Special review: kitchen design, photo 2016 - modern ideas

04/26/2017 Read in 12 minutes.
Kitchen design in 2016-2017 is dominated by open floor plans. The space for preparing food is often reduced to a minimum, combined with dining rooms and living rooms, and at times becomes an extension of the staircase hall and corridor. And the fashion for panoramic windows and attached loggias make the kitchen open to the sun's rays. Thus, the kitchen area today is by no means dark closed corridors accessible only to the hostess. A modern kitchen is an aesthetically pleasing multifunctional space that is ready to function around the clock with the precision of an expensive clockwork and inspire the creation of more and more culinary masterpieces.

In the photo: Interior of a white kitchen in a modern style after renovation in an apartment

In our review today, we have collected fresh modern kitchen design ideas for you. The presented photos from 2016-2017 reflect the most current trends in arranging a kitchen space and will help you prepare for the renovation of an apartment or country house.

Kitchen design 2016: new items

The external beauty of furniture in 2016 is impossible without high functionality. Every detail in the kitchen should have a clear purpose, and practicality is put at the forefront.

Interior 2016 – designer tips:

• Simple design. Intricacy is not held in high esteem these days. If you want to surprise with the depth of the design, then let it be reflected in the manufacturability of the thing, but externally the design of the headset should be quite simple and laconic. At the same time, no one says that behind this simplicity there is no thoughtfulness in every detail. Simplification and conciseness - these are the kitchen images that will be in fashion.
• Interesting fittings. But those who really don’t want to simplify their kitchen can take advantage of this. Fittings in the style of decorative art will be popular, however, these trends also indicate that the relevance has not yet been canceled. Many headsets are also striking in that they open without the help of handles at all - such stylish new items will appeal to lovers of minimalism.
• Open shelves. Both in the living room and in the kitchen, open shelves are in fashion this season - racks, mezzanines, whatnots. This furniture fits into almost any interior. You can look for a photo of such a rack that will fit perfectly into the interior of your kitchen space; based on the photo, craftsmen will make it to order.
• Functional lighting. Perhaps this is where we could start. Lighting design in the kitchen plays several roles at once: it is the lighting itself, it is the placement of accents, it is color combinations. High-quality lighting diverts attention from some shortcomings of the room and emphasizes its advantageous aspects.

Free space is the main criterion for a modern kitchen

These are the main points that characterize the kitchen that will be fashionable in 2016.

How to choose the perfect furniture

When choosing furniture for the kitchen, you should pay attention to the material, facade and functional purpose.

Among the furniture materials, natural ones predominate - wood, stone, bamboo. However, they can be replaced with good imitations, for example, wood - MDF, and natural stone - an artificial analogue. This option is more practical and cheaper.

The cabinet fronts in this year's kitchen design are devoid of bulky fittings and an abundance of small details that deprive the interior of lightness. Their surface (most often wooden or made of smooth artificial materials) is laconic, there are no handles (you need to press to open), or they are minimalist. Colors of facades that contrast with the kitchen walls are in fashion.

In tables, the naturalness of the material is also valuable, manifested, for example, in the imitation of an untreated surface. Design solutions for dining tables are very different - from the smooth shapes of the Art Nouveau style to the island table. The latter, despite its popularity, is only good for a large area, while transformable tables and wall tables will fit perfectly into a small kitchen.

A new trend in kitchen design (see photo) is a bar counter, which adds a special chic to kitchens combined with a living room.

Kitchen units responsible for storing utensils, equipment and products must meet three requirements:

• simplicity;
• functionality;
• practicality.

As can be seen from the kitchen design in the photo, modern ideas involve the use of closed furniture modules, the “filling” of which depends on the taste of the owners. In addition to modules, open shelving and shelves are trending.

Modern small kitchen ideas

Stylish small kitchenettes, is this real? And this is an opportunity to put design ideas into practice. For example, give space in the kitchen to railing systems. Reviews claim that roof rails significantly save space in the kitchen, make it possible to use the vertical, and stylish models of such systems decorate the kitchen.

The use of railing systems contributes to significant savings in kitchen space

What other tricks can you do in a small kitchen:

• Kitchen carousel. Don't give up on such a smart and simple idea. Carousels are rotating shelves that have the ability to rotate around their axis. The design of such shelves is usually semicircular; carousels are installed inside the cabinets, exactly opposite the hinges. To get the thing you need, you just need to rotate the shelf along its axis. This invention increases the ergonomics of the kitchen set and allows you to use even the most “dead” places in a small kitchen.
• Blind cabinet. The interior of apartments in Western films often gave rise to the most interesting design ideas in the minds of our compatriots. One of the things that was “seen” from TV was the blind cabinets. The slats of such a cabinet can be wooden, aluminum or even glass. Externally, such a cabinet is very compact; the louvered facade not only provides a good aesthetic solution for the furniture, but also takes on the functionality of additional ventilation for the cabinet.
• Glossy surface. They are distinguished by good reflective ability. Thanks to the mirror effect created, the boundaries of the room visually expand, which in the case of a small kitchen makes sense.
• Invisible furniture. Such stylish designs are simply an excellent solution for a small kitchen. This is light, seemingly airy furniture made either of glass or transparent plastic. What other designs can work so well for a small kitchen? It is fashionable, modern, subtle and tasteful.

Modern kitchen design ideas (video)

Design, color scheme, details

Fashion designers boldly use different textures, playing up the surface of kitchen furniture, and sometimes look for unconventional combinations. However, glossy coatings that create mirror effects are still relevant. Which helps to visually enlarge the space. Glass, which has been popular for quite a long time, is also eagerly used in the new season. It can be matte, darkened, engraved, hand-painted.

Choose calm and neutral shades for the kitchen - they always remain relevant

New are ceramic surfaces. They are rapidly gaining popularity due to their ease of maintenance, durability and original appearance. Quartz countertops, which have recently come into use, are also very popular. Textured wood surfaces fit well into almost any style. Tiles with embossing, for example, for decorating a backsplash, will be a good and fashionable solution. The design on it should preferably be geometric. Modern tiles can be in the shape of a triangle, hexagon, or rectangle. A new direction is laying tiles obliquely, herringbone or in another unconventional way.

Advice. An interesting new product is transparent furniture. Now we offer not only glass tables, which have already become familiar, but also chairs. They can be made of fiberglass or transparent plastic. It is very comfortable to sit on them, these chairs look ultra-modern. This trick achieves the effect of transparency and uncrowded space.

But not only glossy, transparent or other polymer coatings can be considered fashionable and modern. One of the giants in the production of kitchen furniture suggests using unpainted wood. It is only impregnated with special solutions. You can combine such wood surfaces with undyed fabric. This option will appeal to fans of natural materials. In this case, it would be appropriate to leave part of the brickwork on one of the walls.

Brickwork on kitchen walls

For kitchens in 2016, mostly calm, muted shades are offered that can create comfort and a light atmosphere. Active tones can be the background or play secondary roles, placing accents. Fashionable colors for kitchens this season:

• woody shades;
• rich blue-green;
• turquoise;
• burgundy;
• gray of varying depth and intensity;
• black;
• white.

Corner kitchens 2016: new items

In a square kitchen, a corner set will look especially harmonious. If you arrange the kitchen modules in this way, a lot of space will be freed up, and space is the main criterion for a fashionable kitchen.

What will distinguish corner kitchen sets:

• Simplicity of design;
• Ergonomics;
• Dim, but appropriate and memorable decor;
• Tricks in the internal arrangement of cabinets;
• Built-in fashionable lighting;
• Matching the headset to a specific style.

Modern models of kitchen sets are very functional and easy to use

In the photo you will see interesting, stylish models that seem self-sufficient, balance the space, while being highly functional and easy to use.

Modern

If you like contrasting combinations, natural shades, smooth lines and shapes, an abundance of shiny, mirror and glass surfaces, some boldness in the design of space, then the following selection of kitchen interiors in the Art Nouveau style can have an inspiring effect.

Kitchen-living room design: modern ideas

Combining a kitchen with a living room means creating a space whose design should be unified. Well, if not uniform, then exactly coincide in the main points. Usually in such a kitchen the dining area ends up in the living room, so there is more space for the furniture. Next year, special attention will be paid to zonators - those elements that divide the resulting one large room into zones.

The following can be used as zonators:

• Partitions made of plasterboard;
• Arches;
• Screens;
• Columns;
• Shelving.

A low podium or a multi-level ceiling can separate the kitchen area in a studio kitchen

Shelving, as mentioned above, will decorate the interior of any room this season, and they look great as a zoner.

Do not load the rack with various items, souvenirs, trinkets - there should not be anything unnecessary on it. Just some stylish accents that indicate the transition of the living room into the kitchen, or vice versa, the kitchen space into part of the living area.

Kitchen studio 2016: photos of the best ideas

The studio kitchen is distinguished by the absence of any clear boundaries and the merging of space. And at the same time, it is necessary to separate the studio area from the kitchen area using different techniques.

You can separate the space like this:

• Cushioned furniture. The backs of chairs or sofas can be turned back towards the kitchen.
• Multi-level floor. Not new techniques, but always work great. The podium can also serve as a storage place.
• Multi-level ceiling. Yes, the design is a bit complicated, but it looks impressive.
• Different lighting. The light in the kitchen will be brighter than in other areas of the studio.
• Bar counter. Yes, it is still in fashion, but its design has changed and any interior will benefit from a stylish bar counter.
• Contrasting shades. Be it walls, floors, accessories or furniture.

Separating one small area from another (kitchen, living room or mini-office area) can become the main design highlight of the space.

Style selection

The interior design of a small kitchen is preferable without excess details and accessories, pomp and circumstance. Some styles adhere to these qualities.

• Japanese. It corresponds to the severity of lines combined with grace, a combination of light and dark tones, and furniture of rustic shapes. Natural materials are used in interior design. Japanese style lighting is acceptable, coming from original lamps. Textiles for this design are made in simple textures and colors.

Japanese style kitchen

• High tech . Glass, metal, and gloss reign here, creating cool tones. Clearly defined lines and innovative developments prevail in furniture design. This style does not accept luxurious accessories, but strives for maximum comfort.
• Minimalism . The style is distinguished by strict forms, not complicated by details. The monochrome of wall surfaces, mostly light, can be broken by contrasting combinations of shades. The use of accessories and decorations is kept to a minimum.

Minimalism style

• Modern. For a small kitchen, furniture and accessories of non-traditional shapes are interesting. When decorating wall and floor surfaces, it is appropriate to include (in moderation) contrasting shades. An abundance of glass, mirrors, gloss and metal helps to increase the space.

Ikea kitchen 2016

We need to start with the fact that the cover of the new Ikea catalog depicts a kitchen. This is not just the main picture, it is the main theme of the new Ikea catalogue. It is dedicated to the kitchen and everything it involves. That is, not only furniture, decoration, accessories are described, but literally the process of growing food that will be used in this kitchen.

A small space can be arranged in such a way that its miniature nature will be the best compliment for it.

What's in favor next season from Ikea:

• Lots of natural unpainted wood;
• The same undyed fabric;
• Weaving;
• Simple and highly functional tableware;
• Monochrome;
• Wooden floor;
• Industrial style.

Actually, Ikea is true to itself, only in the next season it proposes to focus on the same open shelves, which should serve as a place for something living to live. What? Well, of course, plants! Ikea offers to green the kitchen, because this season it doesn’t just emphasize - Ikea literally insists on naturalness, and sings a hymn to it.

Brick walls, milk-colored furniture, simple but not boring lamps here and there - Ikea wants to make the kitchen cozy without any overdoing. Still, this is not a living room, as Ikea designers say, but such an interior attracts and delights.

The corner kitchen still plays an important role in interior fashion

It’s worth carefully looking at the photos from the catalog, reading the reviews (possibly leaving your own reviews), and you may understand that this is what you need.

Fashionable kitchen colors

What does the color say? New colors are unlikely to appear in a modern kitchen, but shades that were recently in the shadows will come to the fore. Photos of kitchens and interiors of other rooms next year offer not just one fashionable color, but a rich palette.

The color of 2016 is:

• The color of Marsala and its shades (a color that is fashionable today continues to triumphantly march across the planet);
• Chestnut color – classic and warm autumn;
• Eggplant color – richness is in favor;
• The color of lily is tenderness, which is also appropriate in the kitchen;
• Turquoise – interior of freshness;
• Gray color of different depths is good both in the living room and in the kitchen;
• Black – stylish colors never go out of style;
• Bordeaux – wine colors have migrated from this season to the next.

The colors in the photo are impressive, but you shouldn’t go too far – deep, rich colors in the kitchen should still be shades, accents, and not color dominants.

Trend 6. Neutrals and other muted shades

As you may have already noticed, the new kitchen trends of 2016 are more inclined towards creating a cozy, warm and comfortable environment. And the best background for this are neutral colors, in particular white, gray and brown.

What else? Designers predict that some of the top shades in kitchen interiors will be Petrol and Peacock expressive blue-green tones that go well with white and natural shades of wood. Use them to create a more vibrant and intimate atmosphere.

Kitchen design 2016 (photo gallery)