Backlight
The simplest option is backlightingcountertops. In wall-mounted models, this problem is solved traditionally - by means of lamps built into the wall cabinets. With kitchen "islands" everything is much more complicated and interesting. Here the light source is all sorts of clever structures hanging over the work surface like umbrellas (often they are combined with a hood). However, most manufacturers strive not only for functionality. Hence - all sorts of decorative delights. For example, illuminated bases, thanks to which massive floor cabinets seem to float in the air. Or lamps built into cabinets with translucent glass doors - this creates the effect of shadow theater. Some brands run lighting along the perimeter of work surfaces.
Kitchen design photo
This option will surely appeal to those who loveemptying the fridge under cover of night - the risk of running into a sharp corner in such a kitchen is minimal. You should not limit yourself to one light source: the more lighting options you have, the more interesting your life in the kitchen will be.
Tree
A few years ago, the leader of designer sympathiesthere was ebony. However, there was not enough exotic wood for everyone - many companies used European species tinted to look like wenge. In the new season - everything is fair. Species with an interesting and rich texture are in high demand. The "predatory" pattern of contrasting stripes is especially popular. It is impossible to imitate it: either the material has the necessary characteristics, or it does not. The news does not end there. Wood is now increasingly used fragmentarily - as a bright accent. For example, for finishing built-in wardrobes. Sometimes they are varnished, which makes the storage systems acquire some resemblance to the "walls" of Soviet times, but they look, of course, much more elegant.
Also popular are wall panels, which serve"substrate" for open shelves and wall cabinets. Wood is combined with steel and laminate, glass and varnish. The main thing is that the accompanying material looks modest and does not overshadow the natural beauty of the "soloist".
Lacquer
Lacquer furniture settled in our living rooms andbedrooms have long been, so we managed to get used to the glossy shine built-in wardrobes, drawers and tables. Nevertheless, the large-scale invasion of varnish in the kitchen was postponed for a long time. Apparently, the designers were embarrassed by his property of staining with spots from his fingers. However, from a hygienic point of view, this material is not so bad as it seems: keeping smooth surfaces clean is much easier than, for example, a rough tree. Varnish is also good for its reflective properties. Thanks to this, even dark furniture will never look gloomy.
Don't forget that glossy surfaceslook much brighter than matte ones: red lacquered kitchens resemble ripe tomatoes, and yellow ones burn like the hot sun. In general, this is exactly the case when the advantages of the material outweigh its disadvantages. And, judging by the abundance of lacquered kitchens, manufacturers have understood this.
«Islands»
The kitchen island has a lot of spaceadvantages. It is an additional work surface, a means of zoning the space, and a center of communication, where you can not only cook dinner, but also chat with friends. It seems that the social function interests designers the most.
The most popular move is the connection«islands» and a bar counter (it, among other things, serves as a shield that helps hide the mess on the work surface). However, other options are possible. Some models have an additional wing adjacent to the «island», designed for organizing feasts, although, if desired, it can also be used for cutting food. Another interesting option is the —island» with a «lid». In such kitchens, the «island» is complemented by a mobile U-shaped structure. When pulled out, it turns into the bar counter we are already familiar with. When retracted, it completely hides the work surface from view.
