Kitchen apron design

The apron in the kitchen has long become not just protective armor for the wall, which can be subjected to daily cleaning from greasy splashes and stains, but also the decoration of the entire interior. Using the decorative design of the working area, you can set the tone and mood of the entire room. And the variety of finishes today is so great that to dwell on any of them can be quite difficult. I propose to consider the most common of all the advantages and disadvantages of each of them, so that when faced with the choice of finishing an apron in your kitchen it is easier to decide.

That design should be the main criterion for choosing a finish. At this stage, you already clearly need to know what color the furniture and decoration of the walls, ceiling and floor will be. In order to create a harmonious combination of all the basic elements in the kitchen, there are several interesting tricks that many designers use:

A contrasting apron that will become a bright accent in the room. It does not have to be monophonic, the work wall with huge flowers or fruits looks very interesting, as well as with decorative inserts in the tiled masonry. There is nothing complicated: the dark set is a light apron, the light furniture is dark. And in that and in another case, the finish of the working wall in a colorful rich color will look very original.

An apron as a link for all the colors in the room. It can be a mosaic tile, which will include colored elements that match the tones used in the interior of the kitchen. For example, beige walls and ceiling, chocolate floor and white furniture - a beige mosaic finish with white and chocolate splashes will fit into such an ensemble. The original solution will be a mosaic picture or tile under a natural stone with stains to match the furniture and walls.

For lovers of calm classic interior finishing in the tone of the kitchen furniture will be an ideal option, however, such a combination is only welcome if the kitchen is done in bright colors, otherwise a gloomy picture will turn out.

An equally important issue that remains to be resolved is the material for finishing the work surface. And here are no less options:

Ceramic tile is a classic of the genre. The advantages of this finish in its strength, practicality and safety. Such a wall will not be afraid of cleaning with chemicals or fire. This finish is quite easy to maintain and manufacturers offer such a wide range of products that even the most picky buyer will be able to find a suitable option. The disadvantages of such an apron include only the fact that laying a tile requires a perfectly flat surface. Although it can be presented as a virtue, saying that such a surface will be perfectly flat.

Glass apron - a newfangled finish. New technologies make the material strong enough and reliable, contrary to the prevailing opinion about glass. Such a working wall will be durable, the material is not subject to deformation, burnout, or abrasion. It is quite easy to care for, it can be washed with any mild detergent. But the main plus of this decoration is its unusualness and glamor. On such a working wall, it is easy to make an interesting backlight behind glass, thanks to which the kitchen will acquire sophistication and originality. The disadvantage of this material is only the complexity of installation, it is unlikely to be able to do it yourself. However, the result is worth hiring specialists for this.

An apron made of natural stone and wood is today not less common ceramic and glass. In some interiors where only natural materials are used, it is simply impossible to replace them.It is not worth talking about the practicality of natural stone, although it should be noted that it is necessary to use a not too thin plate. But as regards wood panels, one should know that they are subject to mechanical damage and, with all its beauty, this material is not fireproof.

The cheapest and most impractical today are MDF and plastic, although this does not prevent them from enjoying wide popularity. With such an apron, you should be very careful not to bring hot dishes to it and do not clean it with abrasive and aggressive chemicals. With good care, such a working wall can last several years.

In conclusion, I want to say that no matter what the apron is, it is important that it harmoniously fits into the overall picture of the room, complementing it and adding its own zest, and serves a long and faithful service to its owners, while maintaining their ideal appearance.