Frescoes on the kitchen: varieties, choices and examples

A beautiful, tastefully selected fresco, if the general design of the room and the style in which the pieces of furniture are taken into account, can make the interior of the room original and unique. Many are happy to leave standard solutions, but do not even suspect that in order to transform the space, it is enough to turn to the ancient type of wall painting, which is very popular at the moment.

Fresco painting is a special direction in art. The creation of each work takes a lot of effort and time, requires high skill. The attractiveness of the frescoes is undeniable. The demand for these products and their popularity in the market is determined by such advantages as:

• high reliability, durability due to protection technology;
• uniqueness of each “canvas” created almost by hand;
• safety due to the use of natural pigments;
• application for any kind of interior;
• a wide selection of bases and textures;
• durability and brightness of the image;
• the ability to use in large and small spaces.

The traditional option is painting, applied on raw plaster, on top of which a certain texture is placed. Then it is painted in the necessary tone, according to which the ornament or pattern is launched. The advantages of this type:

• no need to level the surface;
• the picture can be washed;
• if necessary, there is the possibility of correction and restoration.

In addition, in the kitchen frescoes can be made on different bases.

• Using linen or cotton as canvas. Additionally, sand, lime, natural pigments and glue are used. In total, a durable product is obtained that is reliably protected from moisture and the destructive action of sunlight. The cost of such work is several tens of thousands of rubles per square meter, since the fresco is done manually.

• The drawing can be done on a soft and elastic solution, invented by Italian masters. To prevent cracks, first the reinforcing mesh is fixed to the plaster, and natural dyes are applied by a method similar to the manufacture of printed materials using a digital device. At the end, the artist manually finishes the image. The decoration is fixed to the wall with glue.

• Flizelin is a more affordable base. Plaster is laid on a non-woven fabric with a layer of 2 mm, then painting is done using color photo printing. To protect the image from negative influences in the kitchen, the picture is impregnated with protective compounds. If desired, the fresco can be given an older look. Type of fastening - glue for wallpaper made of non-woven fabric.

• There is such a type of fresco painting as solid wallpaper. The product is notable for its considerable weight, but small dimensions. In this case, manual labor is also present. The base is wood or ceramic - a solution is applied to it, and the image is transferred from above. Of particular value to the fresco is its aged appearance, for which injections are made in certain places. You can fix the painting with glue, and you can also hang it as a picture.

In addition, non-woven self-adhesive murals can also be seen on sale, but the placement of such products requires perfect wall alignment. Paintings are also made on glass surfaces attached on vertical planes using special glue Affresco.

The most inexpensive option is photo wallpaper. Despite the availability, this type of frescoes, although it looks high-quality, does not possess the properties of this product, therefore it is susceptible to any adverse external conditions.

The most popular for decorating the kitchen is a classic still life, in which there are elements such as fruits, flowers, sweets, elegant bottles of wine. But in fact, you can choose from a wide range of these products. Thematically the image may look like:

• reproductions of paintings by famous artists;
• lyrical and geometric abstractions, far from real forms and objects;
• patterns and ornaments of flowers;
• drawings imitating the open doors of the veranda, balcony, open windows opening panoramic views;
• plots made in the antique style, which are most suitable for the classic version of the mural - painting on plaster.

The fresco in the kitchen should reflect and emphasize the already selected appearance of the room, and in this sense, the use of wall paintings is very diverse. If a classic style is chosen for a kitchen, it can please the owners for a long time, since this trend always remains popular, practically without going out of fashion. Images that imitate:

• pomposity of ancient ruins;

• romantic stories in the Renaissance style;

• panoramic views of the city;

• historical sights;

• nature, creating a special feeling of comfort.

For those who prefer a warmer look for a room in which some housewives like to spend a lot of time with their family, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, can advise other types of mural paintings.

• For lovers Provence style creating a special home comfort, the interior can be supplemented with still lifes, frescoes depicting the coast of the sea, houses with brick walls entwined with grapes and ivy.

• Kitchens in country style it is customary to decorate with village landscapes, floral patterns and still lifes with flowers, images of fields, gardens and cozy courtyards.

• You can decorate the kitchen in an elegant oriental styleplacing on the walls a painting in the form of marvelous floral ornaments.

• An original image can happen if you design a room in mediterranean style. To do this, place on the walls images of exotic flowers, plants and fruits typical of this region. Landscapes with views of the mountains and the coast will also look great.

In the kitchen, frescoes can occupy both the entire wall and part of it. If the ceiling is low, it’s best to place vertical images that visually make it higher. Decorating the kitchen, it is not necessary to use murals only for the walls. Sometimes you can originally beat existing niches and ledges. They can be given the appearance of open balcony doors, behind which a wonderful panoramic view of a medieval castle opens, surrounded by picturesque mountains and green forests, or a sunny beach, buried in the rays of the rising sun.

If the kitchen is small, designers recommend placing small paintings in it in the form of still lifesthat do not distract much attention, but make the room more comfortable. Such drawings can be placed anywhere, for example, above a stove or even a sink, since made by special technologies, they will not be affected by temperature and humidity. Murals with images of Mediterranean landscapes can also be an ideal decoration for small kitchens. Such an addition can be inserted into a free wall, while the room will look elegant and stylish.

It is always possible to create volumetric murals in accordance with the general style on the walls, to which the functional part of the kitchen does not adjoin, since there is usually a dining table in this area, and therefore the fresco in this place is especially relevant.

If you wish, you can decorate your kitchen with any thematic decoration - the main thing is that it does not look alien against the background of the interior and harmoniously fits into the overall design. Of course, it is also important how durable such an image will be, so you should think not only about the beauty of the painting, but also about its quality.

See how to choose frescoes for the kitchen in the next video.