Rear kitchen extension ideas: Stunning kitchen extension ideas — get the perfect design
Stunning kitchen extension ideas — get the perfect design
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Our collection of brilliant kitchen extension ideas will give prospective projects food for thought and plenty of design inspiration. No matter what stage your project is at, these ideas of all shapes sizes and budget (including before and after galleries) are both achievable and show-stopping.
One of the most popular reasons for building an extension, creating a bigger kitchen space is a great way to curate a new hub of the family home.
From small side returns on a terrace houses to full-width rear extensions on semi-detached properties, kitchen extensions offer the chance to rearrange a layout which doesn’t quite work for your lifestyle and can give a tired home a new lease of life.
We’ve included before and after pics of real project where possible, alongside project information and a range of expert advice from architects and kitchen designers alike.
Whether you’re working with an architect, designer or doing the planning on a DIY basis, hunt around to find kitchen ideas, designs and styles that inspire you. Analysing how your existing home isn’t fulfilling expectations or requirements is also fantastic starting point to work out a priority list and design brief, as well as focusing your inspiration.
“The first question we ask a client is ‘why are you undertaking this project?'”, explains Helena Myers, director of The Myers Touch Design Studio. “It’ll really get you thinking about what it is you want and will help you and the designer to begin exploring what outcome you hope a new kitchen space will bring.”
Try to consider what the new kitchen space will be used for. Kitchens are rarely used simply to cook in anymore, so considering family seating, a small home office space or a children’s play area will help kick start the layout.
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Wanting to maximise space in their dated 1930s house renovation and prioritise it for family living, Ed and Melissa Addington chosen an open-plan layout with defined spaces (Image credit: Chris Snook)Designed by Stylus Architects, the rear extension features different zoning techniques such as changes in flooring, flat rooflights and partitioning walls to divide the large space.
(Image credit: Chris Snook)BEFORE (Image credit: Ed Addington)A quiet family space sits around the corner from the main kitchen and dining area. (Image credit: Chris Snook)
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A small side extension was all that was needed to unlock the potential of this classic terrace house. Copious amounts of glazing provide the homeowners with a greater connection to the garden, even in dreary weather. (Image credit: c/o Create Bespoke)The picture window looking out towards the garden is inlayed with Iroko timber. (Image credit: c/o Create Bespoke)BEFORE: While the space is a similar size, the transformation is incredible. (Image credit: Jess Young)A large sliding door is a great way to create a connection with the garden. (Image credit: c/o Create Bespoke)
Kitchen extensions don’t have to be huge, sprawling designs to transform an existing house. “Don’t always assume that the only way to get what you want for your home is the widest, longest extension you can achieve under planning permission or Permitted Development,” advises Laura Jane Clark, director of Lamp Architects.
“Often a big square extension can result in a dark cavernous home that will need extensive rooflights, windows and additional lighting. As cost-saving alternative, think about clever ways to use your design that will minimise the need for a huge extension.”
By utilising large glazing and window styles and other small kitchen extension ideas, a greater connection with the garden can be established and the sense of space will be increased.
Bifold or sliding patio doors are fantastic options that offer views out all year round, while installing a large roof lantern can bring in plenty of natural light to the new space.
Be realistic about kitchen extension costs
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One of the biggest pitfalls of a project is not being realistic about the questions ‘how much does an extension cost?’. Aspiring extenders might be surprise in particular by how much materials and labour shortages have inflated costs in recent years and their budget now seems a bit tighter than it was previously.
On the whole, a kitchen extension will cost around £1,500- £2,250m2. Naturally this will depend on the quality of construction and the level of detailing. For instance, using off-the-shelf sizes for patio doors and a kitchen design from IKEA will massively reduce costs compared with bespoke glazing and made-to-measure units.
That being said, a kitchen extension is an investment and will be used every day by at least one member of the household. Taking time to figure out a decent budget for your inspiration (and how much it might add value to your home), will set you on the right path.
Plan an open plan kitchen, living and dining extension carefully
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Open plan has long dominated kitchen extension layout designs, and for good reason, but be sure to take the time to organise the space from the early planning stages.
For ideas on how to design a combined kitchen, diner and family room – from circulation spaces to buying appliances – take a look at our guide to open plan kitchens.
This 1930s semi was extended by Iguana Architects. The new space is inspired by biophilic design, with a butterfly roof pitch and green roof covering.
Let in the light with an orangery kitchen extension
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When designing a kitchen extension, spend time and effort on making sure plenty natural light infiltrates the space — but don’t make the rest of the house feel dark! This is a delicate balance, but one that is important to get right.
Find inspiration from kitchen conservatory extensions in how to incorporate rooflight, roof lanterns and patio doors into the new space.
Although beware of the Building Regs rule that states that the area of windows, roof windows and glazed doors mustn’t account for more than 25% of the extension’s floor area.
“The reason for this restriction is simply down to thermal efficiency,” explains chartered surveyor Ian Rock. “If you want large amounts of glazing, one solution is to demonstrate that the overall heat loss of your extension with the increased area of glass will be no worse than if you’d stick to the 25% rule.
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Transform a galley kitchen with an L-shaped wrap-around extension
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Open up a dark and pokey galley kitchen with a wrap around extension. Extending out to the rear and side will not only increase a home’s value, but rearranging the existing rooms to suit an open plan lifestyle will also make the layout flow more easily.
The new steel beams of this extension reveal the previous layout of the existing home. Cleverly the galley kitchen has ben opened up with a wrap-around extension that provides a new dining space and seating area.
Look to the back of a semi-detached house
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The homeowner of this three-bedroom semi-detached house in Shropshire built a rear kitchen extension to make room for their family. The key to the design was to create flexible spaces that would adapt as the children grew older and priorities changes. (Image credit: Mo Photo c/o KE-Design)BEFORE: The house had a tiny kitchen and an old conservatory that was only usable three months of the year.
The conservatory was knocked down and replaced with a flat-roofed extension and a new bedroom on the second storey. (Image credit: Ros Bridges)The concealed work space was built-in just after the first lockdown in 2020. The kitchen designer created a space that could be closed off after work. (Image credit: Mo Photo c/o KE-Design)
Creating much-needed space with a rear kitchen extension can transform a semi detached home. It’s not often this style of homes is organised to make the most of garden views or to house a large, open-plan cooking area so extending to the back can unlock their potential.
Be sure to consider the roof line when looking at rear extension ideas. A flat roof, like the one above, might allow you to maximise ceiling height without blocking out first floor windows.
Alternatively, create a vaulted ceiling extension with a pitched roof for a truly special addition to an existing house.
Transform a dated bungalow with a kitchen extension
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While bungalow are often derided for being dated and perceived as unsuitable for families, they usually have a large garden plot making them a great proponent for a kitchen extension to reinvigorate the layout.
Play with different scales in ceiling heights and pitches, emphasise an asymmetrical form or create a whole new character through a complete remodel. These properties can act as the perfect blank canvas for your kitchen extension ideas.
Here, the mid-century aesthetics of the bungalow have been encouraged in the kitchen diner ideas, while the vaulted ceiling adds a new sense of drama.
Bring new materials into a kitchen extension
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Bring a new material into a kitchen extension using a tile splashback, a quirky worktop or internal timber cladding ideas.
Previously suffering from low ceilings and a lack of natural light, the kitchen and dining space of this terrace has been reconfigured by Yard Architects, thanks to a single storey extension.
Strip rooflights bring light into the new space while oak batten cladding lines the dining space and back wall of the kitchen, concealing the larder cupboard and fridge.
Create a tailored layout for your kitchen extension
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“The homeowners behind this extension project are Mediterranean and they wanted an outdoor covered are to sit and enjoy the garden,” explains Allie Mckinnon, project runner for nimtim Architects.
“The house is west facing at the rear and we designed the roof canopy to give shelter as well as reduce solar gain from the largely glazed extension.
“We also added in opening rooflights to bring in additional light and to create air movement and ventilation through the space. For those extending, the aspect of your design is important to consider and we would suggest plotting the proposed scheme in-situ and noting how to sunlight affects this area throughout the day.”
Choose the right roof type for your kitchen extension
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Achieving the right roof type for a kitchen extension is an underestimated but incredible important detail that will affect the overall design, the cost and how to extension interacts with the original building.
Pitched roof extensions offer the chance for vaulted ceilings or additional hidden storage, but be sure to match the angle or the existing house, or at least the styles of the surrounding areas,
Flat roof extensions, on the other hand, can come alive with roof lanterns and other ceiling glazing.
This style really makes a marked visual difference between the old and new, so leaning into a ‘modern’ kitchen looks incredible.
Look to the side to increase space in a kitchen
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Don’t sacrifice valued garden space for your new extension and build to the side of the house instead.
Side extension ideas can come in all shapes and sizes, but when installing a kitchen into the addition, be sure the flow from one end of the house to the other is seamless.
A stone lean-to shed was replaced with a contemporary glass extension designed by van Ellen + Sheryn to extend the kitchen diner. A large glazed extension provides views out to the garden.
Balance kitchen and living areas in an open plan space
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Kitchens are rarely just kitchens these days. There is often a dual functionality in modern kitchen ideas, be it for dining, watching tv, reading or home working.
Think about how these spaces will interact with each other and, importantly, how you can encourage flow through the room. Map out how you will travel from the kitchen area to the sofa, or the dining area, through the back door and into the garden.
From this, aim to balance furniture placement with through-routes to save an awkward layout that is cumbersome to navigate.
Pay attention to details when opening to the garden
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When installing bifold or sliding patio doors in a new extension, the devil is in the detail. The difference by high and low quality materials will be noticeable after years of use — make sure your choice is the right one.
“A priority in this project was the threshold. The homeowners wanted to minimise the step from the inside to outside environments, while ensuring it remained watertight,” explains Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin.
“After getting in touch with Origin, they were put into contact with their local partner whose installer sunk the threshold into the floor which left a minimal step of just 14mm.
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Combine old and new in a small cottage extension
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A lovely way to introduce a new extension into an older property is to let both influences really shine in their own right. Let interesting oak beams or stone walls contrast with large swathes of glazing and contemporary textures in your new addition.
This will give personality and a sense of uniqueness to kitchens in cottage extensions— a social space usually classed as the hub of the home. If you don’t celebrate a home’s identity there, where else is better to do it?
This granite stone cottage was beautifully extended using a small conservatory. The original inglenook stands proud (left of shot) against the new cast concrete island.
Establish your favourite kitchen layouts — from islands to galleys
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When starting from scratch in a kitchen extension it can be difficult to create a new layout with a blank canvas. We’re so used to making do with awkward or idiosyncratic spaces in our homes that when faces with a blank box to do with what we like we get overwhelmed.
Research the different types of kitchen layout ideas and try to remember times when you have interacted with each of them. Perhaps your childhood home has a large central island where the family gathered and you’d like to recreate it. Or, is there a galley kitchen in a friend’s house that you love and would like to emulate the convenience? Likewise, do you hate single line kitchens of holiday lets and know for sure that’;s not for you?
Use these real-life examples to inform size, shape and proportions.
Create drama in a new kitchen extension
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Going up two stories, rather than just the one gives opportunity for a sense of architectural drama and the ability to create and connect other spaces.
Double storey extensions won’t cost much more per square metre than single storey and can (in some cases) still fall under permitted development.
In this extension to an old storage barn, the homeowners used their two storey extension to create a reading nook above their living space on the mezzanine while a bridge landing leads to the bedrooms.
Give lighting it’s time to shine
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The joy of a kitchen extension is that you get to plan and tailor every specific element of your new space. And this should definitely include the lighting scheme.
While a grid of downlights is cheap and somewhat easy to fall back on, this will not fulfil all of the lighting requirements for a kitchen. Play with kitchen lighting ideas like wall lights near open shelving, pendant lights over an island, LED strips under cupboards and so on.
The effect of a good lighting scheme in a new kitchen is undeniable. Make sure yours uses the best kitchen lighting you can afford — it will make all the difference.
Choose a flooring create a cohesive space
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You might choose to completely separate the new kitchen extension from the rest of the house, but one stylish trick is to install the same kitchen flooring ideas in the spaces leading to the new extension.
Subtly linking together the two spaces will create a more cohesive overall home, without making the old rooms feel tired or underloved.
That being said, kitchens require a certain hardiness in their flooring, so try to choose something that will work for high traffic areas, such as solid or engineered wood, as well as those near water spillages, like LVT or porcelain tile.
Keep sustainability in mind when adding a new kitchen
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While a brand new kitchen bespoke to the space and your lifestyle is extremely tempting during a project, considering a second hand kitchen is an amazing way to cut-costs or get a higher-quality finish for less.
This beautiful walnut kitchen in an orangery-inspired extension was originally priced at £60,000 and designed for another family home. The new owner bought it from the Used Kitchen Exchange for just £9,000 complete with Miele appliances.
Use cladding to make a kitchen extension stand out
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(Image credit: Simon Maxwell)The open-plan space features a kitchen from DeVOL and a family sitting area.
(Image credit: Simon Maxwell)Sliding pocket doors provide views of the garden, while a custom roof window also bring natural light deep into the floorplan. (Image credit: Simon Maxwell)
A new extension is not just an opportunity to transform interior spaces, but also to give the exterior of a tired or dated home a refresh and regeneration.
Opting for interesting house cladding choices can take an extension from being a square box to a stunning new space with wow-factor.
This terrace kitchen extension used corten steel to complement the shades within the original Victorian brickwork.
Use a side return to create a new terrace kitchen extension
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Indoor-ourdoor tiles have been laid over underfloor heating in this terrace extension before leading out to the garden patio for a seamless transition. (Image credit: David Barbour)While the side-return extension only added 13m2, the ground floor had been opened up to create a sociable kitchen, dining and living space.
The room at the front of the house, however, can be closed off for some privacy. (Image credit: David Barbour)
Utilising the wasted space to the side of a terrace house is one of the most popular extension designs. Essentially doubling the size of the kitchen space, often a dining or sitting area is created.
This home’s glass extension to the side of the previous galley kitchen has opened up the space to suit a dining area with roof lights above.
How Can I Extend my Kitchen Area?
“The input of an experienced designer will really help stitch the old with the new,” says Deputy Editor Michelle Guy. “They will ideally consider how the new space flows and connected with the existing house, whether to opt for a contemporary extension or something that blends with the existing house, and the size and scale of the extension — often referred to as ‘massing’.
Your extension will need to comply with the Building Regulations and inspected at different stage of the build.
If your extension involves a boundary wall, you will need to comply with the Party Wall Act (and serve a Party Wall Notice to adjoining neighbours).
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Although simple, this new extension to a semi-detached home creates the perfect spot for the young family to catch up after a long day — including a small seating area and a long table to gather round during meal times. (Image credit: Simon Maxwell)The homeowners designed the kitchen to be a great space to entertain, right down to an extra sink which can be filled with ice to chill wine. They also fitted LVT flooring to withstand the high traffic of the new family and kitchen space. (Image credit: Simon Maxwell)
Do I Need Planning Permission for a Kitchen Extension?
If a single-storey extension plan is less than 8m in depth from the rear of the existing house, you do not need planning permission for a kitchen extension, as this would fall under Permitted Development (PD) rights.
“These PD rights are set out fairly clearly in government guidance on the planning system — detailed rules are found within ‘Permitted Development rights for householders: technical guidance’ which is available on www.
gov.uk,” advises planning consultant Ken Dijksman.
“Understanding PD rights can be really helpful if you make a planning application for something that is just a little larger than PD allows,” he continues. “This is because the council is duty-bound to compare what you want with what you can do anyway.
“If PD would allow you a certain size of extension and what you want to build is a few metres higher or longer, remember that the council can only actually assess the impact of those additional elements. The fall back is your PD, and they cannot prevent that, so it’s only the additional amount that they can legitimately object to.”
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Before and after kitchen extensions & makeovers you just have to see
Stuck for ideas on your project house? These before and after kitchens extensions and kitchen-diners will help get those renovation juices flowing.
But, from personal experience, I can completely understand how a large kitchen extension project might seem daunting.
When you have a small, dated kitchen – it’s hard to imagine what it could possibly become.
So, to help show you just what’s possible, I’ve popped together a selection of projects, showing you their before and after pictures.
Fancy a look at some kitchen diner extension before and after?
Open-plan kitchen-diner
The below kitchen belongs to Virginia and Amit Nigam and their two children. They moved into a run-down four-bedroom house in North Kensington, London in 2015 with a view to transforming it into a family home.
As you can see, they’ve completely opened up their kitchen, including a large central island, and filled the exterior wall with steel-framed glazing.
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Above image: Kitchen Furniture: Rotpunkt cabinetry finished in a custom blue lacquer, trimmed in copper, is a modern classic look for this spacious basement conversion kitchen. The long island unit incorporates deep drawer units, cupboards, the hob and a wine cooler, as well as an informal seating area
If you’ve taken on a project home, and are planning on having a kitchen-diner family room extension, there are key things to consider.
For example, will you need planning permission? What’s your budget? Will you use an architect?
However, kitchen extensions take up a lot of garden space. So, if you can’t extend, you’d be surprised at what you can do with just knocking down a few walls. (Of course, you’ll have to ensure they aren’t load bearing. A structural engineer should be able to help with that!)
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Side-return extension
The below kitchen belongs to Nicky, aka @thelittlelondonterrace, who found that when her children came along, the layout didn’t work for the family.
As they had a small garden, they decided not to extend to the rear but to do a side return extension and rejig the internal layout – borrowing a metre from an adjoining dark middle room.
In the rest of the space they created a utility room and coat storage out of a dark middle room was, squeezing a tiny WC under the stairs. Here’s her before and after….
If you’re stuck for ideas, and don’t know what to do with your small, cramped or dated space, there are plenty of professionals that can help inspire some smart solutions.
From Victorian terrace kitchen extensions, to kitchen-diner family room extensions, professionals such as architects, or interior designers will help you come up with ideas you’d never thought of. Remember to always get at least three quotes, and compare them like for like – the cheapest may not always be the best option.
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Broken-plan knock through
Here’s another great example for you.
The below kitchen belongs to Phil Thompson, known on Instagram as @709_design, who bought his house in 2019 at auction. It was tired and dated and had a small kitchen and a separate toilet and bathroom. He was happy with a renovation and to do all the work to create something just for him.
The project included opening up the kitchen and dining room to create an open-plan space. He incorporated french doors in the dining area to provide a view of the garden and turned the old back door into a feature full length window which floods the kitchen with light.
As you can see, the dark charcoal kitchen units are complimented by a geometric floor tile which transitions beautifully into wood. This has helped link the two zones together and create interest while still remaining open plan. Here are his before and after shots….
Kitchen refresh
The below kitchen, designed by Jen Morton Interiors, who can be found on Instagram via @lovedbyjenny, was for a busy mum who wanted to finally revamp the kitchen and downstairs bathroom of her little cottage.
The style needed to be something that would take her to sunnier climes, and that would be both feminine but something that worked for her two teenage boys.
I think it’s brilliant how the skylight makes the space feel so much lighter and more spacious! A really clever trick.
I love how Jen’s project shows that you don’t have to extend or do any major interior rejigs to completely transform your space.
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Open-plan knock through
Below is the home of Rebekah Newman, aka @that_home_with_the_pugs home. She turned the original kitchen into the dining area, and the original dining room into the kitchen – knocking the wall down between the two creating a large kitchen diner.
I love the wallpaper in the dining area, don’t you?
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Rear extension to a semi-detached house
Even I have first-hand experience of the highs and lows of renovating a home. Knowing what I do about kitchen extensions, I feared it wouldn’t be possible on our budget.
However, after looking around, compromising on a few things and finding the right builders, My husband and I completed a 3m rear extension, transforming the old dining room into a kitchen-diner. The old poky kitchen was split into two, creating a downstairs WC and utility room.
So trust me, if I can do it (the pics below) you can do it too!
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35 photo ideas for beautiful kitchen design
Design selection process
a large kitchen in a private house is fundamentally different from planning a kitchen in
apartment.
cooking area
can be made spacious or solid, strictly utilitarian or part of the general
hall for family meals, adding access to the terrace. This article has collected
useful tips for decorating the kitchen for different types of houses and styles, real
photos and design projects for inspiration.
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12 tips for
arrangement of the kitchen in a country house
Tip 1. Choose the style of the kitchen interior in
in accordance with the style of the facade of the house and the features of the area.
Typically the style
the interior of the country-style kitchen house (and other premises) is formed based on
the taste of the inhabitants, as well as taking into account the style of the facade of the house itself.
Sometimes a choice
influence the features of the area where the house stands. Say its history or proximity to
river/sea. How beautiful it is when the interior, exterior and surroundings of the house are
natural extension of each other.
Here are some tips to help
decide:
In classic mansions and cottages lined with brick or
stone, classic interiors in the Empire style, eclecticism, a movie series,
art deco, french or english style and more democratic
American style corresponding.
Photo from the source: almode.ru
Photo source: mykitchendesign.ru
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ru
In modern cottages
with panoramic glazing, the kitchen is most often decorated in the Scandinavian style, in
minimalism, hi-tech or eco style.
Photo from the source: mykaleidoscope.ru
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Photo from source: mykaleidoscope.ru
Photo source: da.decorpremises.com
In wooden log houses
or rounded log kitchen in the style: country, Provence, shabby chic, rustic,
eco, Gustavian (Swedish Empire) and, of course, in the style of a Russian dacha, cottage
(under a log house) or noble property (see image below).
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Photo from the source: almode.ru
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Photo source: hameleone.ru
Photo from source: mykaleidoscope.ru
If the house is located
seas / rivers / lakes, you can choose the Mediterranean style, Provence style, marine
or beach style.
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Tip 2.
Most
practical layout of the kitchen – U-shaped, the most versatile – L-shaped.
WITH
from the point of view of the “working triangle” the most successful layouts are:
“Island” – no matter how you
arranged furniture in the working area, “ island ” will make the kitchen as comfortable as possible,
especially if equipped with a stove and / or sink. But even the smallest
the island requires space, because there must be at least 1 meter of passage around it.
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U-shaped – when
furniture and workplaces are arranged in a U-shape, it turns out to cook while standing
almost in one place, making only turns with the body. True, width
premises for such an installation should be no more than 3.
2 m, and preferably no more than 2.4
m, otherwise the distance between the side parts of the headset will be too large.
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The most versatile
the plans are:
Linear – universal,
but the most impractical option for planning a kitchen. Because the work areas
arranged in one row, while cooking, the cook has to
to walk extra meters back and forth, which means wasting time and effort. But for
small kitchens, this option is often the only possible
decision.
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L-shaped – a little less
practical, but the most versatile furniture layout, which is especially true
for small rectangular kitchens.
When choosing this layout, the refrigerator
it is desirable to put on the same line with the sink, and not the stove.
Photo source: hameleone.ru
For narrow and elongated
kitchens, a two-row (parallel) layout is suitable: Two-row – suitable for
kitchens with a width of no more than 3.2 m, and ideally no more than 2.4-2.5 m, and a refrigerator
along with the oven and microwave on the opposite side. sometimes between
two rows of furniture place a dining table, as shown in the photo below.
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Tip 3. To the kitchen
was convenient, when planning, adhere to the rule of the “working triangle”.
According to this rule, three strategically important areas – sink, stove and
refrigerator – should be located next to each other and form
triangle.
The distance from the stove to the sink must be at least 60 cm and not more
180 cm. It is good to place a cooking zone in this gap. Distance from
sinks to the refrigerator can be from 45 cm to 2 m. This gap accommodates
“unloading and loading area”, as well as auxiliary kitchen appliances such as
like coffee maker, kettle, toaster, etc.
Photo from the source: almode.ru
Tip 4. If your kitchen
has an area of more than 18 square meters, install a desktop island.
The island is
super functional table that can double as a cooking space
food, storage space for dishes and products, breakfast bar and
snacks. You can also build a stove, sink, wine cabinet,
dishwasher or small refrigerator.
Remember that for kitchens
up to 20 square meters, a small island measuring 120 × 100 cm is suitable.
Such
the table can be mobile. The shape of the island must match the shape
rooms. In a kitchen of less than 18 square meters, instead of an island, you can
to install a peninsula, which is more compact due to the end, abutting against
wall or headset.
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Tip 5. If your kitchen
located in the attic .. discard the upper cabinets in whole or in part, and
replace them with open shelves if the roof slopes are too low.
So you don’t
spoil the interior and use the walls under the slopes to your advantage. Wherein
lower cabinets should generally be equipped with drawers that
much more practical and roomy cabinets. In the next selection of photos
examples of how you can equip a kitchen in the attic are presented.
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ru
Tip 6. If there is
Possibility, install the sink near the window.
If you have an ability
install / move the sink to the window, then by all means use it. So
enjoy nature, the backyard lawn, or at least the view of the sky above
cottage village can be every day, doing everyday things. However
a significant expansion of communication is not always desirable.
Photo from the source: coposic.ru
Tip 7. If the kitchen
combined with a living room or dining room, zone the space.
Space zoning
gives the interior a sense of order and comfort. Here are some tricks, especially
relevant for the kitchen in a country house:
– Finishing the floor in the kitchen and
floors in the living / dining room with different materials.
So, for example, if the floor in all
wooden rooms, in the kitchen it can be laid out with more practical tiles,
porcelain tile or stone.
Photo source: happymodern.ru
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– Partial concealment of the kitchen. So that the mess in the kitchen or dining room does not spoil the look of the living room, you can
install sliding doors, curtains, panel curtains, screens, low or
narrow barriers.
Create an arch or
partitions with a wide opening, a sliding glass partition or
columns.
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– Placement of furniture
zone boundaries. As borders you can use: bar counter, dining
table, island table or peninsula, sofa, armchairs, consoles and shelves.
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– Lighting zoning.
In the kitchen, it is enough to install a bright overhead light and furniture lighting,
fixtures should be concise. But in the living room the light should be on
several levels and softer when the main ceiling lighting is complemented
floor lamps, sconces and table lamps. At the same time, the lamps themselves can be
elegant. It is desirable to highlight the dining area with suspensions or a chandelier,
mounted directly above the table, as shown in the following photos.
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The use of carpets.
A large carpet on the floor in the living/dining room will divide the room and create coziness. Also
you can lay a carpet between the zones. For example, between the working and dining area.
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Tip 8. If the kitchen
checkpoint, workplaces must be arranged so that the passage always remains
free.
If the kitchen is solid,
for example, combined with the hallway, has access to the terrace or backyard, working
zone (the same “triangle” of the stove, sink and refrigerator) must be
plan so that it does not cross the aisle. Then the fuss of the household is not
will interfere with a person engaged in cooking or cleaning. remember, that
the width of the passage should be at least 1 m, and preferably 120 cm or more.
By the way, in
walk-through kitchen is great to use as a room divider bar
rack, island or peninsula.
Tip 9. Floors,
worktops, backsplashes and furniture fronts in black and dark brown
impractical.
On dark surfaces, even the smallest crumbs, drops of water and
dust. Therefore, the most contaminated places in the kitchen are the apron, countertop, and especially
floor – it is better to arrange in light shades.
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Tip 10. For
the combined space requires a powerful hood.
To protect curtains, upholstery
furniture, pillows and carpets in the living room from culinary smells should be installed
dome-type hood with a capacity of at least 1000 m3 / h.
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Tip 11. Use in decoration and furnishing
predominantly natural materials.
Subordinating the interior of the house to the idea of proximity to
nature, you can fully experience the charm of life outside the city. In finishing
kitchens of a private house try to avoid using vinyl wallpaper,
plastic panels, double-glazed windows, laminate and non-natural linoleum.
The ideal furniture for the kitchen of a country house is wooden (including plywood).
and veneer), forged and wicker. Textiles are also better to choose natural or
mixed. But in some cases, the use of artificial materials
justified. For example, an artificial agglomerate countertop is much more practical.
and more durable than natural stone countertops, and nylon carpet is almost
not inferior to wool and does not cause allergies.
Tip 12. In design
kitchens of a country house try something that you would not dare to in a city
apartment.
It may be a different interior style, bold colors, non-standard
layout, decorating techniques, or things you like but don’t fit into
the interior of your “urban” kitchens.
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Style and color scheme
private house kitchens
And again, it all depends
from a custom kitchen design. But there are general rules. They are simple:
1. Smaller rooms are better
just withstand in the style of minimalism or bright classics in bright colors.
Just use different shades and place bright accents. Otherwise
case, the interior will be dull and gloomy.
2. If space permits,
feel free to choose dark colors in the kitchen against the background of light plain walls or
light accent kitchen against the background of dark, rich tones in the interior.
3. Design style
limited by your imagination. Make your wildest dreams come true. classic co
many elegant details or strict and bold high-tech, or maybe gentle
rustic and cozy Provence?
4. Complete your look
kitchens with beautiful interior textiles, and the room will immediately sparkle in a new way.
5. For lovers
minimalist styles such as Scandinavian, English classics, loft,
eco style.
And lovers of luxury and many details should pay attention to
Italian classics using patination (artificial
aging with gilding or silver).
Window in the kitchen: 80+ real photo examples
One of the main interior elements in the kitchen is the window. Window decoration should be in harmony with the kitchen set, emphasize the overall style and fulfill its direct function – to illuminate the space. However, there are several ways to functionally use the window sill to expand work surfaces and storage spaces for kitchen utensils.
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How to design a kitchen window
When choosing a window design in the kitchen, you should pay attention to the window sill. It can be used as a work surface, as part of a dining table or a bar counter. Such an arrangement will be especially functional in apartments with a small kitchen, where every centimeter must be taken into account.
Using a window sill as a worktop allows you to get a large working area, while not cluttering up the kitchen area.
You can cook on it using natural light and enjoying the pleasant view from the window.
A single worktop of the suite and the window sill looks cozy and practical in everyday life
If the alteration of the window sill means combining it with the surface of the headset, then it is necessary to solve the main issue of unification. Sometimes the window sill is above or below the work surface of the finished furniture. In this case, a small step is formed, it must be closed with the same material from which the countertop is made.
In such a solution, one can find a positive side. This brings an interesting accent to the interior, besides, the work surface does not cease to be functional. If the difference between the heights is small, and the headset is slightly lower than the window sill, then you can build a common line, and compensate for the difference by raising the legs or increasing the thickness of the table top.
If the window is lower than the headset, then the issue is resolved by reducing the window.
Then the countertop lines up with the window sill, which combines a common system of surfaces. However, this method of arrangement is possible only for the kitchen of a private house. In a multi-storey residential building, this option is not available. Resizing a window and adding to a wall is not allowed according to building codes.
Another good solution would be to install a sink under the window. This solution is functional and convenient, but expensive and rather difficult to implement.
In addition to organizing an additional surface, there is the issue of piping for both water supply and intake. In addition, the solution is not always appropriate if the window is narrow and swings open inwards. Water will splash onto the surface of the glass, and the mixer will become an obstacle to opening the sash.
To solve this problem, you can install the sink not in the center, but on the side, thereby not preventing the opening of the window on 90 about .
In the presence of a three-leaf design, the sink can be installed in the center, opposite the deaf part.
Tip! In order to avoid a large amount of splashes on the window and slopes, it is better to choose a deep sink shape, while the mixer must be with a deep spout.
Additional space must be provided for drying dishes, as the window will not allow them to be placed on top of the sink. To do this, the sink is chosen with a side wing, on which it is convenient to place dishes. Under the countertop, you can organize additional storage spaces for kitchen utensils, dishes and detergents.
The surface of the window sill must be made of a dense material that is not afraid of moisture and resistant to kitchen work. For this, the best option would be an artificial stone, which also allows you to make the design seamless. The exterior wall of the building tends to freeze, and the kitchen windows fog up from elevated temperatures, so stone will be the best choice to protect the countertop from mold.
Every window sill design needs lighting. For additional light, you can use pendant lights or sconces installed on both sides of the window. The light should fall from above or be closer to the window so as not to obscure it with your back. As a design, it is best to choose roller blinds or cassette. Ordinary blinds, Roman blinds or short classic fabric curtains will do.
What can be placed under the window
The maximum used free space under the window will make the kitchen functional and comfortable. In addition to using the window sill as a worktop or sink, there are several other options:
- covered storage for kitchen appliances;
- cupboard or cabinet with shelves for an additional set of dishes;
- open or closed shelves for kitchen textiles: towels, tablecloths or napkins;
- high window sill to accommodate a washing machine or dishwasher;
- a low window sill can be used as a place to relax and read books;
- arrange a bar counter with high chairs in front of a wide window;
- use the low window sill as a seat by moving the dining table to it.
When organizing the space under the window, you need to think through all the details. In a small kitchen, it is better not to leave the shelves open, as this will create a cluttered look and spoil the overall impression of the room.
Do not store food on the shelves under the window. The presence of a hot radiator will have a bad effect on their safety. For the same reason, you should not store books there, hot air has a bad effect on paper. It is better to opt for dishes, textiles and kitchen utensils. Do not forget about the material from which the shelves are made. It must be durable and easy to clean.
When installing a washing machine under a window, there are a few important rules to remember:
- The machine must be kept as far away from the refrigerator, oven and dishwasher as possible. Any, even slight vibrations, adversely affect the operation of fans and compressors.
- In order to load or unload linen and clothes, there must be a free open space of at least 1 sq.m in front of the machine.
- The washing machine is connected to a powerful wire with individual grounding.
- Hose and fittings must be accessible for repair and maintenance.
In some cases, if access to the rear surface of the machine is not possible, it is installed on casters or special devices for free extension.
However, the location of the washing machine in the kitchen has its advantages:
At the same time, there are not so many disadvantages of installing a washing machine: These two small problems can be ignored if the kitchen area is large. In addition, washing can be started after eating, and the hatch can be temporarily closed. A wide window sill and a beautiful view from the window will help organize a cozy place to relax. A comfortable soft seat will allow you to spend time with your favorite book and watching a series using a laptop or a TV mounted on the wall.
Lounges framed by bookcases look spectacular and cozy.
General recommendations for arranging windows in the kitchen
When arranging windows, it is important not to forget some points.
Heating radiator
Air must circulate freely around it. At the same time, heat freely rises up, and cold streams fall down.
Help! If this issue is not resolved, the air in the kitchen will become damp and cold, the windows will constantly fog up, which will invariably lead to mold.
