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Some houses are distinguished by non-standard layout, which includes such an architectural element as. It gives the building of the effect and grace, making it unique, and also allows you to implement interesting design solutions to the reality. The design of the kitchen with the Erker, the photos of which are presented below, may be the most diverse.

Erker is the protruding part of the building for the plane of the facade, increasing the inner space and improving its lighting, as it is mainly glazed throughout the perimeter.

The glazing of the protrusion can be partial or complete, it all depends on the architectural features of the building. Most often it is produced up to half of the protrusion, under the size of the standard window opening.

The protrusion is of different shapes:

• round;
• rectangular;
• multifaceted;
• triangular;

For supporting parts are cantilever beams or stones.

The word Erker comes from the German word "ERKER", meaning the indoor balcony or lantern. Externally, the protrusion really resembles a balcony, and in the evening, with the light on, an enlarged flashlight.

Advantages and disadvantages

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Features of design

The design of the kitchen with the Erker has some features: before drawing up the room, it is necessary to determine what role the erker will be performed.

1. Independent zoneseparated by a curtain, partition or bar counter. Registration of the site depends on its direct destination, the Erker can perform a seating area, a winter garden or workplace. With proper design design, you can get an extra room.
2. As a continuation of the kitchen. In this case, the design design of the protrusion should be combined with the overall interior of the kitchen, complementing it and creating one single room.

There are some principles for the proper design design of Erker:

• do not climb the window with furniture attributes, in full growth. This will reduce the penetration of light and visually narrows the space;
• the design for the kitchen with the Erker provides for the use of pastel shades that enhance the lighting of the room and create a warm and cozy atmosphere;
• for unusual design of the kitchen with the Erker and underscores non-standard layouts, appropriate use of bright accessories, such as pillows for chairs, tablecloth, dishes and so on. The main thing, their harmony with the common kitchen interior and interaction with the space space;
• the choice of furniture shape must be combined with the form of the protrusion.

When archer archery arranged, heating radiators should not dismantle, to expand the space. This will violate the uniform distribution of heat. If the heating system is still removed, it is necessary to provide another source of heating.

Space use ideas

The interior of the kitchen with the Erker, the layout of which is made depending on the functional purpose of the additional space, has a wide variety.

Consider the most common ideas of the design of the kitchen with the Erker.

Dining areaFor the organization of which it is important to correctly pick up kitchen furniture. For example, when making a trapezoidal protrusion, a rectangular table will look good, and for round - oval.

An important aspect when decorating the dining area is the correct location of the furniture headset, which is selected from personal preferences and dimensions of the aircraft space.

Some ideas for the dining area:

• the sofa is installed along the perimeter of the erker, and in front of it the table and chairs.
• the dining table is installed, and around it chairs.

Rest zone - Allows you to use additional space as a separate room. Zoning is produced by partitions, plaster rack or curtains.

The interior of this site imitates the living room situation. Placing upholstered furniture around the perimeter of the Erker, you can create a great place to stay. I will not too much installing the coffee table and pairs of seats, thereby drawing a place for the comfort of the whole family.

One of the options for arranging the recreation area is an increase in the windowsill, where you can rest, and admire the view from the window.

Tip! If the room is small, it is recommended to use a sofa with folding design, this will allow you to save space and, if necessary, organize an extra bed.

The following option for recreation facilities is Creating a Winter Garden. Thanks to good lighting, large plants grow well in such places. It is recommended to plant them in large pots that are decorating the element.

On this site you can also install a small couch and a coffee table. Thinking all the nuances of the winter garden design, you can create an original and unusual situation in the kitchen. It all depends on the area of \u200b\u200bthe protrusion, fantasy and personal preferences of the owner.

Work zone. Such an idea allows you to use every corner of the kitchen with benefit. In the daytime, the work surface is well covered, which has a beneficial effect on the cooking process.

A variety of kitchen attributes, such as washing, countertop, bar stand, or shelves are perfectly placed in Erker. An interesting solution to the design of the working area is the installation on the sides of the erker modules with shelves, allowing you to keep free space and visually expand the protrusion itself.

To the disadvantages of this idea, refers:

• the need to order furniture under the size and shape of the erker, since the standard option is not suitable;
• when installing the washing in the ercket space, the installation of communications is necessary, which complicates the repair process;
• when the sink is located at the window, the process of its pollution is accelerated.

But any problem can be solved, subject to the proper design of the kitchen.

Tip! It is not desirable to install the slab at the window, as it requires a hood for its arrangement, which will spoil the appearance.

Furniture for kitchen arrangement

Since it is possible to make an erker in the kitchen in the kitchen in different ways, to get a beautiful room you need to adhere to one rule, do not clutch it with furniture and not shade the window.

Erker is of different sizes and forms, therefore pick up the standard furniture set is very hardIn connection with which it must be ordered.

Materials used for the manufacture of furniture can be diverse:

• wood;
• glass;
• Chipboard, etc.

For example, using a glass table can be emphasized the airiness of the room, as it skips the sun's rays.

Furniture shape must match the form of protrusionThus, the round erker is well combined with an oval table, and the soft corner must repeat the geometry of the protrusion.

Window design: selection of curtains and cornice

Today, it is very easy to arrange the window in the archer part of the room, such devices are used for this:

• round rolled cornices made of plastic, wood or metalplastic;
• fastenings, for hanging rod, separately on each window span;
• decorative curtains;
• jalousie;
• rolled curtains.

Important! The choice of cornice and curtains depends on the purpose of the eric space.

• When using the protrusion as a dining roomIt is desirable to use translucent curtains, they will make some kind of airiness into space and create comfort. Especially good will look curtains that get to the floor.
• For the working area More suitable rolled curtains or blinds, to the windowsill. Their material must have a water-repellent basis.
• When making a recreation area It is recommended to use decorative curtains, with an archer throughout the perimeter of the opening.
• If the protrusion is used as a cabinetIt is recommended to use dense, tissue blinds that are perfectly coping with light.
• An important factor is the interior of the kitchenThe design of the window should harmonize with it.

When choosing a curtain, you must navigate the form of protrusion, its size and purpose.

Summing up, it can be said that the Erker allows you to realize the most non-standard solutions in the design of the kitchen, thanks to the additional space, good lighting and unusual design as a whole. The main thing is to determine the purpose of the protrusion and correctly select the attributes of the furniture.