The main room in the house has always been the kitchen. Here we cook, drink morning coffee, have dinner as a family and spend time with friends. Even if the home has a spacious living room, the kitchen is always bustling with life. Therefore, you need to think carefully about the layout and design. Some people believe that only a large room can be made comfortable and functional, but this is a misconception. If you properly equip a small space, divide it into zones, and choose a laconic interior design option, then it will also turn out beautiful and cozy.
Square kitchen with island and work space
Black kitchen in a private house 2017
Kitchen layout in a private house and communications supply
The placement of objects in the room needs to be thought out in advance. The layout of a kitchen in a private house depends on:
- room area;
- number of windows in the room;
- number of storeys;
- number of functional zones.
Stylish combined black and white kitchen
Narrow, bright kitchen with a beautiful carpet
Even at the construction stage, you need to roughly understand how many functional spaces there will be in the room and what household appliances will be required. It is better to choose the style later; the interior of a kitchen in a private house can always be changed, but first you need to plan where the work area, washing machine, refrigerator, sink, stove will be located. It is better to hide the gas boiler in one of the kitchen cabinets. Therefore, the location of the headset also needs to be thought out in advance.
Modern kitchen in a private house
In a house, unlike a typical apartment, you can decide for yourself where to create a work area. It’s better to plan everything so that the tabletop is located near the window - it’s much easier to cook this way. This option is suitable for a medium-sized kitchen. If the room is more than 25 sq. m, then it is advisable to place an island in the center. But this is only possible if the dining room is in another room. Do you want to implement such a bold idea in your country house? Then think in advance about how to remove water and gas pipes and how to route the wires so that the island is well lit.
White spacious kitchen with mint accents
Kitchen in a private house in a minimalist style
Have you always dreamed of a fireplace in your kitchen? A decision about it also needs to be made at the construction stage. It will be difficult to make this structure in an already built house - a brick chimney is erected during the process of laying the walls.
Solid wood kitchen in a private house
Kitchen with windows in a private house
An interior divided into several zones will look beautiful. Typically, the kitchen is divided into a work area and a dining room. This can be styled using color and lighting. If the footage is large, divide the space into two parts with a bar counter. When combined with the living room, you need to decide where to put the sofa correctly, on which wall the TV will hang. A socket and cable are also provided for it.
Chalet-style kitchen in a private house
Kitchen in modern style in a private house
Kitchen styles in a private home
If the kitchen is small, then almost all attempts to decorate it in a certain style come down to minimalism using elements of the chosen style. Limited space does not make it possible to clearly design the kitchen in loft, classic, rustic, modern, country, etc. styles.
You can fully decorate the interior of a spacious, bright kitchen in a private house in most common styles. The design of the kitchen should correspond to the appearance of the house and estate and be combined with the design of the remaining rooms on the first floor (the public part of the house).
The design of kitchens in high-tech, gothic, and techno styles looks like a sharp dissonance. But a large room can be decorated in an expensive classic style, fully realizing the styles of Provence, country, rustic (Russian), shabby chic, etc. And, of course, the much-loved loft will look great in a large room with a fireplace and several windows.
It is important not to get too carried away with design ideas at the expense of functionality and practicality. The original design should not complicate the work of the cook or create difficulties during cleaning.
There are a huge number of options for kitchen style solutions in a private home. It can be difficult even for a specialist to understand all the features of styles. Often, when decorating a room, a combination of several styles is used. When choosing a design, it is much more informative to see the result with your own eyes in a photo of a kitchen design in a private home.
Kitchen on the ground floor
In private houses, it is customary to place the kitchen on the ground floor. It is better to place a tabletop with a stove and household appliances near the window. An island should be placed in the center of the room, which will serve as a bar counter, table and additional work surface.
Kitchen dining room in a private house
Vintage kitchen in a private house
This type of kitchen is often combined with a hallway. The advantage of this project is that there is no need to build an extra wall. The space is divided using a cabinet without a back wall. There should be as few doors as possible on the ground floor. It is better to replace them with arches. It is better to combine a kitchen, especially a small one, with other rooms: there will be more useful meters in the house.
Sonoma oak kitchen in a private house
Kitchen with marble in a private house
Kitchen-living room in a private house
The design of a large kitchen in a private home, especially one combined with a living room or dining room, often includes elements such as an island (peninsula) and a bar counter. The island can serve as both a work surface and a table for a quick snack.
Kitchen with an island with a sink and an additional work surface.
Both the island and the bar counter can zone the space of a large kitchen.
A kitchen with a bar counter and a dining group that separates the kitchen area from the living room and corridor.
Here, a bar counter separates the kitchen area from the rest of the house, and the island serves as an additional work area.
An example of a large bar counter for 4 people with height-adjustable chairs.
Kitchen over garage
The space above the garage can be converted into a comfortable kitchen. This option is suitable for small country houses. In this case, you will have to bring communications to the second floor, but such a kitchenette will turn out to be cozy.
Modular kitchen in a private house
Unobtrusive modernism in the interior of a kitchen in a country house
However, before you think about arrangement and finishing, take care of the correct choice of floors. They must be of high quality and sealed so that foreign odors and gasoline vapors do not penetrate into the room. They are usually characterized by high thermal insulation.
Kitchen with turquoise tiles in a private house 2017
French kitchen in a private house
Kitchen design in a private house
Before starting renovations, you need to carefully think through everything and prepare a competent design project. A large kitchen space in a country house often includes several zones - the kitchen itself with a suite and a stove for cooking, as well as a living room and dining room. Plus, there is often a wood-burning stove or fireplace located here.
Kitchen in the house
Kitchen-dining room
Kitchen in the bay window
In a country house, the kitchen work area is often located opposite the window.
Kitchen in the chalet
Kitchen with viewing windows
U-shaped kitchen in a country house
Some of the features of kitchens in private homes include:
White kitchen in a country house
Small kitchen in a country house
Kitchen with panoramic windows
Classic kitchen in a country house
Combined kitchen-living room
Chalet style kitchen
If the kitchen in a country house is small, then nothing prevents it from being combined with the living room. In such a residential building, only the external walls are usually load-bearing. Internal partitions can be demolished and moved in almost any way. The main thing is that the ceiling has something to hold on to.
In numerous photos on the Internet of kitchens with ready-made interiors in cottages, you can see a variety of different ones. There are options both elongated with a corner set, and spacious ones combined with a dining room or living room. If you have a house with a non-standard layout, then you should not despair. It is possible to choose an interesting design for the kitchen for any occasion. There are restrictions in this situation, but they are few.
French classics
Italian Cuisine
In a country house, supporting structures can be used as a decorative element
Kitchen in the attic
Ceiling beams in the kitchen
Kitchen in the attic
Especially beautiful kitchens in a private house are obtained in the attic. The ceiling under the roof slope will be the highlight of such a room. Use expensive roofing material that does not leak and has increased sound insulation.
Brown kitchen in a private house
Beige kitchen in a private house 2017
Plan in advance to have a window in the roof so there will be more daylight in the room. To visually raise the ceiling high, you can use wooden beams made of laminated veneer lumber. A chandelier or lamps are often attached to them. The roof slope is also used: shelves for cans of cereals and other small items are attached to it.
Retro kitchen in a private house
Kitchen with concrete walls in a private house 2017
It is especially important that the attic has good heating (without it it will be very cold in winter). When the room is low and every meter counts, it is better to furnish it with modular multifunctional furniture.
Monochrome kitchen in a private house
Gray kitchen in a private house
Summer kitchen on the veranda or terrace
Owners of private houses can afford the luxury of a summer kitchen on the veranda or terrace. As a rule, it is used only in the warm season, when it is very hot during normal cooking.
Kitchen in minimalist style in a private house
Combined bright kitchen with island in a private house
This space also needs to be designed correctly. It is possible to build a real stone oven here, but it is unlikely to be used daily. Even a small terrace can be easily landscaped: install an electric or gas stove, install a water supply and install a sink. You don't need a lot of furniture on the veranda. A work surface and a few shelves are enough. Jars of cereals, spices and all utensils will remain in the house. The summer kitchen can be turned into a large balcony. The decor on the veranda often differs from the interior style of the entire house. For its design, more wood and other natural materials are used. It is better to entrust the removal of communications to a team of craftsmen, and repairs can be done with your own hands.
Provence kitchen in a private house
Black and white kitchen with island in minimalist style
Shapes and sizes of kitchens in a private house
The design of a kitchen in a private home depends on its shape and size. It happens:
- square;
- round;
- rectangular;
- narrow;
- combined;
- small;
- spacious.
Narrow white kitchen with stove in a private house
Classic square kitchen with a beautiful ceiling
It is better to build a house drawing so that the kitchen is spacious and functional. But for various reasons this may not work out. If the room is small or irregularly shaped, the problem should be solved with the help of reasonable zoning, combination of rooms, and the use of ergonomic furniture from Ikea and other modern companies. It is very interesting to arrange and decorate rooms of non-standard shape. You can find a budget option and create a stylish interior on your own.
Kitchen layout in a private house
Direct kitchen in a private house
Features of kitchen design in a private house
One of the reasons for choosing a cottage as a place to live is the opportunity to be closer to nature. The second is the opportunity to create the most original interiors inside the house.
The design of the kitchen space should be related to the architectural and design decisions of the house and garden plot. The style of the kitchen in a private house should be in harmony with the design of the rest of the public spaces of the house (living room, dining room, office, hall, hallway).
Square shape
Landscaping a square room is easiest. To leave more space, it is advisable to choose a corner or linear method of placing furniture and equipment. The center of the room can be occupied by a table with chairs.
Compact kitchen in a private house
Kitchen in a private house 2017
Another option that is suitable for a square-shaped room is to install an island in the center. Such a stylish designer interior can only be created in a spacious home.
This planning option is not suitable for small rooms. A small square kitchen can be combined with a dining room or living room. It is better to designate the border conventionally using an arch.
Carved kitchen in a private house
Narrow kitchen
It is more difficult to decorate and plan a narrow kitchen. It should be equipped with furniture in a minimalist style, placing objects near the walls. There should be nothing superfluous in such a room: simple design, absence of unnecessary decorative elements.
Bright kitchen in a private house
Large kitchen in a private house 2017
Equipping the room with furniture and household appliances should be done in such a way that there is an emphasis on the windows. It is advisable to decorate them with stained glass and cover them with bright curtains or blinds.
Kitchen with bay window
Many people are interested in how to decorate a kitchen in a private house if there is a bay window. This feature can be played correctly, then the room will turn out unique. Windows are usually placed in a wall with a bay window. Your task is to find a good technique to emphasize them.
Kitchen with shelves in a private house
It is recommended not to skimp on window frames and instead of standard plastic ones, install beautiful brown wooden ones. Look at the kitchen design in a private house (photo above). The bay window is used in different ways. It is possible to place a dining area in it, but more often it is used as a working area: a stone countertop is installed under the window.
Mediterranean style kitchen in a private home
Laminated kitchen in a private house
Features of kitchens in private homes
The design of a kitchen in a private home should be thoughtful and comfortable.
If you have not yet decided how to plan it correctly, study its features, which have to be taken into account, but most of them, with the right approach, have a positive effect on the entire design of the room. Differences between kitchens in private homes:
- In a private home, you can always add an extra window to get the most natural light. The abundance of sunlight gives more options in the arrangement of kitchen furniture. If there are many windows, you can use a design without upper cabinets.
- The absence of a common utility network has a good effect on the design of the premises. To begin with, you can think through all the arrangements of furniture and work surfaces and only then, for maximum convenience, connect all communications.
- Free layout. If the kitchen area was initially allocated to be small, you can always increase the area by connecting it with an adjacent room. This solution will help create a kitchen combined with a living room or a walk-through kitchen, which is popular at the moment.
- In houses where there are stoves, you can add a fireplace in the kitchen; this will add grandeur and coziness to the room.
Most often, country kitchens act as an entrance hall, dining room, kitchen and boiler room at the same time. This feature requires a special approach in planning a summer kitchen project.
Kitchen in a private house:
Combined kitchen
This solution is suitable for small houses. To create more space, the kitchen is combined with adjacent rooms. So, for example, a wall can be converted into a bar counter, which will serve as a table.
Island kitchen in a private house
The dining room can be separated from the kitchen itself using curtains or sliding partitions. The living room is zoned with a sofa or some other furniture. In a combined kitchen, it is important to properly plan the space, use wall cabinets and transformable furniture. It is possible to highlight the boundaries in a room between places of rest, work and dining only with the help of lighting and color. Loft, minimalism, Scandinavian and other restrained styles are optimal for such rooms.
Kitchen interior in a private house
Walk-through kitchen or custom layout
A walk-through room should be planned in such a way that furniture does not interfere with movement through it, but at the same time nothing distracts from cooking and eating. Opposite the exit there may be a work area, household appliances, and it is recommended to hide a table with chairs in a niche, if there is one.
Small kitchen in a private house
Furniture and appliances are placed along the walls here - this will make it easier to move through the kitchen. A room with a non-standard layout requires an individual design. The main thing is that no objects interfere with the spread of sunlight, and the windows are open as much as possible.
Country style kitchen in a private house
To properly plan the placement of furniture and make a comfortable interior non-standard, it is better to turn to professionals.
Kitchen decoration in a private house
You need to approach this issue wisely. Decorating a kitchen in a private home with your own hands is not an easy task, but an interesting one. The choice of materials depends on the style of the room and financial capabilities.
Square bright kitchen in Provence style
But even if you do an “economy” renovation, try to choose high-quality materials for finishing the floor, ceiling and walls. They should not be afraid of high temperatures, constant humidity, grease and drafts. So, paper wallpaper here will last only a year, and washable wallpaper will last at least three.
Ceiling
In a classic interior, the ceiling can be white. If the surface is smooth, it is enough to cover it with a layer of plaster. It breathes, prevents the formation of mold and mildew, and is an environmentally friendly material. The plaster gets dirty quickly, so the ceiling will have to be refreshed every 2-3 years.
Classic kitchen in a private house 2017
To hide communications and unevenness, you can use a suspended ceiling. It is quickly installed, easy to clean, does not require special care and does not lose its presentable appearance for a long time. The design of the canvas can be different: from monochromatic to complex with a thematic pattern. You need to look at what is most suitable for a particular room.
For a medium-height room, a ceiling made of plastic panels is ideal. They come in different colors and differ in width. With their help, they quickly improve any kitchen.
In rooms in Provence and country style, the ceiling is made of wood. If the height allows, it is additionally decorated with logs and beams. This technique is used to create rustic interiors.
Cozy kitchen with wooden furniture in a private house
Walls
The apron above the sink, stove and countertop should be made of ceramic tiles. Today this surface is also covered with plastic or other modern materials. They are matched in tone to the main color of the kitchen, and can also contrast with it.
There is a great selection of wallpapers for decoration. They have a different base, they differ in color and texture. Any washable coating will fit into the interior design. The walls in the kitchen are decorated with plaster. It can be decorated with a fresco or patterns.
Sometimes the room is made in the style of an alpine village: the walls are lined with narrow wooden panels. This option is suitable for a two-story chalet and log house. The staircase, floor and decorative elements must be made of wood.
Combined gray kitchen in the house
Floor
Without high-quality flooring, the kitchen will not be comfortable. Can be used:
- laminate;
- natural board;
- tiles;
- natural stone.
Choose durable wood. Beech, oak and other durable species are ideal. If children often plan to be in the kitchen, install heated floors. It needs to be installed correctly, so you need to seek professional help. The floor needs to be repaired: remove the old covering and choose high-quality material. If you don't do this, the kitchen will be cold.
The cheapest coating after linoleum is laminate. It lasts a long time and does not require special care. A floor laid with black natural stone, tiles with an original pattern, or textured wooden boards will look more impressive.
Corner kitchen with island in the house
Kitchen layout in a private house
Large kitchen spaces allow you to use any options for the location of the main furniture elements. Start from the dictated style and your own preferences, and then you will create a wonderful kitchen. First, let's list the kitchen layout options:
Corner kitchen + island or peninsula
Corner kitchens are great because they allow you to fill corners that are otherwise empty. It also saves space and accommodates a wide dining area.
The location of the refrigerator, kitchen and sink within walking distance of each other is typical for an L-shaped layout. This solution is very convenient when cooking, since everything you need is at hand.
A corner kitchen can also be combined with islands and peninsulas, which can serve as a bar counter or an additional work area.
U-shaped layout
This solution for decorating the kitchen interior, namely kitchen furniture in a private home, is ideal for housewives who need a large number of drawers and sections for storing kitchen utensils.
Placing a large number of household appliances is also suitable for this layout, since the countertop can accommodate a dishwasher, oven, small refrigerator, etc.
Linear placement of the headset
Linear placement of kitchen units is possible in cases where the kitchen is quite narrow and elongated. Furniture located along one line, in addition to practical benefits, can participate in the zoning of the room, since a wide dining area can be placed behind it.
The tabletop can be used not only as a work surface, but also as a dining area, but this is only suitable for small families. For large families, it is better to design a dining room with a large table.
Combined type
For walk-through kitchens, placing furniture along two parallel walls is an excellent solution. So, between two surfaces you can place a kitchen table, which will serve as a surface for meals.
Instead of a classic table, you can use a tabletop that will act as a kitchen island.
Arrangement of a kitchen in a private house
It is important that there is nothing superfluous in the kitchen, but at the same time it should be comfortable and functional. To do this, you need to think in detail about equipping the room with appliances and furniture.
The kitchen set is made to order. This allows you to intelligently use every square meter of space. All appliances are installed in the furniture, so before purchasing you need to understand what you will use (for example, a dishwasher).
Loft kitchen in a private house
Kitchen appliances
To create a uniform kitchen style, appliances can be hidden behind furniture fronts. This option is suitable for rooms in Provence, Art Nouveau, eco, and country styles. And in the directions of minimalism and techno, on the contrary, devices should be visible. It is important that they match the style, are steel-colored and have original fittings.
The large kitchen can accommodate a washing machine, dishwasher, oven and hob. It is better to hide a gas boiler in a plasterboard box or in a special cabinet. The refrigerator is placed in a straight line with all other appliances or put away in a niche. There may not be room for a washing machine in a walk-through or kitchenette, so it is better to put it in the garage or bathroom. Do not clutter work surfaces with small household appliances - find a secluded corner for a multicooker, bread machine, coffee machine.
Kitchen veranda in a private house
Furniture
Depending on the chosen style, the furniture can be made of wood or plastic. In the kitchen, you need to make the most of all the space. For this purpose, a set is made to order, which has spacious floor and wall cabinets. For a small room, a corner set is suitable. Open shelves, on which beautiful jars of cereals and spices are placed, will also fit into the interior.
Kitchen with a bar counter in a private house
Floor cabinets are placed under a large tabletop, which is made of natural stone, wood or thick plastic. The required furniture set includes a table and chairs. If the room is spacious, you can put a sofa and even armchairs here. The table is decorated with a tablecloth or coasters, the chairs with beautiful pillows, the sofa with a knitted blanket that will protect the upholstery from contamination.
Kitchen without wall cabinets in the house
Stove or fireplace
A kitchen that has a real fireplace or stove looks very beautiful and rich. They are laid out from brick, foam blocks or natural stone. This is a complex structure that is planned in the early stages of construction. The chimney and ventilation system in the room must be made with high quality, otherwise it will be dangerous to be here.
A classic red brick fireplace doesn’t need to be decorated – it already looks beautiful. If it is made of foam blocks, it is advisable to decorate it with natural stone or small bricks. It is customary to decorate stoves with ceramic tiles with complex patterns or paintings.
Modern narrow kitchen in a private house
Tips for arranging a kitchen in a private home
When choosing a style, you focus not only on your preferences, but also on the location and decoration of the house. For example, a house located on the seashore may include a marine design. In this case, the landscape outside the window complements the room.
For convenience while working in the kitchen, plan the main work items within walking distance of each other. So, the sink, stove, refrigerator and countertop should be located close to each other.
If the kitchen in your private home is combined with the living room, do not forget to zone the space in order to separate the relaxation area from the area for creating culinary masterpieces. You can zone the room using a table top or a corner sofa.
Dark colored furniture and flooring will highlight any crumbs and other debris that has fallen on the floor. It would be more practical to use light elements.
Give preference to natural shades and materials in the interior.
A spacious kitchen in a private house allows you to realize almost any design idea that comes to the mind of the owner of the house. Here you can place not only all the necessary utensils and household appliances, but also a dining room, bar counter or relaxation area.
It all depends on your personal preferences, but a competent approach to organizing a room is necessary to ensure that the room is practical, beautiful and functional.
