American kitchen set: find six differences!

I don’t always like American films and TV series, but what they are always good at is a beautiful picture, thought out to the smallest detail. And I don’t know about you, but if the plot ceases to interest me, I still look further. But I no longer follow the plot, but look at the interiors. All these decorative little things: vases, rags, lamps, etc., etc. And of course, the thought “oh, I wish I could do this…” But really, is it possible to create American kitchen polish in Russian realities?

Characteristic features of the American kitchen set

In search of information, I rummaged through hundreds of Google images, and after admiring it enough, I immediately rushed to share my observations with you. Something caught my eye since watching films, and something required thoughtful consideration. In the end, we came up with a top list of main features, of which I counted six.

First difference: island

It is customary in modest Russian kitchens to press all the furniture against the walls so that there is room to move around. American kitchens initially imply a huge scope not only for imagination, but also for movement. And in this space one could easily drown if it were not for the saving island in the center (and sometimes more than one).

Reference! The most common option is a massive cabinet, which not only provides additional work space, but also allows you to store many necessary little things, but more on that later.

This could be a classic option - a large dining table for many people, but it should also be massive and monolithic. And if space allows, the Americans can install two entire islands.

No way to place an island? Let there be a peninsula! A bar counter can handle this quite well.. Anything as long as it divides the space! The American interior really loves it. The kitchen can be combined not only with the dining room, but also with the corridor and the living room.

Advice! In Russia, such a layout can be done in a studio apartment. However, do not forget to take care of a high-quality hood so that the curtains in the living room do not smell like cutlets.

The second difference: storage

No glass sideboards! The more hidden, the better.! Yes, that is exactly the motto of American kitchens. That's why there are so many different drawers and cabinets here.

Nobody is interested in plastic bags with cereals and unwashed carrots. Do not be afraid that in this way the kitchen will lose its colorful appearance - no one has canceled decorative art.

But there is an important detail here: all decor should be not only beautiful, but also practical. A minimum of dust-collecting figurines and empty vases - a maximum of actually usable and at the same time aesthetically pleasing-looking utensils.

You can hang a set of unusual spoons or knives on the wall. You can place a basket with real fruits in the center of the island (but, of course, it would be better to eat them before they spoil). You can buy cute jars and fabric bags for spices. Anything, as long as it is beautiful and useful. It could even be the legendary red plastic cups.

The third difference: facades with panels

This difference speaks for itself, the only nuance: everything should be within the framework of reasonable minimalism. Less carved decorations and painting - more smooth matte surfaces.

Difference four: the sink is by the window

And from this comes another “sub-difference” - the need for a large window. And it’s better to have more than one, so that there is as much natural light as possible.

Why exactly the sink and exactly by the window? Who knows, maybe it came from some curious housewife who likes to spy on her neighbors while washing dishes... In any case, it definitely looks stylish.

How it's done

The outside of the kitchen was decorated, everything less aesthetically pleasing was hidden, what next? And then we’ll try to open all the cabinets again and see what’s inside, what it’s made of and how it’s made.

Fifth difference: wood

Of course, in combination with high-tech style, you can use both plastic and stainless steel, but still wood has always been and remains a classic option, and the higher the quality, the better. You can save on decorative trinkets in the future, but initially monitor the quality of the material.

Reference! No chipboard, fiberboard or other scary abbreviations! Only reliable, strong and durable plywood. A set made from it is guaranteed not to warp or swell under high humidity, and the paint applied to it will not peel off.

Difference six: installation

And it is significantly different. This is achieved precisely due to the features of plywood. It is drilled the first time and with maximum precision, since in the future it will not be possible to simply straighten it, tightening or loosening the fasteners - it is too strong for this.

Therefore, it will be necessary to drill oblique holes, through which, after joining, the boxes are fastened together.

Maximum level walls allow cabinets to be mounted directly to the wall, without additional fixtures. The furniture is located along the walls, from floor to ceiling, without gaps or cracks.

As you can see, there are no special secrets in American cuisine! This means that if you wish, you can easily move it to a Russian home!