better for them;
Simple division of the kitchen into two functional parts: a place for cooking and a meal area;
Relief from unnecessary furniture and other items, due to which fresh air and sunlight freely enter;
You can complement the kitchen 4 meters long, using any ideas to your taste. Now many are installing an additional bar counter if there is free space;
Headsets without any corners or made in the form of the letter P are much cheaper. Therefore, furniture for arrangement will cost much cheaper;
The kitchen is easiest to plan, just know the length of the wall and each element that you plan to install.
disadvantages
This type of layout is used not only for small rooms, a rather large distance between the main objects may occur, causing inconvenience to the hostess. During the day, you can overcome a significant distance, moving between the sink, refrigerator, stove. As a result, cooking turns into hell, as the process becomes longer and tedious. Typically, for large kitchens, this problem is solved by installing a stove in the center of the room, in close proximity to the refrigerator and the sink. As a result, the so-called island is formed.
If the width of the room is significantly different to a smaller side from its length, then the location of all objects along the wall can significantly limit the dining area.If the design of the kitchen is 5 by 3 meters, it is recommended to place objects along the walls so that there is a free part for comfortable placement of furniture in the dining area.
The inconvenience caused by wall cabinets. If floor furniture can be wide enough, then the hinged should be narrowed, which is much more convenient than with equal dimensions with cabinets or cabinets mounted on the floor. Furniture should be selected in suitable sizes so as not to restrict access to the sink, the place of cutting food, the refrigerator, etc.
Despite the above disadvantages, a direct kitchen can be an excellent option for a room with any overall dimensions. The main thing is to approach the planning responsibly, carefully think through everything.
Remember, the minimum length of a straight kitchen should be 2.5 m. If the room is small, it is better to choose a different way of placing kitchen furniture.
Sink location
Installation of furniture and other items begins in those places where there are already conclusions of engineering networks. In our case, it is necessary to place the sink where there are already pipes for connecting cold, hot water and draining drains.
Typically, the nozzles are placed in the corner of the room, when installing the sink in this part, a problem may arise in the future: when washing dishes, the hand will rest against the wall. As a solution to the problem, you can choose a sink with a large overall width, or leave a space between it and the wall, install a small countertop on which you can temporarily put the dishes during washing.
If you need to complete the design of the kitchen 3 meters in length, the sink can be moved to another place. For example, it can be placed between the refrigerator and the stove. If the length of the kitchen exceeds 3-4 meters, the transfer of the sink from the connection point to the communications will require the installation of an intermediate pump. If you plan to install a dishwasher or washing machine, they should be located as close as possible to the water inlet and outlet drains.
Furniture selection
All lower cabinets that are planned to be placed along the wall should be at least 60 cm deep.They will be needed to store products that do not deteriorate without a refrigerator. Wall cabinets should be much less depth, so as not to inconvenience the hostess. When choosing floor cabinets, consider the width of the kitchen and the size of the dining area. To prevent the room from becoming cramped, you must leave at least 1 meter of space between the dining table and the cupboard or stove.
Instead of hanging cabinets, you can give preference to high, whose height is in the region of 1 meter. So you can effectively use the space and visually increase the distance from the floor to the ceiling. In this way, you can get a one-piece design and hide the exhaust pipe.
Another good option for a 3 by 3 meter kitchen design is to use bunk cabinets. The topmost shelves are used to store items that are used most rarely.
A convenient option for the location of the surface for cutting products is the space between the stove and the sink. It is necessary to allocate a minimum of 50-80 cm for convenience. Save on the length of the stove by choosing the three-burner option.
To protect the wall of the refrigerator from splashes, dirt and heat (which can ruin the device), as well as to get a place where you can place food, you should allocate the space between the stove and the refrigerator. Such a "gap" should be at least 20 cm.
Isle
In the case of a kitchen-living room with a sufficient area, you can perform a direct layout with a peninsula or an island. So you can arrange the stove, table, bar. For ease of use, a space of at least 100-120 cm wide should be left between the peninsula and the rest of the kitchen. The bar counter can replace the dining table, in which case you need to choose the appropriate chairs.
The island can be used to install various appliances, a toaster, a microwave, a mixer and others. It can be a pretty convenient location for washing,thanks to which cooking and washing dishes after eating will be as comfortable as possible.
If you use the island to install the stove, next to it should be a surface for cutting food, and above the stove - an exhaust hood. This version of the kitchen design with a length of 3 meters is quite common in our country.
Which is better: direct or corner kitchen?
It is difficult to give an unambiguous answer to such a question, since in many respects the choice of layout depends not only on the features of the kitchen, but also on the habits of the family. We can draw conclusions about the feasibility of choosing a direct layout, rather than angular:
if you need to arrange a spacious lunch area or a small living room with a sofa;
if you plan to install the most necessary things so as not to litter the useful space;
such a design looks strictly, accurately, objects occupy less space and it is noticeable visually;
if most of the products are stored in some other place, and not in the kitchen, and the hostess does not plan to spend much time on it.
The design of the direct kitchen consists in the layout of all the elements, in which they are located along the wall. This option may not seem convenient for the hostess, who is used, for example, to a triangular layout, so in some cases, designers choose intermediate options with an island or a peninsula. You can also place all the interior items along two walls, and the dining area will be located in the center of the kitchen.
Linear or direct layout is the best option in cases where the room is a rectangle with a large ratio of length and width. In such cases, furniture and appliances are installed along long walls so that they do not interfere with the hostess. Recently, it has been considered fashionable to decorate rather large rooms in such a way, so that objects occupy only a small part of the space, use the remaining space to equip a spacious dining area with a large table, chairs,armchairs. This article discusses options for direct kitchens of various sizes, ways of arranging furniture and other items.
Content
Benefits
Direct kitchens have their own pros and cons in the layout.
disadvantages
Despite the above disadvantages, a direct kitchen can be an excellent option for a room with any overall dimensions. The main thing is to approach the planning responsibly, carefully think through everything.
Sink location
Installation of furniture and other items begins in those places where there are already conclusions of engineering networks. In our case, it is necessary to place the sink where there are already pipes for connecting cold, hot water and draining drains.
Typically, the nozzles are placed in the corner of the room, when installing the sink in this part, a problem may arise in the future: when washing dishes, the hand will rest against the wall. As a solution to the problem, you can choose a sink with a large overall width, or leave a space between it and the wall, install a small countertop on which you can temporarily put the dishes during washing.
If you need to complete the design of the kitchen 3 meters in length, the sink can be moved to another place. For example, it can be placed between the refrigerator and the stove. If the length of the kitchen exceeds 3-4 meters, the transfer of the sink from the connection point to the communications will require the installation of an intermediate pump. If you plan to install a dishwasher or washing machine, they should be located as close as possible to the water inlet and outlet drains.
Furniture selection
All lower cabinets that are planned to be placed along the wall should be at least 60 cm deep.They will be needed to store products that do not deteriorate without a refrigerator. Wall cabinets should be much less depth, so as not to inconvenience the hostess. When choosing floor cabinets, consider the width of the kitchen and the size of the dining area. To prevent the room from becoming cramped, you must leave at least 1 meter of space between the dining table and the cupboard or stove.
Instead of hanging cabinets, you can give preference to high, whose height is in the region of 1 meter. So you can effectively use the space and visually increase the distance from the floor to the ceiling. In this way, you can get a one-piece design and hide the exhaust pipe.
Another good option for a 3 by 3 meter kitchen design is to use bunk cabinets. The topmost shelves are used to store items that are used most rarely.
A convenient option for the location of the surface for cutting products is the space between the stove and the sink. It is necessary to allocate a minimum of 50-80 cm for convenience. Save on the length of the stove by choosing the three-burner option.
To protect the wall of the refrigerator from splashes, dirt and heat (which can ruin the device), as well as to get a place where you can place food, you should allocate the space between the stove and the refrigerator. Such a "gap" should be at least 20 cm.
Isle
In the case of a kitchen-living room with a sufficient area, you can perform a direct layout with a peninsula or an island. So you can arrange the stove, table, bar. For ease of use, a space of at least 100-120 cm wide should be left between the peninsula and the rest of the kitchen. The bar counter can replace the dining table, in which case you need to choose the appropriate chairs.
The island can be used to install various appliances, a toaster, a microwave, a mixer and others. It can be a pretty convenient location for washing,thanks to which cooking and washing dishes after eating will be as comfortable as possible.
If you use the island to install the stove, next to it should be a surface for cutting food, and above the stove - an exhaust hood. This version of the kitchen design with a length of 3 meters is quite common in our country.
Which is better: direct or corner kitchen?
It is difficult to give an unambiguous answer to such a question, since in many respects the choice of layout depends not only on the features of the kitchen, but also on the habits of the family. We can draw conclusions about the feasibility of choosing a direct layout, rather than angular: