A white apron is a modern Total White trend that looks stylish, fresh and modern. The main function is to protect the finish from dirt and moisture. Placed above the work area, sink or stove. Well complements or dilutes the main interior of the kitchen. Often, before creating a white apron, the housewife is interested in how practical it is and which design option to choose.
Is a white apron practical in the kitchen?
The practicality of such a kitchen element is proven by the following advantages:
- Versatility. A white apron adapts well to any style and color of the kitchen. Here housewives need not worry: whether it will fit in or not, whether it will fit or not. It will definitely fit and fit.
- Relevance. Repainting the walls or changing the interior of the kitchen can be done without removing the apron. It will look good in a renovated room, while saving on building materials.
- Visual expansion of space. A wall with a protective panel looks longer and taller. Additionally, the room becomes lighter and more spacious. The effect is well enhanced by the presence of a white countertop.
- Easy to clean. The wall in the work area is always protected. Grease, water, other contaminants, and mold accumulate on the apron. It can be easily washed with warm water and detergents.
- Durability. To create the panel, materials with high performance characteristics are selected. Their resistance to sudden temperature changes, moisture, mechanical stress, detergents, and chemicals is taken into account.
Reference. Additional lighting, any kitchen utensils, and decorative items look great on a white background. The focus is on the backsplash, making cabinets and plumbing compartments less noticeable.
What materials can a white apron be made from?
When choosing a material, it is important to pay attention to its surface. It’s good if it cleans quickly and the pores do not cause mold and bacteria. The following options for white aprons are in demand today:
Made from textured tiles. Suitable for simulating stucco patterns, stone or brick textures, geometric or floral patterns.
They threw it off. This is a modern glass material that is distinguished by its beautiful appearance and ease of maintenance. It can be glossy, matte, textured, smooth, translucent, rich.
Mosaic. An elegant and original version made of white glass, ceramics or smalt. Several variations of white are used here for a monochromatic effect.
Wooden. To create an apron, MDF panels, laminate, and natural wood are used. The material is painted white. But the ideal shade cannot be achieved, since brown veins from the wood will be visible.
Stone. It is made from white marble, lithoceramics, limestone, granite or other similar materials. The stone wall shows a long service life, but is not cheap.
Ceramic tiles are also popular. It is a traditional building material characterized by strength, durability, fire resistance and a smooth, easy-to-clean surface. There are several ways to lay such an apron:
Brick. The finished rectangular elements resemble a brick wall, but painted white. Great for decorating a room in a rustic, loft, art deco, or Scandinavian style.
Combined. One part of the tiles is laid out like a brick wall, and the other - vertically or diagonally. This is how the upper or lower parts of the panel are highlighted, or a small panel is formed.
Smooth. Here they use square tiles to decorate the area above the sink, work area, and stove. Great for creating industrial, minimalism, retro style. Small sized tiles are good for rustic and pin-up styles.
Herringbone. Rectangular tiles are used to complete the Provence, vintage, retro, modern style. The main highlight of the interior is the parquet and laminate flooring.
Important! There is a budget option for decorating a white apron - plastic panels. They are attractive and quickly clean from light stains. But they show weakness to mechanical damage and fat. The ingrained fat deposit cannot be removed, so the panels quickly lose their original appearance.
The protective panel can be supplemented with backlighting. The installed lamp provides high-quality illumination of the desktop without harming the eyes. If cabinets are placed above the apron, then the lamps are mounted on their bottom. It is better to choose LED strip or fluorescent light bulbs, as they illuminate evenly.
Layout options
In fact, the more successful you choose the layout, the better your living room with kitchen will look in a modern style. Consider these nuances:
- shape of the room and its size;
- your personal needs.
For a rectangular room, you will need a linear or straight layout, that is, all the furniture is flat and arranged in one row.
It is best to install the set under a short wall, so it will be possible to adjust it a little and hide imperfections.
If the bright kitchen-living room is also square, you have two options left - a corner layout and a straight one.
Both alternatives are compact, but the first method also has the opportunity to increase the surface to work with. In the interior, such layouts look very neat.
Do you have windows that are on both sides? Many will think that this is just a godsend, but not everyone knows that sometimes such an arrangement becomes a real nightmare.
Thus, you have less space to place cabinets and other furniture.
If you don't have enough walls under which to install a set, create a work area directly under the windows. And replace huge cabinets with compact bedside tables.
Sometimes apartments have corners that are popularly called “irregular.” We are talking about beveled corners, because they make it much more difficult to arrange all the elements.
But they can easily be turned into a highlight if you dilute them with partitions. In this case, you will need to choose a linear apartment layout and place all the furniture along the walls, while the dining area remains in the center.
Another option that is often used by housewives of apartments with sloping corners is custom-made furniture. It will easily cover the shortcoming.
But there is a caveat - such a way out will cost you additional money and time.
What color of kitchen set will a white apron go with?
The ideal option is a snow-white kitchen with a white apron and small color accents. For example, a dark stove or oven, black decor, laminate of the appropriate shade, and so on.
Here are some more beneficial color combinations:
White panel with gray shades, but only the latter predominates. This range is found in the style of techno, modern, contemporary, industrial, and fusion. Gray goes great with white. It is recommended to dilute the interior with vegetation and delicate curtains.
White paired with black-red, red-gray. In this case, the apron acts as a separator between the lower and upper shades. The gamma is typical for modernism, minimalism, and hi-tech.
White with several shades, no more than five. Is it retro or vintage? For example, the kitchen set is made in yellow, the appliances are in black, the apron is in white, and additional elements are in brown or dark gray.
White with green. An apron will perfectly refresh the interior of a kitchen in green tones. This duet will especially appeal to lovers of a rich palette and the effect of nature. The most stylish and expensive option is white with emerald or pistachio. The material is selected in the form of ceramics with a glossy surface.
White with blue. This is a calm, cool, peaceful, beautiful combination. More used to create a nautical style. Any shade of blue is used here.
White goes well with all existing colors. The main thing is to build on personal preferences and taste. But do not forget about moderation, since any scale easily turns into negligence and illegibility.
What bright accents can be used to brighten up a gray kitchen?
Many people underestimate the color gray, consider it boring and even gloomy. But in vain. Look how stylish gray kitchens look. Thanks to bright accents, the design turns out to be ultra-fashionable.
Gray has the amazing ability to bring out other colors. Even rough, massive kitchen furniture in light gray tones does not look heavy, but somehow light.
To place bright accents in a gray kitchen, you can select any bright spots. It could be:
- lilac;
- coral;
- citric;
- terracotta.
Chrome fittings and bronze-look lamps harmonize perfectly with gray.
Caring for a white apron in the kitchen
To maintain the original whiteness of the apron, it is necessary to promptly remove dirt from the surface. The frequency of cleaning depends on the intensity of use of the sink and stove. The more often, the more regular the procedure.
The tips are as follows:
- Remove any stains, splashes or deposits immediately. Old dirt is more difficult to clean. This rule is especially true for ceramics, plastic, and glass.
- Avoid cleaning products and hard sponges. It is enough to use universal detergents in the form of gel, paste, liquid. Abrasives cause dents, scratches or discoloration. Additionally, it is recommended to purchase microfiber and foam sponges.
- Install the hood. This is an important element in the kitchen that protects appliances and fittings from soot. Before each cooking, be sure to turn on the hood, otherwise all surfaces will become covered with a greasy coating and all kinds of impurities.
- Use the protective cover of the hob. During heat treatment of food, it is enough to tilt the structural element against the wall. It will additionally protect the apron from grease splashes and steam.
- Carry out general cleaning regularly. All work surfaces should be thoroughly washed at least twice with warm soapy water or a special dish soap. The latter method is considered ineffective: not every composition is able to ideally overcome fat.
- Treat the apron with compounds that repel dirt and moisture. Today, manufacturers offer a lot of options aimed at protecting kitchen surfaces from negative environmental influences. These can be gels, adhesive-based substances, sealants, universal compounds. But they are used strictly according to the instructions.
Attention! Ceramics, stone, and wood are treated with silicone sealants at the stage of creating the apron. This makes it possible to eliminate the appearance of mold and bacteria in the joints of materials in the future.
A white splashback is a practical, cost-effective solution for protecting kitchen walls and providing aesthetic appeal. It is made of ceramics, stone, wood, glass in the form of a plain or monochrome panel. When choosing a material, its properties, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages are taken into account. The durability and appearance of the apron depend on these parameters. Also, do not forget about color combinations in order to avoid absurdity in the kitchen design.
Choosing wallpaper from a psychological point of view
Warm colors have a positive effect on appetite and family relationships. Orange and yellow will bring notes of optimism, openness, and sociability to everyday life. Cool tones will help household members lose weight.
For creative people who prefer brightness, red is a good color. In addition, it increases appetite. With a short stay in such a kitchen, a person will be recharged with energy, and with a long stay, he will become overexcited. Therefore, red and white combinations must be done with some caution.
The opposite effect is created by soft green wallpaper for a white kitchen set. They will bring purity, harmony and tranquility, because greenery is associated in the mind with nature and love of life.
For creative individuals, lilac and purple combinations with white are more suitable. This will contribute to the development of creative potential and create an atmosphere of lightness.
Purple wallpaper is suitable for creative people
