Kitchen with a ventilation box in the corner: do-it-yourself planning project, furniture, photo, price and video tutorials

Some structural elements in typical rooms can lead the owners into slight confusion. And a kitchen with a ventilation box is just that case. The fact is that the ventilation shaft is quite impressive and creates a problem for the layout of the kitchen.

But this is only at first glance, because at the moment many ways have not only been thought out, but also embodied in reality. Remember: you are not the first and not the last owner of such a kitchen in our country.

A successful kitchen layout with a ventilation box - photo.

Room design options with ventilation duct

The area of ​​a typical kitchen in rare cases exceeds 10 square meters. Therefore, squeezing all the necessary kitchen equipment into such a limited space is already a task.

Needless to say about those cases when part of the area "steals" the kitchen box. And the first thing that you should understand is that you cannot get rid of this protrusion, and therefore all ideas related to dismantling should be cut off immediately.

Therefore, the only option in this case is to beat the space so that the kitchen becomes as functional and beautiful as possible. Naturally, in this case, the best way out of the situation would be to make custom-made furniture.

Nowadays there are a large number of different workshops that are professionally engaged in the manufacture of kitchen sets (see also article Kitchen set design: what to give preference to).

You can visually hide the protrusion of the box using:

• bar counter,
• shelves,
• cabinet, etc.

A custom-made headset perfectly hides the ledge.

Decoration of the ventilation duct

A kitchen project with a ventilation duct in most cases involves decorating the protruding part of the wall. These works can be done by hand, because they are all simple and capable of giving a unique look to your kitchen.

If the vent cannot be removed outside the room, then the best design option is to present it as a stylish accessory.

The instructions for creating interiors in rooms with a ventilation duct provide several options:

• A small ledge can be decorated with an authentic Mediterranean-style column (see also the article on DIY kitchen decor). You can use gypsum tiles to imitate brick or natural stone. It can be laid both on liquid nails and on special tile glue, while the wall surface does not need special preparation.
• You can create an accent using wallpaper and textured paint. Using photo wallpaper is also a good option. The purpose of this method is not to hide the protruding wall, but to expose it in such a light as if this element of the room was intentionally conceived (see also the article Wallpaper for the kitchen is back in fashion).

Advice! If there is a gas water heater or stove next to the ventilation box, then the use of wallpaper for decorating it is prohibited.

If there is a sink in the immediate vicinity of this ledge, then use washable wallpaper. It was washable, not moisture resistant, since the latter simply cannot maintain their original appearance in conditions of suspended humidity.

• One of the walls of the box can be used as a large slate board, on which it is very convenient to place spontaneous notes. In this case, you can purchase a ready-made version or cover the protruding surface with special paint.
• If the protrusion is located near the slab, then it can be aligned with the tile backsplash.

Ventilation ledge designed as an extension of a kitchen backsplash.

• One of the simplest options is to embed the protruding surface into the kitchen furniture. For example, it can be hidden in a wall cabinet like a kitchen hood. This is the best option because you can completely hide the ledge.
• The ventilation box can be decorated like a fireplace. In this case, it is not necessary that it was an electric fireplace. Very often a dummy is used in this case. If such an imitation is made with high quality, then it will certainly fulfill its aesthetic function.

Using the box as a functional element

Decorating a ledge under the fireplace.

• A plasma TV can also be placed on the ledge of the box, which will be a stylish addition to the kitchen interior. The TV can be wall-mounted using the flexible arm. This is especially true for medium and large kitchens, where a swivel screen would be useful.
• A similar design can also become the basis for a bar counter. In this case, it can be presented not just as an active element of the interior, but as a specially planned one. In a small kitchen, a bar counter can be an excellent substitute for a dining table, therefore, significantly save space. In doing so, you can equip your kitchen with a stylish and modern element.

For a small kitchen, it is best to use a bar counter with stools, which, if necessary, can be easily hidden under it.

Conclusion

As you can see, another unpleasant situation associated with planning difficulties turns out to be quite solvable. Moreover, the presence of a protruding surface allows you to show imagination and turn the disadvantages of your kitchen into advantages.

And even if the budget does not allow you to order kitchen furniture with a ventilation box in a specialized workshop - it does not matter, because there are many ways to solve this problem, the price of which will not "hit" wallet.

If you want to get more information regarding the design of rooms with a ventilation duct - watch the video materials that are provided on our website. There are a variety of layouts here.

Perhaps, guided by our advice, you can find more interesting solutions for your interior, because any problem is just an excuse for showing ingenuity and creativity.