5 mistakes in the design of the kitchen, because of which it looks inharmonious | ivd.ru

We are figuring out how to avoid decisions during the renovation that will lead to the fact that in the end the interior of the kitchen will not meet your expectations.

The video listed the mistakes in the design of the kitchen

1 The gap between the lockers and the ceiling

The distance between the upper row of the headset cabinets and the ceiling of 20-30 cm looks inharmonious for several reasons:

In addition, this space is too small to use for additional storage, and dust will quickly accumulate in the gap.

How to make it better

If the apartment has high ceilings, a larger gap between the cabinets and the ceiling does not hurt the eye so much. But you will still have to wipe the dust every two weeks, so look for suitable cleaning tools on a long handle. A more practical option, especially for standard ceilings, mezzanine cabinets. If the budget does not allow you to design such a headset, use a regular one, and cover the empty space with a raised panel.

2 Dark set in a poorly lit kitchen

Dark furniture looks interesting and aesthetically pleasing, but it should fit the existing space. If the kitchen is small, the window faces the north side and the room is often gray during the day, it makes sense to abandon large dark accents so as not to aggravate the existing shortcomings of the room.

How to make it better

Focus on a lighter and airy palette. It does not have to be strictly beige or white: any light shades will suit and will look advantageous. Pay attention to the colors that do not immediately come to mind: pistachio, cornflower blue, pale pink, muted yellow.

3 Too many different surfaces

When choosing furniture and finishes for the kitchen, immediately think about how different surfaces will be combined with each other. Everything needs to be taken into account: the chrome-plated housing of kitchen appliances, the countertop, cabinet doors and handles, shelves. For example, in the photo below there seem to be no small things that should create visual noise (food packages, sponges or dishes), but it is still felt. Here we see at least eight different surfaces: a light floor, a darker wooden countertop and shelves, chrome appliances and black handles, gray and white MDF cabinets, glass windows.

How to make it better

Try to avoid a wide variety of textures and colors when choosing furniture, household appliances and finishes. Chrome-plated appliances can be made built-in, and for the headset, choose handles to match the facades or even abandon accessories. Wooden furniture to match the finish (or vice versa).

4 Excess gloss and chrome

The kitchen in an ordinary city apartment is most often not only a working area for cooking, but also a dining group, a space for relaxing, and sometimes receiving guests. Therefore, a large number of glossy and chrome-plated surfaces, of course, looks stylish, but at the same time does not create a sense of coziness and comfort at all. 

How to make it better

Try to use more matte wooden surfaces and textured textiles in the kitchen. They are perceived differently and create a more comfortable atmosphere for daily life.

5 Ill-conceived bright accents

Sometimes, in the process of creating a new kitchen, there is a feeling that it comes out too neutral, even boring. This problem is often solved with the help of one large bright accent: a colorful kitchen apron, photo wallpapers at the dining table, colorful textiles. But since this noticeable detail was not thought of initially, in the end it does not fit with the rest of the interior, and the space does not look whole.

How to make it better

Think over accents, especially color ones, even at the design project stage. It is important that the bright shade is evenly distributed, regardless of whether you are creating a complex color or a neutral interior. It is also desirable that it be repeated in at least two different elements of the situation.

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