How to choose a kitchen set: rules and criteria, the most popular colors

Popular colors

In the kitchen, regardless of its area, there should be no more than 2 colors, harmoniously combined or contrasting. The set is chosen in relation to the lighting in the daytime.

White

In kitchen furniture sets, designers use shades of white: milk, ivory, cream. They are combined with pastel colors. Pure white color can be in contrasting combinations with black, red, purple.

Purple

Not used in monochromatic version. The headset looks good in combination with white. They are used in the kitchen design of furniture made of plastic, painted MDF.

Green

Color saturation - from light green to malachite. A set with a green facade is in harmony with a beige or ivory body.

It looks like an expensive set made of solid natural wood, emphasizing the sophistication of the kitchen style.

The silver-blue set is a high-tech style in the kitchen.

A juicy color in combination with white, black makes the kitchen set bright and does not require additional decoration.

Yellow

Yellow creates a positive mood, but when it is overabundant in the kitchen it causes discomfort. Designers "dilute" yellowness with shades of white.

Matte

Matte surfaces of kitchen facades are not so laborious to maintain, but they have a drawback: they absorb greasy traces.

The combination of the kitchen set with the color of the rest of the details in the kitchen

It is much better when the kitchen set has colors that organically blend with shades or individual color elements of the rest of the environment. You need to focus on this right away, even before buying or ordering. Managers of furniture stores help to choose furniture of the desired color and saturation in the catalog, it is enough to contact them with such a request.

The modular set provides for the installation of a built-in hob and is complete with a niche for a microwave oven or oven.

Using a combination of similar colors means harmonizing the overall look of the kitchen. In this case, bright accents, for example, inserts or accessories of shades different from the main color, will not interfere. They will freshen up the environment and make it less static.

A kitchen set of modular furniture assumes installation in small spaces.

Classic headsets, with their soft colors, are suitable for most kitchens and dining rooms, regardless of lighting. Eclectic color combinations and avant-garde design are appropriate where there is room to delineate the dining area, bar area and cooking area.

The kitchen set includes all the necessary elements of the corner kitchen sets, its upper and lower tier of sections are arranged extremely rationally.

Monochrome headsets look good with contrasting additions - decorative dishes, clay vases and figurines, compositions of dried herbs and flowers, if placed at the top. Tiles, which are often laid on the wall in the area of the sink, should also be monochromatic or with a dull pattern.

The state-of-the-art modular system design will bring an invigorating joy to your kitchen and energize you all day long.

Curtains can be anything, depending on the size and layout of the kitchen. The most popular are Roman shades and vertical blinds, but variations are possible. It is necessary to adhere to a restrained color scheme, especially in small rooms. Let's say a dim plant pattern and a geometric texture.

The bodies of the upper and lower sections are made of 16 mm thick chipboard.

The table and chairs should not stand out from the general style. Corner sofas in warm and light colors go well with classic headsets.

It is advisable to install such furniture in apartments intended for rent, since it is inexpensive, unpretentious in maintenance and meaningfully fits into almost any type of interior.

Steps for choosing a headset for the kitchen

Choosing a kitchen unit should consist of four important steps:

measuring the dimensions of the kitchen;
choice of layout options;
drafting a project;
buying the perfect headset taking into account the previous parameters.

Measuring the dimensions of the kitchen

For this work, you need a tape measure, a pen, a notebook and an assistant who will hold one end of the measuring tape.

It is important to measure the following horizontal and vertical lines:

openings of doors and windows;
the length and width of the room;
the gap from the floor to the windowsill;
the height of the kitchen;
dimensions of all elements located in the room (sockets and switches, heating radiators, pipes).

Suitable layout

Before deciding which kitchen set to choose, it is important to clarify several aspects:

the amount of furniture required;
its location relative to the room (linear, two-row, L- or U-shaped);
a list of available or purchased household appliances and their type (built-in or not);
availability of funds.

fridge;
plane for primary processing of products;
sink, place for waste, wall cabinet for drying dishes;
cabinet for the final work with products (cutting, etc.);
plate for heat treatment of the prepared dish;
area for table setting and eating.

It is clear that not every kitchen will fit the listed objects in size, but competent planning will allow you to harmoniously fit everything you need. To save space, it is convenient to use a corner sink or cabinet.
You should choose cabinets for the ceiling, occupying the upper shelves with utensils or electrical appliances that are rarely used.

Taking into account the aspect that the pipes for water and sewage cannot be transferred, the washing can be considered the starting point for planning. How to choose a kitchen based on this? A sink should be outlined on the plan, under it is a module for storing household goods and a trash can, on top of a cabinet for placing dishes.

It is rational to place the dishwasher near the sink on the left for right-handers and, conversely, for left-handers. Further, it is recommended to put a module for working with food, inside which you can store groceries, spices. The essentials can also be placed in a wall cabinet above the work surface.

Think about where the microwave oven, multicooker and other necessary household appliances will be. Please note that it is convenient to install the oven at eye level, separately from the hob.

Give preference to drawers as they are convenient to use
... It is recommended to place the largest ones for large kitchen utensils on the lower level.

Project development

It is most convenient to draw the kitchen of your dreams on paper in a cage on a scale, with the drawing of openings, pipes, sockets, switches, batteries. The project should indicate the location of the stove, sink, refrigerator and other furniture.

Facades for the kitchen

The material and finish of the kitchen set determine its practicality, durability, and attractiveness. In fact, the choice here is not very large.

Wood. For the kitchen, wood acts as a kind of elite material, since by its characteristics it is not very suitable for this. The main attraction of wood is its amazing beauty, ease of processing (which allows you to decorate furniture in every possible way) and durability, but in conditions of relatively low humidity and the absence of temperature extremes. Alas, this cannot be said about the kitchen.

Kitchen furniture is either made from wood that is not affected by moisture, or processed using the most rigorous methods. The first option is a set of oak, cherry, larch, but it costs accordingly. The second one costs almost the same, although the quality is lower.

A solid wood facade is always a testament to luxury, and in any style and in any concept.

MDF is a much more practical option, and no less high quality. MDF is resistant to moisture, as it is deprived of one of the advantages of wood - the ability to absorb and release moisture when the temperature changes. For working kitchen furniture, this disadvantage turns into an advantage. The MDF facade does not change its size, does not swell or crack. Accordingly, it serves for a long time.

Carving is impossible here, although it is quite possible to decorate furniture with carved overhead elements. But the MDF sheet can be bent, which means that radius facades can be made from the material.

Particleboard has a very affordable cost, is easy to process and cut. Alas, chipboard is much more sensitive to moisture and temperature extremes: near the sink or oven, the facades wear out quickly. In addition, chipboard holds fasteners much worse, so repairs here are somewhat difficult.

Headset design

Facades for the kitchen should not only be attractive, but also correspond to the style of the room, or rather, the apartment, since it is the working area in the kitchen that determines the style.
There is plenty to choose from.

Classic style - paneled facades are preferable, maybe even with elements of carving and modest moldings. This option can be made both from expensive wood and from MDF covered with PVC film.
Baroque and Empire style are characterized by more carvings and brighter, shiny moldings. Still, you shouldn't get carried away with jewelry, as they accumulate dirt. Palace styles do not work well with cheap materials, so either wood or veneered MDF would be required.

Modern. Here, flat facades are preferable, but in a bright design. Imitation of wood or stone is not welcome; it is better to use a combination of bright and neutral colors, possibly with painting. Acrylic film and acrylic panels are best suited for this, but chipboard covered with a single-color PVC film is also suitable.
Rustic styles suggest matte, pastel colors and welcome the imitation of antiquity - an aging effect. Accordingly, in the simplest case, the headset is made of chipboard and trimmed with PVC foil under a light wood. A MDF set, painted in white or pastel blue, looks much more spectacular. Well, the best choice is antique staining using enamel of two or three shades.
Techno - undoubtedly, flat facades, predominantly elongated horizontally, aluminum edges are preferred. Finishing - acrylic film, panels, enamel and even HPL-plastic. Colors are usually dull, contrast is not allowed here, color gradient is also.
Hi-tech - but here the gloss together with the "chameleon" effect and curved facades will be more than appropriate. Hi-tech is a symbol of modern luxury.
Choosing the perfect kitchen unit is not easy at all. A huge variety of materials and finishes, many design styles, different forms of facades and other design findings make the choice noticeably difficult, but also make it much more pleasant.

We make an accent

In order to choose the perfect color scheme, you need to choose what exactly will become the main focus in your kitchen. As a rule, designers suggest starting from the color of walls, furniture or decorative elements. Let's make a reservation right away: to make accents on everything at once is a failure, you will have to choose one thing, which will partially demonstrate 10% of the accent color.

Walls

If your goal is luxurious wall decoration with materials of complex texture, expressive print or catchy color, give up bright furniture, complex decor, intricate flooring. A frilly background in the form of walls obliges to adhere to neutral shades in everything else.If this rule is violated, the walls will not make a gorgeous impression, they simply cannot be seen, many details will be distracting.

Let's try to consider win-win combinations with the most common shades.

White. The most practical color in terms of combination and aesthetics. It is perfectly combined with different palettes, giving the interior elegance and grace. A white background looks great with tints of light wood, which can be taken as an option. Absolutely anyone can act as an accent, with the exception of gloomy black and brown.

Furniture

If the typeface is made to order, this simplifies the task, and you do not have to build on it, it will be easier to fit it into an existing project. If you are making repairs in a kitchen in which there is already furniture, you will have to make a start from it. Consider it as a complementary color and choose the main dominant and accents.

Decor

When choosing accessories and textiles for the kitchen, decide on the main thing - the decor has additional or dominant functions. If you want to flaunt your accessories as much as possible, choose a neutral backdrop. For example, white walls and wood floors do a great job. At the same time, remember that not every style "likes" an abundance of decor.

If you like to overload the space with trinkets, turn to boho, Provence styles. Lots of accessories and rich textiles in Art Deco. As for the color, there are two rules here:

decor is included in 10% of accent shades or in 30 additional ones, variegation is not the best way to decorate an interior;
try to match accessories and textiles in color either with each other or with other design items: curtains and a tablecloth, or curtains and chair covers, an apron ornament and plates on the walls.

Apron

The apron of the working area is one of the central details of the kitchen interior; almost all the mood of the design depends on it. Very often, the emphasis is on the apron, since this is the easiest to do and not to overdo it.

It is important to maintain neutral walls in order to present the brightness and expressiveness of the work area as beneficially as possible. But the headset can be made in the same range as the apron

The most successful color solutions for a kitchen apron.

Red. Here you will have to restrain yourself with the desire to include the colors of the same range in the interior: burgundy, cherry, pink. Scarlet shades are good only in contrast, but not with any palette. Gray, black, beige are good choices, white is ideal.

How to choose a kitchen set

This question is far from so simple. It is not enough to find an interesting option in the catalog; you need to evaluate its characteristics taking into account the characteristics of your kitchen. And there are a great many such factors:

dimensions - both premises and furniture;
configuration - the rule of the working triangle dictates rather rigidly the furniture arrangement schemes;
material - the durability and practicality of the headset is determined by the material of the facades and cases;
filling - ordinary boxes for anything today do not satisfy even the most undemanding hostess;
aesthetic appearance - it has been known for a long time that the taste of lunch significantly depends on the attractiveness and convenience of the kitchen.

Furniture types by location

The harmonious position of the kitchen unit will make the room comfortable in the process of use. The convenient location of the sink, stove, refrigerator saves a lot of time on cooking. Kitchen furniture is sold in several types according to location. Let's consider them in more detail.

Corner placement. A compact corner kitchen set is chosen by the owners of small apartments, combined rooms. It is small-sized, easy-to-use.Using a corner saves valuable space. On the saved space, you can install a folding dining table, make a tiny dining area.

Linear. In this type of placement, all items are lined up. The classic design of this type of kitchen set will suit the owners of square rooms

However, when choosing it, it is important not to buy too much. It is necessary to determine the minimum set of lockers, niches for equipment

Only the essentials are bought.

Parallel. This type of arrangement is acceptable in small rooms, without a dining area. All items are located with the letter "P". It turns out to be a pretty practical workspace. Installing a full-fledged dining table there will not work. In extreme cases, it can be replaced with a bar counter. The bar counter is the hallmark of all modern styles.

Ostrovnoe. This type is ideal for a large apartment. Island furniture looks unusual, perfect for the English style. In such a room it will be possible to find a place for organizing a play area, a dining room. The kitchen area should be at least fifteen square meters.

A small corner kitchen set in a studio apartment. Not every family can boast of a large apartment. Many are forced to huddle in tiny dwellings, where one room performs several functional tasks at once. In this case, the corner version of the minimum size is selected. Usually it has only a few lockers, niches.

Color selection by cardinal points

We will tell you which color for the kitchen is better to choose, focusing on the amount of sunlight:

The kitchen is on the east side. If the windows face east, then the room looks warm only in the morning. Both muted cold (gray-green, mint, lilac) and warm tones: herbal, orange, lemon are appropriate.
West side kitchen. Light reigns in the room only from the middle of the day until the evening, which means that in the morning the interior needs "insulation". Terracotta, coffee and beige tones, as well as soft shades of red, make the kitchen seem more comfortable in the morning.
The color of the kitchen on the north side. The sun's rays are almost imperceptible here, so it is better to decorate the environment in creamy, creamy, light yellow, as well as warm green shades. Saturated scarlet and orange accents will come in handy here.
Coloring on the south side. If the windows face south, then the room is flooded with sunlight all day during the summer. It can be visually cooled with a white background and blue, turquoise, and mint shades.

In the photo there is a Provence style kitchen, the windows of which overlook the sunny side. On hot days, a muted green color brings freshness to the environment.

In summer, a warm range in the kitchen, bathed in the rays of the sun, will only intensify the feeling of heat, but at any other time it will look homely, cozy and elegant.

In the photo there is a neoclassical kitchen with coral side tables and an accent in the form of a floral print. As you can see, the red color on the north side makes the atmosphere of the kitchen much warmer.

When choosing the color of your kitchen, do not forget about yourself!

Not only your interior, but also your emotional state and even health will depend on how correctly you choose the color of the kitchen set.

Watch a short video of a famous photographer on the effect of color on a person, it will be useful when choosing a color for the interior of the kitchen.

If you want to reduce your appetite, decorate the kitchen in gray or pink colors: it will not be difficult to lose a couple of kilograms in such a kitchen.

If, on the contrary, you like to eat well, use orange and all its shades. This color is exciting. At the same time, he is very warm, life-affirming and adds optimism.

Influence of planning

The kitchen set is produced in the form of modules, which allows you to combine its elements during placement.When choosing a model, the volume of the room and the configuration of the kitchen perimeter are taken into account. The headset is purchased depending on:

from the distance in the kitchen between the walls;
ceiling height;
windowsill;
location of the battery, sockets, switches;
the size of the door and window opening.

Basic rules when placing kitchen furniture:

The kitchen should not be cramped: the free movement area is 100-120 centimeters between the walls and the set.
The perimeter between the refrigerator, stove and sink should resemble a triangle. The distance from the stove to the sink is up to 1.5 meters, from the stove to the refrigerator - up to 2.5 meters.

Taking these requirements into account, the headset and its layout are selected.

L-shaped

The set of L (L) -shaped layout is suitable for kitchens of any size, square / rectangular configuration.

U-shaped

Such a set has the most functional layout, which allows you to place the optimal number of two-tier kitchen items and household appliances for convenient use. There are cabinets / sinks on the side of the window. The length of the parallels is from 1.5 to 2 meters, the lintels are 2.5 meters.

Linear

The set is located along one wall. To improve ergonomics, they use built-in kitchen appliances, pull-out systems. The dining table is placed against the opposite wall of the kitchen.

Insular and peninsular

A kitchen set with an island layout requires a room of at least 20 square meters. In the center of the kitchen there is a countertop with a sink, stove, work surface, lower shelves in the form of a rectangle or square, with a side of at least 1.2 meters. A set in the peninsular version is an L-shaped set with a length of 1.2 to 1.8 meters with a protruding bar counter.

Double row

A set with a parallel arrangement of kitchen elements is used in the following cases:

square kitchens over 15 square meters;
when bringing the dining area into the dining room;
the presence of a bar counter.

The window is located either in the aisle or outside the furniture.

Color and style

There can be a great variety of color solutions for the kitchen. The choice depends on a number of factors. And above all from the taste of the homeowners. And also on the size of the kitchen, the lifestyle of household members, etc. However, it is worth knowing something about the possibilities of color.

For example:

green and its shades give calmness and harmony with the surrounding world;
blue has a pacifying effect on people;
red excites and often excites;
yellow adjusts to the positive;
orange always wakes up the appetite;
and shades of pink give rise to a feeling of tenderness.

Choosing a color or color combination for the kitchen, its owner, one might say, did half the job. It remains to decide on the style. And he will already dictate the size and shape of the kitchen set.

Currently, the following areas are relevant:

Classic, any room that makes solid, visually pleasing.
Modern, adding business dimension and comfort even to the kitchen.
Modern, able to briefly but succinctly create an atmosphere of comfort.
Country, Provence, bringing charming sophistication to any cuisine.
Hi-tech and techno, indispensable for fans of all plastic in half with metal and glass.

Choosing the color scheme of the kitchen

When choosing kitchen furniture, you can always see the colors and their names in the catalog. It will be better if the kitchen set is appreciated not only by the buyer, but also by his family - everyone should like the combination of colors, then the room will become pleasant for both adults and children.

The facades are made using MDF.

The kitchen set is a practical piece of furniture, therefore, the quality of the coating should be high when caring for it. The color should not change from the use of detergents. To choose a suitable shade, you need to "match" it with the color of the walls and the rest of the furniture. You can always choose the curtains according to the style or change at your discretion, but the headset itself serves for years.

The facing edge is fixed using the “softforming” technology.

The variety of colors and styles of modern kitchen sets will satisfy any buyer. Today there is a huge range of built-in and standard dining room furniture that can be modeled without compromising its functionality. Usually there are two or three leading colors in samples. This helps to create a favorable style heterogeneity that contributes to the zoning of the space.

The lower sections are equipped with adjustable legs.

What material should the headset be made of?

In the manufacture of kitchens, MDF and chipboard are popular. Choose a matte MDF headset. The budget material can withstand high temperatures and moisture, does not succumb to mold and mildew. Avoid glossy facades unless you are going to rub your fingerprints off of them every day.

The sturdy table top can hold up to 23 kg. A worktop should be placed at least 6 cm thick in the work area, and 4 cm thick in the dining area. Artificial stone is a practical choice for making it. It will delight you for many years, and will be much cheaper than natural materials.

Before ordering a kitchen unit, think over every little detail. It is better to measure 7 times than to regret it later. Invite a measurer or use a special constructor with which they calculate the area for the kitchen and plan the location of its elements.