Although open kitchens are not common in Ecuadorian homes (or they were not), in 2021 we already saw how this trend made its way into the architectural panorama of the moment.
This year 2022, interest will continue to increase in designing kitchens connected to the living room or dining room, which are a good option when space is limited. These spaces combined with elegant and decorative kitchen furniture, with smooth fronts and no handles as in the image, are two keys to designing open kitchens.
Advantages of open kitchens
The enlightenment you were looking for so much has arrived
The divisions within the living room and kitchen space usually generate a significant loss of natural light and even the artificial light used will not meet expectations. On the contrary, when the rooms are opened and an open kitchen is created, the lighting improves.
Width in the area
By combining the living room and the kitchen you create a studio apartment that gives the feeling that the space is larger, if the distribution is done correctly. Furthermore, it is important that the decoration of the entire house allows the spaces and activities carried out to be appreciated, without overloading with colors or elements that do not provide usefulness.
Union and meeting point
Whoever cooks will not be alone in a closed room, isolated from everything that happens in the other parts of the house, this type of open kitchens allow us to communicate easily and we can include the people who spend more time cooking.
Above all, an open kitchen adds a touch of modernity to the design of your home. If you still haven't decided or are looking for ideas to inspire you, our blog Ideas for modern outdoor kitchens will interest you.
Milani tips for open kitchens
Choose kitchen furniture as a decorative element
Now that they will be seen all the time, they will become a decorative piece in your home, their color, finishes and details will influence the personality and style that you want to give to your home.
The trend is to create modern kitchens without handles, with flat colors and shiny finishes, everything will depend on taste.
Use an extractor hood and use it well
Odors will be exposed in this type of kitchen, so we recommend that you think carefully about the extractor hood you will use and the ventilation you will require in this space. Remember how unpleasant it is to leave a place with the aroma of food impregnated on your clothes.
Design your kitchen in such a way that clutter is not visible
At Milani we are specialists in the design and distribution of kitchens where nothing is visible. Your best allies will be the drawers that allow you to store what you have on the counter, next to the sink or the vegetables, even all the minor appliances can have their specific place so that your kitchen is an example of organization.
Closed kitchens have not been left behind, because they have advantages that make us prefer them in very specific designs:
- The mess is not visible to everyone and you can place everything you need when cooking in visible places, without thinking that visitors will see it when they arrive.
- Complete peace of mind to cook and get inspired by your new recipes. Are you a person who loves to cook? This is probably the biggest advantage.
- You will have the autonomy to choose the kitchen furniture without thinking about whether it matches or has the same style as your living room furniture or the house in general.
- The noises stay inside the kitchen and do not bother those who are in the living room watching TV, so your blender or the sound of the knife while chopping will not prevent them from watching TV in the living room of your house.
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