- 1Choice of layout
- 2Drawing up a project
- 3Choose a style
- 4Select the color
- 5If the kitchen is narrow
- 6Zoning
- 7What about the sofa?
- 8With access to the balcony
- 9Common mistakes
Of course, such dimensions for a kitchen are a luxury that many can only dream of.
At the same time, the design of a spacious room is fraught with pitfalls. If at 5 sq. If you need to be able to place a table, a sink and a stove, then in a larger kitchen it is important not to overdo it in order to maintain a feeling of spaciousness and harmony.
We have prepared an overview of new products and many examples of successful kitchen layouts with an area of 12 square meters that are relevant in 2019.
Layout options
There are 6 types of standard kitchen layouts of 12 square meters.
We will look at the most popular types. This:
- Corner . Look at the photo to see how it might look. A pressing issue for such a kitchen is the sink. Where to place it, the choice of most is a corner or a place near it.
- Square . Using your imagination, you can decorate the interior in any style. This layout is the most convenient.
- Rectangular . In such a kitchen, everything needs to be calculated correctly so that there are no gaps or thoughtless things left.
- With a balcony or loggia . Here the owners can choose to combine the space and make it larger.
The dining area can be moved to the balcony.
You can make an interesting exit to the balcony by removing the doors.
Leaving the door, the exit can be covered with light tulle.
Or any curtains that match the interior.
We also do not exclude the possibility of leaving the balcony doors without curtains. This option makes the room sunnier.
Choosing the Perfect Style
This or that choice will, of course, be influenced by the nature of the layout, specific dimensions, number of residents, as well as their preferences and tastes.
Kitchen 12 sq m with TV
TV is an integral part of our life. The photo shows options where you can hang it to make it look harmonious.
- On the wall opposite the dining area . Relevant for people who watch TV while eating.
- Opposite the exit . For those who like to watch TV while cooking and cleaning.
Next, we’ll figure out what to do with the TV in the kitchen, where there is a refrigerator. How to combine them?
- Hang the TV above the refrigerator.
- On a perpendicular wall . As far apart as possible.
Finishing
Once it is decided what style the kitchen will have, all that remains is to clarify the details, such as finishing materials and methods of arranging furniture.
Floor
The following materials are suitable for finishing the floor:
- Tile . It is most often placed in the kitchen because it is easy to clean with any aggressive chemicals, is not afraid of hot drops and splashes of fat, does not suffer from temperature changes and high humidity, and does not wear out too much over time. It may suffer solely from mechanical stress, but if you do not drop anything heavy, it can last for decades. It is recommended to choose tiles that do not slip, otherwise the person cooking has a chance of slipping in a hurry and seriously hurting themselves .
- Linoleum . Second classic material. Does not suffer from changes in temperature, humidity, or mechanical stress. But over time, it wears out and is afraid of hot things - if a pan of something falls on the floor, a stain will remain on the linoleum. It can serve for decades, but it loses its beauty quite quickly.
- A natural stone . An original material that can lie in your kitchen longer than the life of the house itself that accommodates it. It is not afraid of anything at all, it does not crack from mechanical influences, but it is expensive.
- Laminate . Wooden planks laminated with plastic on top are not suitable for the work area because they are afraid of heat and do not like moisture. If you spill something on them, their appearance will change. But laminate looks good and fits perfectly into classic styles.
- Parquet . Beautiful, expensive material, which is also not suitable for the work area. Requires careful maintenance and careful use, but looks great.
We choose a material for the floor that will be practical and reliable
Advice Typically, those who are renovating their home are advised to use two types of materials to separate the work area from the dining area. For the first, stone, tile, linoleum are suitable. Laminate with parquet - for the dining room.
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Walls
Suitable for wall decoration:
- Metal . It looks quite specific, it adds austerity to the kitchen, some flair to the operating room, but in the same loft or high-tech it will look organic. Not afraid of anything - an ideal solution for the work area.
- Natural stone and tiles . They are not afraid of temperature, moisture, hot splashes, and look good. Also an excellent solution for the work area, just like brick.
- Dye . He is afraid of hot splashes, but not of changes in temperature and humidity. They are quite suitable for the dining area, as is decorative plaster, on which you can create an interesting texture to suit your taste.
- Wallpaper . Not for the work area, but beautiful, easy to stick, they are not afraid of anything. This is usually fiberglass or non-woven wallpaper.
- Tree . For the dining area. Afraid of hot things, reacts ambiguously to temperature changes and moisture. Tree varieties that are completely insensitive to them are expensive.
Wallpaper or paint – the choice is yours
Advice It is also better to use two materials, because tiles are best suited for the work area, but the entire kitchen covered with them will look somewhat strange.
Ceiling
For finishing the ceiling the following is used:
- Plaster . May suffer from humidity, but works well for classic styles.
- Dye . It is not afraid of humidity or temperature changes, but will crack over time.
- Stretch ceiling. It is used only if there is a hood above the stove and with caution, since it is afraid of high temperatures and mechanical influences. But it looks beautiful, looks very good if combined with drywall. Minus - it disrupts the normal air exchange of the room.
- Drywall . Used for ceilings of complex shapes, for two-level ceilings. Suffer from moisture, but are not afraid of temperature changes. You can do it yourself.
Drywall in the kitchen is not surprising
You can also whitewash the ceiling, but whitewashing, despite its low price, gets dirty. But for a suspended ceiling you will definitely have to invite specialists.
Where to put the sofa?
- We will organize a soft corner near the table, opposite the kitchen unit.
- We place the sofa close to the set.
- We are playing with options in kitchens where there is access to a balcony. You can place a soft corner close to the window.
Or a small sofa, a short distance from the door. For the balcony door we select a fabric that will match the decoration of the sofa.
How to zone space?
There are two ways to divide a 12 sq. m kitchen into two zones.
- Using a bar counter.
- Divide the space with a sofa.
Color spectrum:
Let's look at the fashionable color schemes that are used for kitchens this year.
- White kitchens.
- Gray.
- Light.
- Blue.
- Orange.
- Green.
Choosing a color
The choice of color palette will, of course, be dictated by the interior design style. But it is important to remember that colors also have their own characteristics that should be taken into account.
It is believed that light shades “work” to expand space. However, the abundance of sand or beige, on the contrary, visually makes the room smaller and narrower.
Don’t limit your imagination by choosing exclusively light colors. Rich purple, deep black, emerald, bright blue or fiery scarlet can also visually enlarge the space.
It is only important to choose the right color pair and place the color accents correctly. But in this case, be sure to take into account the psychological impact of color.
For a narrow, elongated kitchen, however, light shades are ideal: white, pale yellow, beige, light blue, delicate lilac, cream. The cooler the shades, the more spacious the kitchen will seem, while warmer tones will add volume to the room.
Important! In a narrow kitchen, dark colors should not be placed at eye level or, in general, in the upper part, otherwise the room will seem gloomy and cramped.
Pastel colors as a base and bright decor are the most effective and easiest to implement scheme.
There is only one rule here: decorative elements of a bright, rich shade should not be “sprayed” around the entire perimeter. It is better to group them by creating color accents.
What should a kitchen set be like?
The most important advantages that a headset should have:
- be functional and convenient;
- enter the space laconically;
- the color of the facades should match the color of the room;
- This year, gloss and elongated hanging cabinets are popular.
Design ideas
We use a classic style. We select the right facades, furniture, fabrics, and details.
We add modern decorative elements to neoclassicism.
For Provence, we arrange furniture, place flowers and appropriate accessories.
For the Scandinavian style, we choose smooth facades and lines, geometric patterns, dark hours, and house plants.
We incorporate fashion trends into a modern kitchen: slate wall, pendant lamps, boar tiles, roller blinds, open spaces.
And of course, suspended ceiling.
New items 2020-2021
Red accent
Red creates a stylish accent in rooms with a monochrome color scheme. The most effective combination is black-white-red.
Here the curtains and accessories are in red, it looks stylish and dynamic.
Modern designers create several light sources by placing spotlights in the work area and a chandelier above the dining table.
A chandelier over the dining table is an old trick that is still relevant. It helps to place logical accents. A chandelier above the table not only looks noble, but also provides a type of local lighting, which is especially important during family dinners or dinner parties.
Cozy kitchen-living room with sofa
A kitchen in lilac-brown tones looks unusual due to the bright wall decor and unusual color of the furniture.
Original decorative elements like a fence are supported by the style of furniture and accessories.
A sofa with linen upholstery adds a cozy feel to the setting.
Despite the modern trend towards minimal use of textile elements in the kitchen interior, in some styles abundant fabric decor , for example, in those where country or eco elements are used.
The dining set made of wood emphasizes the overall stylistic direction of the room.
Here, the original style solution consists of a decorative fence, which is supported by bright wallpaper, a wooden dining table and a natural-colored curtain.
