Three housewives, three generations, three views on life. Is it possible to create a space where everyone would feel comfortable? The author of this kitchen project answers in the affirmative and even shares the recipe for success
One of the ideas that the author managed to implement inThis project is a connection between generations. The youngest of the owners just entered college, and the eldest is in her ninth decade. The idea was played out with the help of retro-styled Smeg appliances, which are adjacent to modern interior items, such as the Bubbles chandelier and repainted and aged IKEA chairs. Irina Vasilyeva, interior designer
— My first practical experience as adesigner I got while working on my home project. In many ways, this determined my further approach to work - to create not just a beautiful picture, but a functional and individual living environment. I believe that the interior is a reflection of a specific person, his inner world, hobbies, needs. Therefore, it is very important for me to understand my customer and be "on the same wavelength" with him. irinavasilyeva.pro
For me, every project I implement is a child. And I give each of them names. This kitchen was named "Sunset in a quiet harbor." The concept was formed during my acquaintance with the customers' family.
Four women of different generations, whose fateis somehow connected with the sea. But when creating the design concept, it seemed right to me to move away from the standard “marine” theme and link the theme of the sea with the image of a woman – the keeper of the hearth and the source of harmony. This is how the color palette of the project arose – the main shade was red-orange, “bleached” to a soft beige, symbolizing the rays of the setting sun, and the accent shade was blue-green, the color of sea azure. Together, these two colors form a dyad.
The initial task was to have a kitchen with an area of 13meters and with a ceiling height of 2.6 meters, place a storage space, a work area, a dining area (which could comfortably accommodate four people), and be sure to install a TV. At the same time, it was necessary to remember that three cats live in the house, who are used to always being close to their owners.
It was decided to place the work area in the bay window. Thus, according to the idea, it became a symbol of the captain's bridge of the ship, at the helm of which stands a woman.
The sockets for small household appliances were made hidden, integrated into the tabletop. The main storage areas are the cabinets under the work area, as well as the cabinets to the right of the entrance.
The dining area is located to the left of the entrance, and opposite it is a TV so that the family can dine while watching their favorite movies.
They didn't forget about the cats either - on the left under the work area, under the tabletop, there is a place for feeding them so that they don't get in the way of the passage. And above there is a box for storing food.
Another fact that is connected with cats is that many objectsinterior were made to order. For example, a sofa made of pallets. Under the seat, a space was designed that can be used either for storing things (books, magazines) or for placing cat beds. And the coffee table, made from a construction spool, is a hybrid of a table and a scratching post. The rope that covers the leg can be replaced as it wears out. And, of course, a shelf-mast rises above the sofa!
The textiles also emphasize the sea theme. The folds of the Roman blinds hanging over the "captain's bridge" resemble taut sails, the colors of the pillows are refreshed by the sea breeze.
Solid floorboards and decking were chosen for the floor.
The door also became an interesting object.Made from the same material as the floor, the door seems to grow out of it. The door windows are made in the form of portholes. The Roman blinds framing the window resemble sails, and the Nautilus pendant lamps once again emphasize the connection with the sea.
