Direct kitchens: design, styles and choices

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in any home. Fortunately, modern consumers have the opportunity to pick up sets of any modification for the kitchen space. It can be either large, consisting of a large number of elements, or compact, ideally suited for small areas. One of the most popular recognized direct furniture sets. Further in the article we will get to know these modifications of headsets more closely.

The kitchen set must be functional, convenient to use. Modern direct kitchens meet these requirements. They are presented in a huge assortment. It will be possible to choose the best option for an interior designed in any style and color scheme.

Direct kitchen will be the perfect solution when it comes to organizing space in a small room. If you do not cook at home so often, and you do not need a large number of work surfaces, then this option will also be appropriate. Good direct headsets fit into a space with a non-standard, complex layout.

Such kitchen sets are in enviable demand. They are often chosen by consumers, arranging the kitchen.

Before heading to the furniture salon for such a kit, we will understand all of its strengths and weaknesses. Let's start with the main advantages of direct kitchens.

• This type of kitchen is recognized as the simplest in matters of space design. If you chose a single-row headset, you will be able to independently create a harmonious and attractive design project of the room.
• Direct kitchen sets have an affordable price. The same U-shaped or L-shaped structures are much more expensive, since they provide a large number of expensive modules.
• Linear models of kitchens are compact in size. With the right selection of a suitable model, a room with such a headset will seem more spacious.
• In linear kitchens, there are no hard-to-reach corners that are difficult to reach. Due to this, there is no need to purchase expensive accessories like a "carousel" or a "magic corner". All drawers and cabinets always remain in the public domain, everything you need is at hand.
• A single-row kitchen set is an excellent choice if you want to buy a ready-made inexpensive kitchen or assemble a modular design. Direct models are easier to fit into a room of any quadrature. True, if the kitchen has “curved” walls, then it is advisable to purchase a kit made to order.
• Under the headset of this type is much easier to pick up the rest of the furniture.
• The range of linear kitchens is striking in its diversity. At the choice of consumers, sets of a variety of colors and styles are presented. The cost also varies - there are both budget and expensive options for sale.

Before buying, you should familiarize yourself with the disadvantages of such kitchens.

• If it is a linear layout, then the principle of the triangle does not work. The ergonomic characteristics of direct kitchen models in most cases lose to corner pieces (U-shaped, L-shaped).
• If the standard linear kitchen is too long (more than 3-4 meters), then in operation it may not be the most convenient. The hostess will spend a lot of extra time and energy, daily moving between the refrigerator, stove and sink.
• If the area of ​​the kitchen is quite modest, and you still need to place a refrigerator in it, then a work surface of normal length will be significantly more difficult to organize.

On sale you can find direct kitchen sets of several modifications.

• Single row. These models of kitchen sets provide for the location of all furniture units along one free wall in the room. The area near the second wall is assigned to the food intake area.

• Double row. In such furniture designs are large technical appliances. The entire set of furniture is located near two opposite walls in the room. The area reserved for food occupies the entire remaining area.

Direct kitchen sets are made from different materials. This parameter affects the final cost of the finished product.

The most qualitative and reliable models are rightfully recognized as solid wood. Furniture made from natural materials has a solid, beautiful appearance. Wooden headsets can make the interior more comfortable, welcoming and attractive. Natural material usually emits a very pleasant unobtrusive aroma that many people like.

Wooden headsets are durable. Solid wood furniture can last so long that it can be passed on from generation to generation. Such models are not subject to serious damage.

However, it is necessary to take into account certain disadvantages characteristic of wooden kitchen sets:

• they are expensive, especially if made from rare, elite breeds;
• wooden headsets will have to be regularly treated with special protective antiseptics, otherwise they will suffer from the effects of temperature changes and high humidity;
• such furniture usually has an impressive weight, so it can be difficult to move.

A good alternative to wooden headsets is MDF models. This material is of good quality and attractive appearance. It contains no hazardous substances that can harm human health. MDF furniture is easy to clean in case of contamination. This material often mimics a different, more expensive raw material. The texture of furniture made of MDF can be either matte or semi-gloss or gloss.

Budget material is such as chipboard. Furniture is made out of it, featuring a simple, nondescript design. Cheap kitchens from chipboard are unlikely to look harmonious in an expensive, exclusive interior. But such furniture can be found in any store. Chipboard headsets are available in a large assortment.

It is important to know that formaldehyde resins are present in the composition of the chipboard. When exposed to high temperatures, such furniture will give off dangerous fumes. In order not to encounter such a problem, you should buy designs from raw materials belonging to the class "E-1" or "E-0". In these options, there is a minimum formaldehyde content - they are not dangerous.

In the furniture stores you can find beautiful headsets of a direct structure made by from plastic. Such products are characterized by an interesting design. They are easy to clean in case of contamination. Plastic headsets are presented in a wide assortment - on sale you can find models of various colors and textures.

When choosing the perfect direct headset It is important to consider its size. In stores there are both compact and three-dimensional models from different manufacturers. The most sought after are models with sizes from 1.5 to 4 m.

The dimensions of the furniture should be such that they do not block the walkways, do not interfere. It so happens that a suitable headset could not be found on sale. In this case, it is better to order a kitchen according to individual sizes. It will most likely cost a lot, but it will certainly fit into the available space.

Modern manufacturers produce kitchen sets of various colors. So, light designs are ideal for small rooms. That is why today is so popular. white, beige, cream sets - They easily fit into any style. Visually bright kitchen can make the room more spacious, fresh.

Squeak of fashion - dark headsets in black, gray, dark brown. Such models look modern and stylish, but are suitable only for spacious rooms. The dark headset will overload a small area, visually make it even smaller and more crowded.

Interesting look vibrant kitchens in saturated colors (orange, yellow, red, green, blue, light green, pink models are popular). Such a set can breathe life into the interior, fill it with rich colors.

It is possible to select kitchens of a direct design for an interior designed in absolutely any style. Let's look at a few examples.

• Classic. Classic interiors will never go out of style. In such an environment, it is worth having good-quality headsets made of natural materials. Furniture design should be restrained, concise, but solid, expensive.The presence of discreet decorative elements, for example, carving, is allowed.

• High tech. A modern style in which a fashionable headset with glossy plain surfaces will look best. Glossy metal fittings, glass and plastic parts are allowed.

• Minimalism. Simple, understandable style. It must have a discreet headset with clear lines. Extra decorations, prints and decorations should not be. The furniture is plain with a minimalist design.

• Provence. The style of French Provence is insanely popular today. To get a cozy, harmonious and welcoming atmosphere, a headset made of natural materials must be present in it. Facades should be painted in delicate, pastel colors. The presence of artificial, decorative scuffs is allowed.

• Modern. A unique style in which there is a place for a stylish headset that has certain details of bright colors.

• Ecostyle. Another extremely popular style. For such interiors, kitchen sets designed in wood and green tones should be selected. Only high-quality, natural materials should be present here. The combination of glass, natural wood, textiles looks optimal.

When buying furniture, built in one line, you should draw up a draft of the future layout, in accordance with which you will place the suite in the kitchen.

Designing is best started from the washing site. Do not install it close to the wall. The ideal solution is a sink in the middle of the furniture set.

The hob is best placed away from other household appliances and the refrigerator. The distance should be at least 15 cm.

The hob or hob should not stand near the window. We need to find a suitable place for a refrigerator. If the kitchen is small, you should choose a small equipment with a narrower design. The refrigerator should be close to the outlet. It is not recommended to place in the kitchen a large number of additional extension cords and wires, therefore Refrigeration equipment should not be located far from the power source.

A distance of 40 cm should be maintained between the sink and the refrigerator. These positions are best placed next to each other.

If possible, a direct headset can be connected to the windowsill. Thus, it turns out to form a kind of angular set with a sufficient number of work surfaces. The windowsill can also be used as a bar or a full replacement for the dining table.

Dining furniture should be placed in the kitchen based on the available area. In large and medium rooms, a table with chairs is most often placed at the wall opposite the headset.

In a small kitchen with white wall trim, a modern set that combines white and black colors will look stylish. Harmonious look semi-gloss facades, matte metal fittings. Built-in modern technology, a black refrigerator or a pencil case of the same color will fit in well.

An interesting interior will turn out if you put a direct minimalistic set in a bright kitchen, in which the upper drawers are white and the lower ones are purple.A multilevel or embossed ceiling with built-in lamps, light wallpapers, complemented by delicate purple patterns will decorate the situation.

Today bright color headsets are in fashion. So, the direct kitchen, in which the lower drawers are orange and the upper (like countertops) - white, fits perfectly into a small room with beige wall decoration. On the floor you can lay a brown laminate. The interior will turn out to be more interesting and lively if you decorate it with an apron trimmed with tiles with the image of flowers in yellow and orange shades.

Laconic white kitchen with semi-gloss facades and metal fittings will harmoniously look in a bright room with an accent gray wall and curtains of the same color. The floor and ceiling are best made white or dull brown. It is desirable to select household appliances in contrast to a headset, for example, black.

See the next video for the perfect layout of a direct kitchen.