Cafeteria attracts us not only with aromatic coffee and delicious desserts, but also with a cozy friendly atmosphere that seems to be created for long spiritual conversations. But who said that the atmosphere of your favorite cafe can not be reproduced in your own kitchen? It is enough for several clever design techniques and a couple of interesting ideas, so that the room in which you are accustomed to cook and eat food turned into a bistro-style kitchen.
Bistro is associated with a cozy restaurant, where friendly waiters give their clients masterpieces of culinary art in a matter of minutes. However, in addition to fast service, the distinctive feature of such an institution is the design that reproduces the atmosphere of the home. The amazing style of the bistro cafe is created with the help of various interior details, special furniture arrangement, soft lighting and other design techniques. So, let's understand, together with the "House of Dreams", what distinguishes the style of the bistro and how to recreate its features in your own kitchen.
1. Simplicity and minimalism
The bistro style does not accept pretentiousness, mannerism and rudeness, but it is more than simplicity and elegance used in it. Light decoration, laconic decor, conceptual chairs and a table on high legs in any other style would look too mundane and boring. But, diluting the interior with an unobtrusive bouquet of flowers and pictures, as in the photo below, you get an example of a classic cozy bistro.
2. Retro details
The homeland of the bistro is Paris, which has a love for retro style. In many cafes in Paris this love is expressed through tables on forged legs, antique accessories, classical furniture, light decoration, etc. Designers working on creating kitchens, presented below, were not afraid to apply in the modern interior retro details, which allowed them to reproduce the atmosphere of home warmth and coziness.
3. Textiles in design
Simplicity and brevity require unobtrusive additions. And the best addition for a bistro style is textiles. In this example, the atmosphere of lightness and cosiness is given to the room by the lovely curtains and the selected table cloth.
4. Slate boards
It would seem, what does the slate boards have to the bistro style? But the fact is that this style goes far beyond the strict interior concepts, including any details that create a cozy and soulful atmosphere. In the cafe slate boards are used to ensure that grateful customers leave their feedback, you can write reminders to your household members, or wish them a pleasant day. In addition, as you can see in the photo, the chalk board makes the interior of the kitchen original and stylish.
5. Playing with light
Proper lighting is an important part of any style. Point lighting of the dining area or any other part of the room will allow you to fill the interior of your kitchen with the necessary accents. In the photo below we see that the light in these kitchens is not just a functional tool, but one more interior detail.
6. Bright details
In the bistro style kitchen atmosphere of optimism and happiness should reign. The simplest way to help achieve these sensations is to use bright contrasting shades. And bright colors can be used both as basic tools for finishing the room, and in a dotted form, diluting pastel colors.
7. ultramodern
What bistro style associated with style retro, did not prevent him to incarnate and ultra-modern interpretations. In these examples, the style of a cozy cafe is created with the help of a combination of glossy coatings, original lighting, brightness and interesting accessories.
8. Cozy Corner
If you want your kitchen line with bistro style, but are not able to do a full re-planning, to highlight only a small area. A cozy corner, equipped with a table with chairs or a soft sofa, and decorated with suitable accessories, will become a favorite gathering place for household members. This method is especially interesting in kitchens with non-standard layout and in kitchens-studios.
9. The bar
The bar is another striking element bistro style. If the area allows, make the bar a central part of the room, highlighting it with bright colors, lighting and concept chairs.
If you have limited space as the bar, you can use a working table top, which will serve both you and a dining table.
10. Space for experiments
The bistro style practically does not have strict rules and canons. You can combine in it retro and modernity, subdued and bright, spacious and oversaturated with details, the main thing is that all the elements of the style harmonize among themselves, acting as a single whole.
Cuisine bistro-style - is a simple but effective way to give a room originality, without breaking the home-like atmosphere. In this style, you can not be afraid to show your individuality, using any suitable details.