What are the styles of the kitchen: photo, description and features

Provence

Style Features:

• The interior is filled with elements with the effect of aging.
• The use of natural materials is preferred.
• The color palette is light.
• For decoration use stone, plaster, tile or wallpaper with a floral pattern.
• In the interior of the kitchen using furniture made of natural wood or forged.
• It is worth using curtains in light shades. Natural fabrics can be plain or floral print.
• Kitchen interior will be decorated with Provencal-style dishes, jugs and pots with herbs.

The photo shows a compact kitchen in sky blue.

Modern style

Distinctive features of style:

• The style combines straight lines and completely unexpected colors.
• Filling the interior should be functional, and the use of space useful.
• Modern style allows you to combine decoration materials of different colors and textures.
• The furniture of strict form is characteristic of the modern style, it stands out in color.
• The material of the curtains can be varied, but the cut is most often as simple as possible.
• Accessories of an unusual metallic color fit into the modern interior of the kitchen.

The photo shows a kitchen in a modern style. It is based on three colors: white, gray and hot pink.

Scandinavian style

Distinctive features of the Scandinavian style:

• The style is as comfortable and functional as possible.
• The color palette is monochrome. Light, preferably white shades cover almost all surfaces of the kitchen.
• Walls are decorated with stucco, bleached wood or light-colored wallpaper. Wallpaper can decorate a simple pattern.
• The furniture is made mainly of wood, has straight lines with maximum use of usable space.
• Textiles made from natural materials.
• Indoor curtains are not often used, if desired, Roman or classic curtains.
• The interior of the kitchen will be decorated with pillows for chairs, wooden accessories and potted flowers.

Classic style

The classic style is characterized by:

• Smooth features in the interior and calm light shades.
• For a spacious kitchen, the classic style of decoration is most often used.
• The walls are decorated with a noble breed tree, wallpaper with vegetable patterns or plain wallpaper for painting.
• The flooring is invariably made of wood.
• The wooden kitchen is complemented by a stone countertop.
• Chairs are upholstered in light textiles.
• The color of furniture is selected according to personal preference.
• Curtains of various cuts with the characteristic style of luxury. Preference is given to noble fabrics.
• In the interior of the kitchen, porcelain dishes, useful little things made of wood and flowers organically look.

Contemporary classic (neoclassic)

For modern classics, straight lines, light colors in decoration and noble materials are characteristic. The walls are perfectly smooth, covered with plaster, wallpaper or tile. Lighting should be as much as possible. The neoclassical interior is filled with modern technology.

Baroque

The color palette is filled with dark tones. Furniture and decoration are made only from natural materials. The kitchen set is decorated with unusual patterns of gold color, the chairs are upholstered with fabric.

Rococo

Interior details are not fanciful, colors in bright colors. Furniture is made in pastel shades with the addition of golden details. Rococo is preferably used in spacious kitchens; ceilings can be decorated with a complex structure.

Loft style

The main features of the style:

• Spacious rooms with minimal decoration.
• Unprocessed brick walls, cold concrete floors and shelves with complex construction.
• Due to the fact that the loft loves spacious rooms, it is preferable to use it for the kitchen-dining room.
• The decoration is as simple as possible, it is practically nonexistent.
• Unprocessed brick or plastered walls look harmonious with cold concrete floors.
• The design of the room can be completely different due to furniture and accessories.
• In the kitchen, an antique table with chairs will look just as harmonious as a modern minimalist set, the basic requirement is the functionality of the items.
• Roman curtains or straight fit are suitable for interior decoration of the kitchen. Natural fabrics are used.
• As accessories glass jars, metal dishes.

Country (rustic style)

Features:

• The interior is made with the maximum use of natural materials.
• The color palette is filled with warm shades: beige, sand, brown, milk.
• The walls of the kitchen can be decorated with wallpaper with floral patterns, wooden battens or evenly plastered.
• A distinctive feature of country can be called ceiling beams.
• The furniture is made of wood and has simple shapes.
• The color of the furniture depends on the overall color scheme of the kitchen.
• Curtains are made of natural material. Straight curtains or Roman curtains from plain fabric or a light floral pattern will look appropriate.
• Accessories complete the interior of the kitchen. Clay vases, wicker bowls for fruits and cushions for chairs.

The photo shows a rustic kitchen. The main color theme of the kitchen is beige and red.

Chalet Style

The interior is preferably done in brown tones. Finishing only from natural materials. The “highlight” of the chalet is the noble effect of aging, for example, shabby wooden floors. Built-in appliances will help to make the interior mature in one manner.

Rustic

Another area endowed with rustic charm. The main difference is the emphasized brutality. The color palette is any condition of a tree, from bleached to burnt, stone and dried grass. The kitchen is not crowded with details, the interior is minimalistic and functional.

Hi-tech and minimalism

The interior is executed in cold shades with the maximum use of usable space.

High tech

Distinctive features:

• The main color palette is white, black and gray with small splashes of bright colors.
• High-tech is distinguished by the use of non-natural material for interior decoration.
• Walls are made in one color, most often these are cold shades. When using wallpaper, the picture can be graphic or imitated like natural stone.
• Floor covering with reflective surface. Tiles can decorate a small rug with a simple ornament.
• Furniture is selected mainly from steel and plastic with leather trim. For registration of kitchen use the varnished surface for a set.
• Curtains may be absent, as the hallmark of hi-tech is minimalism.
• If necessary, the kitchen will be decorated with straight curtains of a simple cut.
• Kitchen accessories are selected in restrained colors. The dishes may be glass or plain, useful little things are preferably chrome or metal.

The photo shows an ultramodern kitchen island.

Minimalism

It is similar in essence to high-tech styles, but unlike the latter, natural materials and warm shades are used in the interior.

• The main challenge remains functionality. Spacious and bright rooms are welcome.Favorite colors of minimalism can be considered white, gray, black, sometimes beige.
• Finishing is done without the use of patterns and any images.
• Walls are decorated with plaster or plain wallpaper.
• The minimalism style is characterized by the use of furniture of simple forms. A kitchen set made of natural wood with metal elements fits perfectly into the overall interior.
• Chairs are wooden, chromed or lined with fabric.
• With the help of curtains, you can give a little color to the kitchen. The windows will be decorated with restrained curtains, Roman curtains or blinds.
• Minimalism does not tolerate a wide variety of decorative elements, a pair of glass vases will decorate the kitchen.

The photo shows a kitchen in the style of minimalism. The interior used a minimum of decor, a maximum of light and space.

Modern

The style is divided into two movements, classic and modern. In the classic version, the interior is filled with decorative details of floral themes. Modern Art Nouveau is more restrained, there is no abundance of vegetation, the filling is more functional, the color palette is not so diverse.

• The basic idea is a smooth line. For the classic direction, natural wood, glass and metal are used as an addition. The modern version allows the use of artificial materials. Shiny surfaces and undulating lines in the interior remain unchanged.
• To decorate the walls, plaster or wallpaper with unobtrusive floral patterns is used. Color should not be bright.
• The classic version provides for the use of natural materials, a wooden kitchen set will be decorated with stained-glass windows and unusual handles. In modern Art Nouveau it is difficult to adhere to smooth lines, this is compensated by the table, chairs and interior details.
• Curtains for the classic direction are chosen from natural dense fabrics with plant patterns, the cut can be complicated. For modern Art Nouveau straight curtains are suitable.
• Accessories may reflect the basic ideas of modernism. Round bowls, flowers in vases and unusual lighting will decorate the kitchen.

Mediterranean style

It has two main areas - Italian and Greek.

• The Italian style is filled with warm colors: golden, terracotta, olive. The Greek style is characterized by cold tones, white blue, lemon.
• Depending on the direction, the walls of the kitchen can be plastered in bright or bright colors. Wall-paper is monophonic, have no patterns.
• The Greek-style floor is decorated with brick tiles. The Italian style corresponds to a bleached board or tile with patterns.
• For the interior use functional and simple furniture. The surface of the kitchen set can be varnished or with the effect of aging.
• Curtains are not often used in the Mediterranean style. If desired, the windows will be decorated with Roman curtains made of natural fabric.
• The interior of the kitchen can be filled with many details. Potted flowers, colored vases and painted utensils.

Ethnic styles

Italian style

To design an Italian-style kitchen, I use a bright, warm palette. Preference should be given to natural materials. The floors are made of wood, laminate or linoleum with a “wood look” pattern. As accessories, bottles with olive oil, pots with herbs, clay bowls. The walls will be decorated with paintings with landscapes of Italy.

English style

The interior is decorated in several colors harmonizing with each other. The furniture is functional, made of wood with fabric upholstery. Often used antique furniture. A variety of fabrics abundantly used in the English style.

The photo shows an English-style kitchen. Metal accessories harmoniously resonate with household appliances.

American style

The American style is characterized by spacious rooms, kitchens are combined with living rooms. In the role of zoning of space use the play of light and functional partitions. Color palette of light shades.

East style

It is divided into two areas: Asian and Arabic. The Asian style is characterized by restraint, straight lines and the maximum saturation of the room with light. The Arabic style opposite is endowed with a special chic. Furniture is made of wood with carvings, an abundance of fabrics and hand-painted dishes emphasize the idea of ​​a kitchen.

In the photo there is a kitchen set with a complex carved pattern in ethnic style.

Japanese

The style is minimalistic, the space is not overloaded with unnecessary pieces of furniture. The color palette of the style reflects pastel natural shades. The kitchen will be decorated with china, elegant vases and a sprig of living bamboo.

Chinese

The style is not distinguished by the abundant use of interior items, you will only need the necessary furniture made of wood. But the colors can be used bold and bright. The room is finished with wallpaper or wood.

Moroccan

The style combines many colors and textures. The kitchen walls are decorated with ceramic tiles with unusual patterns. A distinctive feature of the direction can be considered patterned lattices on the windows, transmitting the unique exotic of Morocco.

Venetian

The decor of the kitchen can be filled with complex patterns. To decorate the walls using plaster or wallpaper with ornate patterns. The furniture is decorated with intricate patterns and wrought-iron handles, the furniture is upholstered in textiles.

Deutsch

The style is minimalistic and functional, all interior items carry a maximum of convenience. Characteristic is the use of light, warm shades, which in the decoration serve as the background of the kitchen. Furniture items have simple shapes and strict character.

Russian

There is still no clear description of the Russian style. The interior, with the national elements involved, can be attributed to this direction. The main use materials are wood. As the walls are used, plaster, wallpaper, whitewash, wood.

Other styles

Fusion

A direction that combines several styles at once. Fusion has no restrictions; any materials and textures can be combined in one room. Color restrictions do not exist, the only condition is a harmonious combination of all home decoration.

Eco style

Assumes the maximum use of natural materials. The kitchen is designed exclusively and wood with elements of stone. Textiles are selected from linen or cotton.

The photo shows a white-green kitchen in an eco-style. All surfaces are made of natural materials or simulated under them.

Sea style

The color palette is filled with all kinds of shades of blue and white. Decorative elements, cups with themed patterns play a large role in the design, wall paintings and striped textiles make the kitchen spacious and stylish.

In the photo, the kitchen interior is decorated in the basic colors of marine design: white and blue.

Eclectic style

Eclecticism means a mixture of styles that are close to each other in color and interior design. The choice of color for the design of the kitchen depends on personal preference. To design the walls of the kitchen using wallpaper or tiles with oriental motifs.

Contemporary

The personification of simplicity, accessibility and convenience. A spacious room, functional furniture of simple lines are characteristic of the direction. For decoration using natural materials.

Art Deco

Art Deco style is characterized by clear shapes and shine. The main color combination is the contrast of white and black, but can be combined with a metallic and chocolate shade. Design material can be diverse, for example: leather, wood, metal.

Retro and vintage style.

Retro and vintage fill the interior with details of the past, the difference between them is the time that they reflect. Retro is the style of the 50s, it is characterized by bright colors and an unusual form of furniture.

Vintage originated much earlier, in its interior they use calm colors and antique furniture of a classic character.

Shabby chic

The style is characterized by the use of furniture with the effect of aging, as well as forged elements.Color scheme in pastel colors. The main material in the interior of the kitchen is wood.

Patchwork style

The “highlight” of the style is the composition of small fragments. For the interior of the kitchen, it can be a wall decorated with many tiles with different patterns.

Gzhel

Style involves the use of a beautiful pattern in blue. The drawing can be applied to the wall, dishes or decor elements.

Boho

The interior combines bright colors of the same color scheme. Walls are decorated with plaster or tile.

Grunge

The style is similar to a loft or country. Natural materials are preferred; walls are often finished with bricks, wood or stone. The kitchen should be spacious.

Cafe Style

The style is filled with romance characteristic of cozy coffee houses. The interior of the kitchen is filled with many decorative elements, special attention is paid to the dining area.

Features of the choice of style for a small kitchen

• In an apartment with a small kitchen, it is preferable to use minimalistic directions, without complex shapes and many decorative elements.
• The optimal color solution is a light palette, due to this, the area of ​​the room will seem larger.
• Spotlights will make the ceiling higher.

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The choice of kitchen style depends on the overall design decision of the apartment, as well as on the mood and preferences of the residents of the apartment.