Minimalist cuisine: what are we talking about exactly?
The minimalist kitchen is distinguished by its apparent simplicity. From the furniture to the credenza: it does not encumber itself with unnecessary frills! To tell the truth, it would even tend to be stripped down to the extreme.
The minimalist kitchen can consist of low units exclusively: the high storage and the splashback tend to disappear. For a very trendy touch, we replace them with a thin shelf, which offers a welcome extra storage, but which is above all a pretext to display a pretty decoration.
If the shelf is still as attractive, one variant tends to take precedence: the combined niche and shelf.
The alternative, to adopt the minimalist kitchen without having to ignore certain storage spaces, is to opt for large facades. And we even take the opportunity to hide the household appliances. This pretty cheating makes it possible to have an XXL kitchen which literally blends into the partition, and which can even appear very compact.
In the minimalist kitchen, the furniture and materials set the tone. We favor a sober design, paying particular attention to the finishes. Especially since the emblematic linear layout of this type of cuisine makes it possible to sublimate them.
The minimalist kitchen can be fitted with an island. If the option works in tone on tone, we may prefer to play with the contrast to highlight the materials.
What furniture to choose in a minimalist kitchen?
Minimalist cuisine comes down to the basics – or at least that’s what it makes us believe! It is therefore spontaneously associated with refined styles of decoration: contemporary decoration or Japanese spirit, in particular. In reality, minimalist cuisine knows how to be creative.
Warm and timeless, wood is one of the materials we love in minimalist kitchens. For a resolutely current decoration, we associate it with natural stone, which is making a big comeback in our interiors.
In terms of color, nude beige is the color of the moment in the kitchen. We gladly associate it with another sure value: marble. For a softer aesthetic, we fall for a white marble veined with gray with a matte finish.
Black and white is another very safe choice for a minimalist kitchen that sticks to trends. We take the opportunity to adopt a very current finish: natural stone or black wood. To highlight this dark side, we can adopt a lacquered white.
Minimalist cuisine and color are far from incompatible. Fresh, serene and very current, green is a sure bet. However, you can fall for shades of character: deep blue or terracotta, in particular. The super matte finish is one of the trends of the moment, to be adopted as a total look or in association with a marble worktop with a glossy finish, for example.
What equipment in the minimalist kitchen?
In the minimalist kitchen, priority is given to not overloading the room. However, the space must remain functional. So we think about the kitchen down to the smallest details!
Everything is good, therefore, to remove elements or to make them disappear. In a contemporary setting, we think of the designer hood, which frequently combines functions since it can also act as a suspension.
The pendant lights remain classics for enjoying functional lighting, both for cooking and for eating. We prioritize models of great simplicity or, as here, lights that play the card of transparency.
A relatively rare light in the kitchen, wall lights have established themselves as the new essentials in the minimalist kitchen, where they illuminate the worktop. The essentials, however, are recessed spotlights, capable of being very discreet.
If we fall for minimalist cuisine at this point, it is undoubtedly thanks to its peaceful atmosphere. We therefore do not hesitate to adopt the bench, which offers a cozy and friendly space.
In order to keep a worktop always neat, it is important to have well thought-out storage behind the vast, smooth facades of the minimalist kitchen! It is therefore important to take the time to think carefully about your lifestyle: from spices to small appliances, it is essential to fit everything easily!
A stunning minimalist kitchen
If the minimalist kitchen is clear, it is to leave room for decoration. And not to miss it, just a few inspired tips!
In order not to distort the minimalist kitchen, remember to never overload it. Niches or shelves: be sure to save space, which will allow you to showcase the objects or dishes you display.
Ceramics and stoneware are once again more trendy than ever. The minimalist kitchen constitutes a very beautiful setting to exhibit these handcrafted pieces, in association with drawings, photos or paintings, according to your tastes.
To bring a decorative touch to the minimalist kitchen, dare to step outside the box by forgetting the small traditional decoration, and focusing on the wall covering. Here, we took advantage of the absence of tall units and credenza to lay tiling raised with a simple red line, which gives a very urban touch to the decor.