Shades of white are very common in residential interiors. The rooms become airy and light. Using a white set in the kitchen will suit any chosen style and different background designs. White is always in fashion.
Which set to choose: matte or glossy
Let's consider an important question that always confronts the buyer with the need to choose. White gloss is pleasing to the eye, looks stylish, the light plays with reflections on it, creating a mirror reflection effect. When caring, frequent polishing is necessary, it is advisable to touch the facades with your hands less.
On a matte surface, marks are less visible, but it also needs to be washed systematically. An interesting solution is to combine different types of surfaces in one kitchen set.
Lifehack! Microfiber cloths and glass cleaners will help clean the facades. Car polishing wipes work great. To avoid scratches, do not use towels or brushes.
Lighting Features
Light sources play an important role in the perception of the final result. Lighting should be good near the work area, above the kitchen sink, in the eating area, so it is important to organize multi-level lighting. Where the lamps will be placed needs to be planned together with the headset project, taking into account the height of the cabinets and their placement.
The main ceiling light source is not the only one and it will not be enough to get glare from a white set. The brightness of the light should be adjustable, then you can have dinner in the twilight, or adjust the maximum lighting while cooking.
Ceiling additional lighting can be spot or strip with LEDs (the light should be neutral and even).
To illuminate the desktop, you can use furniture lamps that are mounted on the lower part of the upper cabinet.
A ceiling chandelier with adjustable length can be placed directly above the dining table. The lampshade and trim should not be made of fabric, this will complicate cleaning; glass or plastic trim would be appropriate.
The white kitchen set looks beautiful with frosted or stained glass inserts and internal LED lighting in the upper cabinets and drawers when opened, which consumes little energy and does not heat up. Open shelves will be decorated with LED strip or spotlights.
The photo shows a corner set that functionally divides the room. Additional lighting on the ceiling and in the cabinets creates a cozy atmosphere.
Deciding on the style of the kitchen
The glossy white set with a straight design fits in with a modern decor. Photo wallpaper is perfect; light brickwork will look harmonious. Metal fittings and appliances with a chrome surface will fit well into such an interior.
High-tech in the kitchen with white furniture will help you create decorative items. A minimalist or Scandinavian style will be supported by kitchen facades of a closed structure.
The use of natural, eco-friendly materials will emphasize the classic, country and Provence style. Plates on the walls, bouquets of wild flowers, hand-embroidered tablecloths, and curtains will help recreate the rustic flavor.
Recommendations for choosing material
There are more requirements for wallpaper for the kitchen than for other rooms. The most important are:
- Moisture and wear resistance. Washable wallpaper is considered the best for covering kitchen walls; it can be easily wiped with a damp cloth, washed with a sponge and soapy water, and some can be cleaned with soft brushes, if there is an appropriate marking.
- Light fastness. If the laminated wall is constantly exposed to the color of the sun, choose UV-resistant canvases. This is especially important for dark coatings, as they fade faster and lose their original appearance.
Table of symbols on rolls
When purchasing several rolls, be sure to check the batch number - it must be the same, since wallpaper from different batches may differ in shade.
To decorate the design of a white kitchen, wallpaper is suitable that does not deteriorate when washed and cleaned:
- On a non-woven basis. They have increased strength, density, resistance to deformation and fire safety. Made from synthetic fibers and paper;
- Vinyl. White vinyl wallpaper for the kitchen is characterized by plasticity, wear resistance, and protects walls from mold. Made from paper and PVC polyvinyl chloride;
- Photo wallpaper based on vinyl or non-woven fabric - does not absorb odors, resists exposure to sunlight, mold;
- Silkscreen printing. Resistant to high humidity and light, dense, mechanically strong;
- Glass wallpaper - durability, fire safety, paintability, safety.
The texture and pattern of the wallpaper should be combined with the design of the kitchen, textiles, furniture, and emphasize the beauty of the snow-white interior.
If the windows are located on the sunny side, then cool tones of wallpaper - blue, light blue, turquoise - will suit the white kitchen. On a hot day they will give you a feeling of coolness. Silver or foil fabrics are not appropriate, since at midday they will be blinding, even if there are curtains on the windows. It is better to choose a matte, rough or wooden texture.
For kitchens with windows facing north, canvases with a glossy surface in light and warm tones – wheat, yellow, caramel – are suitable.
What colors are plastic kitchens available in today?
Many people today want to buy a plastic kitchen. And this desire is often dictated by the possibility of experimenting with the color palette.
A kitchen made of white plastic is usually of interest to those who want to visually enlarge the dining room and make it modern and festive. White plastic looks luxurious, as it always adds sophistication to the room.
Today, white plastic furniture can be used to decorate both a classic interior and a kitchen in a high-tech or modern style. This kitchen color is universal, which is why there is such a great demand for white plastic today.
Kitchens in white plastic (it doesn’t matter whether the furniture has a glossy or matte finish) allow household appliances of any color to organically fit into the furniture interior ensemble.
Also considered a universal color is beige , which gives the room the same festive effect as white. A kitchen made of beige plastic looks beautiful against the background of dark walls and a dark apron.
Beige is a universal color, just like white. But the beige color has one more additional advantage - due to its background, it masks minor dirt and mild stains.
Those who want to make their kitchen expressive and bright usually choose kitchens made of red . They really look expressive, elegant and stylish.
But for furniture of this color it will be more difficult to choose a well-matched apron and floor covering. Designers, faced with such a customer’s color preference, are usually forced to offer only three colors for combination - white, gray, black. Other colors used in the interior will distract from the rich red color of the kitchen furniture.
Therefore, combinations of red with any other colors are considered inappropriate by designers in such a context. Kitchens made of red plastic can advantageously complement the Art Nouveau style, as well as high-tech.
For a classic interior, this color scheme is not the best option. But furniture of this color will also fit perfectly into the interior of Arabic and Chinese styles.
Many housewives with conservative views believe that brown is the ideal color . And this look also deserves respect, since brown is a noble color that goes well with a huge number of other shades.
Plastic kitchens in brown will look beautiful with white, beige, orange, and light green walls. A lot of manufacturers working with brown suggest combining brown lower cabinets with, for example, beige/orange/lime or white upper cabinets.
A plastic kitchen in black and white looks stylish, expensive, and impressive. Often, black and white kitchens made of plastic are offered in the form of a combined option, which involves black lower cabinets and matching white upper cabinets.
The apron in such kitchens can be presented in a third color, for example, gray, orange or red. This furniture option is chosen by those who want to decorate their dining room in a neoclassical, modern or high-tech style.
Today, plastic facades are also available in orange, light green, pink, purple and yellow . The demand for such color solutions today is low, but it still exists.
These options are chosen by people who want to make their dining room impressive, expressive and unique.
Advice! For a small corner kitchen made of plastic, you should not choose bright facades, as saturated colors will visually make the room smaller.
Types of plastic for finishing kitchens
There are two types of plastic sheeting for kitchen facades:
- 1. CPL - plastic in roll;
- 2. HPL – plastic sheets.
For greater understanding, it is worth talking about each type in more detail.
Rolled leather is most comparable to artificial leather - dermantine. It is unstable to mechanical damage, fades in direct sunlight and is easy to scratch. The strength of this plastic is low, but the appearance is solid. When choosing such a kitchen, you need to clearly understand that it will require careful handling.
Unlike the first option, sheet plastic is more reliable. It is dense, hard, easily tolerates humidity, high temperatures and is quite difficult to scratch.
When creating a plastic sheet, several layers of special paper impregnated with polymers are pressed and then attached under pressure to the facade of the kitchen unit.
Plastic facades and film models, which is better?
PVC film has the thickness of a paper sheet. In the process of finishing the facade, it is glued to the finished part using high temperatures. This film is resistant to water, easy to clean, and even greasy stains, which are inevitable in the kitchen, are not afraid of it. Another advantage of PVC film is flexibility. It is easy to apply to curved corners or to finish a textured surface.
A significant disadvantage is that this material does not tolerate high temperatures. When heated, the film becomes deformed and peels off. That is, you cannot place a hot pan on it. In addition, the film quickly fades in the sun and is “afraid” of sharp objects - it is easy to scratch.
But the cost of such kitchen sets is quite low, so they are popular in the market. In addition, PVC film is created in completely different colors and options: imitating wood and stone, ceramics and tiles. However, the film will not provide complete resemblance to natural materials.
Plastic, unlike film, is more durable and strong. Such a façade is quite difficult to damage thanks to the acrylic in its composition. The material will not fade in the sun and will not change shade throughout use. And it is light in weight, so it will be easy to move the kitchen cabinet to a new place if desired.
One of the disadvantages of plastic is the matte surface. Like any matte finish, plastic will be very difficult to remove stains from. There will definitely be fingerprints on it even with frequent cleaning.
Another significant disadvantage is the metal or polymer edge. Over time, it darkens and changes. In addition, dirt will accumulate under it, which is difficult to remove without damaging the plastic.
The cost of plastic kitchen sets varies. It can be quite low or vice versa, depending on the manufacturer and the quality of the materials.
When choosing between film and plastic, you should think about the time of use of such a kitchen. PVC film is less durable and will last about 5-6 years. But if you are purchasing a kitchen for a short period of time, planning to replace it with a more expensive one in the future, then this option is quite appropriate.
In a private house
In a private house, using yellow, you can create a homely, cozy and comfortable country kitchen.
Natural wood will make the interior more natural. The main thing is to choose the most suitable shade correctly.
Open shelves instead of solid upper cabinets, an abundance of bright decor, wicker chairs, and plank floors will emphasize the given style in the interior.
The kitchen is a special place in the house where food is prepared and a new day is celebrated, so any moment spent here should bring pleasure and comfort. A yellow kitchen will give you a sunny mood and positive emotions.
Black and yellow
Black color combines very effectively with any shades of yellow, but it is important not to overdo it. Otherwise, you risk getting a not very cheerful interior.
The main color in this tandem should be yellow. White will be a worthy match for these tones. It will smooth out both of these colors and also harmoniously combine them with each other.
Black and white motifs can be present in textiles, dining areas, kitchen units, chandeliers, and decorative elements.
The best companion to black will be bright, cheerful yellow. Thanks to emu, even an abundance of dark tones will look impressive and impressive, and not depressing.
Yellow-orange design
Yellow-orange interior solutions are ideal for those kitchens that are not located on the sunny side. Thanks to this, the room will be filled with colors, it will become brighter and more impressive.
The main thing is not to overdo it because both of these colors are quite intense. They belong to a warm palette of shades. White color will help to dilute them somewhat, which can be used to decorate walls, ceilings, and furniture.
If you make yellow the main color, then bright orange can be used in decorative elements, kitchen accessories, and household appliances.
Gray-yellow interior
The combination of these colors is self-sufficient. Even shades of white can look inappropriate in some cases.
Try to play with colors. Bright yellow will effectively complement pale gray, becoming a wonderful background for it.
The floor covering of yellow and gray ceramic tiles laid in a checkerboard pattern will look original and harmonious.
Rich shades of metallic gray, present in household appliances, fittings, and lighting devices, are best combined with muted tones of yellow, otherwise you will end up with an interior oversaturated with colors.
Why used to be only white equipment?
The first “representatives” of household appliances were exclusively white: we are talking about electric and gas stoves, refrigerators, freezers and smaller devices. The enamel, which used to cover products, was the cheapest, since it did not contain pigments. Also, the reasons for the release of white equipment were:
- ease of washing;
- pollution control efficiency;
- unpretentiousness in production.
In Western countries, white stoves and refrigerators also began to be produced earlier than others, but they were quickly rivaled by stainless steel products. Steel equipment is less polluted, the properties of the material adversely affect the activity of bacteria, and the appearance of such devices is more stylish and beautiful. That is why professional equipment is made from stainless steel.
