Modern Kitchen Design 2021: Ideas and Trends (Kitchen Design)

Recently, individuality, a flight of fantasy, a combination of incompatible things have been appreciated - everything that the soul wants. After all, our life is our rules. This applies to any area, including the interior of the house. And since we spend most of our time in the kitchen, it should be nice to the owner, as well as to his family. For those who want to be in trend, see our article.

What is 2021 Kitchen Design? What ideas, novelties, techniques and styles will the year of the bull bring us? What colors, shapes are in fashion? Let's find out more about everything.

The main thing is freedom and space

How nice it is to feel free space around you! Unfortunately, in the old days, few could boast of a spacious kitchen. Now construction companies are more competent in this issue, making kitchen hostesses happier. What can we say about private houses, where initially a rather large kitchen, more often than not, smoothly passes into the living room - a feeling of endlessness and freedom is created. That is why space is the main focus of kitchen design 2021.

Classic connecting kitchen and living room remains a fashion necessity. In this case, the design of the resulting space can be different:

• through zoning space two parts of the room are visually delimited: the cooking area and the recreation area. For this, a huge number of techniques are used: the correct arrangement of furniture; certain lighting of a particular part of the kitchen; building podiums, installation of sliding doors, hanging curtains; different floor coverings (usually waterproof materials - porcelain stoneware, natural stone), etc. Note that zoning is also relevant for studio apartments.
• create both zones in the same style. This option can be attractive for those who do not like discrepancies in design or simply have a “favorite” - a certain material (for example, wood) or color (for example, blue in nautical style).

Colors

Simplicity in the interior is the absence of complex patterns on the walls, furniture, floor. Monotony in soothing colors is the trend of 2021. Designers, who are to some extent our psychologists, recommend considering the following fashionable colors:

for walls:

• green and its shades (from mint, olive to apple);
• blue and its tones (from turquoise to deep complex);
• classic white;
• soft calm tones (cream, shades of gray, dusty rose);

for the facade (observe the contrast with the walls):

• warm but rich color (eg pumpkin color);
• bright brick;
• classic white;
• classic black (charcoal shade is also relevant);
• deep sea;

for floor:

• gray and its shades from light to dark;
• beige and its tones from light to dark brown.

Materials (edit)

2021 motto: sustainability, simplicity, comfort.

Based on this, the “right” materials are selected for floors, walls, ceilings, facades. Motley, bright, flashy is gradually becoming a thing of the past in order to be sure to become fashionable again in the future. After all, fashion develops in a spiral. However, trendy kitchens-2021 is a bet on a calm color, environmentally friendly materials that can be combined with each other. Wood plus stone - why not?

The main principle of creating a cozy and eco-friendly kitchen is the use of material from wood. Designers are discovering new trends - wooden wide, long bars laid in a row on the floor, or boards of different sizes, laid in a chaotic direction, creating a complex pattern.

Natural stone is in no way inferior to wood - the same practicality, environmental friendliness, beauty. For many years now, marble is more relevant than ever, and in 2021 it comes into fashion in different color shades - yellow, pink.

Parquet or laminate under a natural tree - what you need. At the same time, there is no need to be afraid of the aging effect - it is now in vogue. Outdoor hexagonal tile is gaining popularity, but such innovations quickly fade into the background, giving way to the eternal - wood or stone. If you are creating a trendy kitchen from porcelain stoneware, choose a pattern with a burnt clay effect or a large slab. This is the hit of 2021. More on this below.

Tile

In order to choose a tile (floor, wall), you need to carefully consider all the options. If you don't like something after laying the tiles, it will be very difficult to replace it. In the case of, for example, wallpaper or laminate, the situation is much simpler. The fact that any replacement of material is a financial cost is also important here.

If we talk about materials for finishing walls, kitchen floors, the new trend of 2021 is monolithic slabs with a pattern for a natural stone. This option is more expensive compared to others, but as an alternative, you can use porcelain stoneware imitating natural stone (marble, granite, onyx).

Installation of such massive slabs should be maximally "joint to joint", using grout of the same shade, so that in the final form the surface is perceived as a single whole. Then the kitchen will look expensive, exquisite, very beautiful. Do not be afraid of what is for small kitchen large layers of porcelain stoneware are not suitable. On the contrary, the uniformity created by the use of a single material, even large in size, will visually expand the space. And it is recommended to use large patterns / drawings in small kitchens with great care.

Note that it is recommended to use bright, metal profiles on the wall / floor. They are used when creating complex geometries on the surface, as well as when transitioning from one material to another (for example, porcelain stoneware into laminate). 2021 is an emphasis on expensive “little things”. Profiles can be in gold, bronze, silver and even black.

Connoisseurs of small tiles can be reassured - they have not gone out of fashion, but their styling has changed a little. According to the new trend of 2021, small tiles are laid not with an offset of half or 1/4, but without it. In this case, the tiles can be placed not horizontally (which is more usual for us), but vertically. This will give the kitchen a fresh and unusual look.

In color, we move a little from the classic monochromatic to a deeper, darker shade, textured material. These are all kinds of tones of green, gray, blue. Different tiles can have separate shades, resulting in a blurring effect, some sloppiness, as well as aging due to chips, uneven surface, smudges created specially.

Wood

Will wood ever go out of fashion? Hardly forever. And the longer mankind lives on Earth, the more clearly it understands and appreciates the gifts of nature. Through the routine of daily affairs, life surrounded by cars, offices, the tree remains the very thread with nature that cannot be cut off.

The 2021 principle is that there is never too much wood. Therefore, it can be applied everywhere: on walls, ceilings, floors, as rack inserts, open shelves, shelves in the display cabinet, furniture, etc.

Stone

Let's continue on natural materials. A stone is a beauty that designers have fully revealed a long time ago. Unfortunately, not everyone can buy natural material - it is too expensive. An alternative to stone is ceramics with imitation of granite, marble, onyx. At the same time, the combination of stone with the same wood is a fashionable technique created by designers. Do not be afraid to experiment, fantasize.

Remember - 2021 prefers individuality.

The tree wasn't the only favorite in 2021. Metal should not be discounted. Today, the use of copper and brass decor is highly regarded. Deep, luxurious shades with overflows fit into the kitchen almost any style. Most often as decor, as well as various inserts, metal is used in the decoration of tables and chairs.

Metallic elements can be present on chandeliers, creating intricate designs. The kitchen will only benefit from this.

Glass

Glass is still not out of fashion. On the contrary, glass display cabinets have become an absolute trend. Eco-friendliness, lightness, transparency of design are what modern fashionable kitchens need in 2021.

Concrete

The absolute trend of 2021 kitchens in terms of material is concrete. Yes, that's it. It is gaining popularity again with manufacturers and customers. There is no need to worry about its characteristics - it is strong, reliable, durable. In addition to these advantages, we will add a pleasant to the touch surface, naturalness, visual calmness of the material. But what about its color? Will it not be boring and cold? Of course not. The classic shade is gray. By playing with shades of gray, you can get warmer or colder tones. In all shades, the texture of concrete will be clearly traced, which will give the interior a certain charm.

Concrete can be not only the floor, walls, but also the table top, made to order, manually. You can also order countertop with built-in sinkmade of a single material - concrete. The design will not have seams, which is an undeniable advantage.

But concrete structures have one "weighty" drawback. Significant - literally. Concrete floors and countertops are too heavy.
You need to take this fact into account before your kitchen collapsed on the heads of the neighbors from below, and calculate all the loads with a professional architect.

Terrazzio

Terrazzio is an Italian floor casting technique. Under the natural filling material (concrete, lime) there are broken stones, marble, glass of different fractions. If speak about kitchen floorsThey can be completely seamless. You can also purchase terrazzio tiles that can be used for both floors and walls. Which faction to use, small or large, is an individual matter. But be careful when combining terrazzio with other materials - more often than not, it looks more advantageous on its own.

Kitchen set

The fashion for ease of perception, avoiding massiveness, cumbersomeness has touched almost everything, including kitchen set. Complex additional structures framing the façade of the headset are gradually becoming a thing of the past. In the present, as well as in the near future, there are flat surfaces without inserts, frames, smoothly turning into another material (wood in a mirror, wood in glass).

Plaster facades became fashionable quite recently, but immediately became popular among buyers. The year 2021 will be no exception, therefore, in the catalogs of modern interiors, you can find a sufficient number of examples with similar facades. Currently, the choice of material for decorative finishing is not so much, but development is constantly taking place in this completely new direction.

The hanging (top) cabinet is also undergoing changes. If earlier they did not hang up to the ceiling, acting as a shelf for vases and other kitchen utensils, now this space is being filled. At the same time, there are two types of kitchen upper cabinets: installing them under the ceiling, or not to the very top, covering the remaining space with plasterboard, ceiling molding and other building material. Fashion on three-tiered facades remains just like the illusion of a built-in kitchen unit.
All this complicates the kitchen to a good degree, making it richer, more spectacular, and more massive.

Fashion 2021 dictates its own rules - give up accessories. Handles distract attention, so the best offer is their complete absence, that is, the use of a push-to-open opening system.

Kitchen apron

Design, material, style kitchen apron have not changed - still in vogue glass, ceramics, natural stone, as well as metal, mirrors.

Application glass in the kitchen, it is a guarantee of safety, because durable tempered glass is used. A wide range of skins will suit any kitchen interior. Metal apron Is style, power and absolute elegance. This apron is perfect for high-tech kitchens.

Apron for kitchen from natural stone Is a luxury not available to everyone. But the fashion for natural materials will not come out in the next few years. Marble, granite, as well as plain stone for firing are all in trend.

Application mirrors on the kitchen - a great option for a small room. Reflecting, light fills the entire space, illuminating the darkest corners. Therefore, a mirrored apron will help to expand the space. And when combined with lighting, the effect will surpass all expectations.

Many people prefer ceramics, material with a huge history. Kitchen aprons are often decorated ceramic slabs, and also beloved by many mosaic. Today, designers are talking about the use of plain ceramic tiles for natural firing without applying glaze, without a pattern. Moreover, this material is suitable not only for the apron, but also for the floor. Simplicity, but at the same time chic - the new accent of the kitchen 2021. We look at the photo.

Countertops

Little has changed in fashion countertops. Still top-notch content is a natural stonewhich is also one of the expensive ones.Glass countertops are not inferior to stone ones in price, but the demand for them is just as great. Another natural, environmentally friendly and therefore expensive material for countertops is wood. An alternative to such materials is a countertop with an imitation of stone, as well as concrete.

Kitchen styles

This is not to say that 2021 is the year of country style or classics. Any style has a right to exist, while designers recommend combining them. Moreover, if the kitchen is combined with the living room - there is a place for a flight of imagination.

Do not be afraid to express yourself, to be misunderstood in creating your own style.

The main thing is to be able to combine styles so that they smoothly transition into one another, have a common denominator. As a result, you will get a unique kitchen interior that you will not find in anyone else. Try experimenting by combining minimalism with neoclassicism, loft with country, art deco with provence… Success is guaranteed!

Lighting

Theater of light - this is how you can call the trend of recent years. Gone are the days when the kitchen gave light chandeliersuspended alone in the center of the ceiling. 2021 will not differ from 2020 in terms of coverage - the more the better. Illumination of the working area, illumination of the kitchen set, display shelves, romantic illumination - all this is applicable to the kitchen of the year of the bull. Depending on your mood, reason, desire, you can turn on the backlight anywhere. At the same time, the interior of the kitchen will “play” with new colors.

An innovation loved by many is the illumination of the facade from below. In this case, the feeling of soaring kitchen tables is created, something mystical and romantic at the same time. It looks especially impressive in the dark.

If we talk directly about lighting fixtures, then glass and wood remain in vogue, and unprocessed, in their original “semi-antique” form, which is perfect for kitchens country styles, loft, eco, provence. Preference is given to interesting geometric shapes, complex lines (spiral, clusters of light balls), with metal or mirror inserts. If the chandelier is made in a minimalist style, then here you can play with color, choosing the most unusual, bright solutions.

Doors

What can you think of with doors? Use a different material, color. But the trend of 2021 is not content, but form. More precisely - to make the doors as high as possible, as suitable as possible to the ceiling. Private houses with very high ceilings will be an exception. Here it is necessary to build on the personal wishes of the owner.

If more recently the accepted standard for door height was 2.10 m (Soviet GOST), now the recommended height is 2.30 and even 2.40 meters. The main advantage of such a door is the increase in height of the kitchen. Visually, the room will become more spacious, which is especially true for the kitchen.

Another secret is that it is necessary to minimize additional door trims, which visually makes the entire structure heavier. Airy, sophisticated, graceful kitchen door in the wall - simple and stylish. The only drawback of such a door will be its price. Since new trends are financially expensive, the door will be the same.

Windowsill

Most often, the hostess does not have enough space in the kitchen. The exception is the same - houses with a free layout and a huge kitchen-living room. Usage windowsill as part of the kitchen space - an idea that came once in the life of Russians and is not going to be eradicated. After all, practicality, convenience are the main trends of recent years.

The window sill can serve as an additional work surface, dining area, installation space household appliances etc.

Window

The use of natural materials in the interior has become a part of our life. If after Soviet wooden cold windows the whole country switched to plastic double-glazed windows, now everything is returning to normal. An eco-window is always an indicator of concern for health, nature, and taste. But, unfortunately, not everyone can afford wooden windows - they cost much more than plastic ones.

More affordable options for windows - with aluminum inserts or colored plastic. The classic white color gradually turns into more elegant or deeper shades, up to black. At the same time, special attention can be paid to the fittings: plastic, banal and simple, can be replaced with a more complex structure that fits the interior of the kitchen. It all depends on the wallet and imagination.

Open shelves

Open shelves are back in fashion. But not all housewives are happy about this. The main disadvantage of such structures is obvious - this is an excellent place for the accumulation of dust, which in the kitchen is washed with great effort compared to any other room. There are people who are ready to tolerate such nuances, but stay in trend. However, most people listen to themselves, using what is convenient, comfortable. After all, the house is the place where we rest. Why create nerves for yourself just because it is “so fashionable”?

However, fashion is a contradictory thing. Despite all the shortcomings, one must be able to find the merits. For example, this is convenience. And if the dishes are collectible, gift, inherited from your beloved grandmother, or just very beautiful, why hide it in a locker?

Showcase cabinet

Fully closed kitchen fronts are no longer in vogue. Showcases re-enter our lives. At the same time, as we wrote earlier, the transition from one material to another should be almost imperceptible.

The showcase can occupy one, two or several wall cabinets, or it can be a structure from floor to ceiling, to the entire height of the headset, as well as stand alone. Do not forget about the lighting - inside the showcase it will be very appropriate, and the visual effect will be “tasty” and exquisite.

Furniture

Inflated pretentious furniture is slowly being pushed aside, leaving the way for more fashionable trends. Clear geometry is the trend kitchen design of 2021. Laconicism in everything is a new fashion.

We have already written that it is preferable for kitchen furniture to have metal inserts, for example, on the legs of chairs and tables. Wooden countertops dining table on metal legs - an absolute trend of the year. Upholstered furniture can be made of pleasant materials - velvet is again in the top. At the same time, surrounded by the calm tones of the kitchen, furniture can be a bright shade.

In the arrangement of furniture, it is necessary to observe harmony and convenience, because the main customer of this is ourselves. In a cozy kitchen, the owner will rest not only physically, but also mentally.

Curtains

Minimalism has not spared even kitchen curtains - everything should look simple, but tasteful. The most trendy solution is plain colors without additional prints, lace, ruffles. Roman, Japanese curtains, as well as Scandinavian ones, which are known for their laconic, functional design, are still in the top of popularity. They are great for the kitchen. The material of modern curtains-2021 is preferable natural - it is linen, burlap.

Individuality is something that is always appreciated. Fashion dictates its own rules, but we don't have to follow it entirely. Fashion only directs us in the right direction. When creating a kitchen according to the latest trends, listen to yourself, your needs and desires. After all, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So let this place be comfortable, stylish, unique, your own.

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