Arranging a country kitchen with your own hands. How to equip a kitchen in a country house: photo ideas with descriptions, important points. What a kitchen can be like

A dacha is not just a quiet and peaceful place where you can relax from the bustle of the city, but also a cozy home where it’s nice to gather with the whole family for a delicious dinner, go into nature, swim in the river, or sit in the gazebo in the evening. In order to make spending time at the dacha more comfortable, it is necessary to keep it in good condition. If necessary, make repairs and pay attention to the design of the premises. Especially if the kitchen needs renovation.

A kitchen in a country house is just the place where you can indulge in bold experiments that would be difficult to do in a city apartment.

Choosing an interior style

The interior of a country kitchen depends on the taste of the owner, his character and wishes. Not everyone will be able to independently choose among such an assortment of ideas that are suitable, interesting and modern.

“Rustic” styles are the most win-win for country interiors

A specialist can help in choosing the design of a country kitchen. The designer will give professional advice that will suit the customer. She will help you arrange everything, select materials, and suggest colors. Now it's very big choice ideas, every year, something new and interesting. But you need to choose one of many options for yourself.

Try to use less artificial materials so as not to disturb the idyll of country life

The style and design of a kitchen in a country house can be varied:

• Provence. A great idea for a country kitchen, it uses soft, light colors. Background White color goes harmoniously with shades of blue, pink, lilac. For this style, it is best to choose old furniture, which should preferably be painted white. The floor should preferably be wooden. For windows it is better to choose simple curtains. Provence is a French style, so the decor should include boxes, vases, and porcelain dishes.

  

  The kitchen should be cozy, and French Provence does this best

• Classical. Vintage tables, beds, shelves, cabinets, gilded lamps. Light, milky or ivory-colored walls decorated with paintings, high snow-white ceilings, luxurious curtains, crystal vases - all these are popular, timeless classics. Everything should look reliable and durable.

  

  The classic interior of a country house is often similar to Provence, but there is much more rigor here

• Country. This style is economical, cozy and homey. Very similar to Provence, but distinguished by its simplicity. The highlight of this style is also old things, furniture, and decorations. The walls should be plaster or whitewashed; wallpaper will look out of place. The window will be decorated with a simple checkered curtain, and a wrought-iron chandelier will look good on the ceiling.

  

  Country style is a collective image of a village home, characteristic of each country.

• High tech. This style is well suited for a modest kitchen; minimalism is its feature. Very little decor, smooth surfaces, built-in appliances are smart and modern. Lots of metal, glass and plastic. The countertop would best be made of artificial stone. An ordinary flat ceiling, painted white, can also be suspended with built-in lamps. Smooth, plain walls, beige. The window should be covered with neat, discreet curtains. Self-leveling and glossy floors will perfectly complement the high-tech style.

  

  High-tech is a purely urban style, but if you like it, why not add it to your country home?

• 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 set. Mirrored suspended ceiling, self-leveling floor and vinyl wallpaper on the walls.

  

  In modernity it is 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 comfort. Everything should be in a suitable color scheme, shades of purple, burgundy or wood. You definitely need to pay attention to the decor: samovar, wicker baskets, horseshoes, clay pots. Windows should be framed with light curtains. Furniture can be decorated with floral patterns, and wooden walls will complement the Russian style.

  

  A truly Russian interior simply must have a real stove with tiles.

1. Create a convenient working space in the form of a triangle. Place the refrigerator, stove and sink as close to each other as possible.

   

   An island or peninsula will make the kitchen much more convenient

2. Make the kitchen U-shaped, it is comfortable and spacious, the approximate distance between the side cabinets will be 100-150 centimeters.
3. For old furniture, you can buy covers or make drapery, so old furniture It will seem fresher and less dusty.

   

   Dust will not accumulate on hanging cabinets if you fix them to the ceiling

4. Horizontal surfaces and ceilings can be decorated with forest motifs. For this you will need vases with wildflowers, dishes, vases and paintings depicting a forest.
5. Lots of fresh flowers, they will give freshness and good mood.
6. You can add bamboo elements or simple wood to the interior.
7. Lamps are evenly located throughout the room to help cope with the gloomy light.

   

   The lamps definitely need to be above dining table, above the bar and in the work area

8. In order for everything to turn out as desired, it is advisable to correctly arrange the electrical wiring and ventilation in advance.
9. You should not choose furniture made from expensive materials for your dacha; lack of monthly maintenance and temperature changes can ruin it.
10. Of course, the Russian “village” style is the most suitable for a dacha. Country and Provence are also good options. All old things taken to the dacha look harmonious in these styles.

    

    For a country kitchen, an old set from an apartment with updated facades using the decoupage technique is suitable

11. Equipped with a sink, stove and oven, islands on wheels will make the kitchen more convenient.
12. If possible, install the sink near a window, good lighting of the area is a plus good view while cleaning and washing dishes.

    

    A work area instead of a window sill is a good idea for a country kitchen

13. If there is not enough space in the house, it is a good idea to move the dining table to the veranda; of course, then you will have to decorate and insulate the walls, but the kitchen will add more space and become more spacious.
14. Take time to arrange the dining area; a spacious folding table, light chairs, a beautiful lamp above the table, decor on the wall and fresh flowers in a vase will make your meal enjoyable and soulful.
15. Things made with your own hands will never be superfluous.

    

    You can sew covers for old chairs

All styles are interesting and varied in their own way, economical and expensive, bright and calm. It’s good if there is a room for arranging a kitchen indoors, but when the dacha is very small and there is no room even for a kitchen, help will come idea for building a summer kitchen. Summer kitchens can be closed or open.

The open one looks like a large gazebo, which has a sink and stove. A closed kitchen is not particularly different from an indoor kitchen; it has a basement, a sewer system, water is supplied to it, you can put a barbecue or grill, and invite friends in the evening for a barbecue.

Outdoor summer kitchen suitable for seasonal use

Advantages of an open summer kitchen:

• saving money, the kitchen can be built manually and independently;
• fresh air and no burning smell;
• possibility of cooking over an open fire;
• if there are children, they will happily play nearby, there is no need to be constantly 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 dismantled.

The closed summer kitchen is completely protected from wind and other weather surprises

Advantages of a closed summer kitchen:

• protection from rain and wind;
• annoying insects are not scary;
• 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.

Construction of a separate summer kitchen will cost more, but the structure can be made completely different from the main building of the dacha

Summer cuisine - great idea for the dacha. What to do if it is not possible to build a kitchen outside, and there is too little space allocated indoors? In this case, you need to use every corner correctly and competently.

• You can remodel, remove the wall and connect the kitchen with the next room. The main thing here is to achieve more space by all means.

  

  Combining two rooms will allow for more efficient use of space country house

• Forget about black, bright color ranges, white color gives visually more space, light tone expands the space. If you choose wallpaper for the walls, then there should be a small pattern on it; large flowers will only hide it. A modest kitchen in white is an excellent and win-win option. For floors, it is best to use tiles laid diagonally. The ceiling should be smooth and light, no darker than the walls; under no circumstances choose a mirrored one, it will elevate the room and make it feel like a pencil case.

  

  In a small space, a country-style interior with white furniture looks cozy

• Furniture should also be in light colors. Since the kitchen is small, and most of the 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 filled with a lot of cabinets

• It would be good if the equipment was multifunctional. Instead of an oven and microwave, you can purchase one microwave with grill. A juicer and mixer will be replaced by a blender.

  

  The refrigerator can be placed in an adjacent room, for example, in the living room or on the veranda

• Very big role lighting plays. Light is one of the main design themes. Above the work area the light should be bright and catchy, and above the dining area it should be softer. It’s better not to overdo it with artificial light, this will only worsen the situation, try to get more sunlight.

  

  A large window will provide comfortable lighting for the kitchen during the day.

The natural aromas of flowers will create a pleasant feeling and perfectly complement the design.

If the kitchen is very small, move the dining area under a canopy and place good quality wooden furniture there

Video about how to make a kitchen in a country house for a reasonable price

Cooking in a small kitchen is not a pleasant task. Hot air, cramped spaces, and constant lack of free space make the cooking process difficult and sometimes unbearable. There is only one way out - to build a separate spacious summer kitchen at the dacha, with enough space not only to accommodate a working area, but also a dining area, with a large and comfortable dining table. About what kind of summer kitchen is most in demand today, and is it possible to build it yourself using standard projects and a regular photo, later in our article.

What is a summer kitchen?

A summer kitchen in a country house is a structure attached to the house or a separate structure designed for cooking and relaxing. Depending on the choice of materials and method of insulation, it can be used both during the warm season and constantly.

The type of summer kitchen design can be open or closed. In the first case, the walls of the building are missing completely or partially. They can be replaced by light curtains or. The closed type has solid walls and windows that reliably shelter the kitchen from rain and wind.

For an experienced carpenter, it will not be difficult to build a rain shelter over the summer kitchen yourself.

A summer kitchen with a simple design can be easily erected in just one summer. This will require basic skills construction work, required material and tool. Well, to be on the safe side, it is advisable to have one or two assistants, since some types of work will be performed at height.

Important! Before starting construction of an object, you should select for it appropriate place. Not only the aesthetic, but also the practical side question.

We select a place for construction

When choosing a suitable place, first of all you need to take into account that the kitchen should not be too far away from the house. And the point is not even that it will be easier and cheaper to connect communications, but that it should be within walking distance from the main building. After all, you must admit that going to the opposite side of the site every day to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner is not very convenient.

In addition, next to the summer kitchen there should be no sources that have bad smell. These include sheds and cages with animals, pits with fertilizers, compost heaps, sewer wells, septic tanks, etc.

Have your own kitchen fresh air- the dream of every housewife

If there is a tree on the site, it is advisable to plan a summer kitchen in close proximity to it. On hot days, you can place a table and chairs under its thick crown. It’s no secret that having breakfast in the fresh air is doubly pleasant.

However, getting carried away by planning the future structure, do not forget about the rules fire safety, neglect of which can lead to not the best consequences.

The presence of an open flame in a summer kitchen is allowed if it is at least 8-10 meters away from flammable buildings.

Deciding on a kitchen project (photo)

To ensure that the cooking annex is practical, functional and comfortable, as well as attractive appearance— it is important to choose the right project for it, in which all the nuances and design features will be described down to the smallest detail.

In addition, it is important that the kitchen fits organically into the overall development and does not disturb the surrounding landscape, so it is advisable to choose the same materials for its construction as for the house itself. This way you will achieve perfect harmony between the two buildings.

As you may have already noticed, many summer kitchen projects, photos of which are posted in the article, have an original and non-standard design. This suggests that today the aesthetic component is no less important than the functional one.

Constructing a building on your own

When the location and design for the summer kitchen have been chosen, you can safely begin its construction. Like any building, the construction of a summer kitchen is carried out in four stages:

1. Marking the site and pouring the foundation.
2. Construction of walls (if provided for by the project) or support pillars.
3. Construction of the roof.
4. Interior and exterior finishing.

Foundation

Since this structure is relatively light, there is no need to pour a capital foundation. It is quite possible to do without it or, most importantly, it should be carried out in compliance with technology.

Important! For those who subsequently do not want to bother with the installation of the floor, it is perfect, the upper base of which will be the floor.

To build a summer kitchen made of glass, a foundation may not be required at all.

• Strip foundation. First, a marking is made on the site, which is marked on the plane with fixed pegs with a rope stretched between them. Next, a pit is dug (depth 40-60 cm), along the perimeter of which formwork made of boards or moisture-resistant plywood is installed on both sides. Then, to avoid heaving of the soil, a backfill is made of compacted seeded sand and crushed stone. Before pouring concrete, reinforcement is lowered into the trench and tied with wire using a special hook. The foundation must stand for at least 30 days. If you are lucky with the weather, you can start construction in 2 weeks.
• Monolithic foundation. Having previously marked the site, a pit is dug to a depth of 15-20 cm. To strengthen the soil and protect the slab from groundwater, geotextiles are placed at the bottom of the pit, on top of which a sand cushion is made. Next, the sand is well leveled and compacted tightly with a tamping machine. All that remains is to install the formwork, tie the reinforcement cage, and pour the concrete solution. After complete drying, a reliable and high-quality base for a summer kitchen is ready.

Important! If you plan to use an open type of summer kitchen, it is recommended to make a slab from a monolithic foundation with a slight slope of 1.5º-2º so that rainwater can flow down on its own.

Walls and roof

If the walls of the summer kitchen are wooden, their construction begins with the construction of a frame, which is made of metal or wooden blocks.

1. Large (support) posts are installed in the corners - measuring 200x200 mm, and between them additional ones - measuring 150x150 mm.
2. The upper strapping beams are placed on the support bars, which will also serve as the basis for installing the rafters.
3. After the rafters are installed, from bars measuring 50x50 mm. lathing and counter-lattice are made.
4. Next, the entire structure is treated with a special compound against fungus and mold, after which installation is carried out.

Often, rounded logs, bricks or stones are used as wall materials, which are ideal for this type of construction. With such walls, the building can be used all year round, the main thing is to make them of high quality.

An undeniable advantage is that summer kitchen facade made of logs, facing bricks or decorative stones does not require additional finishing. The extra costs come down only to the fact that wood is needed, and stone and brick are needed.

Deciding on the façade design

When choosing a summer kitchen project from photos that you like, you need to pay attention not only to its shape, size, and functional component, but also to the design of the structure. For a dacha, it is very important that the style of the extensions matches the overall layout of the entire site as a whole.

This does not mean at all that the building should be a kind of clone of the main structure. Quite the contrary, they should not replace, but complement each other, creating common stylistic touches.

Particular attention in the summer kitchen should also be paid to the working and dining areas, where everything should be as rational and convenient as possible. The following will help you organize your space wisely: photos of summer kitchens, where it is clearly demonstrated how to beautifully and correctly design various zones.

The work area is an important element in the interior. Try to make it comfortable and practical

• Furniture. Use upholstered furniture in the summer kitchen open type Not best idea. In most cases, it is made of foam rubber, which absorbs moisture well. Therefore, it is better to use wooden or plastic benches and chairs with removable cushions. Also fits well into the interior different kinds wicker furniture that goes well with any finishing materials. For example, a rattan chair or a wicker chair will look very beautiful. If a closed type of kitchen is used, then the flight of fancy should not be limited by anything. In this case, you can use any furniture, including upholstered furniture.
• Lighting. Proper lighting of a summer kitchen in a country house, regardless of its size - important stage repair work. A chandelier or a single lamp suspended in the center cannot always cope with the task assigned to it. To illuminate all areas, it is advisable to use more than one type of lighting. It is appropriate to place spotlights in tandem above the work area, and hang a large chandelier above the table.

We hope that this article will help you intelligently approach the issue of choosing a suitable project for your summer kitchen. As you can see, there are plenty of sources for inspiration and fresh ideas for implementing your plans. Good luck with your construction.

A cottage outside the city is a great way to relax from the hustle and bustle of a noisy metropolis. But its arrangement can cause many difficulties, since the design must complement general concept house: to be comfortable and multifunctional. Most people, after renovating their city apartment, take out all the rubbish that has fallen out of there, and choose a country house or dacha as a place to store it. As a result, the house becomes a warehouse for unnecessary things. In this article we will tell you how to make a small-sized kitchen a source of real pride.

Features of arranging a kitchen in a country house

The area of ​​a country house is not so large, so its design must be well thought out. Despite the small space, it is quite possible to create a comfortable atmosphere for cooking and relaxing.

To get what you want, use the following expert advice:

1. L-shaped kitchen furniture will be a compact and stylish solution for using space. This headset will solve ergonomic problems.
2. For rooms with low ceilings, you need to use cabinets that are attached to the top of the wall. This way you will make maximum use of the usable kitchen space.
3. If your width is no more than 2.5 m, the furniture should be arranged in the shape of the letter U. To ensure a narrow passage, leave a distance of 1 - 1.3 m between the sides.
4. So as not to lose most kitchen dining table, think about a folding tabletop, which you can order from a craftsman, or even create it yourself. It can be attached to the bottom of the window sill or to the wall.
5. The hood is an integral part of the kitchen. It is necessary to eliminate the smell during cooking, so as not to allow it to spread throughout the house, especially if the kitchen is combined with the living room. There are a huge number of variations of hoods on the market, but for practical use of space, choose a model built into a cabinet.

Place the sink near the window, this will give you the opportunity to enjoy the view outside the window without being distracted from the process of preserving or preparing food

Furniture selection

It is quite easy to arrange a country kitchen so that it looks like home. All bulky furniture should be removed. The work area should not be allocated as a separate room in order to use kitchen set according to its intended purpose, install it in a corner. A lounge area can be arranged even if you do not have a veranda or an extension. To do this, use folding chairs and a tabletop, stretch the flexible covering - and the rest area is ready. In which case, the design will not be a lot of work place in the house.

They will give the kitchen a spacious and aerial view. Massive cornices and curtains should be crossed out to visually increase the size of the kitchen and provide it with good lighting.

The photo below shows more design options for a small kitchen in country house.

Connection between living room and kitchen

To expand the kitchen, as an option, a connection with the living room will do, this will allow you to accommodate large quantity guests, you can even dedicate the entire first floor for this. The large space will allow you to realize a wide variety of ideas. In a kitchen combined with a living room, special attention should be paid to dividing the space into zones. This can be done using a subject or visual breakdown of the room. For the first option, the arrangement of furniture and sliding structures is suitable; in extreme cases, you can use a partition. The second is covering the floor in different shades, or using different coatings.

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Stylistic solutions for the kitchen in the country

The following styles will be suitable for your small country kitchen:

• Eco. For a dacha with wooden house No best solution, like arranging a kitchen using environmentally friendly materials. Try to choose furniture in shades of nature, such as green and woody colors.
  

  

• Country. Country style is the use of materials made from natural wood. This style also involves rough processing, sanding and painting, which you can do personally. The walls should be finished with decorative stone or crushed stone covered with colored plaster.
  

  

• Classical. This style will give your kitchen an atmosphere of luxury that does not go beyond reason. Furniture assembled from solid wood with forged metal parts is a feature of this stylistic solution. The classic style is perfect for a kitchen combined with a living room. IN color design sand, white and beige shades, combined with golden color. Also a necessary detail are massive cornices with curtains.
  

  

• Provence. It is considered ideal for a kitchen located in a country house, bright, cozy and “homey”. Combinations of white and blue flowers, various shades of beige and brown, pistachio and lavender colors. Artificially aged furniture and various accessories in the form of wicker baskets, open shelves with dishes, colored curtains are the main elements of the style.

To implement any decisions you like, you need to approach your work with due responsibility and literacy, and not give up when difficulties arise.

You just need to follow the advice and rules from experts who understand this matter. Following these recommendations, the design of your kitchen will always delight the eyes of the owners with an exclusive design that will become their personal pride.

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We bring to your attention a few more ideas for arranging a small kitchen in the country.

A kitchen in the country, the photo of which will look interesting and attractive, does not necessarily require a large budget. Much more you will need taste, accuracy, the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice and a willingness to plan before taking action. About all the varieties and not only in more detail later in the article.

What kind of kitchen can it be?

• A kitchen in a country house can be of three types: Open
• . It looks more like a gazebo than a kitchen, in which there is a barbecue or an electric stove, and with it the simplest furniture. When it’s hot, cooking in it is a pleasure because the heat goes outside, which means it’s not stuffy near the stove. Half open
• . Located on the veranda. It has a wall on one side, the other three are either completely open or have railings. It’s also not stuffy, even in the heat, and getting to it from the main house is much easier - this is important if, for example, electricity is only available there.. It is a real room, which is either located in the house or stands separately from it and looks like a closed gazebo. In such a kitchen, the requirements for style are higher, since the impression is formed exclusively by the interior design, plus cooking in it in the summer is sheer torture. But it can be used in winter too.

It depends on what kind of kitchen you have in your dacha, which style is most suitable for it, what kind of furniture it should have, what accessories it should have.

Open and semi-open kitchens

Open and semi-open kitchens are a real blessing in the summer heat, especially southern regions. You can calmly and happily cook on them, make rolls, boil, fry, stew, without suffering from stuffiness. But you need to follow simple rules.

Functionality issues

The functionality of an open kitchen is its main quality. Due to its specific location, it requires special attention, because if in a couple of years the floor cracks and stains appear on the support pillars, you will have to make repairs. That is why you need to approach the selection of interior elements wisely.

Finish:

Advice

Stone on the floor looks good, even if the kitchen itself is wooden. However, if you are willing to constantly mop the floor and close the kitchen every time you leave, you can leave the wood.

It is also important what you cook with.

It could be:

• Electric stove. You will have to draw electricity for it, but most people are more accustomed to cooking with it. Although it will look a little strange in an open kitchen.
• Bake. Food cooked on it has a slightly different taste, and in addition, it looks a little more appropriate in an open kitchen than an electric stove. You can successfully fit it into the interior - for example, the Russian style requires a stove. But you will have to learn to cook with it.
• Grill or barbecue. Kebabs, hamburgers, hot dogs are street food, and what better place to cook it than in an open kitchen. The only negative is that it can be difficult to fit a grill or barbecue into the interior. Most people prefer to take it outside and, if it rains, put it under the roof.

When the preliminary finishing plan is ready, you can move on to furniture. And the most important thing about it is the material from which it is made.

So, a kitchen set can be:

Plus chipboard and MDF - the plastic covering them can go well with plastic chairs or a table.

Chairs, in turn, can be:

Instead of chairs, you can put a sofa in the country kitchen, but then you will have to constantly cover it before leaving - upholstered furniture suffers from moisture, direct sunlight, temperature changes and, of course, liquids, which leave stains.

With a table, everything is not so simple - it can combine two materials.

For the base you can take:

• Chipboard and MDF coated with plastic - will last a long time, suitable for plastic;
• metal - the table will be bulky, heavy, but will stand for decades;
• wood will fail within ten years even with proper care;
• made of bricks - for an open kitchen perfect solution, since bricks are not afraid of any external influence and they look good.

The tabletop can also be different:

• wooden- it gets dirty, it can be cut with a knife, but moisture spoils it;
• MDF or chipboard- does not deteriorate from moisture, but is easily scratched or cut;
• glass- looks beautiful, is not afraid of anything, but is expensive, heavy, and will look too pretentious for most country interiors;
• stone- also not afraid of anything, but heavy, there will be difficulties in bringing it in, installing it, and then, if the need arises, putting it into the house.

The shape of the table also influences it. It could be:

• « island"- such a table stands on its own, surrounded by chairs;
• « peninsula» - adjacent to the kitchen unit;
• bar counter - high, narrow, allows you to turn an ordinary country kitchen into something like a real bar;
• transformer- such tables fold up when only the hosts gather at them, and unfold when it’s time to receive guests.

You can also put a portable table - it is small, light, and does not require much effort in carrying and folding. And up to four people can fit behind it.

Advice

You should choose a table not only based on the number of people in the family, but also based on whether you like to receive guests. If yes, you will need a transformer or a bar counter. If not, you can look at an island, peninsula or portable table.

Styles

It is important not only to choose functional elements interior, but also to combine them correctly. After all, if in the kitchen there is a set made of solid oak, a table made of plastic and chairs made of metal, it will look somewhat wild - as well as red walls, a blue ceiling and a bright yellow floor.

Not only is it important practical approach, but also the correctness of the combination.

It can be achieved different ways- either try to combine objects and colors yourself, or use ready-made styles that are considered suitable for a specific situation.

So, to decorate a kitchen in a country house you can use:

Arabic style

If you have a gazebo with a wrought-iron lattice, it would be a sin not to take advantage of this and not give it the look of a sophisticated oriental look. The colors of the Arabic style are azure, scarlet, gold, white, emerald. The tiles on the floor should be patterned and colorful, and light curtains made of satin or similar fabric should hang from one support pillar to another.

The table should be low, instead of chairs there are cushions. It is also recommended to cook while sitting, placing the tiles closer to the floor, but if this is unusual, you can leave the usual kitchen set, the main thing is that it matches the colors. The picture will be complemented by metal lamps with real candles, a smoker with an incense stick and glass jars with tea and spices.

• Although for its open variety the style is not really necessary - the main thing is that everything goes together with everything: Materials
• . It is best that they coincide with each other. You can only use one material. You can combine wood with stone, or wood with plastic. The main thing is that there should not be more than two basic materials. Forms
• . Furniture should match in style. A bulky wooden table and an elegant thin-legged chair will not look right next to each other, although both are made of wood. Ideally, select furniture from the same set, although you can simply try to make it match each other. Colors
• . There should be no more than two primary colors. That is, if the stone on the floor is black, and the walls and ceiling are wooden, then trying to put a red table in the kitchen will not be successful. You can take either one of the primary colors or its shade - the table is black or a shade of light wood. There should also be no more than two accents. So, on a light wood table there can be a blue vase, but if there are blue, yellow, white plates around it, it will no longer look good. It is better that the rest of the dishes are also shades of blue. Accessories . Must match in style. Let's say you want to place a modernist vase with a fancy shape on the table. But the table is wooden, made roughly. Around him wooden chairs

. The stove imitates a stove. The floor is made of untreated stone. Everything matches the rustic style. And it’s better to find a simpler clay vase, and leave this fancy one for another suitable occasion.

And, on the contrary, an expensive tree that does not match the color of the gazebo tree will not look very impressive.

Advice

If you find it difficult to imagine a picture in your head, sketch it or use special program. The sketch will help you navigate and understand what you want.

Closed kitchen

In a closed kitchen, the importance of functionality is not so high, but the importance of style is higher. After all, an enclosed space simultaneously leaves a more complete impression and does not suffer from constant temperature changes or possible high humidity due to rain.

Functionality issues

Essentially, the functionality of a closed kitchen is less demanding than that of an open one:

• The floor can be not only stone or tile, but also covered with linoleum. The humidity in the room is less, so it is unlikely to swell and bubble.
• You can attach tiles to the walls, glue washable wallpaper, leave them wooden if the whole house is made of wood or brick if it is made of brick. The main thing is that the tiles, wallpaper and wood are of high quality and can resist external threats.
• The ceiling must be plastered or, if there are beams on it, left unchanged.

The furniture can be of any kind, the main thing is that there should be no more than seventy centimeters of passage between it. In addition, the “working triangle” rule must be observed. According to it, the sink, stove and refrigerator should be located so that a triangle is formed between them. This makes it easier to navigate between them and easier to cook.

Style

An enclosed space is undemanding in terms of functionality, but very demanding in terms of style. Here you can turn around by choosing something interesting, unusual and starting to decorate.

So, for a country house you can use the following styles:

Minimalism

White, cream, blue colors allow you to expand even a small kitchen. On the floor - light wood or linoleum, on the walls - plain wallpaper or paint. Plaster the ceiling. Choose light furniture; the smaller it is, the better. Natural materials, mainly wood. There shouldn’t be a lot of accessories - blinds on the window, a bowl of fruit on the table. Place all plates, tools, and useful items in cabinets. Gives a feeling of space and freedom.

Country

Essentially the same style that can be used to decorate an open kitchen. The floor is stone, the walls are wooden, there is a stove or fireplace instead of a stove. The furniture is wooden, rough, you can put a tablecloth on the table, a carpet on the floor, which should look like it was made at home, by hand. The dishes should be clay, with simple geometric painting. Curtains are made of light fabric. Primary colors are natural. Wood, green, brown, maybe splashes of dark red. The light source should be a fireplace or a lamp on the table. You can hang a lamp that imitates a kerosene lamp from the ceiling.

Eco

Materials - wood, bamboo, reed. Furniture is wicker, elegant, rattan or similar materials. The lighting is diffused, cozy, preferably simulating real candles. Instead of a fireplace stove, the refrigerator should look like a cabinet. There are mats on the floor and reed curtains on the windows. Accessories include pottery that looks like it was sculpted by hand, and clay trinkets. The colors are natural. Wood, greenery, dark red, close to brown, sandy yellow.

Provence

Tile or wood on the floor, colorful floral wallpaper on the walls, paint the ceiling white or plaster it. The furniture is thin, elegant, can be wicker, or chairs with wrought-iron backs. The table is preferably round and small. The curtains on the window are coffee-colored, short, on the table, preferably a small lamp under a lampshade, and a light bulb in a similar lampshade for the ceiling. Be sure to have a vase of flowers on the windowsill, be sure to have a lot of light, elegant plates, floral scent and the smell of baking. You can lay a frivolous rug with flowers on the floor, or you can do without it.

In the summer, you often want to forget about city worries and stuffy cooking at the stove in your apartment and go to a country house. But you still have to cook!

Therefore, a do-it-yourself country kitchen on your own site can be a wonderful solution to this problem. Having built it, you will be in the air more and will not languish from the heat in a stuffy room. Let's look at some options.

What is a country kitchen?

Types of country kitchens

Square garden plot, as a rule, does not have extensive parameters, so the country kitchen is mainly located in the house itself. However, some summer residents have a different opinion, constructing a separate building.

This idea can be executed in two versions:

• winter;
• summer

The summer option is a lightweight wooden house, consisting of a small vestibule and a kitchen itself, which contains:

• gas stove and cylinder for it;
• dining (also known as work) table;
• chairs.

A separate building for the kitchen can be built permanently (winter version) - that is:

• insulate it from the outside;
• equip with a stove and vestibule.

In both cases, the size of the kitchen can be different - it depends, first of all, on the area of ​​the site, the availability of the necessary building materials, as well as the number of household members.

Advice! A kitchen for a summer house with your own hands can be built with any building materials you have, be it: brick, all kinds of blocks, wood; In addition, it is possible to combine all these materials.

Necessary amenities and communications

Whatever the size of the country kitchen, there must be certain amenities.

It’s very good if:

• water will be supplied to the building;
• It’s even better if you equip an outlet outside the kitchen waste water through a pipe that will come out through the wall.

The kitchen in the country should be at least minimally equipped with the necessary amenities, so as not to strain the hostess and not spoil her mood. Required cabinets-tables with a height of approximately 80 cm, a length of 60 to 90 cm and a depth of 60 cm.

Remember! When placing a summer kitchen in a separate building, it is necessary to take into account the need to monitor the entrance to the house and the utility yard from it. In addition, it is necessary to ensure a convenient connection between the kitchen and the veranda or gazebo - places where meals are eaten.

The kitchen can also be equipped at home - in a common extension where there is a veranda - outside the main walls. This option is very convenient when the area of ​​the site is limited.

Kitchen equipment in a small country house

On days of rest at the dacha, we don’t really want to eat dry food; in any case, we will need a small kitchen nook. We won’t be able to afford any special urban comfort – it’s not the right area, and why would we?

However, everything you need should be there:

• gas stove;
• washing;
• small refrigerator;
• lighting.

Model of a small comfortable kitchenette

Let's look at the option of a simple arrangement, where a kitchen for the dacha with your own hands will be completely within your power, and total price the materials will pleasantly surprise you.

All the most necessary equipment is provided here:

• two-burner gas stove;
• fridge;
• quite spacious sink (water flows from a tank installed on top).

Now about the furniture:

• the height of the furniture shown in the photo is determined strictly in accordance with your height;
• We will support the shelves on one side on bars that are attached to the wall, on the other - on the stand;
• we fix the kitchen hood on the same rack;
• the two lower shelves should be 50-100 mm narrower than the top - this is more convenient: with right side they are screwed to the intermediate wall.

Although for its open variety the style is not really necessary - the main thing is that everything goes together with everything:

So, what do we need to implement this idea:

• plywood – 12 mm thick, with a waterproof coating – 1.5 sq.m;
• pine beam 95x27x2500 mm - stand;
• joinery slabs: 600x38x1470 mm – top shelf; 600x28x1470 mm – 2 pcs. – lower shelves; 550x28x870 mm – intermediate walls;
• planed pine bars 20x20 mm;
• for a fume hood - bars 22x22 mm - 6 linear meters;
• screws, wax, wood glue, silicone sealant.

Many people strive to purchase wooden furniture for their country kitchen.

It is much more environmentally friendly and reliable than plastic analogues due to its naturalness, but it is not suitable for every dacha.

• When do you live all year round outside the city (or you go there quite often throughout the year, periodically heating the room) - wooden furniture for the kitchen
  you can buy with confidence!

• If in winter period an empty room cools down without heating - wooden furniture does not tolerate changes in humidity and temperature.

Therefore, if you do not plan to use your country kitchen for a full year, it is better to choose other materials.

Wooden furniture would be more appropriate in a country house with year-round heating

You should not get carried away with excessive “decoration” and decoration of the kitchen space in the country: the furniture should be practical, comfortable, easy to clean, and resistant to external influences surface.

Finally

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