Lining the kitchen: examples of design and decoration

Wall cladding in the kitchen clapboard is an affordable and effective way to finish. Its popularity is also explained by the environmental friendliness of the material and the ability to give an aesthetic appearance and optimal climate to this strategically important object.

Lining is a thin board, coupled by the sides on the principle of "thorn-groove", which are screwed to the base with screws. The question arises: why the building material was given such a name, what does the cars have to do with it. Initially, railway cars were sheathed from the inside with wooden slats, which protected the transported goods from exposure to the sun and rain. At first, wooden panels were fastened in the usual way, which was later replaced by the “thorn-groove” system - for easier installation and to prevent the appearance of defects.Soon, this know-how was appreciated and began to be used in the finishing work of the premises.

Lining is a generic name for rack materials., and not only wooden, but plastic (PVC) and made of MDF.

It is used for ceilings and walls, inside and out. Initially, the wall paneling was found in rooms such as balconies or verandas, however, fashion trends moved it into the living space. Even more often lining choose also for finishing of kitchens.

There are several reasons for this trend:

• some interior solutions require finishing with a board (for example, country style);
• the assortment of material has expanded, decorative surfaces and various lining formats have appeared;
• A wide choice of high-quality paint allows you to give the material the necessary shade in order to optimally fit it into the interior.

For the decoration of the kitchen most often choose panels with a width of about 12 cm, a thickness of 7-14 mm. The length of the rails reaches 3 meters, during installation, you can cut the material into the necessary segments.

The main advantages of lining are:

• environmental friendliness;
• hygiene;
• sufficient moisture resistance;
• ease of cleaning;

• ease of installation;
• sound and heat insulation;
• resistance to external aggressive environmental influences;
• durability with proper care;
• the ability to create a smooth surface;

• ability to hide wires and communication systems under cover;
• esthetic and respectable appearance;
• if the lining is made of natural wood, then its scent gives a unique atmosphere to the room.

Compared to the listed advantages, there are not so many minuses:

• the need for careful care of the surface;
• natural wood lining is subject to rotting and deformation, so the boards require treatment with special anti-fungal and fire-resistant compounds;
• lining of MDF and PVC does not have high environmental performance;
• wood material of the highest category has a high cost;
• since the installation is made on a special frame, it can "steal" the space.

There are several classifications of lining. The first one is by type of material.

The most popular finish is wooden lining.It gives the room a distinctive, cozy aroma of wood, creates a comfortable microclimate in the room - the walls “breathe”, absorbing excess moisture or giving it away if necessary. Material Cons - prone to rotting, fungal infection, deformation.

Wooden lining is made of various tree species:

• conifers - wood is saturated with essential oils and resins, which naturally prevents the occurrence of fungus and excess moisture (spruce, pine, larch, cedar), are characterized by increased strength and durability, are more often found on the exterior;
• hardwood - less durable, but does not contain resin, so it is widely distributed in the interior decoration (linden, alder, oak);
• valuable - products made of them are durable, but the cost is high; used for interior decoration (mahogany).

This type of lining is 4 classes:

• extra - the highest, ideal surface;
• class A - a small number of defects (knots, cracks) are allowed;
• class B - places affected by insects, pitch pockets, cracks, knots are allowed;
• class C - the lowest quality products.

In addition, wooden products are divided by types of profiles:

• the lining made in accordance with GOST;
• Lining - profile, made according to European standard DIN 68126/86.

Among the euro-lining there are also several options:

• traditional;
• Softline has a rounded chamfer;

• calm - the lack of chamfer near the spike creates an imitation of the surface of the bar without obvious seams;
• Landhouse is the most expensive type of lamellae, since the surface of the tree is subjected to different processing methods, resulting in complex patterns on wood;

• block-house - due to roundness it creates an imitation of the surface, collected from processed logs;
• “American” is more often used for facade work, there is no chamfer in the profile and a smooth transition from the spike to the middle takes place.
• bilateral lining has no back side, it is used to create internal partitions in rooms where there is no high humidity.

Plastic panels have almost all the advantages of wooden paneling, except for creating a microclimate. A wide color palette, unlimited possibilities of imitation of any materials, ease of maintenance, simple installation and reasonable price make this material popular.

Wooden paneling looks organic in the country kitchen or in a private house. It is left unpainted or carried out painting in delicate tones. The kitchen, trimmed with white clapboard in the Scandinavian style, is found not only in cottages, but also in city apartments. This material can be trimmed the entire area, apron, dining area.

The feasibility of using the wall paneling in the interior may cause bewilderment to customers, since the first association is a sauna or Soviet-style decoration works. However, designers are convinced that by creating the right combination of rails with painted walls, plaster, wallpaper or ceramics, you can create an interesting and harmonious surroundings during the repair process.

Reiki of natural wood can be fully sheathed kitchen or dining room - From floor to ceiling - adding a rich accent. It can be a bright worktop, kitchen set, one of the walls,painted in an intense and pleasant color (brown, beige, orange, lime).

Clapboard can sheathe work area - an apron. The area above the stove is recommended nevertheless to lay tiles or cover the whole trim with a special protective glass.

If you are not a fan of this, a great advantage will be the possibility of tinting the panels, not only wooden, but also plastic. It is possible to make coloring of panels by the hands, the benefit the choice of means for this purpose is huge.

Scandinavian style involves the use of white lining, which sheathe the walls and ceilings.

Provence style kitchen has many advantages: it is appropriate and in a small apartment, and in a huge country mansion, will be available with a small budget and will never go out of fashion, since the style is based on classicism, only softer and more comfortable. Typical colors for wall decoration are lavender, olive, pistachio, ocher, so the kitchen wall paneling can be painted in any of these colors, and the furniture, walls, and ceiling can be painted white.

Country style is simply created for country houses, and lining ideally fits into the interior.

For lovers of natural and natural - ecodesign.There are no strict canons for decorating the room, it is important to bring the spirit of relaxation and the presence of natural elements into the space of the apartment. Lining made of wood blends harmoniously into a similar interior.

Mediterranean, maritime styles with an abundance of light shades and blue-blue range, rattan or just light furniture are perfectly combined with cladding.

Modern classic interior also welcomes the presence of cladding boards.

It looks interesting option when the color of the kitchen set is identical to the wall and ceiling.

Eclectic means a combination of several styles. For an eclectic kitchen, designers advise you to decorate one or two walls with clapboard, choosing the horizontal arrangement of the rails.

The covering board looks great as an element of the ceiling decoration in the cottage. Experts recommend using the following technique: to glue the walls, and on the ceiling to make an insert from the wall paneling of a similar or contrasting color.

Variants of combinations in the kitchen can also be the following:

• ceiling covered with cladding material and walls in plaster;
• ceiling with slats + similar apron cover + walls under wallpaper (or plaster);
• plastered ceiling + walls lined with clapboard.

Another interesting idea: to decorate the ceiling with bright clapboard, and the walls - with more pastel colors. In modern interiors, Tiffany color is popular.

Despite the practicality and relative durability of the material, the paneling needs special care.

• Despite the special impregnation, wooden lining can not be abundantly moistened with water to avoid deformation and swelling of the board.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning products and detergents. If a serious stain appears, you can gently wipe it with a soft cloth with a weak solvent. For varnished surfaces it is worth using a cotton swab or a cotton swab; it is necessary to process the stain very carefully so that the solvent does not remove along with the dirt and varnish.

• Any batten lightly rubbed with a soft, damp cloth.
• Once a year it is recommended to treat the surface with protective agents (waxes, varnishes). Before this, the boards must be cleaned and dried thoroughly, sweeping away the dust with a soft cloth or brush.
• The lining trim must be positioned in such a way that fresh air is supplied to them - if possible.
• In the area of ​​the apron boards it is better to have a vertical position so as not to accumulate moisture.

Beautiful kitchen - the dream of any hostess. The abundance of design ideas and the Internet will help you choose the perfect combination of all the details, the main thing is not to lose your head in the widest variety of options.

The kitchen with a home-made stove will appeal not only to Emele. Such options are most frequent in private houses or cottages, however, in a city apartment, this “unit” can be entered into the kitchen design. Creating a rustic style involves the use of only environmentally friendly materials such as wooden wall paneling. A kitchen filled with wood aroma and crackling firewood will provide an indescribable feeling of comfort and relaxation.

Country style is a common name for all village styles (French Provence, Mediterranean, English Chebbi-chic, American and so on). A characteristic sign is light aged, natural materials, pastel colors without bright contrasts, deliberate coarseness of textures. Clap sheeting ceiling, walls, countertops, elements of the working area.

The kitchen in the Scandinavian style is bright, spacious and comfortable.The main rule of decoration is minimalism, which is why white color and simple materials like lining are so popular.

Lining calm looks appropriate, not only on the ceiling.

Finally, some stylish interior solutions that are relevant not only in the kitchen.

By reasonably combining the wallboard in the kitchen with other elements of the interior, you will create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort that will bring the household even closer together.

How to carry out installation of lining, look in the following video.