Features of finishing the interior of the kitchen of a wooden house

Wood is the most popular building material for country houses. It is so beautiful and varied that it rarely needs additional decoration. However, wooden walls and ceilings need special protection under certain operating conditions.

Features of the interior of the kitchen in a wooden house

The kitchen in a wooden house is not inferior in functionality to the same room in a brick one. However, the material affects the design, the choice of finishing materials and the organization of lighting.

Should be considered:

• A house made of timber, logs, wooden bricks shrinks. This process stretches over several years, after which it may turn out that the height of the openings and hinged elements has changed markedly. It is recommended to postpone finishing until the house stops shrinking noticeably.
• Wood is a beautiful material, but it creates a feeling of some massiveness and "absorbs" light. In order to achieve the same level of illumination in a wooden kitchen as in a regular kitchen, additional light sources will be needed.
• It is better to choose light colors for partitions and interior decoration. However, the color of the furniture must be taken into account, as well as the ability of unpainted wood to darken over time.
• The tree creates a favorable microclimate: it absorbs excess moisture and removes it outside. And in dry indoor air, on the contrary, it gives off moisture. However, in the kitchen, this property only interferes. Wooden walls here are recommended to be treated with water-repellent impregnation.
• In the kitchen in a house made of timber or logs, communication cannot be hidden in the walls. It is allowed to hide them behind decorative boxes.
• It is better to place the cooking area near the window.

Good ventilation will be needed. Wood absorbs odors and excess moisture. Good ventilation will prevent condensation and persistent odors.

General rules for the operation of the kitchen

The tree has one major drawback - it burns, and at a fairly low temperature. It is impossible to get rid of this property. Therefore, the decoration and operation of the kitchen in a log house is carried out taking into account certain recommendations.

• If a gas stove is installed, the section of the wall around it must be sealed with non-combustible materials. The latter is selected taking into account the style. For a loft kitchen, you can use an old iron sheet. For rooms in the Art Nouveau or Provence style, tiling is more suitable, for English - red brick.
• Wood does not tolerate the constant action of moisture, therefore, next to the sink, the wall needs additional protection. If you have used hard wood or water-resistant wood like larch, it is sufficient to cover the wall with varnish or water-repellent impregnations. In other cases, the surface is protected with an apron.
• Lack of moisture and excess sun can dry out logs or beams. To prevent this, the tree is treated with oil compounds or a humidifier is installed in the kitchen.
• Wood absorbs dirt and grease no less than any other material. However, unlike plastic panels or ceramic tiles, they cannot be washed. Only dry cleaning is assumed.
• Stains from dyes, oils, soot are removed with special compounds.You can prevent their appearance by timely processing the walls with wax, oil, impregnations.

Fire hazard is the main disadvantage of wooden houses. In a kitchen, especially one equipped with a gas stove, the threat increases several times. It is recommended to store a small fire extinguisher here.

To solve the issue of fire hazard, you can decorate the kitchen with non-combustible materials. Drywall is most suitable for these purposes. It is lightweight, vapor permeable and easy to handle. For the kitchen, you need to take a waterproof version.

Kitchen interior options in a wooden house

Wood is a very expressive material with a clear, beautiful structure. This must be taken into account when choosing a design style. As a rule, in wooden houses the concept of a chalet, a hunting lodge, and the Russian style "teremok" is used. But there are other ways to design.

Country

Rustic style suitable for a log house kitchen. Natural materials are used for decoration, the decoration does not tolerate intricacy, but at the same time the room can be made not only cozy, but also elegant.

Fundamental rules:

• Natural colors - the wood does not need to be painted. If you need to zone a room, it is better to take wood of different colors for finishing.
• No varnishing or polishing. The material must retain its natural haze and roughness. But processing with wax or oil is welcome.
• A beamed ceiling is preferable. The combination of drywall with wooden beams looks good.
• For an apron, use brick, clinker, less often tiles, preferably plain.
• Decorative details - earthenware and earthenware plates with patterns, flowered curtains, lamps in the form of antique lanterns.

The hood in the country-style kitchen can and should be turned into an analogue of a hearth. It is decorated with forged details and sheathed with wood, occupies a dominant place on the wall and serves as a stylistic accent.

French provence

A variant of the rustic style strongly influenced by the proximity to the sea. Here, boards are preferable, not logs, pastel colors, and not natural, forged details, not carved ones. Provence is much brighter and more interesting.

Design guidelines:

• The lightest wood is chosen for finishing. The timber or boards are painted white, light blue, purple, greenish.
• Beamed ceiling is an indispensable detail of the Provence style.
• Provence prefers open furniture, so instead of cabinets, shelves or compartments with white curtains are placed here.
• Furniture is selected lighter, usually also painted.
• Provence style kitchen decor - fresh flowers. Pots with green plants are hung on the wall, placed on shelves and windowsills. Another way to decorate a room is to place a white porcelain service and brightly polished copper utensils on the shelves.

The kitchen in a Provence style timber house is a bright and bright room. You need to take care of large windows and good lighting.

Eco style

This option was primarily developed for city apartments. In a country cottage, they resort to it if they want to combine natural finishing materials with modern technological solutions. This is exactly the kitchen where you can safely place a plasma and a humidifier.

The design is as follows:

• A combination of areas with "rough wood" finishes and polished, lacquered, even painted materials.
• Preference is given to flat surfaces, therefore the concept is not suitable for a log building.
• In the eco-style, not fresh flowers are preferred, but "green zones" - artificial lawns and moss panels.
• The design of furniture, especially the dining area, lamps, small accessories, is emphatically technological. But rattan wicker furniture will also be in place.

A kitchen-living room in a wooden house is often decorated in an eco-style, since it is easier to zone the room and fit modern equipment into the interior.

Planning and zoning

The kitchen is divided into 2 main areas - working and dining.In the kitchen-dining room, an auxiliary one is also possible, like a buffet with a seating area and a tea table. However, the zoning methods are different:

• Good ventilation and insulation around the stove, stove or hearth is an essential element of the work area.
• The area next to the sink needs less protection, here wood processing is bypassed. It is better to choose sinks with deep bowls to prevent splashing water.
• Work tables are placed according to the principle of the golden triangle - between the stove and the sink, between the sink and the refrigerator.
• The kitchen in a log house is divided into a dining and work area with furniture or different floor finishes.

Wood is a special material. This should be taken into account when decorating rooms with high humidity and large temperature fluctuations. In addition, such material is very expressive and limits the choice of style.