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The summer cottage is not just a quiet and peaceful place where you can relax from the bustle of the city, but also a homely cozy house in which it is pleasant to gather the whole family for a delicious dinner, go to nature, swim in the river, sit in the gazebo in the evening. In order for the pastime at the cottage to be more comfortable, it is necessary to keep it in good condition. If necessary, make repairs and pay attention to the design of the room. Especially if the kitchen needs repair.
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The kitchen in the country is just the place where you can afford daring experiments that are difficult to decide in a city apartment
The choice of interior style
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The interior of a country kitchen depends on the taste of the owner, on his character and wishes. Not everyone will be able to choose among themselves such an assortment of ideas suitable, interesting and modern.
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“Village” styles - the most win-win for a summer cottage interior
A specialist can help in choosing the design of a country kitchen. The designer will give professional advice that will suit the customer. It will help to equip everything, select materials, suggest with color. Now there is a very large selection of ideas, every year, something new and interesting. But you need to choose one of the many options for yourself.
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Try to use less artificial materials so as not to violate the idyll of country life
The style and design of the kitchen in the country can be varied:
- Provence. A great idea for a country kitchen, it uses delicate, bright colors. Background white color harmoniously combines with a shade of blue, pink, lilac. For this style, it is best to choose old furniture, which is preferably painted white. The floor should preferably be wooden. For windows, it is better to choose simple curtains. Provence is a French style, so in the decor there should be caskets, vases, porcelain dishes.
The kitchen should be cozy, and French Provence is the best at it.
- Classical. Vintage tables, beds, shelves, cabinets, gold-plated lamps. Light, dairy or ivory, painted walls, high white ceilings, luxurious curtains, crystal vases, all this is a popular, timeless classic. Everything should look reliable and durable.
The classic interior within the country house often looks like Provence, but there is much more rigor
- Country. This style is economical, comfortable and homely. Very similar to Provence, but notable for its simplicity. The highlight of this style are also old things, furniture, decoration. The walls should be stucco or whitewash, the wallpaper will look inappropriate. The window will be decorated with a simple curtain in a cage, and the wrought iron chandelier will look good on the ceiling.
Country style is a collective image of a village dwelling characteristic for each country.
- High tech. This style is well suited for modest cuisine, minimalism is its feature. Very little decor, smooth surfaces, built-in technology smart and modern. A lot of metal, glass and plastic. The worktop will best be made of artificial stone. The usual flat ceiling, painted white, can also be stretch with built-in lights. Smooth, plain walls, beige. Neat discreet curtains should cover the window. Bulk and glossy floor perfectly complement the hi-tech style.
High-tech purely urban style, but if you like it, why not add it to the suburban housing
- Modern. This style is similar to office, rich in glossy shiny surfaces. A minimum of decor, open shelves, things, everything is hidden behind the facades of the headset. Mirror suspended ceiling, self-leveling floor and vinyl wallpaper on the walls.
In modernity, it’s easy to find signs of both high-tech and minimalism
- Russian. The highlight of the “rustic” style is a real or artificial stove, it creates a feeling of warmth and coziness. Everything should be in a suitable color scheme, shades of purple, burgundy or wood. Be sure to pay attention to the decor: a samovar, wicker baskets, horseshoes, clay pots. Windows should be framed by light curtains. Furniture can be decorated with floral patterns, and wooden walls complement the Russian style.
In the original Russian interior, a real stove with tiles is simply obliged to be present
Useful tips for arranging the interior of a country kitchen
- Create a comfortable workspace in the form of a "triangle". Place the refrigerator, stove and sink as close as possible to each other.
An island or peninsula will make the kitchen much more convenient.
- Make the kitchen U-shaped, it is convenient and spacious, the approximate distance between the side tables will be 100-150 centimeters.
- For old furniture, you can buy covers or drape, so the old furniture will appear fresher and dust less.
Dust will not accumulate on hanging cabinets if you fix them under the ceiling
- Horizontal surfaces and ceilings can be decorated with forest motifs. To do this, you need vases with wildflowers, dishes, vases and paintings depicting the forest.
- A lot of fresh flowers, they will give freshness and good mood.
- You can add bamboo elements or a simple tree to the interior.
- Evenly spaced throughout the room fixtures will help cope with the gloomy light.
Lamps should definitely be above the dining table, above the bar and in the work area
- To make everything turn out as you want, it is advisable to arrange the wiring and ventilation correctly in advance.
- You should not choose furniture from expensive materials for a summer residence, a lack of monthly maintenance and temperature extremes can ruin it.
- Of course, the Russian "rural" style is the most suitable for a summer residence. Country and Provence are also good. In these styles all old things taken out to the country harmoniously look.
For the country kitchen, an old suite from the apartment with updated facades using decoupage technique is suitable
- Equipped with a sink, stove and oven, islands on wheels will make the kitchen more convenient.
- If possible, install a sink by the window, good coverage of the area plus a good view when cleaning and washing dishes.
A working area instead of a windowsill is a good idea for a country kitchen
- If there is not enough space in the house, it’s a good idea to move the dining table to the veranda, then it’s over then you will have to fix and insulate the walls, but in the kitchen there will be more space and space.
- Take time to equip the dining area, a spacious folding table, light chairs, a beautiful lamp above the table, wall decor and fresh flowers in a vase will make eating pleasant and sincere.
- DIY items will never be redundant.
You can sew covers on old chairs
All styles in their own way are interesting and varied, economical and costly, bright and calm. It is good if there is a room for arranging the kitchen indoors, but when the summer cottage is very small and there is no place even for the kitchen, the idea of building a summer kitchen will come to the rescue. Summer kitchens are closed and open.
The open one looks like a large gazebo, which has a sink and stove. Closed is not particularly different from the kitchen located in the room, it has a basement, a sewer, water is passed to it, you can put a barbecue or barbecue, and invite friends to a barbecue in the evening.
![Arrangement of an open summer kitchen](https://designpro.bigbadmole.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/otkrytaya-letnyaya-kuhnya-1024x682.jpg)
Outdoor summer kitchen suitable for seasonal use.
Advantages of an open summer kitchen:
- cost saving, the kitchen can be built manually and independently;
- fresh air and lack of burning smell;
- the possibility of cooking on an open fire;
- if there are children, then they will be happy to play alongside, no need to constantly be distracted, everything happens under control.
Of the minuses, you can notice that mosquitoes and various insects will interfere with the evening dinner, but with the onset of cold weather, the kitchen needs to be disassembled.
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The closed summer kitchen is completely protected from the wind and other weather surprises.
Advantages of a closed summer kitchen:
- protection against rain and wind;
- annoying insects are not terrible;
- no need to disassemble for the winter;
- if there is heating, you can cook at any time of the year.
The disadvantages of a closed building are that it requires more costs than an open one.
Tips for building a summer kitchen
- Choosing the right place. The kitchen should be near the house, but also in a quiet place away from neighbors. That the sun would not be too much, the design needs to be placed closer to the trees.
A box of summer kitchen can be attached to the main structure of the cottage
- The street toilet should be as far away as possible.
- The table and chairs for eating will be better plastic, they are convenient to clean.
- For floors, tile or linoleum is most often used.
- The dining table should be no closer than 2 meters from the oven.
- A lot of attention needs to be paid to lighting, the light should be uniform, for this use several lamps.
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The construction of a separate summer kitchen will cost more, but the design can be made completely unlike the main building of the cottage
Summer kitchen is a great idea for a summer cottage. What if there is no way to build a kitchen on the street, and there is too little space in the room? In this case, you need to correctly and correctly use every corner.
Tips for arranging a small country kitchen
- You can redevelop, remove the wall and connect the kitchen to the next room. The main thing here is to achieve more space by all means.
The combination of two rooms will allow more rational use of the space of a country house
- Forget about black, bright colors, white gives visually more space, light tone expands the space. If wallpaper was chosen for the walls, then there should be a small drawing on them, large flowers only conceal. A modest kitchen in white is an excellent and win-win option. For floors, it is best to use a diagonal tile. The ceiling should be even and light, not darker than the walls, in no case do not choose a mirror, it will raise the premises, and make the impression of a pencil case.
In a small space, a country-style interior with white furniture looks cozy
- Furniture should also be in bright colors. Since the kitchen is small, and most furniture is designed for spacious and standard kitchens, it is best to make it to order, taking into account all the tricks and subtleties. You need fewer drawers and cabinets, then it will look spacious.
A small kitchen should not be forced to a large number of cabinets
- It’s good if the equipment is multifunctional. Instead of an oven and microwave, you can purchase one microwave with a grill. The juicer and mixer will replace the blender.
The refrigerator can be taken out in an adjacent room, for example, in the living room or on the veranda
- A very important role is played by lighting. Light is one of the main design topics. Above the working area, the light should be bright and catchy, and over the dining area softer. It is better not to overdo it with artificial light, this will only aggravate the situation, try to achieve more sunlight.
A large window will provide comfortable lighting for the kitchen in the daytime
Natural aromas of flowers will create a pleasant feeling and perfectly complement the design.
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If the kitchen is very small, take out the dining area under a canopy, placing there soundly wooden furniture
Video on how to make a kitchen in the country for a reasonable price