How to make the kitchen unkillable?

Color

The interior design of any room, including the kitchen, is, first of all, color. Yes, materials are important, but color is the first thing that catches your eye. Our perception of space depends on it, it sets the mood... Designers still argue about what it is - the most practical color... Some for beige, others for coffee, some put white in the first place.

Usually, most of the kitchens in our country are small in size, so it is better to use light colors, for example, light gray or the same white.

Moreover, white color, despite its seeming impracticality, unexpectedly turns out to be the most suitable. Dust is not visible on it, water streams, splashes are not visible. It will not fade with uneven spots from sunlight.

You can use a reflective surface in this case to further expand visually the roombut on gloss fingerprints may be visible in certain lighting conditions.

Walls

Today, when the market offers a huge range of materials - from washable wallpaper and decorative plaster up to plastic panelsbutthe most practical material is still tile.

Good ceramics are durable, they are not afraid of changes in temperature, humidity, they are easy to wash, and difficult to scratch. This is exactly the option that is needed for an unkillable kitchen.

Apron

It would seem that the apron is a piece of the wall above the work surface and behind the stove, which means it needs to be finished in the same way. Indeed, the most common material for the design of the apron is ceramic tiles... But is this option so practical?

The main disadvantage is the tile joints... If the surface of the tile itself has all the necessary properties, then the seams are a very weak point. The apron is washed much more often than the rest of the walls, which means that the grout will quickly deteriorate. It will have to be updated frequently, which is troublesome.

We will not consider options from MDF, plywood and other materials, which, although offered by manufacturers, do not have the necessary properties.

Made from suitable materials a stone can be noted, both natural and artificial. The first option is hygroscopic, absorbs odors, and is difficult to clean. The second one is afraid of high temperatures, and also cannot be seamless at large sizes. Therefore, you yourself understand - we are moving on.

The most practical remains glass apron... The level of practicality is maximum - set and forgot for many years. Tempered glass is very durable, you can wash it by any means, rub even with a brush (of course, not a metal one). The glass is not scratched, it is not afraid of high temperatures, the sun's rays do not care, no seams. In addition, behind transparent glass, you can make any design, even the most fragile materials, from a photo collage to imitation of marble or brickwork.

Floor

Choosing material for the floor in the kitchen, it is necessary to take into account all the risks that are inherent in this room.And the main factor is water (spilled, leaked, wet steam). In addition, dirt is the fastest to accumulate on the kitchen floor.

Yes, the kitchen is washed more often than the hallway, that is, the floor is worn out more often it is exposed to more detergents. And one more important factor is contact with various products, it can be conditional beets, coffee, wine, which can color the floor "forever".

Based on the above risks, the floor material needs universal, and there is one - this is ceramic tile, or even better - granite tiles.

We immediately discarded natural wood for obvious reasons, laminate, which has become especially fashionable. There is still very practical options with polished concrete and self-leveling floors... However, their disadvantages are that they are difficult to repair.

Modern porcelain stoneware has all the properties, which are suitable for the most unkillable kitchen. In addition, the modern market offers a huge selection of textures and colors. You can at least under the marble, even under the natural parquet to pick up.

Ceiling

Though ceiling finishes a lot, but after appearing on the market stretch ceilings the relevance of the rest simply disappeared.

The stretch ceiling is durable, it is not afraid of moisture or temperature, it is easy to take care of it, it fits into any design. It's the perfect choice for the perfect kitchen.

Headset

To paraphrase the classics, let's say - how many masters, there are so many options for kitchen sets, but we need the most practical one. So, a headset is:

• Facades... This is what we see when we look at the kitchen unit - the doors and the surfaces of the drawers. You can use natural materials and artificial ones. Of natural, the best will be solid oak or beech... Of the artificial ones, MDF / particleboard is common, but high humidity spoils the picture. And our goal is to set and forget. There are also plastic facades - they are strong enough and can last a long time if properly looked after.
• Fittings... You can't just guess with hinges, you need to rely on the advice of a professional in each case. And here pens the most practical are metal, and with a minimal relief, because dust gets clogged into it.

Table top

The hostesses know exactly what beauty is to be done with choosing a countertop not worth it. The canvas must withstand everything:

• high temperatures;
• moisture;
• aggressive media (detergents, vinegar, etc.);
• strong mechanical stress.

In addition, maintenance should be simple and attractive. And according to all characteristics, it becomes the best material fake diamond, he is an agglomerate, he is a composite.

Washing

Everything is simple here - a chromium-nickel alloy or simply a stainless steel. Having appeared once, such sinks are still the most practical.

With the existing drawbacks (noisy, sometimes scratching), these sinks serve for a very long time, and look aesthetically pleasing for the entire service life.

Furniture

What a kitchen without lunch group, a comfortable bar counter and kitchen corner... We will leave the design and style issues, since maximum practicality is important to us, that is, the main focus on the material for furniture. What is the most indestructible furniture?

Manufacturers offer kitchen furniture from a variety of materials, from chipboard to metal, and some skilled people add more, for example, furniture made of cement (concrete). This is truly indestructible furniture, however, it has a number of disadvantages, the main of which is its enormous weight.

We will not consider wood substitutes, such as chipboard, fiberboard and MDF, in view of the fragility of such material in a kitchen. The only exception is plywood, it is a strong and durable material.

The most common furniture that has settled in kitchens is solid wood.... The material is practical, affordable (if it is not valuable wood species). More hard rocks are preferred: Oak, Beech, Ash. However, solid pine furniture also serves for many years.

You can also look in the direction of metal furniture, it will definitely not be demolished for many decades. The combination of metal and durable tempered glass will look especially good and will last for a long time.

Textile

Kitchen textiles set the tone (curtains), add accents (tablecloths, rugs, towels). The difference with textiles in other rooms is that kitchen textiles are used more intensively. Therefore, practicality should come first in order to withstand frequent washings.

Mixed fabrics with a high content of bamboo, linen, cotton are suitable for the kitchen. Of the curtain models, it is best to consider roller blinds, roman blinds or blinds.

Well, here we have collected the most practical kitchen that will serve us for many years, and will remain fresh and relevant throughout this time.