Has freshly brewed coffee stopped giving you energy in the morning?No mood to cook a delicious dinner for the whole family? And even the idea of a romantic candlelit dinner in your own kitchen does not please you? Do not rush to blame yourself and your mood for everything. It may well be that the reason is not in you, but in your kitchen. Yes, yes, do not be surprised. Beautiful furniture, tiles, wallpaper and new household appliances cannot be a guarantee of coziness and comfort, and even on the contrary, they can “press” and narrow the space. And if you consider that most of the population in the post-Soviet space lives in the so-called , in which the kitchen is not particularly spacious, then at the very beginning of the renovation work you should pay special attention to a number of useful tips and tricks from experienced decorators.
So, how to use a small kitchenmaximum? How to create a stylish, beautiful, modern interior, in which the soul will not just rest, but "soar", creating real culinary masterpieces? Professionals will help to understand and share with us their "tricks".
1. Dark tones visually squeeze the space, light tones - expand, make it light and airy
This simple rule is known to many.But there is one more thing – a strong connection between color, emotion, and the physiological state of a person. In the color spectrum, colors differ from each other, first of all, by wavelength. Light cold tones have a short wavelength, while bright red-orange tones have a long wavelength. Hence, light delicate shades are perceived by the human eye as something distant, hovering, retreating into the depths, which leads to calming and inhibition of nervous reactions, and bright warm colors are close, protruding outward, dense, and the effect is corresponding – increased blood flow, hyperactivity and rapid fatigue. Therefore, “dress” the walls and furniture of the kitchen in light tones, and against the background of a monochrome interior, place small contrasting details: a picture, a lamp, a vase, a rug, a pillow on a chair... Beautiful, stylish, and not boring!
2. Simplicity and conciseness in everything!
You shouldn't use more than two colors.The fewer patterns, all sorts of prints and drawings, the better. As few different materials, textures and finishing options as possible. Strict forms and simple, clear lines in furniture without any frills. No huge bouquets or lush indoor plants. Do not clutter the shelves with various figurines, vases, plates, and the walls with paintings and photographs. A couple of art objects are quite enough for a small kitchen. This kind of "simplicity" and "artlessness" visually expands the space, makes it transparent, and the interior - elegant and sophisticated.
3. Transparent furniture is another amazing idea!
A round glass table, glass shelves, chairs made of white transparent plastic... It feels like the objects in the kitchen are hanging in the air, and you along with them.
4. Let at least one piece of furniture will "drag" up
An optical illusion is created that the ceilings are higher and there is more space.
5. The more shiny, chrome and mirror surfaces - the stronger the effect of "expansion"
A crystal chandelier, chrome tubes – rails – with shiny hooks and mirrored shelves, mirrored doors on the cabinets, and so on.
6. Decorators advise making the floor in a small apartment the same for all rooms, including the kitchen.
Tiles or laminate laid at an angle are another great way to visually increase the area.
7. The more hidden behind the doors of the cabinets - the more visually the space.
To do this, when designing your kitchen, think through options for various drawers, boxes, hidden niches and “hiding places” for dishes, food supplies and household appliances.
8. In a small room should always be light.
As they say, a bright mood, maybeoccur with both natural and artificial lighting. To do this, do not cover the windows with thick curtains. It is better to hang a translucent single-color curtain and use as many lamps as possible: a chandelier, wall sconces, a table lamp, long fluorescent lamps under cabinets, spotlights built into wall cabinets, and so on.
