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

Provence

Style features:

• The interior is filled with elements with an aged effect.
• 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, furniture made of natural wood or wrought iron is used.
• It is worth using curtains in light shades. Natural fabrics can be plain or with a floral print.
• The interior of the kitchen will be decorated with dishes with a Provencal pattern, jugs and pots with herbs.

The photo shows a compact kitchen in sky blue color.

Modern style

Distinctive features of the style:

• The style combines straight lines and completely unexpected colors.
• Interior filling should be functional and use of space should be useful.
• The modern style allows you to combine finishing materials of different colors and textures.
• Furniture of a strict form is characteristic of 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 shape in 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 kitchen surfaces.
• The walls are decorated with plaster, bleached wood or light-colored wallpaper. The wallpaper can be decorated with an unpretentious pattern.
• The furniture is predominantly made of wood, has straight lines with maximum use of usable space.
• Textiles made from natural materials.
• Indoors, curtains are not often used, if desired, Roman or classic curtains.
• The interior of the kitchen will be decorated with cushions for chairs, wooden accessories and potted flowers.

Classic style

The classic style is characterized by:

• Smooth lines in the interior and calm light shades.
• For a spacious kitchen, the classic design style is used most often.
• The walls are decorated with noble wood, wallpaper with floral patterns or plain wallpaper for painting.
• The flooring is invariably wood.
• The wooden kitchen will be complemented by a stone countertop.
• The chairs are upholstered in light textiles.
• The color of the furniture is chosen according to personal preference.
• Curtains of various cuts with luxury characteristic of the style. Preference is given to noble fabrics.
• Porcelain dishes, useful little things made of wood and flowers look organically in the interior of the kitchen.

Modern classics (neoclassics)

Smooth lines, light colors in decoration and noble materials are characteristic of modern classics. The walls are perfectly flat, covered with plaster, wallpaper or tiles. There should be as much lighting as possible.The neoclassical interior is filled with modern technology.

Baroque

The color palette is filled with dark tones. Furniture and furnishings 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 pretentious, colors are in light tones. The furniture is made in pastel shades with the addition of golden details. Rococo is preferable to use in spacious kitchens, ceilings can be decorated with intricate structures.

Loft style

The main features of the style:

• Spacious rooms with minimal decoration.
• Untreated brick walls, cold concrete floors and complex shelves.
• 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.
• Untreated 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 as harmonious as a modern minimalist set, the main requirement is the functionality of the items.
• Roman blinds or straight cut are suitable for kitchen interior decoration. Natural fabrics are used.
• Glass jars, metal dishes as accessories.

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, milky.
• The walls of the kitchen can be decorated with wallpaper with floral patterns, wooden slats or evenly plastered.
• A distinctive feature of the country can be called the 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.
• The curtains are made of natural fabric. Straight curtains or roman blinds made of plain fabric or a light floral pattern will look appropriate.
• Accessories will complete the kitchen interior. Clay vases, wicker fruit bowls and chair cushions.

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

Chalet style

The interior is preferably done in brown colors. Finishing only from natural materials. The "highlight" of the chalet is the noble effect of aging, for example, the worn wooden floors. Built-in appliances will help to make the interior consistent in the same manner.

Rustic

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

Hi-tech and minimalism

The interior is done in cool colors with maximum use of the 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 unnatural material in interior design.
• The walls are made in one color, most often these are cold shades. When using wallpaper, the pattern can be graphic or with an imitation of natural stone.
• Reflective flooring. The tile can decorate a small rug with a simple ornament.
• Furniture is selected mainly from steel and plastic with leather upholstery. To decorate the kitchen, use a lacquered surface for the headset.
• Curtains may be missing, 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 discreet colors. The dishes can be glass or plain, useful little things are preferably chrome-plated or metal.

The photo shows an ultra-modern 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.

• Functionality remains the main concern. Spacious and bright rooms are encouraged. The favorite colors of minimalism can be considered white, gray, black, and sometimes beige.
• The decoration is done without the use of patterns and any images.
• The walls are decorated with plaster or plain wallpaper.
• The minimalism style is characterized by the use of furniture of simple shapes. A kitchen set made of natural wood with metal elements will perfectly fit into the overall interior.
• The chairs are wooden, chrome-plated or upholstered in fabric.
• With the help of curtains, you can give the kitchen some colors. The windows will be decorated with curtains of a discreet cut, roman blinds or blinds.
• Minimalism does not tolerate a wide variety of decorative elements; pairs of glass vases will decorate the kitchen.

In the photo there is a minimalist kitchen. The interior uses a minimum of decor, maximum light and space.

Modern

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

• The main idea is a smooth line. For the classic trend, natural wood, glass and metal are used as an addition. The modern version allows the use of artificial materials. Shiny surfaces and wavy lines in the interior remain unchanged.
• Plaster or wallpaper with unobtrusive floral patterns is used to decorate the walls. The color should not be bright.
• The classic version provides for the use of natural materials, the 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 floral patterns, the cut can be complex. For modern modern style, straight curtains are suitable.
• The main ideas of modernism can be reflected in the accessories. Round bowls, flowers in vases and unusual lighting will decorate the kitchen.

Mediterranean style

Has two main directions - Italian and Greek.

• 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 light or bright colors. The wallpaper is plain and has no patterns.
• The floor in the Greek style is decorated with brick-colored tiles. The Italian style corresponds to a bleached board or tiles with patterns.
• Functional and simple furniture is used for interior decoration. The surface of the kitchen unit can be varnished or with an aged effect.
• Curtains are not often used in Mediterranean style. If desired, the windows will be decorated with Roman blinds made of natural fabric.
• Kitchen interior can be filled with many details. Potted flowers, colored vases and painted dishes.

Ethnic styles

Italian style

To decorate the kitchen in the Italian style, I use a light, warm palette. Preference should be given to natural materials. The floors are made of wood, laminate or wood-like linoleum. Olive oil bottles, herbal pots, clay bowls as accessories. The walls will be decorated with paintings with landscapes of Italy.

English style

The interior is designed in several colors in harmony with each other. The furniture is functional, made of wood with fabric upholstery. Antique furniture is often used. A variety of fabrics are abundantly used in the English style.

In the photo there is a kitchen in the English style. Metal accessories harmoniously resonate with household appliances.

American style

For the American style, spacious rooms are characteristic, kitchens are combined with living rooms. In the role of space zoning, a play of light and functional partitions are used. Color palette of light shades.

East style

Divided into two directions: Asian and Arabic. The Asian style is characterized by restraint, straight lines and maximum saturation of the room with light. On the contrary, the Arabic style is endowed with a special chic. The furniture is made of wood with carvings, an abundance of fabrics and hand-painted dishes will emphasize the idea of ​​the 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 natural pastel shades. The kitchen will be decorated with porcelain dishes, graceful vases and a sprig of live bamboo.

Chinese

The style is not distinguished by the abundant use of interior items, only the necessary furniture made of wood is required. But the colors are permissible to use bold and bright. The room is finished with wallpaper or wood.

Moroccan

The style combines many colors and textures. The walls of the kitchen are finished with ceramic tiles with unusual patterns. A distinctive feature of the trend can be considered patterned lattices on the windows, conveying the unique exoticism of Morocco.

Venetian

Kitchen décor can be filled with intricate patterns. Plaster or wallpaper with ornate patterns is used to decorate the walls. The furniture is decorated with intricate patterns and forged handles, the furniture is upholstered with textiles.

German

The style is minimalistic and functional, all interior items provide maximum convenience. The use of light, warm shades is characteristic, which in the decoration function as the background of the kitchen. The pieces of furniture have simple shapes and austere character.

Russian

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

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. There are no color restrictions, the only condition is a harmonious combination of all interior items.

Eco style

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

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

Sea style

The color palette is filled with all sorts of shades of blue and white. Decorations play a big role in the design, themed cups, wall paintings and striped textiles make the kitchen spacious and stylish.

In the photo, the interior of the kitchen 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 kitchen decoration depends on personal preference. Wallpaper or tiles with oriental motifs are used to decorate the walls of the kitchen.

Contemporary

The personification of simplicity, accessibility and convenience. The direction is characterized by a spacious room, functional furniture of simple lines. Natural materials are used for decoration.

Art Deco

The Art Deco style is characterized by clear forms and brilliance. The main color combination is a contrast of white and black, but can be combined with a metallic and chocolate shade. The decoration material can be varied, 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 in the time that they reflect. Retro is the style of the 50s, it is characterized by bright colors and an unusual shape 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, this can be a wall decorated with many tiles with different patterns.

Gzhel

The style implies the use of a beautiful blue pattern. The drawing can be applied to the wall, dishes or decorative elements.

Boho

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

Grunge

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

Cafe style

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

Features of choosing a 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 scheme will be a light palette, due to this, the area of ​​the room will seem larger.
• Spotlights will make the ceiling taller.

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