When you buy a house, it’s nice to spend time thinking about renovations in all the rooms; often the kitchen interior is discussed the longest by household members, because each family member will spend a considerable amount of time here. When choosing a classic, country, Provence or shabby chic style, pay attention to the fashion trend - choosing a kitchen set with facades covered with a golden patina, it will unusually decorate the house and emphasize the sophistication of the taste of its owners.
Patinated surfaces of kitchen furniture facades will undoubtedly become the most successful design solution. Your home will look like the epitome of luxury.
In our article we will tell you in detail about this decor option, which most successfully emphasizes the texture of wood. There are no small details in the design of your favorite home, so we will pay close attention to the choice of furniture.
Creating a decorative coating
It takes a long time for furniture to become covered with a natural patina. In addition, not all materials are covered with this natural coating. Products made of copper are exposed to the best impact.
But what if we are talking about a kitchen made of wood? Modern techniques for artificially applying patina come to the rescue.
Using specially selected paints, enamels and acids, craftsmen manually increase the “life” of newly born furniture. The result does not need to be expected for decades. Everything happens in a matter of minutes.
Advantages of patinated furniture
The undoubted advantages of furnishings processed in this way include practicality, durability, uniqueness and accessibility.
Since the colors of the headset are not uniform, the appearance itself will look harmonious with minor abrasions and minor flaws that inevitably arise during use.
There is no need to worry, the beauty of the furniture will not suffer from external unfavorable factors. This is a question of practicality.
As for durability, the composition with which the furniture is treated has protective properties, makes it moisture-resistant and resistant to temperature changes (which, as you know, is not uncommon when cooking). The patinated set will look luxurious for many years and will invariably delight all family members with its impeccable appearance.
Regarding uniqueness, hand-made patination will add a special atmosphere to your home. As you know, antiques are accessible to select segments of the population, so the achievements of modern technologists in terms of artificial aging of objects make it possible for a wide range of lovers to purchase antique furniture.
Compatibility of patina with different styles of kitchens
Patina is a greenish coating that, over time, seems to grow on the surface of the furniture in layers.
A multi-layer effect is created. This phenomenon can be compared to ivy gradually covering buildings - elegant and beautiful.
So what interior styles will this coating go well with? Definitely, these are two strikingly opposing design styles: classic and Provence. Let's take a closer look at the design of kitchens with patina in these designer images.
Choosing a color is not an easy task
When you decide on the color scheme for the floor, ceiling and walls of the room, the next step is to choose the color of the furniture set.
If the kitchen is made in classic, retro, country, Provence, Baroque, Empire styles, then one of the most popular options will be white furniture.
There are many shades of white, including the bright white of freshly fallen snow, ivory, and pearl shades. You can choose the option that optimally fits into the interior of your favorite home.
If we talk about the properties of white, it has the ability to visually increase space, which is not out of place in small rooms. Also, the light colors of the furniture in a room whose windows face north make it more airy.
Despite the fact that it would seem that this color is easily soiled, it is easy to care for - all imperfections are visible, and everything is instantly restored to its ideal form. This can even be attributed to the advantages of white color - stains are clearly visible, so they can be easily and quickly removed without damaging the surface of the material from which the set is made.
The snow-white color of the furniture can be easily diluted with bright colorful details in the interior; it is like an ideal background for the freedom of imagination.
We decided on the color of the headset and the material depending on preferences and financial capabilities. It can be solid wood - ash, oak, or MDF (colors, white ash, for example).
Let's move on to a fashionable trend in kitchen design - applying patina to the facades of kitchen cabinets.
Classic style
Thanks to different spraying techniques, you can give a modern kitchen with a patina both an aristocratic look and a share of rustic notes. As mentioned above, one of the leading styles that goes well with patina is the classic style.
The decisive role in the creation of one or another stylistic motif is the base color of the facade. It is this that creates the basis for the entire image of a classic kitchen with patina.
Therefore, if you are a supporter of classics and consistency, choose light colors. Against the background of delicate shades of the base, patina looks most advantageous and transfers all the emphasis to itself.
In order for a classic kitchen set with patina to fully convey all the charm and emphasize the subtlety of the owners’ taste, it is necessary to take care of the correct decoration of the room.
The best and win-win solution would be the absence of additional sharp accents in decorating the kitchen space.
This is because a classic kitchen with patina is a self-sufficient decor that does not require additional elements to create a complete image.
Types and techniques of patination
Patina can be natural (natural) or artificially created. The latter is achieved through special techniques that allow you to achieve the desired result faster.
Artificial patination can also be done in several ways. Below are techniques that are applicable not only for furniture made of solid wood, but also for furniture with film, veneered MDF facades.
The simplest one is coating with acrylic paint.
The universal composition allows them to be applied to any kitchen materials.
To create a plaque on the facades, you just need to choose the right paint tone that goes well with the set. With a light kitchen this will not be a problem. Gold and silver patina looks most noble and natural against the background of light colors. The corresponding color can also be found among acrylic compositions.
The paint is applied with light, abrupt strokes, mainly on the bulges and depressions of the furniture, and the smooth surface of the facades is left untouched. Another option is to cover the facades in several layers and sand them in the right places, revealing the areas covered with gold paint. In the second case, you will spend more time, but the result will look more neat and natural. For beginners this is the most suitable method.
The technology is simple, but requires knowledge of all the intricacies: preparation, protective primer, stages of paint application, etc. How to properly perform patination, watch the video:
Artificial cracking
This technique is called craquelure. The method is more complex and expensive. You can use ready-made products, for example, beveled varnish, which, after drying, will create the desired result. You can make your own composition from home, household products - PVA glue, egg white, etc.
Stain coating
Using this method you can create the effect of wood that has turned gray over time.
The stain is used only for natural wood, highlighting the natural wood pattern and relief. Furniture made from MDF will not work.
Kitchen design with patina in a classic style
Design options for a classic kitchen with patina can be combined sets. They represent an alternation of facades with glazed and lattice sections. But here, be especially careful in choosing the color of the patina itself.
Avoid bright and pretentious colors: gold, silver. It is also not recommended to display household appliances and other kitchen utensils.
Maintain minimalism and visual rigor. This way you will create a solid image of your kitchen and your home as a whole.
Provence
This style has become very popular in Europe and rightfully occupies a leading place in the frequency of decoration of apartments and houses.
The roots of Provence grow from France. Therefore, if you want to create a charming atmosphere of a provincial house in the south of France in your kitchen, choose Provence. It is easy to understand and has a relaxed simplicity and comfort.
You can decorate your set with different types of patina, but the most successful option is the crackle technique.
The crackle technique involves applying primers and paints to the surface of a set in such a way that the result is the effect of peeling paint.
Crackle - a design technique that is expensive, but it pays for itself. Durability and originality are guaranteed.
How kitchen facades are patinated
Patina coating is the final stage of finishing the doors of the future set. Solid wood facades are first tinted or painted, and MDF doors are covered with veneer, enamel or PVC film.
Then the surface is coated with a transparent primer and a patination compound is applied. The facades are wiped with a soft or hard sponge, steel wool or scraper - the processing technique depends on the effect you want to achieve. The more intense the sanding, the “older” and more textured your kitchen will appear.
After patina treatment, several layers of matte or glossy varnish are applied (usually polyurethane, it better protects the kitchen from moisture).
Color solution
The best shades of patina in a Provence-style kitchen will be golden, silver, and maroon shades. Why should you choose such bright colors?
Because the basis of the facades of the set should be selected calm and warm, it is possible in a matte finish. Thus, bright patina accessories against the background of a restrained base will stand out and convey harmony.
