Minimalism modern kitchen interior

Probably the very first minimalist style kitchen was built in a cave, where there was nothing around the flaming hearth, except scattered small boulders as seats for miners who deserved a hearty meal. With the development of civilization, mankind has overgrown with a large number of useful household items (and even more useless ones), and gradually, reaching the twentieth century and tired of thingism, they invented a new style of home decoration - minimalism.

Minimalist interior of a large room. The space is divided into zones - for cooking (set "island" from the desktop with built-in appliances, hob and island type of hood), a dining area and a zone for coffee and tea ceremonies. Glazed walls are a source of natural light and a design element with an extensive panoramic view.

Amazingly, minimalism in interior design has become very popular. Direct, simple geometric forms based on accurate engineering calculations, the dominance of achromatic colors with expressive bright accents (in the form of coloring an apron, dishes, minimized decor elements) or a calm monochrome version, a small number of constituent elements, a significant amount of free space fill the room an atmosphere of elegance and modernity. Minimalist style is relevant for compact spaces, as well as for large areas.

U-shaped design of a small-sized kitchen. The central part remains free. Each piece of furniture is provided with convenient access. Direct lines of enclosed facades of cabinets and drawer tables. Accessories (handles) in the form of rectangular wide staples are made of polished stainless metal. The dominant color is white. The working surface of beige artificial stone is in harmony with the color of the floor, with a wooden accent serving as a color accent covering part of the wall. Directional ceiling lights complement the natural light from the windows. The suspended T-shaped hood is attached to the wall and ceiling and perfectly complements the interior of the room

Square meters and the configuration of the room determine the way the furniture is arranged. In a small kitchen, one wall is filled with furnishings, the window remains free.

Compact kitchen. The work area occupies a space along one wall. All household appliances, including the hood, are built into the furniture. The wall, located at right angles, is reserved for a dining area with designer furniture, also made in the style of minimalism. A tulip table from Eero Saarinen, a designer who came up with a table on one support just to free up space from numerous legs. Ergonomic chairs on a metal (aluminum) frame are also made in the style of the middle of the last century, the art direction is extremely fashionable today. The room is bright due to the dominant white color and the illumination system, including natural light from the window and ceiling pendant lamp

If there is a room in the form of a pencil case with a window located at the end, the furniture is placed along two walls, then the central part of the kitchen will become a “free” and walk-through zone.

The minimalist design of a compact kitchen with an elongated configuration. The simple geometry of furniture facades with a simple push-button door opening system, a discreet combination of beige and white colors, household appliances are built into the cabinets and worktops of the floor tables, the lighting system is ceiling-mounted (lamps with a directed radiation flow) and spot (illuminates cooking areas - washing and hob. The hood is attached to the bottom surface of the hanging cabinet). The laconic decor in the form of a panel in a rectangular frame and matching the main color scheme was used.

In the L-shaped kitchen, there are more means to allocate separate zones for cooking and eating.

Design of a medium-sized L-shaped kitchen. The combination of colors white, beige and light wood. Furniture - floor cabinets and hanging shelves, an “island” with a sink connected to a table where you can have a quick bite to eat, designer bar stools with one supporting rod on a round stable platform and cross supports for free up space. Ceiling lighting is organized using built-in spotlights and pendant lamps on the brackets. Dwarf living plants in small conical flowerpots are the decorative element.

In a spacious room, most often square or rectangular, a U-shaped arrangement of furniture and equipment is used (along 3 walls). Are free are access zones to all elements of the interior.

Option U-shaped arrangement of furniture. A wide peninsula table with a built-in faucet and sink serves as a dining room. Strict rectangular forms of furniture surfaces and built-in appliances. Designer metal chairs from Harry Bertoya, “as if woven from the air,” harmonize with metal fittings. Accessory - vertical blinds that cover wide windows in the evening and folded in the daytime for access to natural light and a picturesque panorama

Very popular on large areas are working complexes of the type "island". In the center of the room is a pedestal table with a stove and sink integrated into the work surface. Often, drawers of a rather large volume are built into the table for storing dishes, cutlery, household appliances are built in, water supply is supplied. The island is also used for zoning.

Kitchen island with built-in sink and drawers. A combination of achromatic white and all shades of gray, classic for minimalism, is complemented by bright orange colors of chairs and hanging lampshade

A compact modification of the "island" is the layout of the "peninsula" in which the end part is connected to the wall. "Peninsula" in the interior of a minimalist kitchen. The white plastic of the facades is in harmony with the old wood, from which a rectangular table and legs of high stools are made Many interior designers have joined the followers of the minimalist trend, and as a result created interesting designs that are aesthetically attractive and functional. All elements of the interior are combined into a single whole according to the formula "everything is part of everything", their redundancy and repeatability are excluded. The solution of an elongated kitchen in the style of minimalism - simplicity and functionality The main advantages of the style are spaciousness, order and cleanliness - the dream of any housewife. New materials began to be used, such as glass, acrylic, plastic, particleboard and MDF, steel and aluminum, which combine well with traditional natural wood, which now has an auxiliary, often decorative, role. The organization of space with a U-shaped arrangement of furniture, plastic surfaces, the “brown” color of the flooring gives a strict combination of white and dark gray Modern finishing materials with antibacterial properties, easy to clean, elevated cleanliness and accuracy to the cult. Smooth surfaces, free access to each element of the interior make it easy to keep the room clean and tidy A modern kitchen behind closed facades holds many surprises. She generally became terribly smart, sometimes it even seems that she can be controlled telepathically. In a minimalist kitchen, where every superfluous detail violates the purity of style, the doors of cabinets and shelves are fitted with such usual accessories as handles. The technology of silently opening (closing) the door with a simple press (palms or knees, if the hands are busy), actuating convenient retractable mechanisms is called by the brand that developed it - Blum. This technology allows you to ensure the most rational arrangement of things in the kitchen, which are easy to reach or put in place. When closed, cabinet doors and shelves are held by magnetic force. Closed furniture facades equipped with Blum open / close system When choosing chairs or stools, preference is given to products made of natural wood, metal, acrylic and polypropylene. Wishbone designer chairs made of handmade natural wood were designed in 1949 by the famous Danish designer Hans Wegner. The timeless design of the seats blends seamlessly into the most modern interior. By the way, the image of a forked bird’s chest bone has the most direct relation to the kitchen theme. In the countries of Scandinavia there is a sign that if the aforementioned bone is on the plate, those who find it will be guaranteed luck for the whole day Function and design - this dyad applies to the choice of household appliances. Of course, the idea to get by with a stove and a refrigerator is only suitable for the unsociable sole occupant of the apartment, but the mistress of the house will also need a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and an extractor fan. All this equipment necessary for a comfortable life is built into furniture and installed according to certain principles, where the main ones are free access and "everything is at hand." The main objects of the working area are usually located nearby - a hob, a sink with a sink (in the center) and a refrigerator. The sink and hob integrated in the worktop are located opposite each other. Each device is provided with free access. Hoods greatly simplified cleaning in the kitchen, taking on polluted fumes, grease, soot, unpleasant odors. They are usually placed above the hob, which coincides in size with the working surface of the hood. This is a direct function. There is still decorative. The design of modern hoods is so diverse that a good choice from:

domed (very stylish and powerful, suitable for large kitchens),
built-in (mounted in a hanging cabinet, only the dashboard and filter grill remain visible),
flat (very compact, because they do not come out unconnected with ventilation wells, are mounted on a wall above the stove or the lower plane of the cabinet),
island (attached to the ceiling anywhere in the kitchen above the stove),
telescopic telescopic (completely hidden and is used only during cooking, significantly save space)
T-shaped (glass, stainless metal are involved in the manufacture, attached to a wall or ceiling, enrich the interior, making it complete).

An island hood is mounted on the ceiling above the hob In the design of the kitchen in a minimalist style, a major role is given to the lighting design, which includes:

ceiling lights for general lighting of the space, when you need to flood light the entire volume of the kitchen;
spot lighting for directional lighting of the desired area of the kitchen or object (modern systems allow you to adjust the brightness of the light flux) - working and dining areas (with dining table or bar);
decorative lighting.

A complete set of ways to illuminate the kitchen - natural light comes in through a wide window, ceiling lights with built-in directional light and chandeliers on brackets, spotlights on cooking surfaces To summarize. The way to design a kitchen space with minimalism is suitable for organized people who do not tolerate style, color and subject cacophony around themselves, who appreciate and are able to support: