Hi-tech interiors are becoming more and more popular every year. It is very difficult to confuse this direction with any other, since it has a number of bright and expressive features.
This modern style of housing design was born quite recently - at the end of the 20th century. Its authors were Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, who created the Pompidou Center project in France. A completely unexpected combination of metal, plastic and glass, as well as an unusual look and color of concrete structures, turned this building into a famous landmark in Paris, and the new style quickly began to win the hearts of fans around the world. Today, quite often, not only bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms, but also kitchens are decorated in this style. Their interior is impressive, and you can verify this by looking at the photos posted in our article.
Hi-tech style in the interior of the kitchen
The main features of this direction are the rational use of space, simplicity of the interior, clear straight lines in everything (in the decoration of floors, furniture, walls), a minimum of natural materials and the absence of small accessories. In a high-tech kitchen, only shiny coldmetal, glass and plastic. Materials that feature a smooth, mirror-like finish.
Another feature of the high-tech kitchen is modern, ergonomic appliances with minimal decor. Chrome-plated elements, functional kitchen furniture, waterproof materials - all this is part of this style. Compliance with these requirements allows you to effectively use the kitchen space and equip it with the necessary household appliances and furniture.
Color palette
High-tech kitchen design is usually done in a single color or in several shades of the same color. Metallic is used as the main one, yellow, blue, black, white can become additional shades. No more than two tones can be used at the same time.
Materials
Rationality and practicality should be the motto when designing a high-tech kitchen. For this reason, multi-colored napkins, painted wallpaper and tablecloths, ridiculous trinkets have no place here. The main finishing material of such a room are paints that imitate metal and concrete surfaces. Walls should be used functionally: they are not intended to be showcases.
The use of tiles and stone is welcome, but natural wood is present in the high-tech kitchen, the photo of which you can see in this article, in very small quantities. The most commonly used flooring is tiles, porcelain stoneware, self-leveling concrete floors, and artificial stone.
Furniture
When choosing a kitchen set, remember that it should be as functional as possible. In this style, furniture is used for the convenience of everyone living in the apartment, and not to decorate the space. There should be little furniture here, and only that which is absolutely impossible to do without. In the interior of a high-tech kitchen (you can see the photo below), concise, regular-shaped furniture is used. The minimum set for such a room includes:
- cabinets with built-in touch screen panels, soft doors, drawers;
- fronts of shelves should be closed, made of glass;
- metal chairs with colorful upholstery;
- bar counter (or table);
- frame supports for household appliances.
High-tech kitchen design photos are often published by modern housing design publications. Such a room always leaves a vivid impression. Built-in household appliances and furniture play a significant role in this. In such a kitchen, everything is concise and clear, and therefore there is no particular desire to add decor to a perfect space. All kitchen utensils are hidden in specially equipped cabinets and niches.
White Kitchen
The white hi-tech kitchen looks unusually impressive. The room looks spacious, freer, lighter if a white suite is selected and with glossy surfaces that reflect light. Monochromatic finishes sometimes look boring. So that the kitchen does not remindoperating room, use various textures of finishing materials: matte and shiny coatings, wood, fabric, metal, glass. Volumetric materials (wallpaper, panels) with a 3D effect look very stylish.
Dining group
The kitchen, decorated in this modern style, uses glass dining tables on a metal base. Wooden is allowed only if the interior of the kitchen includes eco-style elements. The table can be replaced by a bar counter made of artificial stone or MDF in a small kitchen-living room. In addition, it will help to zone the space. In such rooms, an island is often used, the tabletop of which flows smoothly into a bar counter or table.
It is desirable to use chairs concise, made of metal, plastic, leather. Transparent "invisible chairs" will become a real find for small-sized kitchens.
Table top
In the budget version, a plastic tabletop with a moisture-resistant chipboard base is used. Its decor can be different: fantasy, plain, metal, stone, concrete.
A countertop made of artificial stone will cost a little more. But this option has many advantages. For example, you can order a countertop of the most unusual shape, and sooner or later the chips and scratches that appear over time can be sanded and restored.
Apron
Its design in this style should be minimalistic and strict: give up the open placement of small kitchen utensils,rails with shelves. The apron made of tempered glass looks great. It can be dyed in a neutral color from your interior palette or clear.
The most practical option is ceramic tiles: textured, smooth, mosaic-like, embossed. You can finish the wall with a panel of plastic or MDF. Brutality in a strict interior will add a stainless steel panel or a metal mosaic. The “concrete” apron made of decorative plaster (“art concrete”) also looks original.
Household appliances and plumbing
We talked about the fact that household appliances in this style have a special place. It must be the most modern models and must be built-in. Give preference to "smart" technology with touch controls and stylish design. The most common color is metallic. But if you prefer white, black or colored models - use them: it does not contradict the principles of style.
It is very good if the equipment chosen for the kitchen combines several functions: for example, an oven with a microwave and grill function. This will allow you to save space in the room and is consistent with the canons of high-tech.
From stainless steel or artificial granite, choose a sink. Ideal for kitchens in this modern faucet with a technological design. For example, touch with a retractable spout and water temperature indicators. The hood is always in sight in high-tech interiors. By purchasing a modern original model, in addition to its basic functions, you will receive an unusual kitchen decoration.
Window decoration
The design of curtains in this style should be simple and concise: window decoration should not attract attention. Functionality is the most important principle when choosing curtains. They should not have any lambrequins, pickups and draperies. Most suitable are horizontal blinds (plastic, wood, aluminum) or roller blinds.
The severity of this style in the high-tech kitchen-living room will be somewhat softened by straight curtains, Roman curtains, smooth tulle veil, thread curtains. Use smooth, solid colors that do not form lush folds: rayon, linen, Teflon-impregnated blended fabrics. Choose colors to match the walls, furniture facades, floors: black, white, beige, gray, metallic.
Lighting
For this modern style, as well as for many others, it is very important to properly organize the lighting in the room. It is advisable to give preference to energy-saving lamps and spotlights. LED strips are rightfully considered an obligatory element of the interior of the kitchen-living room. You can change their color according to your mood: every time the kitchen will look different.
Lamps are distinguished by an unusual shape, material - metal and glass, "space" design. To illuminate the kitchen, use lamps on ceiling tires and spotlights. Cozy sconces in this interior are replaced by stylish wall lamps. Above the dining table, you should hang a ceiling chandelier or two or three pendant lights.lamp.
Many designers claim that lighting is what makes this style so recognizable. In such a kitchen interior there should be a lot of light. From him it becomes cozy, comfortable.
Decor
Design in this style does not involve the use of many accessories. If you don't like bare walls, place a black-and-white photo, an abstract painting, a futuristic clock, or a laconic poster above the dining table. It is better to leave the table and countertop free or limit yourself to a coffee machine, a stylish knife holder, a fruit vase, a glass teapot.
