In the design of interiors an apron is called the panel above the working area in the kitchen. It is she who is most susceptible to pollution, therefore, choosing from what to make a kitchen apron, it is best to stop the choice on materials that are easy to wash. That is - on smooth water-repellent surfaces that do not absorb fat.
The usual way to decorate the kitchen apron is to decorate with ceramic tiles, but recently glass panels have been increasingly used for these purposes. The kitchen apron of glass is convenient for many reasons: firstly, it is stronger and durable tile, it is very convenient to care due to a smooth outer surface, which is easy to wash. The thickness of the sheets for the coating is usually of the order of 6-8 mm, they are fastened with special screws, and for installation do not need to disassemble the lower compartment of the kitchen unit.
Of course, the decorative qualities of glass aprons were also influenced by the decorative qualities: firstly, this solution is not as beaten as the version with ceramic tiles, in addition, the theme of glass in the interior design can be beaten up and down. The surface can be transparent, matte, covered with a special film with a pattern or painted - you can choose how to decorate your kitchen apron.
A variety of color, textural and graphic solutions allows you to use a glass kitchen apron in the interiors of any style: from a cozy country to high-tech high-tech.
Ideas for the kitchen apron of glass:
- The surface of the apron can be decorated with a picture or photo with a motif that best suits your interior or mood. It can be still lifes, landscapes, floral arrangements. Scenes from movies and cartoons in the first place will be relevant in fusion or pop art interiors; country and classics will be complemented by images of fruits, vegetables, and stylized dishes.
- Instead of drawing, you can use an ornament, also chosen for the style of the interior. Effectively will look colorful strips, ethnic motifs or black and white ligature in the style of "modern" (especially in combination with furniture of saturated colors). Also on the surface of the apron will look good inscriptions - for example, styling a handwritten book for recipes.
- For nostalgic interiors, transparent glass panels with a substrate can be used. For her use: sheets of old notebooks, notebooks, magazines and newspapers, dried plants and flowers, a fabric with an interesting pattern.
- The spectacular move, which first of all will be appropriate in high-tech and minimalistic interiors - transparent and glass panels with illumination built in under them. Thus, the apron can also be used as an additional element for lighting the work area. Also, choosing the color of the panels, you can create in the kitchen the best atmosphere for you.
When choosing panels with illumination, consider the texture of the glass - for example, the matte surface will be nice to scatter light, which will protect your eyes from unnecessary load.
By the way, in addition to conventional panels, you can also order kitchen aprons from tempered glass - this will ensure an even longer coating life. To strengthen glass for an apron also it is possible by means of a special film.
Panels for the apron can be ordered from companies that specialize in the manufacture of glass products. There will offer a fairly large range of ready-made design solutions, one of which, perhaps, will suit the design of your kitchen. If you want to be completely original - think over the motive that you want to embody in the interior, and come to the manufacturer with the finished drawing.
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