Kitchen design where the window is opposite the door
The location of the dining table opposite the window is very convenient, since there is no need to install additional lighting. A great way to add warmth and brightness to your kitchen is to install skylights. This will reduce the need for artificial lighting and is an effective way to add an interesting architectural element to your kitchen space.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows are a great solution for a dining room.
- The most popular kitchen window materials are aluminum, vinyl and wood.
Neoclassical style
and design of a 12-square kitchen
It seems that we have sorted out the functional content, arrangement of furniture and content, then we move on to the interior in the neoclassical style. They are exactly the same as modern kitchens in their design. But the difference is only in the facade - in neoclassicism you can more often find facades with panels, and accordingly this style involves the use of standard handles.
When replacing the façade with flat ones that do not have panels, a modern kitchen style emerges.
Neoclassical kitchen is here!
Lighting
Each of the two zones must be well lit. It is recommended to use not only large lamps, but also several small lamps. The working kitchen area must be well lit. Lamps can be installed on the walls or at the bottom of the hanging part of the set.
In the living area, it is best to install a floor lamp or hang a sconce. This way you can create a pleasant atmosphere of twilight in the evening.
Correct lighting
Where to put the sofa?
The main element in the guest area is the sofa. In accordance with the height of the upholstered furniture, a coffee table or dining group is selected.
In the interior of the kitchen-living room of 12 sq. m, you can install a folding model with an additional bed or place a compact corner sofa that preserves useful space. The location of the structure in the corner represents an optimal and convenient solution for a small room.
The photo shows the location of a small sofa in the interior of a kitchen-living room with an area of 12 square meters.
An ordinary straight sofa will perfectly take a place next to a window or on the border between two functional areas.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room with a white sofa installed on the border between the two zones.
Zoning options
The most popular way to differentiate a small-sized kitchen-living room is to use different wall, ceiling or floor finishes. For visual zoning that does not clutter the room, contrasting facing materials are chosen. Basically, the living room area is highlighted with a bright color, and the kitchen area is decorated in accordance with the general tint background.
So, as in a kitchen-living room of 12 square meters, there should be good lighting; the room is zoned using ceiling lamps, chandeliers and other light sources. The work area is equipped with spotlights, and in the living room decorative lighting or wall sconces with a soft glow are installed, creating a cozy atmosphere.
The photo shows the design of the kitchen-living room of 12 squares with zoning as a bar counter.
A textile screen, a through shelving or a mobile glass, wooden and plasterboard partition will do a great job with zoning.
Rationally uses square meters and divides the kitchen-living room, island or bar counter located in the center of the room.
Style design features
A small kitchen-living room of 12 square meters can be decorated in a classic style. In this case, a symmetrical set of solid wood in light colors is installed in the room. The design is complemented with glass or mirror cabinets and decorated with gilded elements and fittings in moderation. The kitchen has a dining table on curved legs, and the reception area is furnished with a small leather sofa with rounded armrests. An almost obligatory attribute of the classics is a crystal chandelier, which is located on the ceiling, decorated with elegant stucco.
The urban loft style will fit perfectly into a modern kitchen area and is suitable for creating a stylish place to relax. The industrial direction is characterized by an interior stylized as an industrial abandoned room or attic. In the design of the kitchen-living room, it is appropriate to have metal pipes, open ventilation systems, brickwork on the walls, wire lamps and original factory decor, emphasizing the special taste of the apartment owner.
The photo shows a kitchen-living room of 12 sq m, made in an industrial loft style.
For the design of a small-sized kitchen-living room, modern styles are chosen, such as high-tech hi-tech or laconic minimalism. This interior is distinguished by an abundance of glass, metal and plastic combined with simple geometric shapes. Reflective glossy surfaces help give the room visual spaciousness.
The photo shows the Provence style in the design of the kitchen-living room in the country.
Ideas for a kitchen apron
Tile splashback
The most common, popular option for finishing an apron in the kitchen. And even after centuries, the tiles will continue to lie on the walls. Plus, modern tiles have a lot of textures and colors, so you can create any pattern, even a real masterpiece.
Tempered glass apron
It is this finishing material that has found the widest distribution in modern kitchen style. You can, for example, use it to decorate a kitchen in a minimalist style, when a painted wall or wallpaper is visible behind the glass. So the last option with wallpaper is a good solution for the neoclassical style. If it is glass with photo printing, this option is acceptable, but in my lifetime I have rarely seen it.
Wood effect apron
An excellent option, and previously, for example, laminate was used for this - the material is practical and washes excellently.
But its disadvantage and enemy is moisture, since when it gets into the seams, the tiles themselves swell and deteriorate. But the modern market has found a replacement - tiles that imitate the surface and color of laminate. Lots of ideas for an apron!
Where to begin?
First of all, you need to decide how actively the kitchen will be used. The size of the kitchen unit and its equipment depend on this. Accordingly, he determines how much space will be left for the recreation area.
So what should you include in your food preparation area? Check the items that you consider necessary.
1.Plate:
- Domino.
- 3-burner.
- 4-burner.
- Cooking surface.
- Plate.
2.Sink:
- One bowl with wing.
- Two bowls without a wing.
- Corner.
- Round.
- Multifunctional with additional compartments for drying vegetables and dishes.
3.Refrigerator:
- Three-chamber.
- Two-chamber.
- Single chamber with a small freezer.
- Separate refrigerator and freezer for 2, 3, 4 drawers or chest.
4.Dishwasher:
- For 3 persons.
- For 4 persons.
- For 6 persons.
5.Washing machine:
- Vertical loading.
- Horizontal loading.
- At 3.5 kg.
- For 5-7 kg.
6.Cutting surface:
- 60 cm.
- 80 cm.
- 120 cm.
7.Drying:
- On the countertop.
- On the railing.
- In the top closet.
- In the bottom closet.
7.Geyser
8.Boiler:
- 30 l.
- 50 l.
- 100 l.
9.Volume of stored products in the cabinet:
- 10 l.
- 20 l.
- 50 l.
10.Toaster
11. Electric kettle
12.Microwave oven
13.Bread maker
14.Multi-cooker
All this requires space and compact packaging in a small kitchen space.
In addition, the living room should accommodate a sufficient number of seats to receive guests, preferably one bed, a coffee table, a TV, an audio system and a number of cabinets for all kinds of small items.
