A refrigerator is not only a functional part of a kitchen interior. With the right approach, it can become a real decoration of the room, surprising guests and allowing them to gain aesthetic pleasure.
A similar result can be achieved using selected colors. Every hardware store sells appliances in a variety of colors, including traditional whites and bold, bright shades.
The refrigerator is not only an important unit, but also a significant accessory in the kitchen interior.
Black refrigerator in the kitchen
The popularity of this color technique is growing rapidly. Experienced design experts say that a black refrigerator in the interior can emphasize the style of the room and become a kind of accent.
The black refrigerator becomes the master of the kitchen
By placing a black refrigerator in the kitchen interior, a black and white color scheme will look most advantageous. Facades in dark shades, gray household appliances, light curtains and floors - this combination is ideal to create a unique kitchen design with a black refrigerator.
A refrigerator of this color looks great in combination with a black and white kitchen.
Using a device of this shade is an additional touch to the existing design. For example, a refrigerator should be combined with a palette of wallpaper or curtains. The presence of dark details in them is an important condition for choosing a black model.
A matte black refrigerator surrounded by black interior items becomes even more massive
Lighting
in the interior of a gray kitchen
And it is built on the same principle as in living rooms - there should be 3 types of lighting, namely general, decorative and local. If it is general light, it is used when cleaning or when receiving guests; local light, it is used in the evening to create a cozy stop in the house. With the help of decorative lighting, you can advantageously highlight and emphasize the texture of a surface, for example, wood or brick. It is important to provide illumination of the working surface as well.
Steel color
Silver technology will successfully fit into almost any space. The “steel” device is ideal for rooms decorated in an industrial style. Silver is a sign of modernity and innovation.
Silver color matches many interior design styles
Advice! You should avoid placing a steel unit in a kitchen designed in the so-called rural or historical style.
A silver refrigerator will also be at home in a kitchen in light and white colors
Metallic-colored refrigerator built into a narrow cabinet
Small kitchen design
in a standard apartment
Many standard apartments were designed at a time when there was no widespread use of kitchen appliances, microwaves or dishwashers that are common today, or other small household appliances. It is for this reason that they are so small in size. For example, all the same Khrushchev buildings were designed when the refrigerator itself was the size of a bedside table. That’s why modern large refrigerators are often located in corridors. Modern series of houses P44-T have large kitchens, from 10 m2, which is more comfortable than mass-produced kitchens built during the USSR.
A typical kitchen in a house implies the same typical arrangement of furniture, and it is difficult to arrange it differently than what the architect intended. This can be done, but you will have to sacrifice comfort.
Small typical kitchens!
What finishing materials are best used in decorating and renovating modern kitchens? Is it possible to lay laminate flooring or is it better to opt for parquet boards in the kitchen? Which finish to choose for a kitchen backsplash? And I will give answers to these questions in my next article about finishing materials, in the “Tips” section - there is a lot of useful information there.
Let's add brightness
If you are not a supporter of traditional solutions and are constantly looking for non-standard approaches even to design, then a bright, unusual refrigerator in the kitchen interior is what you need. Such a functional detail will lift the spirits of your household and guests and add variety to monotonous everyday life. Finding such a device these days is not difficult. On sale you will find equipment in red, green, blue and unexpected acidic shades.
A bright red refrigerator will be the main accent in a white kitchen
A blue refrigerator surrounded by white looks like a fresh pop of color
Blue refrigerator in retro style
With such diversity there are certain difficulties. First, you need to choose a harmonious combination of the entire color design of the room. Secondly, a colored refrigerator in the interior needs to be correctly integrated into the already created style. For example, to place a red refrigerator in the interior, you need to think through the remaining suitable elements in advance.
Surrounded by metallic shine, a delicate light green shade will add life to the kitchen interior
Important! Designers recommend giving preference to a device that differs in color from other household appliances. In this case, you can use details of the same tone as decoration.
To make a green refrigerator match the rest of the decor, provide elements with a similar color
Units of pastel shades, including mint and turquoise, will fit perfectly into bright spaces. For example, a beige refrigerator in the interior will set the mood for a calm mood. A design made in dark colors should be complemented with a dark blue or burgundy device.
Beige refrigerator in a kitchen unit of the same shade
Choosing a location
Another important factor for creating a cozy design is the choice of place where the device will be placed. Many people prefer to place this unit in a free corner of the room, where it does not interfere or create inconvenience during operation.
You should also remember that this large appliance should not be placed directly near the stove, as this may adversely affect the operation of both devices.
If the layout of the room is such that the refrigerator does not fit in any corner, then it is worth considering the option of placing it near the door. This should also be done if the device is very tall.
You can place the refrigeration unit in a special box so that it does not stand out too much from the background of the entire interior, or disguise it as a cabinet.
If you purchased a refrigerator in advance, and it does not quite fit into the kitchen interior, then the best way out of this situation would be to decorate the device. For example, if a gray refrigerator does not fit into a white kitchen, you can paint it with white patterns. And if you have made a modern kitchen in bright colors and think that the white appliance does not fit into the overall picture, then you can decorate it with rhinestones, colored stickers, painting and other available decoration methods.
Of course, gray and silver refrigerators are gradually replacing ordinary white appliances, since they are more practical in the kitchen: dirt or scratches are not so noticeable on their surface. These appliances have the most modern design, look more stylish and aesthetically pleasing, and add some zest to the kitchen, even in a strict classical style.
Proper selection of colors for the kitchen interior and household appliances can solve a large number of problems. For example, visually expand the space or, conversely, reduce it. You should not get carried away with one color in the interior unless you are sure that the result will not be monotonous and boring. It is best to place accents in kitchen interiors on household appliances in interesting colors. Fortunately, today there are no barriers to this. Feel free to imagine and create the kitchen of your dreams.
White refrigerator in the kitchen
The classic style of the kitchen space involves the purchase of traditional white appliances. A different color can disrupt the design composition of the entire room, depriving it of harmony and unity.
This refrigerator will fit into a classic interior with a dominant white color.
A white refrigerator is suitable in a modern-style interior with a predominance of white shades, for example, in the painting of facades or walls.
A white refrigerator is suitable for a kitchen with predominant light colors
White refrigerator in a white interior in a small kitchen
Neoclassical style
and gray kitchen design
In terms of their functionality, namely the arrangement of equipment and content, neoclassical kitchens are the same as modern ones, but the difference is only in the facade. If it is neoclassical, the facades most often come with panels, and the handles in such options are the most ordinary.
If you simply change the facades in the kitchen to smooth ones, without the famous panels, you get the most typical modern kitchen.
Neoclassical kitchen is here!
Built-in household appliances
The large area allows you to integrate a refrigerator into the interior of a spacious kitchen. When the cabinet doors are locked, such a unit is completely hidden from surrounding people. This is a recommendation for owners who do not want to give the main role in the design to any devices.
The refrigerator included in the set takes up less space and does not stand out from the overall style
If the refrigerator is purchased separately, it can be installed in a niche in the kitchen unit
The refrigerator can also be built into the bedside table
A single-compartment refrigerator will fit in the section under the kitchen table top
Modern style
in the interior of a gray kitchen
I like the kitchen that is built into the niche. It looks presentable, solid, as if the kitchen was built along with the house.
So, we have considered the functionality and ergonomics, and then we gradually move on to consider the issue of the appearance of the kitchen. And the first thing that catches your eye in the kitchen is the smooth fronts. The optimal material option for facades is painted MDF; the paint itself can be either matte or glossy. But the most affordable options are plastic facades, which look the same as painted MDF.
Modern kitchen sets and many kitchens in general come without handles, and they are opened by pressing special push-up fittings. However, the most common are facades with integrated handles, presented in the form of a recess in the facade itself.
Lots of modern kitchens!
Style solutions for black kitchens
Limited design options and lack of variety in style solutions are a common misconception for owners of kitchens designed in a dark palette. In fact, they can be both modern and classic. Don't stop at the gloomy gothic design.
The expressive color of the kitchen will highlight the refrigerator
The most optimal style for a dark kitchen space is minimalism. The combination of black and white colors will look especially harmonious. Furniture in this case should be as laconic as possible.
Even in a gray interior you can achieve an excellent design effect
The classic style also does not interfere with dark shades, which can be used to frame contours or place accents. A sink or countertop made of porcelain stoneware fits well here. The apron tiles are one tone or laid out in a checkerboard pattern. A wooden floor will add coziness, and a white ceiling will soften the color scheme.
White refrigerator in a beige-brown Khrushchev-era kitchen
For design you can choose high-tech. The main thing is not to forget about conciseness and emphasis on the materials that are used. High-tech provides unlimited freedom in choosing kitchen appliances and furniture - from ultra-modern washing machines to unusual faucets and sinks.
In a high-tech kitchen, the refrigerator will look like the main attribute of a high-tech living environment
Art Nouveau style allows you to experiment with the chosen range. Features are emphasized by a suspended ceiling and a natural wood floor. An excellent addition would be a creative hood or a built-in analogue.
Appearance of a refrigerator in modern style
Kitchen decoration in gray
To decorate a kitchen in light gray colors, you need to follow some recommendations. The walls are light in color. Furniture of the same tone with the walls will visually dissolve, so the color of the facades is at least one tone darker or lighter.
Bright colors are used for facades or as accents. Facades, countertops and curtains - match the interior or contrast. A general recommendation for facades is that it is better to make them in one color or in large blocks so that the illusion of a checkerboard does not arise.
Household appliances – white, stainless steel and black. Gray-tone appliances will fit into any interior, but white ones are used for interiors of the same color. It is better to integrate the technology - for the integrity of perception. It is allowed to use one or two items of bright color, but small in size.
Glossy or matte facades
Which texture to choose for facades - glossy or matte - depends on the color saturation. Glossy facades in light colors will visually hide all stains, fingerprints and grease stains. But gloss on dark facades is impractical - all dirt will be visible.
Complex, deep and dirty shades of gray require a matte texture. These are tones such as gray-green, gray-beige and gray-blue, as well as colors with different textures - concrete, marble chips, stone.
A gray matte kitchen with a large area and sufficient lighting will look noble even with the use of dark gray colors. Such facades are ideal for neoclassical style.
The optimal materials for facades are MDF coated with enamel, acrylic and plastic.
Which countertop to choose
The color of the countertop for a gray kitchen is white, brown wood or light colors. Texture – various types of wood, natural stone, concrete. Materials for the tabletop: acrylic, artificial stone, textured wood-like plastic.
Natural wood is an impractical material that requires special care. The texture of the countertop and wooden furniture should match.
A kitchen with a gray countertop will balance the interior if dark gray tones are used.
Interesting options are a stone countertop that exactly matches the color of the facades or a contrasting bright color against a monochrome background.
Apron for a gray kitchen
The basic rule is this: if the kitchen is monochrome gray, then the apron is bright. In the case of bright details in the interior, choose an apron in calm gray tones. The most minimalistic option is tempered glass without a pattern.
When choosing an apron for a gray kitchen, any options are used - skins with a medium-sized pattern, decorative glossy and matte tiles, small mosaics, brick-look tiles. The shape of the tiles is square, triangle, pentagon. You can use grout in a contrasting color.
Material – plastic, tempered glass, polycarbonate, porcelain stoneware. Texture – imitation of natural stone, concrete, marble, brickwork, polished metal.
Wall and floor decoration
Design options for kitchen walls are painting or washable wallpaper.
In the first case, the walls are painted light gray in whole or in part. Textures range from smooth to rough. When painting part of a wall in a complementary color, you should use neutral shades - white, beige and brown.
We leave bright colors for furniture and accessories. An interesting wall texture is obtained by using gypsum plaster.
Gray wallpaper in the kitchen is a backdrop for additional color. The interesting texture of the wallpaper will add originality to the interior. The choice is wide - gray wallpaper, with a concrete, marble pattern, for painting with a rough texture.
Large patterns on the wallpaper will not be visible, since most of the walls are occupied by cabinets and household appliances, and unoccupied space remains near the window.
The standard and most correct solution for the ceiling is white with a glossy texture. When decorating walls and ceilings, it is necessary to maintain color balance - use no more than two primary colors.
Flooring – ceramic tiles, imitation parquet boards, laminate and linoleum. At the same time, the pattern of the tiles is simple and laconic, without excessive diversity.
Curtains and lighting
Bright colors are used for curtains if they are an accent in a gray kitchen. If the accent is something else, then the shade of the curtains matches the color scheme of the kitchen. The best option is Roman blinds, roller curtains, short curtains. The most suitable color is rich graphite.
Pendant lamps above the dining table are chosen with diffused light - this will give the interior coziness and softness.
The work area requires additional lighting with LED lamps. The apron lighting switch is located at the entrance - this is more convenient when you need to go into the kitchen for food or drink water.
Pendant lamps - simple geometric shapes made of glass and metal or designer options from similar materials.
Choosing furniture for a gray kitchen
The basic rule when choosing furniture for a gray kitchen is dark colors at the bottom, light colors at the top. This will make the room visually easier to perceive. It’s easier with bright colors - the fronts of the upper and lower cabinets can be made in the same tone.
The layout for a gray interior is light gray facades for the upper cabinets and dark gray for the lower ones. Instead of light gray facades, you can choose white ones. Another option is to abandon the top row of cabinets.
If dark gray furniture is arranged in two rows, then make the apron light - this will prevent the kitchen from turning into a gloomy portal.
If the task in the kitchen is to fit a refrigerator into the furniture row, then it is easier to buy a gray appliance - the kitchen set will look complete. Or play in contrast - a black glossy refrigerator against a background of gray facades.
A large kitchen with a separate place for a refrigerator allows you to use an option with a bright accent, since refrigeration units are now available in all colors of the rainbow.
Decor
The kitchen interior in gray tones is an excellent background for various decor. These are bright plates, picture frames, watches, beautiful dishes. The decor should be small in size and fit into the decor in terms of color scheme.
An interesting decor option for large kitchens is a classic fireplace of a simple shape, without stucco, or a modern version made of glass and metal.
How to properly position the device in the kitchen
There are several rules for placing household appliances.
- Comfort and accessibility are the conditions that must be observed when placing a kitchen unit. The refrigerator in the kitchen interior should be located in close proximity to the food preparation area, for example, next to the oven or sink.
- To maximize space savings, design experts strongly advise placing the device in a corner. This location option is considered the most successful, as it will give household members and guests freedom of movement around the kitchen. Matching the parameters of the rest of the furniture in the kitchen will create a feeling of integrity of the composition.
- The small size of the kitchen space will not interfere with the placement of such an important household appliance. An excellent solution for compact parameters would be to locate the unit near the door. A tall refrigerator in the interior can be used as a partition that will zone the space. Most often, owners dismantle the door and expand the door arch, thereby increasing the area.
- To place a refrigerator in the kitchen interior, you can build a separate niche. In this case, the decoration of the room will look complete. This design advice is suitable for owners of small kitchen spaces. The interior of a small kitchen with a refrigerator obliges owners to give preference to compact models. Now on store shelves you can find units similar in size to washing machines. Such a small device will be conveniently placed under the surface of the work area.
Convenient kitchen design
Heights, dimensions, ergonomics
Lower cabinets
According to the standard, the height of the lower bedside tables is exactly 90 cm, but at the same time, it can be adjusted using the legs. And as a result, the height of the tabletop itself can vary from 86 to 91 cm, with the standard thickness of the latter being 4 cm. If the user is tall and needs to add height, this can be done using a thicker tabletop. Also, in the lower bedside tables it is worth using a maximum of retractable mechanisms designed for storing a wide variety of kitchen items and utensils, even small household appliances.
Working surface
This is the main space in the kitchen where you will prepare your culinary masterpieces. And the most convenient place to install a work surface is the space between the stove and the sink, which should be at least 90 cm, ideally 120 - 150 cm.
Upper cabinets
According to the standard, the depth of the cabinet should be 35 cm, but the height can be very different. On the modern market you can find heights of 60, 72 or 90, even 120 cm, although if it is a modular kitchen, there are only two heights, these are 72 and 90 cm. But you can also find kitchens built to the ceiling, when the cabinets themselves rest against the ceiling itself looks quite attractive, however, this is not the most practical kitchen option in the house. Because mezzanine cabinets are inconvenient to use, and even the most unnecessary things are stored in them.
At what height is the hood?
I often come across the question – at what height should a hood be placed in the kitchen? And some say that it can be placed 80 or 60 cm from the tabletop, but my answer is much simpler. It should be hung a few centimeters higher than the height of the tallest member of the family, so you won’t hit your head on the hood.
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What to combine the color of the refrigerator with?
A colored refrigerator is an obligatory factor when creating the interior as a whole. If you are planning to develop a kitchen design yourself, keep in mind a few rules that will help you in the future to easily choose the color of your kitchen unit or fit the chosen shade of appliances into an already finished room:
- The color should be compatible with other interior items . There are many options to “fit” a color unit into the overall picture. The most common and easiest way to do this is to match the color of the refrigerator with a few more large items of a similar shade. This technique will help eliminate the possibility that the refrigerator will appear as an out of place splash of color. For example, a yellow refrigerator + a yellow wall clock and a set of cups. Red refrigerator + red coffee maker and bread box, etc.;
- The second option is not to combine it with anything and make bright household appliances the center of the color composition. Then only the refrigerator can have a distinctive color, and the rest of the interior should be monochrome. It is important to choose the right color here. For example, against a background of gray tones, shades of yellow, red, purple, and turquoise will look advantageous. Gray color has a unique feature - being a background for another shade, it greatly enhances its saturation and emphasizes its brightness. Against the background of white walls and/or a headset, shades of blue, blue, green, orange, yellow and many other colors will look fresh and bright, because white is a basic and universal color;
- The third option is to choose the color of the refrigerator to match . If the two previous options are too bold for you, and the classic white color of the refrigerator is still off-putting, a win-win option would be to select the shade of the appliances to match the color of the kitchen unit. This technique will help make a bulky object less noticeable and visually larger. If the refrigerator is not located in line with the furniture, but is installed separately, it is better to match its color to the surrounding walls;
- In addition, the color of the refrigerator can be combined with the color of curtains or blinds, upholstery of chairs or kitchen corner, color of floor tiles or kitchen apron;
- An interesting option for choosing the color of appliances for a kitchen combined with a living room or hallway would be to match the color of the wall in the adjacent room. Notice how interesting it looks in the photo below. This interior looks unified and harmonious.
Refrigerator "wood"
Wooden furniture will never go out of fashion due to its practicality and natural beauty of the material. A refrigerator in this design will be combined with a wooden dining group, photo wallpaper on an accent wall with a forest image, wooden blinds on the windows or a wooden floor. This will also be the best choice when it comes to selecting equipment for a private house built from timber. A built-in refrigerator of this color can become almost invisible against the background of wooden walls. Within small kitchens in standard apartments, it is better to give preference to light wooden shades. Then the interior will turn out warm and cozy, and the room will seem more spacious.
Pearl or marble
Pearl shade is a more interesting solution due to the presence of an unobtrusive pearlescent shimmer. Such a piece of equipment will be advantageously combined with facades made of light wood , decorated with decorative carvings and glass inserts. A marble-effect refrigerator will be a good addition to a marble countertop or window sill, marble floor tiles or kitchen backsplash. The presence of a pearl or marble shade in the interior makes it noble and expensive. In this case, it is important not to overdo it, otherwise the kitchen will become “cold”.
