White color is considered to be universal, it fills the room with a feeling of lightness and cleanliness. White kitchen set will emphasize any style, taste of the hostess and will always remain at the peak of popularity.
Advantages and disadvantages
Pros:
- White kitchen looks neat and fresh, and the constant change of color accents (fruits, flowers, cloth) will not let you get bored.
- The visual effect of expanding the space is created, which is especially important for a small-sized kitchen in an apartment.
- Kitchen with white kitchen fronts, depending on the texture, material and details, can be chosen for any design style.
Minuses:
- Marcos white surface, fingerprints on a glossy finish. Such a set requires more attention when cleaning, but washing stains is not more difficult than with colored kitchen furniture, so it is important to choose high-quality material.
- Association with the hospital. This is possible if there is an abundance of color, so you should abandon the opaque white curtains and tablecloths.
- Kitchen with white facades became typical because of the fashion for the Scandinavian style.
The choice of material for the hull and facade
Due to the fact that the white kitchen set has to be not only aesthetically attractive, but also functionally durable, you need to seriously consider choosing the right material. From the strength of the body depends on the life of the furniture, most often it is made of MDF, chipboard and wood.
- A kitchen set made of wood with proper care does not absorb moisture, is susceptible to grinding, withstands mechanical application of force, temperature changes. This is an eco-friendly material that has a high life. The obvious minus ⎯ cost and heavy weight, bulkiness.
- MDF panels consist of environmentally friendly waste: resin and chips, as well as decorative and protective coatings (film, plastic, paint). After an array of wood, it is the best choice for the kitchen with its temperature features.
- Chipboard headsets are widely distributed, its panels are pressed wood-shaving and laminated products. At observance of the production technology and at the correct installation of a chipboard it is steady against a microclimate of kitchen, it is the cheapest of the version of the kitchen case worthy to attention. When the deformation of the edges and protective coating chipboard easily swells, deforms and exudes harmful resins.
White facades are made of the same materials as the case, as well as plastic and acrylic, which are easy to clean and are not afraid of scratches.
The photo shows a modern-style kitchen with an island kitchen unit, which divides the space into zones and creates a convenient approach from all sides to the additional table.
Glossy or matte kitchen set?
White glossy kitchen set looks stylish, reflects light, creates a mirror effect. Such a facade requires frequent polishing with a soft cloth, and it is better to select accessories so that the hand does not touch the surface of the facade.
Matte white kitchen set in the interior is more practical, traces of hands are not so noticeable, but you still need to wipe the facade.
In the photo, a linear matte set in white color is combined with a contrasting worktop and a kitchen apron for bricks.
Matte and glossy surfaces can be combined in one headset, for example, the bottom can be matte and the top ⎯ glossy.
Features of the headset shape
The choice of kitchen configuration with white facades depends on the size of the room and layout.
- Linear (straight) headsets can be of short length (up to 2.5 m) and compactly fit into a small kitchen. Everything is on one line: sink, stove, worktop. Long sets (up to 4 m) are placed along the wall of the spacious kitchen and make room for a large dining table and lounge area.
- Corner white kitchen sets organize the space in a practical way, they look universally in any style, they are distinguished by the presence of deep side cabinets and a sink or stove in the corner. Corner set complement the bar, if it is a small kitchen, or an island part, if it is a spacious room.
- U-shaped kitchen furniture is placed on three adjacent walls, appropriate in a rectangular kitchen of small and large size, as well as in a studio apartment. If you choose a U-shaped headset, the dining table is placed in the living room or a separate dining area. White facades without fittings create a feeling of walls and spaciousness in the room.
- The island set assumes the presence of a table in the center of the room and is appropriate in private and country houses, where it is assumed that there is a separate room or area for meals. The kitchen island serves as an additional desktop, where it can be placed, a sink, stove, cutting boards and dishes, or perform the function of a bar counter. The style, texture and shade of the island should match the kitchen set.
The photo is a white island set, which creates an additional area for the stove and storage of utensils.
Combination with wallpaper, curtains, decor
Wallpaper
Wallpaper for the kitchen you need to buy a high density and with the possibility of washing (vinyl, non-woven and glass wall covering, which can also be repainted). White furniture is neutral and works well with almost any wall color.
For modern kitchen in white colors suitable wallpaper with graffiti, collage or wallpaper, 3D wallpaper as an accent on one wall.
Pastel shades, small pattern, monochrome and bright patterns will create a mood of the kitchen and background for the kitchen.
Curtains
Curtains at minimum cost transform the kitchen, warm shades make the room brighter, and cold helps to balance the sun's rays.
The interior of the kitchen with a white suite is combined with curtains to match the color of the walls (where the curtains are 2-3 tones darker), a more economical option to choose curtains to match the color of the kitchen set, as the wallpaper can be changed, and the headset will remain. This is a win-win option, but you should give preference to white light curtains (muslin, tulle, cotton curtains), rather than thick curtains, which may resemble a hospital ward.
In the white interior window can become the center of attention due to the colored curtains or bright stripes on a milky background.
In the photo, white kitchen furniture is combined with green curtains and a light green wall. When choosing a headset for better roominess, you should pay attention to the lower cabinets with shelves, and not with hinged doors.
Curtains should minimally absorb odors, not interfere with the access of light, the passage to the balcony, to be fireproof. Shortened white and beige curtains, cafe-curtains, Roman curtains look good. Lambrequin can be tough or not too lush.
Decor
The design of the kitchen with a white suite can often be changed by using decorative elements (kitchen tacks, towels, tablecloths, flowers and fruit vases). Chalk board, paintings, clocks, wallpapers, plates, inscriptions, stickers, mirror mosaic will also be appropriate.
Furniture fittings should match with the style of the kitchen and other items, for example, glass handles are appropriate on the cabinets with stained glass insert, and chrome-plated look good with the same mixer.
What style is suitable?
The glossy set with straight lines will suit the modern style, it will be well combined with bright photo wallpapers, white brickwork, metal fittings and chrome kitchen equipment.
The photo shows a linear set without accessories in the style of minimalism, where all the utensils are hidden from prying eyes. It creates a feeling of spaciousness and cleanliness.
High-tech style is created with the help of white headset and functional decor items (chalk board, chandeliers), and minimalism and Scandinavian with the help of closed kitchen facades.
Provence, country and classic style implies natural materials, white solid wood furniture or MDF with carving will suit here. Rustic style is created using wall plates, wildflowers, knitted tablecloths, embroidered kitchen napkins and curtains.
The photo of the corner suite with a dining table-island in the center, where the sink is functionally located by the window, and the corner is occupied by an additional pencil case.
The white color in the classics is complemented by gilded fittings, graceful legs and expensive upholstery (leather, brocade, velvet), the more luxurious the kitchen furniture, the more neutral the wallpaper.
The photo shows a classic-style kitchen, where appliances are not disguised, but combined with luxury.
Art Deco creates an abundance of white, black and white patterned floor and glass surfaces (apron, table, accent-wall).
Lighting features
Light sources play an important role in the perception of the final result. The lighting should be good at the working area, above the kitchen sink, in the eating area, so it is important to organize multi-level lighting. Where the lamps will be placed should be planned together with the project of the headset, given the height of the cabinets and their placement.
The main ceiling light source is not the only one and it will not be enough to get glare from the white headset. The brightness of the light should be adjustable, then you can have dinner in the twilight, or adjust the maximum lighting during cooking.
Ceiling additional illumination can be point or ribbon with LEDs (the light should be neutral and even).
To illuminate the desktop, you can use furniture lamps, which are mounted on the lower part of the upper case.
Ceiling chandelier with adjustable length can be positioned directly above the dining table. Lampshade and decoration should not be made of fabric, it will complicate the cleaning, it will be appropriate to finish the glass or plastic.
White kitchen set looks beautiful with glass frosted or stained glass inserts and internal LED lighting in the upper canisters and drawers when opened, which consumes little energy and does not heat up. Open shelves will be decorated with LED tape or spotlights.
In the photo is a corner set, which functionally divides the room. Additional lighting on the ceiling and in the cabinets create a cozy atmosphere.
Photo gallery
With the help of white, you can experiment with the interior of the kitchen, decorate walls and ceilings in an original way, as well as select colorful décor and textiles. Below are photo examples of the use of white headset in kitchen design.
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