Oriental style kitchen design

How many are those whom the east beckons with its mystery and special charm. The feeling of a fairy tale, luxury and wealth is all that is present in the oriental interior. However, to enjoy all these features of the east, it is not necessary to go to other countries. You can create an oriental corner right in your apartment. Oriental-style cuisine is always beautiful and impressive. How to create such a design? Answers to all questions on this topic can be found in this article. Also, a selection of photo designs of various cuisines in oriental style has been prepared here.

Designers conditionally divide the oriental style into Asian and Arabic, each of which has its own characteristics

Features of the kitchen interior in the Arabic style

Arabic-style cuisine is unlikely to be confused with any other direction. This is a kind of color, saturation, as well as a special color scheme. To immerse yourself in the world of Arabic design and feel all the subtleties of the east, it is worth understanding how exactly this direction differs from any other.

Arabic cuisine is based on centuries-old traditions

The main distinguishing feature of the style can be called the presence in it of elements of other areas that are difficult to call similar to each other: here are Chinese, Japanese, and even Moroccan motifs. However, some basic features can still be distinguished:

1. Natural materials. The ideal materials for use in the oriental style will be genuine ceramics, metal, wood. Silk textiles will blend in and emphasize the richness of the space.
2. Originality and exoticism on the one hand, comfort and convenience on the other.
3. Oriental ornament and patterns.
4. Design at the same time can be called smart and quite restrained.

Kitchen furniture often has custom shapes at the top

The apron trimmed with tiles with Arabic motifs will look stylish.

To finish the kitchen in the Arabian style, plaster, natural stone or ceramic tiles are used

What definitely cannot be found in the oriental style is a frame with photographs as a decor, various figures and figurines that do not carry any functionality.

Color solutions for the kitchen in oriental style

The East does not give preference to any one color scheme, and therefore the color scheme can be absolutely any - its choice is unlimited. Nevertheless, there is an important parameter to which the color scheme of the kitchen should correspond. Color should be saturated and deep.

A combination of green and brown is often used in oriental interiors.

The predominant tones are yellow, beige, red, brown, green and blue. Also, such an interior is impossible to imagine without overflows of golden sand tones. It will be appropriate to combine cream with a palette of brown tones, as well as various variations of purple colors.

• Beige. Beige, golden and yellow colors create a relaxing effect. This color scheme is very beautifully combined with wooden cladding and furniture, as well as with dark floors.
  

  Beige kitchen with Moroccan-style island.

• Red. As a rule, shades of purple are found in furniture facades, textiles and all kinds of decor.However, there are times when such colors were used in the decoration. Networks of arabesques in a red palette look especially impressive. If you want a truly vivid interior, you can make one of the walls accented by filling it with red fill. So that the interior does not look too geeky, you can use a softer shade, for example, terracotta, for dilution.
  

  Set with red facades in a Japanese-style kitchen

• Olive. Such an interior will always be fresh and elegant, as well as elegant and cozy. Good color combinations will be brown, white and various cream tones. Olive furniture facades will blend nicely with dark brown flooring. Wooden beams and ethnic motifs in the drawings and patterns complement the picture.
  

  Wooden set with olive fronts and built-in appliances

Oriental style furniture

The East really loves expensive furniture, which is why it is so common options from natural high-quality wood and antiques. The use of materials such as teak, mahogany, bamboo is also common. Glass and plastic elements of furnishings can become an addition. If we talk in more detail about the design of furniture, then each of the eastern areas has its own characteristics.

1. Furniture in Japanese cuisine will be distinguished by pronounced geometry in the forms. Frosted glass inserts will be relevant. There will be no pens in such an interior, as well as polished facades. The table is always selected massive and solid. The table model can be with a stone, wooden or even a metal frame and an overall worktop.
   

   The Japanese prefer compact furniture without pretentiousness and obsession

2. Furniture in the Moroccan style will have domed shapes, carved ornaments, scuffs and a touch of antiquity. Mahogany kitchen sets are common.
   

   Rich custom furniture is a hallmark of the Moroccan interior.

3. The Arabic theme is characterized by low furniture, which seems to be down to earth. The facades of the headset are decorated with carvings and hammered inserts.
   

   Arabs respect wood furniture with natural texture

4. Chinese furniture is characterized by roundness of forms. Ideal materials are oak, rattan and bamboo. The ethnic mood of the interior can be given by applying hieroglyphs or Chinese ornaments to furniture.
   

   In Chinese cuisine, there may be a minimal amount of furniture

The choice of materials for the kitchen on the walls and ceiling

Popular materials for cladding are traditionally considered ceiling plastering and painting, wall tiles, mosaics, wooden flooring. You can resort to more unusual options, such as fabric lining.

Natural finishing materials help maintain the unshakable spirit of the East

Important! However, it definitely should not be used in the working area of ​​the kitchen space, since it will be difficult to clean it from traces of cooking.

Walls and ceiling can be decorated in different ways, based on their financial capabilities

Walls

For the design of walls and wall partitions, the use of paint, decorative plaster, wood panels and tiles is common. The mosaic is especially popular, here it is given a special place of honor. It is used in all kinds of genres. The aesthetics of the design are also emphasized by photo print skins used in the lining of a kitchen apron. You can choose any image that adds uniqueness to the interior. The main thing is that it corresponds to the Eastern concept.

It is necessary to choose the decoration for the walls in accordance with the general idea of ​​the design of the kitchen space

The interior of the oriental cuisine is unthinkable without ceramic tiles, at least it is designed an apron in the working area

Ceiling

The most common for finishing the ceiling is whitewashing, painting, as well as matte tensile structures.In some cases, topical photo printing may be appropriate.

Wooden beams are often used to decorate an oriental style kitchen ceiling.

Additional Information. When choosing a photo that will become the basis of photo printing, it is important to monitor not only that it matches the Eastern theme, but also combines with the color scheme chosen for the interior.

Various oriental ornaments are suitable as photo printing.

An excellent design solution will be beam weaves, on which you can hang lamps. In order to fully comply with the authentic features in the design, you can design a suspended structure made of drywall, which would resemble the shape of a dome.

Lighting and decor

To complete the thematic interior, you need to consider competent lighting. For oriental motifs, the light should be diffused. A single light source will not be enough for this. The craving for luxury among the eastern peoples is also manifested in the tendency to choose lamps. Particularly appropriate will be beautiful chandeliers, pendant lamps with fabric, glass or wood shades. But spots and spotlights are not always suitable. For example, Chinese motives imply the secrecy of light sources. And in the Moroccan direction silver lamps will organically look.

In the eastern interior, lamps play an important decorating role.

Small luminaires are best hung in rows on thin chains

Additional Information! With the help of light, of course, you can complete the authentic oriental design, but do not forget about the main purpose of the light. In order for lighting to be truly competent, you need to consider a separate light source for each functional area.

Sometimes carried away by the desire for luxury and elegance, many forget that in terms of jewelry and decor, minimalism is most valued. This is due to the fact that the walls, floor and ceiling surface are already bright, colorful, and rich in decoration with various ornaments and patterns. To add the finishing touches to the interior design, you can use simple and functional decor elements. It can be bamboo rugs for dishes, beautiful sets for tea ceremonies, porcelain plates and so on.

For serving the table in oriental cuisine, plates with national paintings are still used.

Chess, hookah, decorative pillows are relevant in the Arabic interior. Japan is characterized by images of samurai on the wall, red fans, living plants (orchid, bonsai), various ikebans.

In Arabic cuisine, you can find dishes made of polished stainless steel

Japanese and Chinese prefer porcelain

Conclusion

The East, as you know, is a delicate matter, and therefore requires care and thoughtfulness in planning the interior. This article described the main aspects that are important for creating an oriental-style kitchen design. If you adhere to all these recommendations, you can create a real oriental tale right in your kitchen.

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