Kitchen P-44T with bay window: how to plan and equip?

If you have an apartment in the house of the p-44t series with a characteristic bay window, then you are very lucky! In the houses of this type in the layout of the apartments an exclusive feature is provided - a bay window, which is a small ledge in the facade of the building, from which the general architecture of the house differs in an elegant form. The presence of a bay window significantly increases the total footage of the apartment and allows you to create an original design of the room.

The peculiarity of this design is that when developing the interior of a room with a bay window You will need to consider many factors:

• the shape of the bay window, its size;
• lighting level;
• the presence of heat loss if a double-glazed window without insulation is installed in the bay window.

In a one-room apartment, a bay window ledge is most often located in the kitchen. This part of the room can have any non-standard shape:

• in the form of a trapezoid;
• rectangle
• square;
• oval;
• semicircle;
• the triangle.

The overall design of the room directly depends on the shape of the protrusion and the layout of the room. The presence of a bay window provides a full level of natural light, even if the bay window is located in the northern part of the apartment.

The layout of the kitchen with a P-44T bay window in multi-storey buildings is rather non-standard. Since each apartment in the kitchen has a bay window ledge, most often it takes the form of a trapezoid. The footage of such a premises occupies approximately 12-13 square meters, which allows you to place several zones in it at once:

• for cooking food;
• dining area;
• place for rest and relaxation.

A kitchen set, a refrigerator, dining furniture, sofas, lounge chairs will perfectly fit into such a meter. It is possible to combine several rooms adjacent to the kitchen into one at once. Such a decision could be living room-kitchen. This option is best suited for multi-room apartments.

The presence of a bay window in an apartment has both its positive and negative sides.

The positive thing is a significant increase in the size of the kitchen due to the bay window ledge, which allows the designer to design the interior and decoration of the premises in the best way, to show artistic individuality and creativity. Such a territory can be easily zoned or combined with the adjacent room, thereby turning the kitchen into a living room.

The bay window is usually very large, sometimes on the floor, which adds a lot of natural light to the room and allows you to pay significantly less for electric energy.

And this is an additional repair to increase thermal insulation, sometimes with the replacement of double-glazed windows with bay windows, installation of modern heating systems, installation of a duct with the necessary communications. The presence of the box greatly complicates the design of design solutions. In addition, the large glazing area of ​​the bay window protects the privacy and privacy of the apartment owners. Suitable for protection from prying eyes long blackout curtains or special mirror spraying on the glass surface.

The original shape of the bay window in the form of a trapezoid, rectangle or semicircle significantly complicates the arrangement and functional organization of the room. When developing a design project, you need, first of all, take into account the features of the bay window ledge and from it to design the design of the room as a whole. Most often, this part of the kitchen is used as a dining area or for relaxing.

To maintain harmony and all the laws of planning the arrangement of the kitchen with a bay window measuring 13 square meters. m, the designer draws up a plan, which takes into account the size of the ledge and the entire room, its configuration, features, identifies positive aspects and shortcomings that will need to be visually hidden during the final arrangement of the room.

The traditional design of the kitchen with a bay window or half-window is Placing on one perimeter of the room several zones at once: working, dining, for relaxing. Most often, the working and dining areas are combined into a single space.

If desired, the bay window of the room can be used as a working area, but this solution will require a lot of project work and design talent of a specialist.

Accommodation in the bay window of the dining room room - logical and correct design decision.

In addition, next to the working area, you can install a bar, put a sofa for relaxation, other necessary furniture. Such an interior has its own nuances and features:

• the table should correspond to the shape of the protrusion, a transforming table is best suited, which, if necessary, can be easily folded or modified to leave more space and provide unhindered access to the windows;
• furniture with additional functionality will fit perfectly into this zone;
• making out the ceiling, you need to focus on the bay window line;
• if the bay window protrusion has the shape of a triangle, then it is most advisable to install a table in this area in the form of a circle, such a trick will distract attention from the special layout of the room.

Placing the working area in the protruding plane has additional positive points:

• the working surface of the countertop is well lit throughout the day, which eliminates the need to install additional light sources;
• in the process of cooking you can look out the window;
• arrangement of the working area in the bay window plane allows you to increase the free space for holding festive parties, gatherings with the whole family.

When placing the working area in this part of the room, negative aspects can become the cost of the entire repair, since it will be necessary to transfer communications to the bay window. Besides such a transfer must be agreed with the authorized bodies. And this is an additional financial cost.

A new range hood will have to be equipped on the ceiling, and if you close the central heating systems with furniture, you should expect mold to appear.

To rule out potential problems, designers advise to install a worktop – tabletop in place of a window sill and cut small holes in it for unhindered air movement. A stove, a sink are placed away from the windows to prevent their fogging. But the refrigerator can be safely put next to the window, so it will look the most advantageous and interesting. On both sides of the window you can hang hanging cabinets, so the space will visually expand and the room will seem larger.

The bay window area is perfect for relaxation or work. In it, you can optimally equip a study or a place to relax. A soft sofa with many decorative pillows, a comfortable armchair, various floor furniture, a small coffee table, and original decor items will create a unique atmosphere of peace and coziness.

When designing or choosing a design for a kitchen with a bay window, you need to pay special attention to the style of the interior, which should harmoniously combine the geometric features of the room, furniture, color palette, structure of finishing materials, textiles.

In the design and arrangement of the premises with a special configuration, you can use any style: From classic to super modern. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the combination of other interior solutions in the apartment. A variety of styles allows the designer to create an original and unique interior, fit into it suitable furniture, curtains, beautifully decorate the ceiling.

Classic style is the most popular and sought after in design.

Style prescribes obligatory use of natural wood in the form of decoration or furniture, the walls can be upholstered with natural silk or other textiles, which is an indicator of the high social status of the owners of the apartment.

Style modern characterized by smooth bends and graceful graceful lines in everything: in the design of the ceiling, walls, flooring, windows.This style allows you to use a wide range of materials, from structures and decorative elements made of metal, to glass horizontal, vertical surfaces and objects of art decor.

Hi-tech - these are clear edges and strict transitions. Metal, plastic, glass will help create an interesting interior. The style is great for lovers of experimenting, looking for new ways. An unusual chandelier in the shape of a space sphere can be hung above the dining table, futuristic furniture will perfectly complement the design.

Provence - The style of provincial France, bright, cheerful, filled with colors and warmth. Color palette - all shades of white, green, lavender, lilac. Roman curtains will look great on a bay window - plain or with a floral pattern, and wooden lattice sashes on hanging cupboards for dishes will show the sophisticated taste of the owner.

The color palette of wall decoration, textiles, furniture, decor items can be different, but match in shade and harmoniously combine with each other.

The unusual configuration of the apartment with a bay window led to its owners to constantly monitor the trends of modern fashion in the field of design and interior, to pay attention to the latest textiles, decor items.

• A room with a bay window will help create the perfect Provence style atmosphere.

• The trapezoidal bay window can be favorably emphasized with furniture and interior details of a similar shape.

• A cozy corner during any meal or tea party is provided.

• The bay window allows you to make the kitchen space as functional as possible regardless of the nuances of the style decision.

An overview of the kitchen P-44T with a bay window, see below.