Benefits of choosing IKEA furniture
The Swedish manufacturer IKEA guarantees for its customers:
- High quality.
- Correctly selected interior style.
- Strength of materials and finished products.
- A wide variety of colors, textures and shapes.
Buyers are given a wonderful opportunity to preview various variations of kitchen sets, differing in color composition, furniture set and design style. Dynamically updated kitchen furniture catalogs from IKEA in 2021 with the latest models are a pleasant bonus from manufacturers.
The relevance of snow-white and blackish shades
Industrial motifs in black kitchen designs are still popular and modern. Wood, harmoniously integrated into the overall design, neutralizes the somewhat gloomy palette.
Incredibly, it became possible to further minimize the furniture set, made in white colors. Every year, it is the snow-white representatives of Ikea that occupy the majority of offers in the entire catalog. For the year 2022 they are presented in a “warmer” color palette.
This greatly distinguishes them from last season’s sets and items. Wooden surfaces, orange and beige tones, and a yellow colorful palette are well-placed accents that create a good and joyful mood. Thanks to this, the clear lines of the Weddinge and Knoxhult series attract many interested glances, pleasantly surprising with their laconicism and minimalism.
IKEA design directions
Manufacturers work with a wide variety of design styles, designing kitchens according to the latest interior requirements. The most popular models that can be found in official stores:
- Classic design direction.
- Modern style.
- Scandinavian interior style.
- Provence.
- Country direction.
For each style, a number of requirements for interior decorative finishing are met. An IKEA kitchen in a home interior is style and quality in one aspect. The main task of manufacturers is comfort and convenience for the client.
Tips to note
Some recommendations from practice:
- Focus on functionality and design first;
- Determine: how and what is usually done in the kitchen;
- Choose the right accessories;
- Push mechanisms “save”, like door closers, from frequent contamination;
- A large kitchen loves “experiments” in terms of layout. This should not be avoided.
Furniture materials
The following materials are used for the manufacture of furniture and auxiliary accessories:
- Plastic.
- MDF.
- Chipboard.
- Natural wood.
- Strained glass.
- Combined materials.
The choice of materials for the manufacture of facades, fittings and other furniture elements is not accidental. All materials are environmentally friendly, have good durability and beautiful decor.
Series Method
Ikea offers Method kitchen systems, which replaced Faktum a few years ago. This is a kind of constructor consisting of separate modules that can be easily combined with each other in different ways. The buyer has the opportunity to create an Ikea kitchen with the most comfortable and functional interior, as well as change its configuration at any time.
Main advantages of Method systems:
- Possibility to choose a set to suit your size. Several options are available for kitchens of various sizes. But the parameters meet international standards, so they will definitely fit into a typical kitchen.
- Mobility. All modules are separate and not tied to the frame, which makes it easy to swap them around, creating new compositions.
- Possibility of organizing a kitchen area in any room. Ikea has developed universal pieces of furniture that will perform their functions and fit into the interior: living room, dining room, hallway.
- The individual components of the sets are combined to form single compositions. Thus, floor and wall cabinets of different heights are offered, which allows you to divide the work surfaces into several levels.
- The Method series of cabinets and facades offers a wide palette and texture of facades and cabinets, made in different colors and styles. By choosing the appropriate option, you can get the kitchen of your dreams. You can also combine solutions, creating new non-trivial compositions and transforming the kitchen interior.
Plastic furniture
Plastic is a universal material for creating furniture. It is quite durable, resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. The surface of plastic furniture is easy to wash and clean from dirt. In IKEA stores you can find the following models made from this material:
- Facades for kitchen units.
- IKEA chairs for the kitchen.
- Table tops for dining tables and original counters.
The cost of plastic models is quite low, which determines the popularity of this furniture among buyers.
Taking measurements
The dimensions of the room are determined initially. This work should be carried out carefully. You can use the services of a measurer without any problems. The main thing is that the headset subsequently takes its place exactly as it was originally intended. Don't miss any details that may affect the placement and functionality of items. It is recommended to do the following:
- Measure the height of the room and the length of the walls - the main parameters;
- Accurately determine the distance between the window and door openings, as well as to the ceiling, floor and corners of the room. It is necessary to take into account the height of the window sill and its length, plus the door trim, if any;
- It is important to consider the location of the ventilation system, communications, sockets, pipes, and switches. When electrical or plumbing work is planned, the proposed changes must be taken into account;
- The dimension of the tabletop - an important factor - is measured along the wall, starting from one point. To do this, you should first know how long it is, starting from the corner of the wall adjacent to it;
- Measuring the depth of the working surface also starts from the wall. It is carried out taking into account the protrusion, adding 15 mm;
- If you plan to add an “island” by 30 mm.
IKEA kitchen chairs
The kitchen set is far from the only attribute for the kitchen. Chairs and dining tables also need to be carefully selected to match the overall style of the interior. Options available to buyers in official stores:
- Adult plastic models. They are distinguished by their durability, good texture, rich colors, and resistance to moisture.
- Wooden chairs with backrest. Convenient design, thoughtful design and mandatory consideration of the anatomical features of the human body.
- Children's chairs. Children's models are also thought out to the smallest detail and made taking into account the characteristics of a growing organism. An excellent choice would be high chairs for feeding babies, which is important for future or current young parents.
The color composition and texture of the furniture are selected in accordance with the overall style of the interior.
Types of layout
The buyer can choose from all possible types of layout:
- Direct (or linear). The traditional arrangement of IKEA furniture components is appropriate in square kitchens.
- L-shaped, or angular. This layout will look great in a small room. A large selection of ready-made corner sets allows you to choose the right size.
- Ostrovnaya. For a large kitchen that needs to fill a large, uncomfortable space, this layout will be the most successful. This layout looks especially stylish in combination with a bar counter.
- U-shaped. A set placed in this way will look harmonious in a medium to large room. For a large family, an additional advantage will be a large number of cabinets, shelves for storing dishes and other accessories.
Photos of new kitchen designs from IKEA
Textiles in French country
Numerous examples demonstrate the style’s special “love” for textile details. They are always present in such a kitchen. Even modern solutions here cannot do without fabric elements. If the housewife prefers to abandon the previously standard napkins, tablecloths and curtains, then the room will contain such interesting details as:
- cushions on chairs and stools;
- hot coasters;
- lamp shades;
- light curtains or fabric blinds;
- potholders;
- curtains instead of part of the kitchen facades;
- napkins inside wicker baskets.
There can be as many details as the owners’ imagination allows. Textiles can be used in any quantity. A prerequisite for its choice remains the naturalness of the fabrics, the presence of a light and unobtrusive pattern. As a rule, this is a floral ornament or small embroidery. The embroidery of a family coat of arms, which you can come up with yourself, will look elegant and noble.
Color solutions
The IKEA assortment is dominated by kitchens in neutral shades, which harmoniously combine with any interior design. Classic white modules remain popular.
White kitchen
IKEA offers several options for white facades: Budbin with panels and glass inserts on the upper facades, minimalistic Overbu, Hitarp with vertical stripes. Such kitchens have not gone out of fashion for several years. If over time you get tired of the laconic design, you can add a few bright accents.
Bright shades: “Budbin”, “Akstad” and “Kallarp”
Those who love bright colors should take a closer look at the “Akstad” series in matte blue, “Kallarp” in red-brown, and “Budbin” in emerald. Deep and rich color can be complemented with calm shades. Such a kitchen will be stylish and impressive.
Natural colors
Natural motifs in the design of IKEA kitchens are represented by walnut, light and dark brown ash, and oak facades. Any line can be complemented with a wood-look countertop.
Metallic
IKEA has modern furniture covered in stainless steel.
The industrial look of such a set will enhance the industrial style of the entire kitchen or add an unexpected twist to an established design.
