A kitchen on the veranda: technical requirements
The kitchen is a special room. You must have two essential elements:
- A water inlet and outlet;
- A suitable ventilation system.
In the context of a renovation, it is therefore first of all to call on a professional to verify the feasibility of your project. If it is a question of carrying out a new house extension, then it is possible – and recommended! – draw the plan of your kitchen beforehand, in order to plan the connections and evacuations which are necessary.
The veranda is essentially an open space, which gives pride of place to bay windows and windows: this is another imperative that must be taken into account when choosing your kitchen furniture.
Depending on the configuration of the veranda, you can opt for a compact organization, on a section of wall, which exploits all the available height.
The island remains the preferred option for fitting out an equipped kitchen in the veranda. It makes it possible to bring together sink, storage and household appliances by freeing from the support of the walls. The island also offers many possibilities: from the basic model for a small space to a U-shaped model for an XXL kitchen, anything is possible!
Depending on the configuration of the house, the kitchen on the veranda may lack a bit of privacy. The good idea: use the island to act as a screen. In this contemporary kitchen with an irreproachable style, it is good to cook while enjoying the view to the outside. When it comes time to sit down at the table, however, we take advantage of a more cozy space, since the table is cleverly nestled away from prying eyes.
The safest option for combining light and privacy? Fall for workshop glass doors! This choice will also give a lot of character to the kitchen!
One of the main advantages of the veranda is that it bathes in a sublime light. But beware at nightfall! To set up a functional kitchen in the veranda, we take care of the lighting. For obvious safety reasons, targeted lighting is essential in areas such as the sink and worktop. For more comfort, also rely on direct lighting above the table.
A kitchen open to the outside
In the veranda, the expression “open kitchen” takes on a new meaning. If we like to be warm there in winter, we love to open it when the sunny days arrive: an element to take into account when arranging the kitchen!
In any kitchen, it is important to keep a space in which you can move around easily. This is all the more important when the kitchen is fitted out on the veranda. It generally offers an exit to the garden, which can be taken at any time of the day. Remember to take this into account, so that it is possible to come and go in a fluid way.
On the interior side, the veranda usually opens onto the living room. The good idea? Play the extensions outside, by setting up a small terrace on which you can eat. The kitchen installed in the veranda thus serves both as a main kitchen and a summer kitchen.
Depending on the configuration of your veranda, you can opt for a system that allows wide access to the outside. This will save you space on the terrace or on the pool deck, where it will be unnecessary to install a summer kitchen and garden furniture: room for the sofa and deckchairs to chill!
What style for the kitchen in the veranda?
Whether made in aluminum for a very contemporary look or in a more industrial style, the veranda has a lot of character. This is the opportunity to create a tastefully decorated kitchen!
Afraid of missing you? Bet on the white and wood kitchen, warm and timeless. With it, you will take full advantage of natural light. And nothing prevents you from playing with the decoration to bring some more colorful notes. Soft colors for a Scandinavian atmosphere or shades full of pep’s for a resolutely summery spirit: it’s up to you!
Do you want an industrial spirit or a winter garden-style kitchen? Dare black structures, and bet on materials such as parquet and waxed concrete.
The veranda is a transition between cozy interior and exterior. To put the kitchen in tune, dare to use natural stone. This noble material will bring a very natural touch of elegance to the decor.
Does your veranda open onto a lush exterior? Leave it to the spotlight, and bet for sleek, even minimalist kitchen furniture!
In a space as warm and bright as the veranda, it’s hard not to give in to a green decor. In the kitchen, it is tempting to opt for a mini indoor vegetable garden, or for aromatic plants. However, your crops can also be less “practical”: why not adopt a few lush plants?
Want to give character to your newly built veranda? Fall for a retro decor, by adopting cement tiles. If you are worried about doing too much, bet on kitchen furniture that combines “countryside” inspiration and more modern lines.