During this years, the concept of kitchen has changed.
The current trends identify the kitchen as an environment for living. Whether it is divided from the living area or creates a shared, open-plan space, today the kitchen is a place for socializing, creating interaction between people and moments of sharing in our lives.
As a first step, we need to consider the space available to us, realize what features we could exploit as strengths to develop our kitchen to make a practical and habitable environment. Secondly, to create the right harmony, the kitchen should reflect our personal taste, resulting the right balance between functionality and aesthetics.
This is why we can identify different types of kitchens.
Let’s see together which one could be right for you!
LINEAR KITCHEN
The in-line kitchen is the simplest solution. You have everything you need in a small space, it fits perfectly in small or long and tight rooms.
DOUBLE LINEAR KITCHEN
This type of solution spreads across two opposing linear walls and is perfect for extended and large rooms. In a double linear kitchen the functional areas face each other and make it easy to find everything you need.
CORNER OR DOUBLE CORNER KITCHEN
If the space allows it, a corner kitchen is a great solution to optimize this area. In this solution, kitchen elements are placed to form a kind of L or C shape along the walls, thus increasing storage and work space.
KITCHEN WITH ISLAND
This solution consists of an in-line or corner kitchen to which an additional central element, the island, is added. It’s suitable for large areas because it can make the environment look fluid dynamic, and doesn’t limit the functions of the entire environment.
KITCHENS WITH PENINSULA
A variant to the island is the peninsula. In this solution the island element is placed next to an L-shaped kitchen, becoming a whole that can be used as a table or worktop. It is a valid solution if the space at your disposal is not enough for a kitchen island, or if you want to divide the kitchen area from the rest of the room in a simple and functional way.
HIDDEN KITCHENS
These kitchens are perfectly suited to very small rooms, but also to large and impeccably furnished spaces. This type of hidden kitchens are contained inside a cabinet. The doors, whether they are hinged, sliding, or folding recessed (Folding Concepta), can be opened when preparing meals and closed when you want to hide the countertop, stove, sink and appliances from view. There are many people who choose this kind of kitchens, not to cover up the mess, but to completely preserve the aesthetics of their environment while still being able to enjoy all the benefits of a kitchen.
Now that you know the features that the various types of kitchens have to offer, you can begin to choose yours. Keep in mind the various aspects that can be offered to make the best use of the space you have and meet your tastes.
