When imagining the furnishings of a kitchen in a private home, we involuntarily lean towards the country style. In modern design, which involves a harmonious combination of the latest technologies in the field of household appliances, the latest developments in the ocean of artificial finishing materials, country style items look surprisingly organic. And this is due, first of all, to the fact that a country house is close to nature, to natural materials and their use in creating furniture or decorative elements.
Active use of wood for decoration and production of kitchen furniture, as well as natural stone cladding are classic country elements in modern kitchen interiors.
Location Features
Decorating a walk-through room is not an easy task, since it is necessary to take into account all the features of the layout. Such a room is a kind of center of the apartment or a node connecting the rest of the rooms. Conventional lines of movement pass through the space, limiting the area of use. The passages must be free, otherwise it will be inconvenient to move.
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Difficulties also arise with doorways. The wall area is significantly reduced, and there is also much less space left for furniture. This problem is especially noticeable in small rooms, where there is already not enough free space.
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Most often, a living room is organized in the passage room. This has its own explanation, since such a room requires isolation less than others and can be used by all family members. Modern design involves bright spaces that are open and free of any partitions. Passage rooms fit this definition perfectly.
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Why so cheap
Cheap economy kitchens cost so little for several reasons:
Cheap kitchens in Moscow or any other city are produced by local manufacturers. Kitchens made from inexpensive materials are also produced in other countries, but due to delivery they will cost much more than local ones. Conclusion: look for a manufacturer in your city.
Modular kitchens are cheap to produce. The factories have established mass production of standard cabinets and cabinets. Then, like a construction set, a set is formed from them.
MDF, chipboard and plastic are used in production; they are much cheaper than wood and veneer.
Such headsets have a standard, laconic appearance; they do not have smooth lines or unnecessary decorative details, so such headsets look laconic and modern, and are cheaper.
Passage room design rules
The openness of the room can be both a disadvantage and an advantage. It all depends on how this moment is played out in the interior design. The walk-through living room should be very bright, with lots of reflective surfaces and glass. It needs to create a feeling of lightness and airiness. It is better to remove some walls altogether, replacing them with glass partitions.
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You should be careful about zoning space. If the living room will perform only one function, then it is better to leave it visually integral, without dividing it into sections. It is also worth carefully considering the arrangement of furniture, since traditional options will not work here. A walk-through room requires constant movement, so first of all you need to take care of the convenience of all residents.
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Styles for the garden
The interior for the kitchen should be chosen taking into account the architecture of the house and its location. In this case, everything will look harmonious.
Some practical tips to help you make your choice:
- If the architecture of a country house is classical, the interior needs a corresponding one. Traditional options are suitable - Empire, Art Deco, English and American designs.
- For a kitchen in a cottage built of wood, rustic interiors - country and Provence - are best suited. You can stylize it as a Russian hut or a noble estate, and lovers of gentle romance will appreciate shabby chic.
- If the house has modern architecture and panoramic windows, minimalism or hi-tech would be the ideal option. A restrained Scandinavian style is also suitable.
- When a cottage is used primarily for winter recreation, this can be reflected in the design. The kitchen will take on a harmonious look if you choose the Swiss chalet style for decoration.
- Dachas located near water, be it a lake, river or sea, require appropriate design. The best option would be a Mediterranean interior.
These are just the basic and most obvious solutions. Any style is suitable for a country kitchen, if you play it correctly.
Decoration of a walk-through living room in a Khrushchev building
The advantage of such rooms is a large window that lets in a sufficient amount of light. To get soft lighting, you should choose light translucent curtains. Opposite the window opening, you can place a partition with a reflective surface or glossy furniture. If you combine a walk-through living room with a kitchen, you can increase the free space. It is better not to use large pieces of furniture here. Luxurious chandeliers should be replaced with floor lamps and compact lamps.
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Kitchen accessories
Most of the money when ordering will go on the filling. To save money without sacrificing convenience, you need to adhere to the following principles:
- When planning, you need to decide which lockers will be used most often. The most reliable and high-quality fittings are installed on them; the rest can be made cheaper.
- Lower cabinets are made more expensive - they will be roomy and comfortable. Expensive guides are used on heavy, deep and popular drawers. They place pots, pans, and groceries. The rest are equipped with reliable but inexpensive roller samples.
- The same approach is used for lifts of folding horizontal facades. The best fittings are installed on frequently used cabinets, and gas lifts or similar inexpensive components are installed on the rest.
Particular attention is paid to the handles. From Italian and German manufacturers they will cost more, but the problem is solved by purchasing Polish or Russian options.
They must have a galvanic coating. Chinese pens quickly lose their appearance, become dull, and scratches appear on them.
Economy kitchen in the photo
Masking doorways
To make the interior of a walk-through living room look seamless, sometimes it is necessary to hide passages and doorways. One successful way is to use furniture. The walls can be decorated with a pattern that continues on the door leaf. If this option is combined with the overall style of the interior, then the door will look like a continuation of the wall, which will make the design lively and original.
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Blinds instead of curtains
If the kitchen interior with a window is made in a modern style, then blinds will suit the glazing. This frame is mostly devoid of different patterns and has one or two colors. Blinds consist of the following elements:
- Supporting box and frame;
- Side guides;
- Threads under the lamellas;
- Lamels that roll up into a roll inside the box, or rotate in one plane.
The frame is built into the sash opening, after which a box is attached to the upper subframe, and guides are attached to the side ones. Next, the threads are threaded into a roller or box and complemented with lamellas. This project is more typical for horizontal blinds.
In addition to them, there are also vertical ones, which are more suitable for tall windows inside the living room (they are of little use for the kitchen interior due to the low descent down to the flooring).
Lighting and shade selection
In walk-through living rooms, it is better to use light colors. Such shades visually enlarge the space and add lightness to it. The fewer drawings, the better. Dark colors can be used as an accent.
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Room lighting is important. To allow natural light to easily penetrate the apartment, choose translucent curtains made from light-colored materials. There should be as many lighting sources as possible, while massive chandeliers should be avoided. Preference should be given to sconces and spotlights.
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Photo apron
Printing images is possible both on mosaics (made from small ceramic squares) and on glass. A photo apron will definitely give your kitchen an unusual look. You can choose any drawing.
For small kitchens, abstract or geometric patterns are suitable. For a large kitchen, you can choose a large drawing, even a landscape, even an image of animals, or a still life.
Of the proposed options, an apron with photo printing will cost the most, but if you choose it as the center of the composition, then you can choose even the cheapest and most laconic furniture set.
Patterned aprons also have a drawback. If this is a print on glass, then over time it will fade and will not be as bright. The design is applied to the tile using a special film.
If one of the tiles cracks, this film may peel off, making it very difficult to replace. Be careful when operating and then these problems will be avoided.
As you can see, in order to completely update the appearance of your kitchen, you don’t have to invest a lot of money. Choose more budget-friendly options for decorating the apron and furniture, assemble the set and glue the apron yourself, this way you will at least halve the cost of repairs. Don't be intimidated by cheap materials. Modern technologies make it possible to make things that are inexpensive, but durable and beautiful.
Furniture arrangement
Since the living room contains many objects for different purposes, it is necessary to arrange them in such a way as to make the most efficient use of the space. Windows and doorways must be designed correctly so as not to reduce the usable area even further. Depending on their location, there are 4 living room layout options:
- With adjacent doorways. One of the most successful placement methods is when the main movement occurs only in one corner, and the rest of the space can be used at your discretion. For example, you can place a furniture set along one of the walls with an opening, and a sofa will look great next to the other wall.
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- With through passage. In this case, it is convenient to divide the room into two functional zones. In the more spacious part, place a seating area, and in the walk-through area you can place a TV and an entertainment area.
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- Two doors on a common wall. The principle of furniture placement is similar to the previous situation. Here it is better to place the TV between the doorways, and you can put a sofa opposite it. The only drawback of this option is the periodic movement of people in front of the TV, which can somewhat irritate the viewer.
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- Doorways located diagonally. This layout has a significant impact on the arrangement of furniture. It is best to place the TV on the wall with the doorway, and in the opposite part of the room you should place armchairs or a sofa. A small table will complement the seating area.
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Bar stools around a kitchen island for a rustic touch
Using an element such as an island in the kitchen interior allows you not only to save space by placing a storage system and work area in it, but also to organize a dining area. Often the kitchen island is specially extended with the help of a larger countertop to allow the entire household to sit at dinner or lunch. This design eliminates the need to install a separate dining table in rooms where there is not enough space for this.
Well, what would a kitchen island be without bar stools or high stools, which have recently moved from being portable furniture to decorative items and art objects.
Often acting as a contrast to the neutral decoration of the room, chairs become the center of attraction and a cult object.
Wooden and plastic, made of stainless steel or cane, chairs or stools can change the appearance of the room or fit harmoniously into the overall decor and color palette.
Such backless stools, produced in a wide range of colors, have gained popularity all over the world and for many years have not lost their position in the lists of the most purchased furniture.
For those who need more time to spend at the table, bar stools with a backrest and soft seat trim are better suited.
Advantages of a walk-through kitchen
Non-standard home layouts often include a kitchen with two doorways. Many owners are annoyed by this feature, since the usual arrangement of furniture becomes simply impossible and they have to look for special solutions for organizing the space. However, this option also has certain advantages that allow you to turn an ordinary room into an interesting and original room with a twist.
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Photo gallery of kitchens for a country house
Below are images with examples of the interior of country premises. Ready-made solutions developed by professional designers will inspire you to implement your own ideas and help you decide on a kitchen design option.
Arranging a comfortable private home has many features. However, if you take into account all the nuances of choosing the interior style, finishing materials, furniture and household appliances, you can create a country kitchen that is in no way inferior to a city kitchen in functionality and beauty.
Decorating a walk-through kitchen
To organize a comfortable and beautiful space, you need to remember the main design principles:
- Be sure to follow the working triangle rule. The distance between the refrigerator, stove and sink should be approximately the same;
- dividing the room into zones. There should be enough space for cooking, as well as storing kitchen utensils and appliances. You should also take care of the dining area if a separate dining room is not provided.
- A special feature of a walk-through kitchen is caution in the use of appliances. Heating devices, such as a stove or oven, should not be located in close proximity to the door. Otherwise, the risk of burns increases due to careless handling.
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Communications for the dacha
The installation of utility networks is one of the first tasks that will need to be solved. The kitchen contains a large amount of equipment. When placing it, you should consider the following basic rules:
- First, a place is determined for the dishwasher and washing machine (if you plan to use them). They need to be supplied with water.
- Then the location of the stove is selected. If the country cottage is gasified, you will need to connect the equipment to communications.
- Furniture should not block the ventilation system. Otherwise, it will be impossible to be in the kitchen.
- It is better to place all technical devices in one part of the room. This allows you to shorten the wiring, and therefore save on laying utilities.
- Heating appliances are installed near ventilation. Thanks to this, fewer connections are required and the system becomes coherent.
- Calculation of the power of the electrical network is done based on the total energy consumption. It is better to create a project that indicates the location of all sockets and switches.
- The sink and hob should not be close together. Because of this, expensive equipment may be damaged.
When arranging communications, the main thing is to take into account security requirements.
Expert opinion
Olga Kovalenko
Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.
When creating a utility network, you should follow the installation instructions for the selected equipment. It is advisable to show the project to professionals who will check it for compliance with technical requirements.
