New in kitchen design 2021

The kitchen is a special place in the apartment: it should combine comfort and functionality. Kitchen design 2021 is about the abandonment of handles, matte light fronts, the absence of upper cabinets. Correct zoning and convenient placement of equipment are still important..

Kitchen design trends 2021

For the modern kitchen, design in 2021 means laconic interior and simplicity of decoration. Wood, metal, marble, ceramics are the most popular materials for kitchen design in 2021. The photo below shows another feature – the desire for zero gravity by installing a thin countertop.

Kitchen with thin worktops in light colors

The most fashionable kitchens are made in light colors. There are no bright details, calm palettes are used as accents – lilac, bluish, light green.

The glass panel replaces the ceramic tile work surface, it can be tinted or any print can be applied. Especially suitable for small kitchens 5-7 sq. m – glass reflects light, therefore visually enlarges the space.

Glass panel visually expands the space

When designing a kitchen, options are chosen with a small number of cabinets, shelves, while they should be as spacious as possible (internal drawers, cargo, pull-out systems).

Popular styles for the current season

Below we list the main styles of modern kitchen design with photo-2021 and design ideas.

Minimalism

The most popular style is minimalism. Eco-friendly materials and natural textures are used in it, and the kitchen set is designed as simple and as built-in as possible. No fancy trimmings, bright colors and an abundance of prints. The facades are pastel, monochromatic, they do not stand out in color against the background of walls and floors, the dining group is also laconic.

Minimalist kitchen

Black and white minimalist kitchen

Ecostyle

Used neutral, pastel colors, a small number of finishing elements (wood panels, tiles on one of the walls). Eco-style kitchen furniture is mainly made of wood, synthetic materials are not welcome. Accompany her accents in the form of living plants, linen tablecloths, curtains, clay objects and a jute rug on the floor..

Kitchen with wood paneling

Kitchen panels with a vegetable pattern

High tech

This style is characterized by clear geometric proportions, an abundance of light and an “island” working area. Various materials are used in the design – from chrome-plated metal and glass to marble. The facades are plain and smooth with a minimum of fittings. The color scheme is a variation of blue, green and gray combined with a second contrasting shade. Minimalistic decor – glass elements, blinds.

High-tech kitchen

High-tech kitchen with blue headset

Provence

Cozy, beautiful picture of your interior with vintage decor, floral decoration, brick or tiled elements on the walls. The shade range is pastel, a minimum of technique.

Small kitchen in Provence style

Provence style kitchen

Loft

A distinctive feature of a loft-style kitchen is a combination of open wall brickwork and communications, volumetric beams with modern appliances and gadgets.

The loft style is characterized by a combination of brick, rough wood details and modern technology.

Narrow loft-style kitchen

Furniture trends 2021

For all rooms in the house, including the modern kitchen of 2021, the trendy interior design combines sustainability and restraint..

Natural materials are taken as a basis, and accents are set with the help of metal elements. Lack of handles on trend (touch to open system).

Kitchen set with touch to open system

Angles, waves, curved lines are a thing of the past. Linear, panel kitchens are the latest trend, complemented by high cabinet heights. The sockets are as flat or recessed as possible, the appliances are also hidden in the furniture. Glossy surfaces are gradually replaced by matte ones, since any stains, stains, and touch marks are visible on the gloss.

Fashionable facades

A new trend for basic colors that are closest to natural ones (woody, white, cream, gray, light green) firmly holds its positions for kitchens 2021 in design. Brighter elements fit in more as additional accents.

Trendy gray facades

Combination of 2 textures on facades

Wine color trending in 2021

In minimalism, black is popular – it emphasizes the silhouettes of furniture, gives the style versatility, and also goes well with wood and metal. Black and white kitchen – a timeless classic.

Black accentuates furniture silhouettes

Successful design solutions for placing equipment

New in kitchen design 2021, allowing you to save space and conveniently place household appliances:

• extensive built-in storage systems (drawers, multi-level pantries for a variety of kitchen utensils and products with a long shelf life);
• several work surfaces for different functions (washing, cutting, cooking, dining area).

Built-in storage system in the kitchen

When placing kitchen appliances, be guided by the “working triangle” rule: the area of ​​the space between the refrigerator, sink and hob (stove) should ideally be 5-7 square meters. m. In this area there should be no additional obstacles that impede movement.

The working area should be compact

Try to group appliances (refrigerator with an oven, microwave oven, small appliances) and do not break the work surface.

There should be no excess furniture between the refrigerator, sink and hob

Allocate multiple work surfaces for different functions

When placing vehicles, follow the triangle rule.

Wallpaper for kitchen 2021

Practicality and a wide choice of textures are the main advantages of choosing wallpaper in the kitchen. The following types are used in the designs of 2021:

• non-woven – resistant to moisture, sunlight, mold, easy to stick;
• vinyl – dense, moisture resistant, with little sound insulation, they are easy to wash;
• for painting – durable and comfortable, but quite expensive.

Match the pattern on the kitchen wallpaper to match the facades.

Photo wallpaper in the dining area

Among the color solutions are relevant:

• gradient (especially for a minimalist interior);
• floral prints (small flowers, floral ornaments);
• tropical motives, photographs of real nature;
• graphics that symbolize simplicity and conciseness;
• 3D Wallpaper.

You can also consider a combination of several types – highlighting one of the walls with brighter monochrome or colored wallpaper (see photo).

Wallpaper for the kitchen with a vegetable print

Window decoration

It is not always easy to stylishly decorate the window area in the kitchen. Hang blinds or curtains, use additional items – it all depends on the chosen style.

Suitable for the kitchen:

• Roller blinds or roman blinds, short blinds up to the window sill, if the window is located next to the stove or work area (minimalism, hi-tech, loft).
• Tulle, curtains in combination with roller blinds, if the window is on the floor or combined with a balcony door, and next to it there is a dining area (Provence, eco-style).

Provence style curtains for the kitchen

Olive curtains for the kitchen

From fabrics for kitchen curtains, mixed types with 85-90% synthetics in the composition (acrylic, polyester, polyamide) and 10-15% natural fibers (cotton, flax) are suitable.

Features of lighting and zoning of space

Lighting and thoughtful space are as important for the kitchen as for any living room..

Lighting

In the working area, recessed spotlights and linear lighting under the upper cabinets will be appropriate. And in the dining table area, there is one chandelier above the center. LED bulbs with neutral white or warm light will do..

Designer light for the kitchen

Designer lamps over the island in the kitchen

Space

Often there is a need for zoning space in the kitchen, especially in apartments with a small footage or one-bedroom studio. You can select zones in such rooms using:

• lighting (above the working area – bright and spot, above the dining room – soft and cozy);
• floor finishes (tiles near the working area, laminate in the living room or dining room) and walls (different materials and colors);
• partitions made of plasterboard or glass, arches, screens made of plastic or fabrics;
• a bar counter (for spacious kitchens) and a podium (for a dining area);
• furniture (a dining table on the border of the zones, a sofa with a back to the working area, a kitchen island with a stove or sink, a wardrobe);
• aquariums, racks with flower pots or figurines, kitchen utensils.

Kitchen with aquarium

Kitchen with a bar area on the balcony

Kitchen interior with a bar

Kitchen with a partition for zoning

If the kitchen has an exit to the balcony, you can select a separate dining or bar area on it.

Major design errors, outdated techniques

The most common difficulties arise from improper kitchen planning – if you do not have a design project, you need to at least clearly understand where and how many sockets are needed.

The following techniques and elements will not add beauty and practicality to your kitchen:

• long air ducts (or hide in the wall, behind the facade, or use a hood with a carbon filter);
• countertop and floor made of natural marble (porous material, dirt easily penetrates into it) or glass dining tables (quickly scratched, fragile);
• small distance between the facades and the “island” or dining table;
• a small number of lamps (and ideally you need an overhead light – built-in lamps above the working area, a separate lamp above the dining table);
• inconvenient placement of built-in equipment (for example, the microwave oven is above the head or below the knees);
• lack of free zones between the refrigerator, sink and hob.

If you haven’t identified your favorite kitchen design of 2021 yet, you can find new items with photos and ideas on the Internet..