A kitchen baseboard is the icing on the cake for a successful kitchen design. It gives the fitted kitchen the finishing touch and also visually connects it to the floor. The skirting board prevents dirt and dust from collecting under the kitchen and also hides the unsightly view of the floor. But which skirting board should you choose for your kitchen?
The base panel is both practical and decorative
With a kitchen baseboard, the room always looks tidy and much more inviting. For this reason you shouldthis useful accessorydon't give up. Such strips are available in many different model variants and can also be easily removed at any time.
Only the installed baseboards give a new kitchen a harmonious look. The assembly requires hardly any technical knowledge. Most of the skirting boards have already been cut to the correct length and height. If these accessories are missing, you can also buy the strips individually in furniture stores, hardware stores, kitchen studios or online.
Every kitchen base cabinet usually has base feet. In addition to the standard base height of 15 cm, there are also other base heights such as 10 cm, 17 cm, 20 and 22 cm. A low base has the advantage that you have more storage space in the body.
Which kitchen skirting board is the right one? Tips on design and color
The plinth panel should of course be tailored primarily to your fitted kitchen. The selection of different materials and decors is of course really large. When designing, keep in mind that the skirting board should not only match the kitchen furniture, but also the floor.
Base panel in body color
The skirting board creates a visually uniform kitchen front and is usually made of the same material as the kitchen furniture. But you can also experiment with the colors. The gray kitchen body and the matching skirting board in the example above really highlight the high-quality matt black kitchen fronts.
In black
There is hardly any color that creates as much depth as black. Light-colored base cabinets look particularly good with a black base panel and dark flooring. For an even better effect, the wall design should also be kept dark.
Made of stainless steel
If you have a stainless steel oven and refrigerator, it would be a good idea if stainless steel could be found somewhere in your kitchen. How about a stainless steel kitchen baseboard? The shiny material also combines beautifully with a black, white or gray kitchen.
Kitchen furniture and skirting board made from the same wood
Whether oak, ash, beech or walnut, wood with its warm appearance transforms the kitchen into a cozy place. Kitchen furniture and skirting boards fit together best when they are both made of the same wood.
Skirting board and floor covering fit together perfectly
A dark wooden floor in the kitchen creates the perfect contrast to the white kitchen fronts and the marble worktop. Combined with a skirting board in the same color, a particularly more complete and attractive impression is created.
Higher base with pattern
A particularly beautiful element for the modern kitchen-living room is a free-standing kitchen island. It creates a visual separation between the cooking area and living room and at the same time offers plenty of space and possibly also storage space. You can give this central kitchen island a very special look with a decorative base.
Skirting board mirror
A mirror-look skirting board would be the perfect finishing touch to your new kitchen flooring. It visually enlarges the kitchen and makes it look lighter. The base panel can also be combined with a kitchen back wall made of mirror - a great alternative to colored or printed glass.
Trendy mirror base panels add an effective accent to any kitchen and allow it to float in the air. If you have chosen a black kitchen, then this detail is ideal. Mirrors reflect light, making the room appear brighter and much more inviting.
Mirror elements are very popular in interior design because they create beautiful optical effects and look very decorative. Mirror surfaces are also very easy to clean because they have the same valued properties as glass.
Planning kitchen lighting
Dielightingmust be planned as carefully as the other aspects of the kitchen. Too few or incorrectly placed light sources can lead to glare, shadows and inadequate illumination. In addition to an optimally lit workplace, lighting accents are also important.
Recessed lights in the skirting board
You can create an atmospheric atmosphere with plinth lighting in the kitchen. There is a large selection of colors, shapes and lamp types. You can integrate individual halogen, energy-saving or LED lamps into the kitchen base or opt for indirect lighting with LED strips.
Colored lights
With exciting color changes, you'll be ready for the next party! RGB stripes or blue LED recessed lights create wonderful effects in your own kitchen. This allows you to remain fairly flexible with the colors.
LED strips
A real eye-catcher for your new floor covering in the kitchen! The LED strips are available in different designs, colors and light intensity: for gluing or screwing, warm white or cold white, white or with color changing, etc. Thanks to modern LED technology, the energy requirement is particularly low.
Even diffuse light distribution in the base area
Installing recessed lights requires skilled craftsmanship, while self-adhesive LED strips are very easy to install. These are also cheaper than individual halogen or LED lamps. Depending on the length and design, a simple LED strip including power supply, cable and remote control can cost less than 30 euros.
An LED light strip on the kitchen base creates atmospheric continuous light during the day and additional lighting for orientation in the evening. As indirect lighting, they transform every kitchen into a cozy room.
Self-adhesive LED strips are very easy to install. First connect the light strip with the cable and connect it to the transformer. Then attach the strips to the desired location. Lay the cables and other elements. Transformer is placed behind the base panel or in the base cabinet. Plug the power plug into the socket, switch it on and you're done!
Base drawers for more storage space
With base drawers you can use the valuable storage space under the fitted kitchen. The dimensions of the drawers should simply be adjusted to the conventional cabinet dimensions. This means you can use the entire cabinet depth to store kitchenware or small kitchen utensils.
The base drawers are not the same height as conventional drawers, but can easily accommodate small items such as napkins or tea towels. Just pay attention to the height dimensions when planning.
Narrow stainless steel lines are often used as handles for the drawer strips. They are not visible at first glance because they are installed directly under the conventional kitchen pull-outs.
Design idea: tile backsplash and skirting board color coordinated
Colored kitchen back walls also create an interesting contrast and, in conjunction with a colored skirting board, can have a significant impact on the atmosphere in the kitchen. Thanks to the two sunny yellow accents, the white kitchen takes on an extraordinary character.
Spice up the skirting board yourself with adhesive foil
Your list of renovation ideas for your kitchen is probably long and expensive. Base panels can help here! Give your kitchen a modern and tasteful look by sprucing up the old kitchen skirting board.
With adhesive foil and washi tape you can give your old skirting board a completely new touch. It doesn't last as long, but looks super fresh.
Adhesive films are ideal for crafting, designing and renovating! They are available in almost every color imaginable and in many interesting decors. This can also be used to conceal any damage to base panels that have already been installed.
Also explore the processing techniques that will allow you to apply the adhesive films professionally and without bubbles. Wet processing is recommended for smooth surfaces. This makes the film easier to process and no bubbles get in.
If you are looking for cheap renovation ideas for your kitchen, then consider replacing the drawer handles. For example, this white kitchen with brass-colored accents looks very elegant. Self-adhesive films can still be found in the colors copper, gold and chrome.
