Which room in your home do you think is the most comfortable meeting place for the whole family? Is it the cozy living room or the kitchen? Both in one room certainly form the modern center of family life, which is called an open kitchen with a living room. If you often leaf through specialist magazines about contemporary design and interior design trends, you will have noticed: the open kitchen, also called a kitchen-diner, is becoming more and more popular. A little more so. According to statistics, more than 90% of all new buildings have an open kitchen. This means that the classic kitchen, which is in a separate room, is passe! The modern kitchen is almost invisible and blends seamlessly into the rest of the living space. It is safe to say that the two merge together and have a uniform room design.
The open kitchen makes every kitchen task a pleasure!
Here we would also like to quote AMK Managing Director Kirk Mangels, who says the following: “The kitchen and dining room are merging and are also connected to the open living room. So today’s kitchen must not only be practical and functional, but also beautiful and attractive.” You can find out more about the latest kitchen trends at “Die Welt”!
Below we will explain in more detail what you should consider when furnishing your kitchen-diner.
The open kitchen has established itself as the central focus of family life.
Functional and homely at the same time – this is how you should design the open kitchen
Before you design your open kitchen, you need to clearly define its functions. Traditionally, cooking and baking are done in the kitchen and this practical purpose will continue to be maintained. However, preparing food does not mean that you have to forego social interaction and communication within the family, right? Modern people want to discuss their everyday lives with other family members after work. The ideal place for this is the open kitchen. Here you can discuss different topics and enjoy dinner together in a relaxed home atmosphere. If you often invite guests, then the open kitchen is a must in your home. While the host or landlady prepares the food, he/she can also take part in the conversation in the kitchen-diner and toast with the guests. Everyone sits together in one room and everyone is actively involved in the conversation. The kitchen-diner therefore promotes communication between everyone involved.
Since modern apartments in German towns and cities are often small, the open kitchen is the norm rather than a rarity.
What to consider when furnishing modern kitchen-living rooms
When we talk about modern kitchen design, you have to be prepared for some new developments. First of all, you need to common furnishing concept work out or have someone work out so that everyone feels the open kitchen and living room as a whole. This means that everything in this room should be in harmony, from the small details to the furniture. First of all, pay attention to an attractive Colour design of the walls, because this is the backdrop for the entire interior in the individual zones. It is better to opt for light colors, because these make the room look wider and larger. The Flooring should not be neglected in any case. Our advice is to combine single-coloured tiles in the kitchen area and laminate in the rest of the room. This design has a high practical value, because in this case the floor is easy and effortless to clean and maintain. This is especially important because the kitchen-diner is constantly being used and the space is subject to a lot of traffic.
Which fits better in your open kitchen – tiles or laminate?
XXL marble slabs are easy to clean and maintain.
Which furniture is a must in the modern kitchen-diner?
A modern interior design concept for the open kitchen also requires modern kitchen furniture. These currently have a completely new look and cannot be compared to the kitchen furniture of a few years ago. Modern kitchen furniture look much more homely. The wall cupboards reach up to the ceiling and are usually handleless. It is increasingly common to think that handles spoil the entire room design. In addition, they fit so well into the uniform room design that you don’t even notice them as kitchen cupboards and shelves. They also fit perfectly into the living area and complement the entire interior design concept. However, the multi-talented modern kitchen furniture is and remains the kitchen island. This must-have combines practical and aesthetic functions while also separating the cooking and living areas. At one end of the kitchen island you can wash the dishes or cook, and at the other end the children can sit and do their homework. The design possibilities are truly endless.
The kitchen island acts as a visual room divider and separates the cooking area from the living area
In The open kitchen includes modern, noiseless kitchen appliances
With the rapid development of new technologies, kitchen appliances have also made significant progress in terms of efficiency. But that’s not all – they work much more quietly, even noiselessly, and integrate seamlessly into the living area. Their design borders on perfection and leaves nothing to be desired. In short, modern kitchen appliances meet the highest standards, they look invisible and noiseless. Many are designed to fit perfectly into the wall unit. You hardly see them. Others are hidden in the cupboards and are only taken out when needed. All of this makes the open kitchen neat and clean. You can’t see any dirty dishes here, because the dishwasher is there. In the kitchen-diner, you can’t tolerate any fumes or smells either, but you have an efficient extractor hood.
The kitchen appliances are skillfully hidden!
Our advice: Place the kitchen appliances cleverly so that they make your work in the kitchen easier. This will give you more free time to spend with family and friends. This is exactly the goal that you should pursue when furnishing and designing an open kitchen! The Freshideen editorial team wishes you lots of fun and good luck!
Grey marble is widely used in modern kitchens.
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The right colors contribute a lot to the coziness of the kitchen-living room.
