Kitchens direct planning - ideas and tips on the interior

The design of the direct kitchen is in the layout of all the elements, in which they are located along the wall. This option may not seem convenient for the hostess, accustomed, for example, to a triangular layout, so in some cases, designers choose intermediate options with an island or a peninsula. You can also have all the furnishings along the two walls, and the dining area will be in the center of the kitchen.

Linear or direct layout is the best option in cases where the room is a rectangle with a large ratio of length and width. In such cases, furniture and equipment installed along the long walls so that they do not interfere with the hostess. Recently, it is considered fashionable to design in such a way quite large rooms so that objects take up only a small part of the space; use the remaining space to equip a spacious dining area with a large table, chairs and armchairs. This article discusses options for direct kitchens of various sizes, ways of arranging furniture and other items.

Benefits

Direct kitchens have their own "pros" and "cons" in the planning.

1. Suitable for rooms of virtually any size. In the old houses, called "Khrushchev", such premises are small. This type of layout is best suited for them;
2. The simple division of the kitchen into two functional parts: a place to cook and a meal area;
3. Relaxation from excess furniture and other items, thanks to which fresh air and sunshine flow in unhindered;
4. You can complement the kitchen 4 meters long, using any ideas to your taste. Now many people install an additional bar counter, if there is free space;
5. Headsets without any corners or made in the form of the letter P are much cheaper. Therefore, furniture for arrangement will cost much cheaper;
6. The easiest way to plan a kitchen is to know the length of the wall and each element that is planned to be installed.

disadvantages

1. This type of planning is used not only for small rooms, there can be a rather large distance between the main objects, causing inconvenience for the hostess. During the day you can overcome a significant distance by moving between the sink, refrigerator, stove. As a result, cooking turns into hell, because the process becomes more lengthy and tedious. Typically, for large kitchens, such a problem is solved by installing the stove in the center of the room, in close proximity to the refrigerator and the sink. As a result, the so-called island is formed.
2. If the width of the room is significantly different downward from its length, then the location of all objects along the wall can significantly limit the dining area. If the design of the kitchen is 5 by 3 meters, it is recommended to place the objects along the walls so that there is a free part for comfortable placement of furniture in the dining area.
3. Disadvantages created by wall cabinets. If the outdoor furniture can be wide enough, then the hanging should be narrowed, which is much more convenient than with equal dimensions with cabinets or pedestals installed on the floor. Furniture should be selected in suitable sizes so as not to restrict access to the sink, the place for cutting food, the refrigerator, etc.

Despite the above disadvantages, a direct kitchen can be an excellent option for a room with any overall dimensions. The main thing is to approach the planning responsibly, to think it over carefully.

Remember, the minimum length of a straight kitchen should be 2.5 m. If the room is small, it is better to choose another way of placing kitchen furniture.

Car wash location

Installation of furniture and other items begins in places where there are already conclusions of engineering networks. In our case, it is necessary to place the sink where there are already pipes for connecting cold, hot water and draining drains.

Typically, the nozzles are placed in the corner of the room, when installing a sink in this part, a problem may arise in the future: when washing dishes, the hand will rest against the wall. As a solution to the problem, you can choose a sink with a large overall width, or leave a space between it and the wall, install a small tabletop, on which you can temporarily place the dishes during washing.

If you need to perform a kitchen design 3 meters in length, the sink can be moved to another place. For example, it can be placed between the refrigerator and stove. In case the length of the kitchen exceeds 3-4 meters, the installation of an intermediate pump will be required to transfer the sink from the point of connection to the communications. If you plan to install a dishwasher or washing machine, they should be located as close as possible to the water inlet and drainage pipes.

Choice of furniture

All lower cabinets, which are planned to be placed along the wall, should be at least 60 cm deep. They will be needed for storing products that do not deteriorate without a refrigerator. Wall cabinets should be much smaller depth, so as not to cause inconvenience to the hostess. When choosing floor cabinets, consider the width of the kitchen and the size of the dining area. To prevent the room from becoming cramped, it is necessary to leave at least 1 meter of space between the dining table and the cupboard or stove.

Instead of hinged cabinets, you can give preference to high ones, the height of which is about 1 meter. So you can effectively use the space and visually increase the distance from the floor to the ceiling. In this way, you can get a one-piece design and hide the exhaust pipe.

Another good option for kitchen design 3 by 3 meters - use bunk cabinets. The topmost shelves are used to store items that are used most rarely.

A convenient option for positioning the surface for cutting products is the space between the stove and the sink. It is necessary to select at least 50-80 cm for convenience. To save on the length of the plate, choosing a three-stove option.

To protect the wall of the refrigerator from splashes, dirt and heat (which can spoil the device), as well as get a place where you can place the products, you should allocate the space between the stove and the refrigerator. Such a "gap" should be at least 20 cm.

Isle

In the case of a kitchen-living room with a sufficient area, you can perform a direct layout with a peninsula or an island. So you can arrange a plate, table, bar. For ease of use, between the peninsula and the rest of the kitchen set should leave a space of at least 100-120 cm wide. The bar counter can replace the dining table, in this case you need to choose the appropriate chairs.

The island can be used to install various appliances, toaster, microwave, mixer and others. It can be a fairly convenient location for washing, so that cooking and washing dishes after a meal will be as comfortable as possible.

If you use an island to install the plate, you should place the surface next to the cutting products, and above the plate - the hood. This version of the kitchen design with a length of 3 meters is quite common in our country.

Which is better: direct or corner kitchen?

It is difficult to give an unequivocal answer to such a question, since in many ways the choice of planning depends not only on the characteristics of the kitchen, but also on family habits. You can draw conclusions about the feasibility of choosing a direct layout, rather than the corner:

• if you need to equip a spacious dining area or a small living room with a sofa;
• if you plan to install the most necessary things so as not to litter the usable space;
• this design looks strictly, neat, objects take up less space and it is noticeable visually;
• if most of the products are stored in some other place, not in the kitchen, and the hostess does not plan to spend a lot of time on it.