Kitchen renovation in provence style with country elements.

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In 2018, we became the happy owners of a new apartment in the center of Brest. Our joy knew no bounds, and the first thing we decided to start repairs in the new building. Traditionally, they began to design the premises of the kitchen. I have long dreamed of my own cozy kitchen, in which there will certainly be a large round table, where the whole family will spend time with pleasure. Finally, the dream came true.

When we first visited the unfinished house, I was somewhat disappointed with how much space the ventilation duct occupies. In the project, he did not seem so bulky. In reality, the size of the channel was 40 * 70 cm, and I realized that a linear kitchen set would not suit us. At first I was upset, the plan shows that this element is difficult to hide somewhere.

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It took me a month to decide how to hide this ill-fated recess. I did not want to choose cut-off cabinets, and we settled on increasing the channel and leveling it with the countertop. I took the rough plan to the furniture salon. My second cherished dream was a kitchen set from the company GeosIdeal - Erie. But in the cabin, a second disappointment awaited me - its cost.

Given the fact that we did repairs right away in the entire three-room apartment, it was not possible to spend big money on kitchen furniture, so we refused the headset. Instead, Belarusian-made factory furniture was purchased. The new headset looks no worse, the white color makes the room light and bright.

A special case was provided in the headset for the built-in refrigerator. But when we started choosing the unit, we realized that the built-in models are too small. Therefore, we decided to use the place for the refrigerator as a cupboard, and in the kitchen we purchased a large roomy refrigerator, also white.

In certain cases, there is a feeling of space congestion, since both the pencil cases and the refrigerator are quite massive. Perhaps there are not enough glass doors in the upper cabinets, which could slightly relieve the space. But in general, the composition turned out to be elegant, due to the predominance of white.

The working area is large, which is the most important for me, I like to cook. To expand it allowed the installation of a sink in the corner. It's not very convenient to use, but I'm used to it, and I even find my charms in it.

The next problem was the installation of the refrigerator. We did not provide a place for a full-fledged unit, so we had to move a little doorway and install a refrigerator behind the door in a corner. The model was chosen so that there were no extra sticking out elements.

We have acquired Polish equipment and washing equipment. I don’t even want to remember how many difficulties there were when transporting it across the border. The ventilation duct and apron were finished with Belarusian brick tiles. It looks very elegant, the surface resembles a stove in a village. I so affectionately call this place a "little stove."

The floors were decorated with a laminate, this created the illusion of the floors of a village house. We bought it cheaply enough in the capital, and husband and father were engaged in styling. My husband also realized my dream of a dining area in the style of a French village. The atmosphere turned out to be magical, warm, homely.

The main highlight of our kitchen are the walls trimmed with lining. MDF panels were abandoned because of the price, so they chose a lining. My husband had to spend the whole day to install the guides in the walls, this saved a couple of centimeters. Thanks to the "recessed" guides, the refrigerator fits perfectly.

The week was spent on puttying, painting, priming the walls, finishing them with lining, wallpapering. The transition between the lining and the wallpaper was decorated with a border from skirting boards for painting. It turned out beautiful and unusual. I am sure that no one else has such a kitchen. In general, I am a supporter of experiments, and thanks to this repair I had the opportunity to show my creativity.

Mom helped me to glue the wallpaper, I myself was afraid not to cope. The fact is that we took the last material in the store, and it was impossible to make mistakes in the calculations. After all the work was completed, and the furniture and appliances took their places, I clearly understood that we achieved the desired effect - the kitchen turned out to be square.

Curtains hung old, there is no way to buy new ones yet. But in color, they went perfectly to the interior. When the opportunity arises, I will buy a long organza. Near the window on the wall the TV was successfully placed.

I am a supporter of individual design solutions that are combined into a single whole. I believe that I managed to find an acceptable solution not only in terms of practicality and ergonomics of space, but also in terms of aesthetics.

Our kitchen turned out in the style of Provence with country elements. A very cozy place where all family members like to spend time. I noticed that at a large round table we began to gather much more often, that I, as a hostess, cannot but rejoice. I believe that we were able to realize my long-held dream of an ideal kitchen!

In the future, it will be possible to change some design elements, especially since this will not be a problem. I like to do everything with my own hands. But we bought furniture and appliances in order to use it for a long time. They didn’t save, so most of the 300.0 thousand rubles spent on repairs went specifically for these purposes. Finishing materials cost about 30.0 thousand rubles.

To the advantages of the chosen style, I can also attribute the fact that the situation does not require the purchase of expensive furniture and accessories. Even old grandmother's things can be used as decor to create the interior of a house in a village somewhere in the south of France. Colorful elements will be a great addition, bringing a unique atmosphere of home comfort.