When the time comes to plan a renovation, you want the updated room to provide maximum comfort, be functional, look stylish and meet modern interior trends. The kitchen is often called the “culinary heart” of the home; priceless moments of family communication take place here and gastronomic masterpieces are born. A successfully implemented fashionable kitchen design 2015 will provide such important ergonomics of space and make the room even more aesthetically attractive and comfortable. What innovations has interior fashion brought us this year? Let's find out!
Modern kitchen interior 2015 (photo)
Popular styles
The style of kitchen interior design still remains multifaceted - there is no arguing about tastes. But the designers have identified a clearly defined top three: the most popular in 2015 are kitchen designs in the style of minimalism, classic and Provence .
- Neither the winds of time nor the quietly attacking newfangled trends can stop the classic interior wave - it is always relevant. This year, many housewives again gave preference to strict classics. Delicacy of pastel shades, reign of natural materials, soft lines and geometric shapes - all interior details are imbued with elegant luxury.
- Minimalism is confidently trying to win back popularity from the classics. And he succeeds at it. The design of a modern kitchen 2015 has gained many adherents, arousing their genuine interest in the possibility of creating a functional and ergonomic interior. The naturalness of materials and color palette fades into the background. In such an interior, simply irreplaceable elements are modern built-in household appliances, numerous light sources that fill the kitchen with a golden glow, colorful combinations of glass and metal. White is the leading color in the color scheme.
- Romantic people will appreciate the interior design in the warm Provence style. A light touch of antiquity, surrounding simplicity and floral motifs evoke a feeling of tenderness and give incomparable comfort. Only natural materials, a pastel palette of colors, appliances hidden behind wooden furniture facades, a lot of textiles and ceramics - all these are characteristic features of a kitchen with Provençal features.
Surrounded by French fleur wood
Rustic solidity and European elegance are harmoniously combined in Provence. The project with a country slant is driven by mentality, originality and differs in nuances. It is common to talk about American, Swedish, etc. directions. When they are implemented, parallels are drawn with the culture of a particular country. And yet there are common features thanks to which French country music has become recognizable.
In general, the idea is devoid of pretentiousness and pretentiousness. Built on rough textures, simplicity and naturalness. The pastoral scenes, the impeccability of light colors, the bright beauty of textiles and the dominance of natural foundations are endlessly touching. The dominance of wood can be seen in both interior items and accessories. As for Russian country, stylization involves wooden chairs with carved backs, high stools, and folk crafts on the shelves. Baskets woven from wicker, forged paraphernalia, painted objects, ceramics, and stone stand in close rows on the shelves. Don’t forget to hang garlands of onions, red peppers and aromatic herbs in the corners. The use of technological products is absolutely excluded. Chromed plumbing and plastic have no place in a country kitchen.
The decoration is dominated by plaster, brickwork, stone cladding, wood paneling or clapboard. The materials fully demonstrate their structural uniqueness and are varnished and stained if necessary. Paint is welcome on environmentally friendly surfaces. Rural aesthetics are also close to deliberate antiquity. Boards on the floor or stone-like porcelain tiles, unglazed tiles, or an accidentally thrown handicraft rug create a special chic. Decorative beams or a solid wooden ceiling allow us to talk about an eco-friendly kitchen. Lighting is provided by brass lanterns, sconces with figured forging, glass or wicker lampshades.
Fashion trends - what you should pay attention to
When designing a kitchen interior that is fashionable in 2015, you need to take into account some of the subtleties that are characteristic of modern interiors. Nowadays the trend is conciseness and simplicity of forms. An abundance of decorative elements, rainbow shades and many accessories scattered throughout the kitchen are not the best solution. All familiar functional elements are hidden from view as much as possible. Even cabinet doors are increasingly opened not using traditional handles, but by pressing.
The trend in kitchen design 2015 is built-in appliances - almost nothing in the room shows its presence. The refrigerator modestly hides in a pencil case, and the dishwasher “hides” in the next niche. No blenders, juicers or meat grinders should be on the surface of kitchen cabinets.
If we talk about the new 2105 in kitchen design, due attention should be paid to environmental friendliness, since the eco-style is gradually gaining popularity among residents of megacities who are tired of the ubiquitous plastic and metal. High-quality wooden furniture, granite sinks and faucets, bamboo curtains, an abundance of natural textiles and floral arrangements. Of course, if the goal of the renovation is a modern kitchen-living room in a high-tech or minimalist style, then environmentally friendly materials will not always be appropriate - it is better to create an “interior cocktail” of glass, plastic and metal .
Another unexpected new design feature for the kitchen in 2015 was the widespread use of open shelves and niches. They are successfully used in interiors of different styles, but they are most relevant for kitchens in the style of:
- Provence;
- Country;
- Chalet;
- Shabby chic;
- Eco;
- Modern;
- Classic.
Fashionable shelves and niches should not only perform a functional role, but also serve as an effective decorative element. Beautifully arranged accessories, ceramic dishes, crystal glasses, cute trinkets look simply charming and create the right mood. If you want to add special touches to such an interior element, use beautiful lighting. Flickering reflections reflected from the dishes will create an atmosphere of mystery. The modern effect will be provided by “belts” of LED lamps.
Tolerant contemporary
The beautiful name appeared as a result of a mixture of minimalist styles and favorite moments. At the same time, the design has its own sound. Due to the unique feature of harmonious combination and ideological transformation, it is called the “style of stylizations.” It is difficult to identify characteristic features in such a mix, since the borrowed ideas directly intersect with modern and high-tech, classic, and country. Sometimes the theme starts with one thing, bought on impulse, and the rest of the interior items are matched to it. In another case, it is a designer’s materialization of sketches.
Contemporary art has a great chance to change every 5 years. Good taste and a modest budget are enough to organize the space according to its intended purpose. The interior does not strive for minimalism, but excludes accessories that hide the volume of the perimeter. So, if you add stripes on walls and textiles to a modern design, this will be a link to the English version. A colorful rug, a curtain with tiebacks, and landscapes on the walls will draw parallels with country music. A multi-tier ensemble on the windows, a wooden cornice, high furniture legs, and the dominance of wood in the decoration will indicate neoclassicism.
Furniture set - the latest trends
In kitchen design 2015, furniture manufacturers have set a course for designing a practical and functional set, but due attention is still paid to the issue of appearance aesthetics. The classic design of cabinets, tables, chairs with clear lines and standard shapes does not lose its popularity. Many housewives opt for such well-proven furniture.
But it’s worth visiting specialized exhibitions or looking at photos of kitchen design 2015 on the Internet and you will notice a certain attraction to unusual shapes and original execution techniques. Furniture in the form of bright cubes or rectangles without any decoration looks impressive in modern interiors. Designers focus on laconicism and recommend forgetting for a while about decorative columns, multi-color stained glass windows, massive cornices and large accessories.
For extraordinary individuals who prefer futuristic ideas, manufacturers offer to pay attention to new furniture with streamlined shapes using 3D panels. You can order a three-dimensional drawing of any content and color design; it will serve as an effective touch in the kitchen interior.
Technological loft
The overseas origin of the loft did not at all prevent him from obtaining a residence permit in Russia. The rough design, executed in a large format, captivated us with its non-standard styling methods. Rough walls, floor beams, columns and similar architectural elements clearly indicate its industrial origin. The obligatory presence of high ceilings, open concrete and brick walls, with the participation of glass and metal, specifically indicate a loft. Preference is given to eco-materials in the kitchen group or fragmentary cladding of facades. A recycled floor, solid parquet or high-quality copy is considered the dominant design feature.
Configurations of furniture sets vary and are mostly chosen relative to the purpose. For zoning, “island” configurations are preferred, linear or in the form of the letter L, which is not so important in a separate room. In a technological style, it is appropriate to make an apron from a sheet of stainless steel, stone or plastic. The tile is practically not used - it should be replaced with glass mosaic. It is better to purchase household appliances with steel cases or gray ones. There are two alternatives to decorating the ceiling: make it snow-white or lay it with beams. If the walls do not differ in height, prefer spot light.
Style is formed by details. Each direction has “eloquent” little things that indicate belonging to a certain concept and influence the aesthetics of the impression. It's up to you to decide what your kitchen should be like.
Room optimization
The desire for space and optimization of the interior space of the apartment has left its mark on the introduction of innovative ideas in the implementation of kitchen design 2015. Zoning and combining several rooms into a single room are two architectural ideas that are destined to develop and improve for a long time. Nowadays, you can increasingly see the design of a living room combined with a kitchen. The corridor and dining room are also combined with the kitchen space. Of course, in such interior variations it is necessary to take care of installing a powerful hood.
Options for decorating the walls of a small kitchen
Increasingly, a combination of several coverings with different designs is preferred to monotonous wall decoration using wallpaper. Creating combinations of wallpaper of different types will not only make your kitchen more impressive, but will also allow you to achieve greater practicality and functionality:
- a combination of light and dark shades will allow you to highlight individual zones even in a limited kitchen space. Most often, this technique is used to separate the cooking area and the dining room;
- A horizontal combination of wallpaper allows you to visually expand the length of individual walls, and a vertical combination allows you to raise the level of the ceilings. On a plain background, this approach will create an unusual accent and highlight the main part of the kitchen interior;
- by combining wallpaper , you can mask the unevenness and imperfections of the walls. In addition, by choosing high-quality wallpaper to decorate the cooking area, and decorating the rest of the room with simpler materials, you can save on finishing.
In addition to these methods of combining wallpaper in the kitchen, you can implement several more interesting ideas.
Inserts from patterned wallpaper will look stylish against a plain background of a small kitchen: it is desirable that they have a shade that does not contradict the color scheme of the room. This composition can be highlighted with the help of moldings.
Accent combination of wallpaper involves decorating one of the walls with wallpaper that differs from the background in color or pattern. In modern kitchens, it is better to use wallpaper with bright patterns or photo wallpaper for this purpose.
A combination of wallpaper coverings can also be implemented in the kitchen apron area : most often, more durable wallpaper is used here, often with relief motifs. You can also use wallpaper that imitates stone, brickwork or stylized wood.
The right choice of wallpaper for the walls will make even a small kitchen stylish: you don’t have to sacrifice your comfort, giving preference to functionality.
A few words about light and color
The kitchen design of 2015 does not imply strict color boundaries; the choice of design colors mainly depends on the style of the room. Natural shades do not lose their popularity, but designers still call kitchen cabinets in bright colors with wooden inserts the trend of the season. As an alternative: wooden facades with eye-catching splashes of yellow, blue, green, red, and purple splashes. The design of curtains for the 2015 kitchen also features the same colorful tones, although pastel textiles have not lost their relevance.
When you are planning a kitchen renovation, please note that today various types of imitations are very popular, both in appearance and texture reminiscent of:
- Natural wood;
- Stone;
- Concrete;
- Brick;
- Limestone;
- Sea pebbles.
The organization of functional lighting deserves special attention. It is quite difficult to imagine a modern interior with a single lamp in the center of the kitchen. Even the strict atmosphere of the classics should be “illuminated” a little with lamps above the work area or near the dining table. Well, modern interiors open up endless spaces for implementing interesting ideas with lighting. Spotlights and LED strips can do wonders for the perception of a kitchen's decor and create an incredibly cozy atmosphere. Shimmering ribbons encircle furniture, baseboards, shelves, and niches.
Layout
Modern design trends are usually selected for large kitchens. Therefore, a linear, corner or U-shaped set, complemented by a bar counter or island, would be ideal here. It can be used as a dining table and storage container at the same time.
An interesting planning solution is to install a sink and hob on the island, above which the hood is mounted, and make it the starting point of the interior.
If the kitchen is limited in square meters, this design is replaced with a rectangular dining table and placed opposite the set.
In miniature rooms, it is important to use every corner. You can install a kitchen unit along the window sill so that the sink is located by the window.
Another trick is to put a bar counter. This is a real salvation for small kitchens, where it is important to preserve every centimeter of space.
Furniture delights - bar counter
The bar counter will elegantly fit into the interior of the kitchen. It can also serve as an important element for optimizing space or be used for zoning a room. The color and material are chosen based on the overall style of the kitchen. Designers recommend paying attention to light, airy models with a thin tabletop - this is fashionable.
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Opening upper cabinets
Swing
As for me, the most convenient and common options are on the topmost cabinets in the kitchen. And I like him the most.
Folding
But in this case, it is important to pay maximum attention to well-made, high-quality fittings. Bad products will fail quickly and will not hold the doors open.
Folding
A beautiful, albeit expensive option for opening the facade. With a light hand you can open the entire cabinet. But it’s true that such models are not always convenient for short users.
Basic Design Techniques
The main task is to use all possible techniques to actually or visually expand the walls of a small room.
- If you have the opportunity and desire, it is worth combining the kitchen with the living room. It is enough just to remove the interior door and cover the walls of these rooms with the same or similar wallpaper in color and texture. This approach should also be used when painting wall surfaces with paint.
By combining the kitchen with the living room, you can gain some free space by demolishing the walls - Another option is to increase the space by combining a balcony (loggia) with a kitchen. To do this, clear the balcony opening from the window and door.
- When choosing furniture, it is better to choose a kitchen set. Harmoniously selected modules will visually expand the walls and make the room neat and stylish.
A light kitchen set will not visually conceal the space - It is worth using transformable furniture items, which at the right moment turn from compact models into full-scale ones.
- Carefully consider the arrangement of lighting: there should be sufficient light sources.
- The kitchen should not be cluttered with many accessories.
Even more convenience
A corner stove can become incredibly convenient if you use ergonomic hobs.
By placing the kitchen in a circle, you get maximum convenience and significantly save space. This design is especially effective for spacious studios.
A comfortable, practical sofa will allow you to receive guests in the kitchen. An interesting solution for a spacious studio where the kitchen occupies at least 12 m2.
A 12 m2 kitchen is the golden mean, where you get maximum comfort and ergonomics.
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Competent selection of furniture
The solution to the problem of visually increasing the space of a small kitchen depends on the right choice. The rules are:
- Give preference to modern kitchen units in light tones. Made in a stylish design, they are equipped with devices that open and close cabinets and drawers. Facades with no handles are trending. The ergonomic option involves opening the door by simply pressing it.
- It would be good if the furniture set was equipped with a folding table or retractable table top.
Retractable kitchen worktop - The facades of furniture sets should shine with gloss, the presence of relief on them should be barely noticeable.
- Cabinet doors should open upward.
- All furniture in a small kitchen should rise upward, visually increasing the space.
It is better to place suspended headset modules directly under the ceiling - Glass in the interior will fill the space with air and create a feeling of freedom. Rails and wall shelves made of tempered glass will collect all the necessary items, access to which is always free.
Advice. A glass dining table remains invisible, but it is better to choose a round or oval format.
Correct arrangement of furniture
For a rectangular kitchen, an L-shaped arrangement of furniture modules is more suitable. If the room has the shape of a square, it is worth adopting a U-shaped option for placing furniture. In this case, placing objects along 2 opposite walls is also suitable.
The L-shaped arrangement of furniture helps to make good use of the area under the window
Wall cabinets will be comfortable in the “dead zones” under the ceiling, above the doorway, above the refrigerator.
