The design of the kitchen set is an important element of the interior

Furniture for the kitchen must carry not only an aesthetic function, but also be functional, practical and roomy. Collaborating with an experienced designer, you are guaranteed to get what you want: based on your preferences and wishes, he will create a unique kitchen set designmade to order.

Visualization of any idea is able to identify all the positive and negative sides.

However, the services of a designer are not a cheap pleasure and, unfortunately, not everyone can afford them. In this case, you can independently plan and carry out high-quality repairs in the kitchenhaving some knowledge in this area. Further in the article we will tell you what you need to pay attention to when choosing kitchen sethow to combine beauty and functionality in it.

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Content

1 Kitchen: assembly of purchased furniture
2 Choose the size of the headset
3 Lines in the kitchen
4 Kitchen: layout options and placement methods
5 Built-in appliances
6 Cooker hood
7 How the area of a room affects the choice of a kitchen set
8 Basic elements and materials for a kitchen set
- 8.1 Facades
- 8.2 Countertop
9 Stylistic design options for the kitchen
10 Conclusion
11 VIDEO: Kitchen interior - interesting design options.
12 50 kitchen cabinet design options:

Kitchen: assembly of purchased furniture

Depending on the price category, furniture for the kitchen It is conditionally divided into the following classes.

The combination of different colors, the placement of the kitchen and dining area - all this is difficult to imagine without professionally designed projects.

Elite Class - the kitchen foreign production of the highest quality (manufacturing country - Germany or Italy). Feature of this of furniture It is that by purchasing the selected model, the customer will bring the already assembled headset, which must be installed in its designated place. It is assembled at the manufacturer's main furniture factory.
The middle class differs from the previous assembly place. It is assembled at a subsidiary in the distributing country, and delivered to the customer assembled.
Budget option delivered unassembled. Collect this furniture the buyer can independently or order the services of a professional collector.
Set for order - the cost of such of furniture for the kitchen may vary depending on the selected configuration, accessories and sizes. A distinctive advantage is the dimensions that fit perfectly into the room, creating a single design. Particular attention should be paid to the choice of the manufacturer.

Modern kitchen should be, first of all, functional and comfortable.

Another important point is the assembly phase kitchen set. When assembling yourself or using third-party specialists, be prepared that in the event of improper assembly, claims against the manufacturer will be rejected.

Choose the size of the headset

The right size of furniture - the key to her aesthetic appeal. Kitchen set is a combination of a variety of modules. In addition to design, they can differ in step size and fittings. These indicators significantly affect the cost of goods: the smaller the step size, the higher its value.

When purchasing a modular kit, it is very important to take the right measurements and choose the one that fits perfectly into the kitchen.

Another important nuance is cabinets for embedded technology. Modern household appliances may differ in their dimensions, therefore, it is first necessary to choose household appliances, and then select furniture in size. For example, standard equipment for the kitchen it has a width of 0.6 m and a narrow one - 0.45 m.

Otherwise, you will have to choose household equipment based on its size, rather than technical specifications.

The most popular options today are corner headsets.

Lines in the kitchen

Regardless of the class and type of typesetting modules, they all have common basic elements, which are conventionally called lines.

Modern kitchen repairs are designed with an emphasis on minimalism and clean lines.

Below is a table in which these characteristics are detailed.

Line	Description	What is it for?
Top	This line includes hanging shelves and cabinets. For visual "relief" of the upper line, you can use open shelves.	Small utensils; Dishes; Seasonings, cereals.
Average	This is a work surface. In modern kitchens often in the middle line have a built-in wind cupboard.	Working and cooking surface; Wind cupboard; Apron (on it you can place small shelves for spices or utensils).
Lower	This is the basic part of the headset, which includes all the elements of its lower part. The swing doors of the lower drawers are the most budgetary, but not the most convenient option. Optimum - drawers with a retractable mechanism.	Small household appliances; Bulky dishes.
Vertical	Vertical cupboardfull-height column the kitchen can be a great alternative to horizontal splitting. In its middle part (at eye level) you can position the built-in wind cupboard. It is not only convenient to use, but small children will not be able to reach it during work, providing additional security. It should be understood that such cabinets harmoniously fit into the interior of a large the kitchen, in small rooms, this decision should be discarded.	Small household appliances; Large utensils; Cereals and groceries.

The modern interior of the kitchen is filled with stylish materials that emphasize simple forms, creating a concise room.

Kitchen: layout options and placement methods

The form kitchen set depends on the layout.

From how well you plan the placement of all the elements of your kitchen depends on its functionality and ease of use.

Below is a table of different layout and placement options. of furniture.

Layout	Description and Benefits	Where applicable
Linear	All modular elements are located along the wall, creating a single line. This allows several people to cook at once, which is especially convenient when preparing for a big holiday or family dinner.	Narrow and elongated rooms.
U-shaped	This arrangement of modules creates the most functional area. However, a couch and a large dining table, most likely, will not fit into such a room. An important nuance of such the kitchen It is considered the location of the apron along the entire line of desktops.	Suitable for large rooms.
Corner Headsets	L-shaped layout allows you to arrange all work areas in close proximity to each other.	Corner kitchen can be installed in a room of any quadrature.
Island	Often this layout is used to draw a dividing line between the working and dining areas in the kitchenStudios. In this embodiment, the hob, wind cupboard and the sink is carried out to the center the kitchenStudios. The rest furniture located along one or more walls.	Strongly not suitable for small rooms.

Built-in appliances

Modern kitchen or kitchenStudio simply cannot exist without such a technique:

Hob;
Wind cupboard;
Washing machine;
Cooker hood;
Dishwasher.

To choose the right furniture for the kitchen you need to wonder what it will be intended for.

You can install such equipment both in conspicuous places and hide it behind stylish facades. In any case, you must first purchase the equipment, and then order furniture, according to its dimensions.

If cooking in the kitchen is not enough, then the kitchen furniture should be minimalistic, accommodating only the most necessary accessories.

Cooker hood

Modern hoods not only remove extraneous odors from the room, but can also ventilate it through special charcoal filters.The hood can be built-in, then it harmoniously fits into a single concept kitchen set design.

When choosing a kitchen set, it is undoubtedly worth focusing on interior design, the style of the room and its color scheme.

Important! In some old-style houses equipped with gas water heaters, it is strictly forbidden to install hoods in the kitchen. This prohibition is based on safety regulations. Therefore, before you purchase and install the hood, you should clarify the legality of this action. Violation of this rule may result incash fine, or forced removal of the integrated hood.

How the area of a room affects the choice of a kitchen set

Depending on the area of the room, it is necessary to select and layout kitchen set.

AT the kitchen area of 5-6 sq.m. the best solution would be a linear layout. At the same time, you should not purchase a lot of modules, it is enough to use several hanging and floor cabinets. If possible, to increase the usable area, you can use the window sill as a work surface.

It is important that every detail is in harmony with each other, complementing the overall style of the room.

During registration such the kitchen You can use the following design life hacks to help visually increase the area:

Refuse a large number of decorative elements;
Use light colors in the design;
Furniture for the kitchen it is better to choose a round shape, more streamlined;
Discard swing doors in favor of drawers.

On an area of 8-9 square meters. m. can be positioned corner set. This will allow you to separate the working and dining areas, making maximum use of the free space.

As materials for furniture use an array of natural wood, laminated particleboard, particleboard with a coating of plastic, glass, metal, artificial stone.

Oversized the kitchen, an area of more than 12 square meters, make it possible to install a headset of any layout. It will harmoniously look like corner kitchenand island, as well as vertical lines.

When choosing a headset, it is important to make sure that all the drawers are installed evenly and open without extra effort, and the hinges and guides are not skewed.

Basic elements and materials for a kitchen set

Important details to consider when choosing kitchen setare:

Facade;
Countertop;
Hardware;
Boxes.

With a large number of small household appliances and utensils, it is necessary to make sure that for each item there is a place in the lockers.

Facades

They are a "face" kitchen set, therefore, the total cost depends on the material from which they are made. It could be:

Tree;
Glass (used for the top line, making it weightless);
Plastic;
MDF or particleboard;
Metal.

Also, the facades can be covered with a special film of various colors, matte or glossy.

The optimal solution for any room are glossy facades of bright colors.

Countertop

The countertop can be made of different material, which directly affects its functionality. The following materials may apply.

The height of the countertops should be such that it is convenient for a person to engage in cooking.

Budget option countertops - laminated particleboard. This material is not durable, with proper care it can last up to 10 years. An important nuance is the correct processing of joints. With poor-quality processing, water can get into the joints, due to which the countertop will begin to swell and rot.
Stainless steel is the choice of professional chefs. It is easy to maintain, does not deform during its operation. The disadvantage of this material is not particularly attractive appearance. Steel worktop will be inappropriate in the interior the kitchen in the style of provence or classic, but will fit perfectly into the design kitchen set Art Nouveau, minimalism or hi-tech.
The most practical option is a stone countertop. It is better to choose an artificial stone, since natural has a porous structure and has the ability to accumulate moisture.

It is recommended to choose a coating resistant to moisture and mechanical damage.

Stylistic design options for the kitchen

The most popular styles for decorating kitchens today are:

Art Nouveau is a universal style that can be easily applied to rooms of any size. The style combines classical restraint and hi-tech elements, saturation with modern household gadgets. Such kitchen is different multifunctionality, convenience and plenty of free space.

This is facilitated by laconic furniture and a minimum of massive elements.
Minimalism. The main rule of the style is a minimum of details, restrained colors, built-in appliances. An apron can act as a bright detail.

The material for furniture in this style can be glass, metal or monochrome wood.
Country - involves the use of wood as the main material.

For country style, wooden facades, wicker furniture, built-in and hidden from home appliances will be appropriate.
Retro - today is a popular trend.

It is important not to oversaturate the interior with original details.
Ethnic style - rich bright colors and many details.

The basic rule is to sustain the general stylistic idea in all elements of the kitchen.

Conclusion

Modern production capabilities can realize any ideas and desires, allowing you to create an interior the kitchen of your dreams. The optimal solution will be the manufacture of a headset to order according to individual size and sketch.