Cozy minimalism in the kitchen of your dreams

The minimalist interior is a highly technical environment in which you can not only operate effectively, but also feel comfortable doing so. This style absolutely and unquestioningly rejects useless decorations and all those decorative and interior delights that are not thought out, not effective and not logical. Do you think that Minimalist kitchens are more likely to resemble an office or some other formal workplace? By no means! After all, the Japanese came up with a minimalist direction, and everything that comes out of their imagination is highly intellectual and brings with it a refined and refined beauty.

Every corner of a minimalist kitchen, if it is not already deprived of its original philosophy and loaded with our mentality, in terms of adding at least some trinkets; this is a place for meditation, because it pleases with its well-balanced harmony, symbiosis of natural materials and technological progress. In such a kitchen, you always want to think about the beauty of our world, so minimalism can be considered a miracle of design achievements.

A bit of history

The birth date of the style is considered the beginning of the twentieth century. This period was characterized by the rapid growth of industry and the development of new technologies. Not matching the pace of life with pompous interiors overloaded with decor became unbearable. The rhythm of life has changed dramatically. People now had to do as much in a day as they used to do in a week. But how do you connect layered clothing with tight kaftans and puffy skirts to driving a car? And the atmosphere at the workplace and the kitchen interior are also pulling to spend the day with laziness, enjoying sitting in deep armchairs and leisurely cooking. It was at this time that the first kitchens in the style of Minimalism appeared, and in the form in which they are relevant today.

The wise Japanese have always argued that unnecessary items in the environment only complicate the movement, but the technical achievements in the interior are simply irreplaceable. The kitchen is just the place where there is simply nothing to do without smart and perfect technology. The Japanese themselves adore minimalist interiors, and they simply “stuff” their kitchens with newfangled gadgets, bringing the space to perfection and conciseness of the orbital station.

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The main minimalist features of the interior

“The background in Minimalist kitchens is mainly light colors or a play of halftones, which are emphasized with graphic rigor in gray or black”

1. Virtually unlimited freedom of space, provided by a minimum of furnishings and accessories.
2. Spatial zoning.
3. Multilevel lighting.
4. Modest color palette. The background in Minimalist kitchens is mainly light colors or a play of halftones, which are emphasized with graphic rigor in gray or black.
5. Simple, sometimes to the point of rudeness, finishing materials.The raw texture of concrete, brickwork, wood or plaster.
6. Line clarity. A straight line is a straight line, a rectangle is a rectangle, a circle is a circle. No frills or spirals.
7. Huge windows flooding the space with light.

This flamboyant style is still being debated. Some consider minimalism to be a cold decor that can give rise to nothing but an uncomfortable, ringing space. This is a relic of the 90s that have sunk into oblivion, when the austerity of the situation was in vogue. Then they preferred cold, clear and monochrome interiors, and the more these qualities were traced in the setting, the more refined it was considered.

In fact, the essence of the decor of the Minimalism style is completely different. In her space, only things that have strictly laconic forms should be present, and there should be very few such furnishings. There are no other canons for this style today. You can use any color tandems, any spatial combinations and materials of any texture. This allows modern minimalism to look very different.

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Minimalism - who is it for?

Who would like a minimalist kitchen? Yes, probably everyone. It is easier to list those who do not accept it. Basically, these are representatives of a venerable generation, tied to certain foundations and who need inveterate standards, like a cuckoo clock and a samovar on the table. Younger housewives are unlikely to give up the super technology and amazing amenities that it brings with it. More recently, this was called the edge of science fiction, and today we can literally in minutes, with automatically practiced movements, literally in a few touches of the buttons, prepare a chic dinner and also quickly bring the kitchen into perfect order.

And yet our women are unique! They, unlike Japanese women, cannot put up with such sterile harmony, so they will always find a way to “chip” a couple of cute little things into the interior of the kitchen in the style of strict Minimalism and no mental anguish for a spoiled idea will torment them.. After all, the main thing in such a decor is freedom of movement in open space, and it has remained unshakable.

A minimalist kitchen will certainly have everything you need, but only such things as chairs, a table and, of course, cabinets and shelves will remain in sight. When examining the kitchen space, you should not cling to small objects with your eyes. Only overall things and flat surfaces should remain in your field of vision. This is the perfect way to visually redefine the space in the kitchen, expanding its boundaries in all directions. Small things, especially their accumulations, incredibly ground the spatial flight, therefore, such physical features of small objects must be taken into account not only when introducing them into a specific minimalist decor, but also when arranging any kitchens of small areas.

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Minimalist layout

“Kitchens created in the style of Minimalism can use all the decorative materials known today”

The layout of the kitchen we are considering should be absolutely rational and very clearly zoned. The latter is carried out by a specific arrangement of furniture, a play of colors and light flows, as well as the introduction of various models of glass and plastic partitions into the decor. If classicism does not accept anything in decoration. In addition to natural materials, minimalism provides a wide choice in this matter. For example, a parquet floor may well change laminate. In kitchens created in the style of Minimalism, all decorative materials known today can be used. In this, the direction is very similar to high-tech.Working on the interior in this stylistic perspective, you need to monitor its quality implementation. Here everything should look perfect: details should be precise, surfaces should be smooth, and shapes should be concise.

A small, minimalist kitchen is also divided into a corner for eating and a place for cooking. Zoning in this case is not partitions(a small space simply won’t carry them), but with color differences. In skillful hands: small podiums, color scheme of the ceiling and floor, original lamps - will turn a modest kitchen into a hit of your dreams.

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Practical design of the kitchen in the style of Minimalism

materials

Modern recognizes in its decor not only natural, but also artificial finishing materials, the main thing is that their surface is perfectly smooth, reflects light well and is not capable of accumulating dust. In the assortment list:

1. A rock.
2. Glass.
3. Brick.
4. Chromium.
5. Aluminum.
6. Nickel.
7. Steel.
8. Tree.
9. Sturdy and beautiful plastic.
10. Composite materials.

Along with this, the style completely denies ornaments, handicrafts, patterns so dear to the philistine heart. Also, at the mercy of the classics, all luxury items are given.

Surface finishing in the kitchen

Let's start with the floor. It can have a ceramic, stone, wooden coating or be covered with linoleum. The main condition when choosing a material design is its quality and the ability to use it to create a feeling of surface integrity. In no case should it be crushed by the appearance of small tiles or parquet lamellas. But as for the color scheme, a variety of shades of flooring is welcome here, because in this way zoning can be successfully carried out.

Ceilings in minimalist kitchens should be left as high as the architecture allows. Do not wind multi-level drywall cascades in the kitchen space and do not hide their surface behind trendy stretch films. Try playing with lighting. And don't be afraid to highlight any flaws. The ceiling in minimalist interiors is perfect and quite worthy of attention.

The general background of the decor is always set by the walls. In our case, they are incredibly smooth and always monochromatic, only sometimes a slight texture of calm shades can appear in a minimalist decor. Under this background, you will also select the color scheme of the furniture, because in minimalism it is considered a special chic if the facades of cabinet furniture exactly match the tone of the wall decoration. This does not mean at all that in such kitchens there is no place for cheerfulness and a pleasant mood. Contrasting furniture colors are the best way to remind you that you are in the territory of the home kitchen, and not on board the shuttle.

Style transformation

If earlier cold white minimalist decors were considered fashionable, today it is already more difficult for it to stay on the crest of popularity, although adherents of white-glass-steel interiors still exist today. The leader of the direction was ecological decor, pleasing to the eye with natural materials, muted autumn colors, furniture of rough shapes. Everything is not so strict here, and in the design of kitchens two or even three colors that are close in palette ratio are often used. Sometimes two diametrically opposite spectral shades oppose in the decor. In addition to monotonous wallpaper, there is textured plaster.

Kitchens in the style of Minimalism are extremely interesting, where wall panels made of textured wood, stainless steel and stone are used in the decor.. The white-gray background of the walls, diluted with a purple contrast, is effectively perceived. But no matter how modern designers try to diversify minimalism, the three color whales of style still remain:

1. White.
2. Beige.
3. Grey.

As contrasts to them, brown and black shades are usually chosen. Since there is no place for ornaments, bright accents and fantasy in the world of minimalism, it is allowed to highlight the facades of the lower row of floor pedestals by contrast. Countertops and furniture legs can also be contrasting. The role of color accents can be performed by halftones, which are derived from the main background range.

Windows and furniture

Windows are the weak link in style. In kitchens where a design in the style of Minimalism is planned, ideally they should be on the entire wall, that is, from the very floor to the very ceiling, from wall to wall, and some kind of picturesque landscape should extend behind its glass, and not stick out pipes of a smoking plant. However, in real life, we can often only dream of such a luxury, so we will try to find an alternative to dimensionless windows.

You can expand the windows with the help of a double-glazed window that does not have additional stiffeners, that is, partitions. The frames of such a window should be made of narrow plastic or aluminum. The landscape outside the window can be completely hidden, and instead of it, one of the walls can be allocated for a print with a panorama of the metropolis.

This is, of course, a serious sin against a style that does not tolerate pictures, but in the name of beauty, you can decide on this. A black and white picture with a view of, say, an evening city will not spoil the decor of the kitchen.

Cabinet furniture for a minimalist environment is distinguished by the plane of the facades and the specific plastic finish that imitates the unique patterns of wood cuts. Often there are graphite or bronze mirrors on it. Worktops are mostly made of artificial stone. Not distinguished by the pretentiousness of forms and upholstered furniture, which also appears before us in the kitchen interior in simple geometric shapes.

None of the pieces of furniture designed for a minimalist interior will have any decorative finishes. In general, there should be a minimum of furniture in the setting, but such that it can be multifunctional. For example, some necessary things can be stored in the niches of a relaxation corner, and the armrests of a sofa can be turned into a functional likeness of a coffee table. Upholstered furniture is sheathed with plain materials, which, as you may have guessed, should also match the background color of the walls.

Lighting

Large kitchen windows in the style of Minimalism provide free access to daylight. It is inappropriate to decorate them with curtains. Decorate this area with roller shutters or blinds of various types. In the evening, the modest nobility of the ascetic cuisine will be emphasized by artificial lighting, which carries radiation of a different spectrum. The ideal solution would be grouped lamps with lampshades in the form of frosted prisms or balls.

Everything can be illuminated in minimalism: the ceiling, the shelves, and even the floor. To solve this problem, spotlights are purchased, the brightness intensity of which is controlled by switches-regulators. Perhaps the presence in the kitchen interior of floor lamps and other types of lighting structures that fit into the overall concept of the situation. Usually these are lamps with a body made of shiny polished metal and lampshades of the simplest, but clear forms.

Conclusion

The choice of a kitchen in the style of Minimalism, first of all, should be determined by the specifics of the worldview and a certain way of life of the owners.If its environment is properly designed and professionally designed, then the result will be such a specific interior, in which there seems to be nothing to catch the eye, but it will also become very difficult to tear yourself away from its contemplation.

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