The larger the room, the easier it is to figure out how to use it. But if you got a direct kitchen 2 meters wide or long, this does not mean that you need to despair. There are a number of points that still allow you to succeed and even make the room more beautiful.
Features and schemes
In a confined space, an intelligent concept plays a very important role. It directly depends on whether it will be possible to fully use a particular room or not. But one should not think that only qualified specialists can make the right decision.
In a two-meter kitchen, it is advised to connect separate modules with a common countertop. Inside the built-in appliances.
As practice shows, such techniques can overcome to a large extent the limitations associated with lack of space. It is very important to figure out what to do with the refrigerator - after all, it is he who most often causes the main inconvenience. Direct kitchen can be built in one line in this way:
- 0.5-0.6 m - for washing;
- 0.6 m - on the hob;
- 0.6 m - to the refrigerator.
The rest of the space cannot be used.
The maximum between the stove and the refrigerator will stand a bottle-mill with a width of 0.15 - 0.2 m. The way out of this situation is the purchase of a modest refrigerator built in under the countertop.
Despite the fact that in this embodiment it is impossible to use cabinets, a comfortable working area appears. Minus - for families, especially large families, a small refrigerator is not enough.
An alternative then is the replacement of a classic hob or full-format stove with a two-burner panel. All 4 burners are still needed only in individual cases. Such a move allows you to complement the kitchen set with a full-fledged cutting table.
In another embodiment, a microwave convective oven is set in place of the oven. In addition, the acquisition of a more modest hood can help save space.
Refusal of the refrigerator
It is not necessary to try to put it in the kitchen. Yes, it is not too convenient. However, it will be possible to equip the room with a large countertop, under which there is a dishwasher or washing machine. Another way to use the vacated space is to take it under a large kitchen cabinet. It will allow you to place all the necessary utensils.
You can even put a full stove in the room - and then cooking the most intricate dishes will be simplified to the limit. 3 or 4 modular elements are sometimes placed along the wall.
An auxiliary cabinet is usually equipped with drawers, where it is convenient to fold small items. To further increase the working space, you can give the area of the windowsill under the countertop. The choice between these options is a matter of taste.
Space guidelines
Choosing ready-made sets of 2000 mm in size, it is impractical to use models with swing open doors. The lower sections should be equipped with retractable mechanisms. The upper elements should be equipped with lifting devices. Experts believe that it is necessary to use roof rails. They will allow you to put a lot of kitchen equipment and products.
The design of a kitchen 200 cm long is recommended to be made using straight lines. There are a lot of options for such lines:
- striped wallpaper;
- vertical blinds;
- long narrow handles.
Experts advise laying diagonally on the floor to visually expand the space.
Glossy glass elements will add a touch of lightness. In order to properly think through all the nuances and eliminate errors, you must first think about the location of the sink.
You won’t be able to move it, so it’s better to sketch on paper or in a computer and see how practical a particular option is. In a direct kitchen, the sink is most often placed on the edge, but not close to the wall.
Curbstones must be at least 0.7 m in size. But another solution is also possible in the interior - when the sink is placed in the middle of the direct kitchen. Then she separates the stove and the refrigerator. Important: it is recommended to bring the dishwasher closer to the sink, so as not to carry the dishes over a long distance. Curbstones should be as deep as possible (from 0.6 m).
This decision will help to cope with the shortage of space for inventory. The clearance from the refrigerator to the gas or electric stove must be at least 0.15 m. This requirement is specified in the technical safety standards. Masking of pipes and other communications is carried out by facades. Household appliances are advised to choose narrower (the same dishwasher - up to 0.45 m).
White paint in a linear kitchen is very appropriate. Other light shades are recommended. But the dark facades that visually reduce the space will have to be abandoned.
These colors are not suitable for the ceiling. But the floor allows much more options. You can put a laminate, and linoleum, and porcelain stoneware blocks, and ordinary ceramic tiles.
Even a bulk glossy canvas is guaranteed to fit. The color of the flooring is selected at its discretion. It is only necessary to ensure the harmony of color with the overall concept of the interior. Important: textiles will have to be taken in strictly light colors. Dark curtains restrict the access of light to the room; You can consider options using blinds or Roman curtains from light matter.
As for the style, it is not at all necessary to limit oneself to the classic type of interior. On the contrary, it is quite possible to choose even the opposite solution - hi-tech. In a direct kitchen, this style, which allows you to abandon frills, is almost perfect.
It will be attractive to look typical for an ultramodern style lightweight furniture with increased functionality.
The dining table is often replaced with a folding tabletop or bar (although the second option is more suitable for a youth audience, but it will not suit more mature people). Classics should not be completely discounted either.
If such a choice is made, you need to give preference to an elegant look for headsets made from natural raw materials. The facades of such headsets are able to reliably hide household appliances. Light curtains are useful for decorating windows. The main role in lighting the classic direct kitchen will be played by a large chandelier, which is placed directly above the dining table. As an alternative, you can consider a minimalistic composition.
It will include only the most necessary design elements.
The use of decorative items is limited. Headsets choose the most lightweight performance. It is very good if they will consist of modern materials.
Instead of a full-fledged table, a worktop mounted on the wall is sometimes used. The choice between these styles is a purely personal matter and is determined by individual tastes.
The price of a direct headset will be less than, for example, angular and other options of different configurations. But it must be borne in mind that the manufacturer’s brand, the materials used, the fittings, the dimensions, and the degree of decorativeness also influence the final price. Particleboard and MDF are suitable for creating an emphasized expensive interior at an affordable price. By technical parameters, these materials are also very worthy.
Looks like a direct 2 meter kitchen, see below.
