We talk about what you need to consider when planning a project, what finish to choose, as well as about zoning options for a combined kitchen-living room.
The kitchen in a wooden house is usually made cozy and decorated using natural materials. Several interior styles are suitable for it: Provence, eco-style, Mediterranean, rustic, and Scandinavian.
Some interior styles are rough and simple, while others are sophisticated and romantic. But they all have common features: natural finish or its imitation, a lot of light, warm and bright colors, decor, and textiles in the setting. The photo shows real examples of such objects.
Decorate the interior of the kitchen in a wooden house
If the building is new, you need to take into account its shrinkage or start repairs only after six months or a year. First of all, this applies to buildings made of logs. With glued beams, everything is simpler – there are fewer fluctuations and almost any type of finish is suitable. But even in this case, it is better to wait with a coating of resistant materials.
Wiring and other communications are left open or hidden in a box behind furniture. There are wires stylized in retro style. They are not so noticeable if you choose the right color and look good. The floor and walls next to the stove must be treated with fire retardant impregnations, and the area near the stove or fireplace should be isolated. For example, veneer it with a stone. Do not forget about the need for good ventilation, exhaust, and maintaining an average level of humidity. All this is necessary so that the tree does not dry out and fungus does not appear.
Walls
In country interiors, the tree looks good on its own. Especially if you choose furniture from solid wood, chipboard, and MDF for it. It is covered with varnish, stain, or paint. Whatever style you choose, it is advisable to stick to the classic color scheme: dark bottom – light top.
The walls are painted depending on the situation and the area of the room. White, brown, green, yellow, blue, and their shades look beautiful. Black and red are also appropriate in almost all cases but in small quantities. The combination of wood with turquoise inserts, decor, or furnishings are bright and harmonious.
If you don’t like the design of the kitchen in a wooden house in its usual form or the walls look unsightly, cover them with one of the following materials:
- Clapboard.
- Drywall.
- Plaster.
- MDF panels.
- Brick.
- Metal. It goes well with dark and cold shades of wood.
Horizontal laying of boards will expand the room, vertical laying will stretch it up. You can combine them with each other. The backsplash is covered with ceramic tiles, mosaics, or waterproof panels with suitable colors and patterns.
Floor
A convenient option is tiles or linoleum with a wood and stone texture. They are easy to wash from grease and dirt, they are resistant to moisture and household chemicals. The disadvantage of the tile is that it will require the arrangement of a warm floor and it can break from being hit by heavy dishes. You can lay these materials only in the area of the sink, stove, and worktop, and choose something else with a suitable shade for the rest of the area.
Other flooring options:
Ceiling
The easiest way to finish the ceiling is to use a stretch-light PVC fabric with one or more tiers. It is glossy and matte. The first visually expands and stretches the space. But such a modern design does not always go well with wood.
In this case, you can sheathe the surface with a painted or varnished clapboard. Ceiling beams will add coziness to the room. In a private house, they fit perfectly into the interior. To visually elevate the room, the crossbars are painted in a darker color than the base.
Furniture, textiles, and decor
Chrome and plastic parts often look bad in a wooden kitchen. There are exceptions, but designers recommend choosing solid wood, laminated MDF, or glass headsets.
As for textiles, they will come in handy in a country interior. Carpets, sofa cushions, rugs, and beautiful curtains will complement the cozy atmosphere. A full-fledged dining table is placed in a large room; in a small room, you can attach a corner bar counter instead.
Walls and tables are decorated with indoor plants, posters, paintings, unusual sconces, and dishes. In the Provence style, various trinkets are often used for decoration: figurines, candlesticks, and vintage storage boxes.
Lighting
Interior lighting should not be centered. Place local light sources above the sofa, table, and cooking area. At the same time, in the main part of the room, designers advise doing it without built-in lights and spots. Minimalistic lamps with shades will look better.
In a small kitchen, these are very often found in summer cottages, heavy materials and furniture will only clutter up the space. The best finish for a cramped room is varnish, paint, plaster, wallpaper, lining, a single-level stretch ceiling. Drywall will eat up an already small area.
How to arrange a kitchen combined with a living room
A layout that combines a dining room, a seating area, and a cooking area is not uncommon in modern housing. Of course, such a room needs zoning. There are several ways.
Zoning bar counter
The island for the interior of the kitchen in a wooden house is the best fit. It can become a dining table, worktop, and storage system at the same time. If there is not enough space, delimit it with a corner post made of wood or MDF. For the same purpose, another furniture is suitable: a sofa, a wardrobe.
Use curtains
A large wall can be out of harmony with the interior, especially if the walls are from logs. But drapery with tulle, organza, and sliding fabric panels will only add a cozy atmosphere. If the kitchen in the country house has an extension veranda, it is also convenient to separate it with curtains, and another option in the photo below are arches.
Use Lighting Scripts
You can raise the area with a stove, refrigerator, and table above another part of the room or highlight it with different lighting .
Make different finishes
If the size of the room allows, try to combine different finishing materials or shades. For example, make the cooking area more “cold”, and the rest – “warm”. Highlight the floor and walls next to the stove and sink with tiles or linoleum.
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