The heating boiler, if it does not fit into the overall interior of the kitchen, can be hidden. But not all methods are suitable for this. For example, it can be installed in a kitchen set only if the dimensions of one of the cabinets match the design of the boiler. If this is not possible, you will have to look for other methods of disguise.

Installation rules

Before talking about how to hide the boiler, you need to find out what rules and regulations exist in relation to its installation. If they are not observed, everything can end very sadly. The first thing to pay attention to is the space in which the installation will be carried out: its size must be at least 4 m2, and the height must be more than 2.5 m. But you should also take care to install a special device that can notify you in the event of a gas leak.

When purchasing a boiler, you need to take into account that its power should not exceed 60 kW. Installation of equipment can be carried out on a wall or a prepared floor. You can not place the system tightly near the cabinets, as it must be present free space for good air circulation. Please note that if your home has wooden floors, then the wall that is allocated for installation must be covered with a sheet of metal.

What other rules must be followed:

• the distance to the stove for cooking or the refrigerator must be at least 30 cm;
• from the counter, the unit must be placed in the range of 1.6 m or more;
• the socket intended for the operation of the boiler must be placed 1 m from the unit.

As soon as everything is installed and the communications are connected, experts strongly recommend checking the chimney's performance again. The safe operation of the device directly depends on this.

Options

So, after the owners have purchased a new boiler, the installation of equipment begins to be planned. The most common standard unit white color negatively affects the appearance of the interior, so the owners are thinking about how to fit it into overall design.

So, the design of the corner where the boiler will be installed must be organized even before the heating device is installed.

Of course, the most best solution will be installed in special cabinet to be made in accordance with design decoration the rest of the headset. But it can also be installed specially prepared metal carcass, which is sheathed with drywall. A boiler is hung inside such a niche, and last of all, a door is installed on it, which will also repeat the appearance kitchen furniture. There is an option to finish the front panel of the boiler. It can be painted or decorated with self-adhesive. And most simple solution will place the boiler somewhere behind one of the sides of the headset, this is suitable if the color of the heater matches the furniture.

All design decisions must be made before the boiler is installed. In addition, you need to take care in advance about the choice of facing communications. Discuss the required dimensions of the furniture, and pay special attention to the dimensions of the place where the cabinet will be located.

As for the floor-mounted AGV, it can be placed in the corner of the kitchen, it can also be installed in a floor cabinet, but all safety rules must be observed.

Design with wardrobe

In the event that the boiler was purchased after kitchen set has already been installed, and it is impossible to hide it, it is possible to hide it behind a self-made door. In order to make a cabinet, you will need wood slats and chipboard. As tools, you may need: a tape measure, various bolts, a cutter, sheds and a ready-made door that will look like a kitchen set.

Before proceeding with the creation of the locker, you will need to very accurately calculate the design parameters. Please note that the minimum distance from the boiler to each of the walls will be 3 cm. Accordingly, when calculating the width and height, 6 cm will need to be added to the dimensions of the boiler. Having received the required indicators, you can choose the door of the desired size.

Now you can get to work.

1. To begin with, we make the side walls of the future cabinet from chipboard. It will be most convenient to do this electric jigsaw. Pay attention to the depth, it should be 3 cm more than the depth gas boiler.
2. At the bottom of one of the walls we make holes that will help connect communications to the boiler. At the top, you will need to make another hole, it will be required for the chimney.
3. We make special holes on the right and left sides that will be required for canopies.
4. Following the perpendicularity, the entire structure must be assembled and fastened with bolts. There should not be a back wall; several planks are attached instead.
5. We fasten the cabinet door to the prepared canopies. The finished structure can be placed on the boiler and hung on the wall.

Thus, you can install the unit even in the corner, for this you need to do corner cupboard with the same door. If there is no desire to engage in design work, the boiler can simply be masked with stickers or decals.

You can close the boiler not only with chipboard, but also using drywall. This method similar to the previous one, only here drywall will act as the basis, which will be hung on the boiler.

To carry out this work you will need:

• metal profiles;
• boards GKL;
• facade headset;
• hinges for door installation;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver or screwdriver.

Now that everything is at hand necessary materials, you can start the design process.

The technology of work is simple:

• in a parallel arrangement from the walls of the boiler, retreating about 4 cm, we construct a profile frame;
• all metal elements fasten using self-tapping screws and place on the wall;
• we cut sheets of the required size from drywall and mount them on an already assembled frame;
• in one of the installed walls we create several recesses in order to place hinges in them, they, in turn, must be screwed to the profile.

After that, you can place the boiler. The last thing to do is to hold the door canopy.

Other options

You can hide a gas boiler in the kitchen not only in a closet, there are ideas that, as you have seen, will help you beat this installation for individual heating in the apartment in the most profitable way.

In addition to the method that was discussed above, there are a number of the simplest ones that allow you to decorate the surface of the boiler so that it fits other furniture design.

• if work will be carried out with the facade of the boiler, then the film must be selected in such a way that its differences with the rest of the headset are minimized;
• work should be carried out very carefully so that bubbles do not appear, pasting should start from above, and each subsequent centimeter should be carefully smoothed;
• when the work is finished, any protruding excess film can be cut off using a clerical knife.

Of course, this design has a number of obvious drawbacks.

These include:

• difficult selection of film, since it is not always possible to find the shade and pattern that would match the headset;
• such a coating will not be able to last a long time;
• very often such finishing leads to the loss of service warranty.

Sometimes you can find painted boilers. But this approach is chosen only in relation to the old Soviet-type models that have been hanging indoors for a long time. new model hardly anyone decides to issue in this way.

If the owner decides to paint, then you will need to do the following:

• the surface of the boiler must be cleaned and degreased with white spirit, please note that already at this stage you lose the guarantee for the maintenance of the boiler;
• since the bodies of these thermal units are made of metal, it is better to purchase nitro enamel for painting, the painting itself can be done in any convenient way.

Most often, if the design of the kitchen has already been developed, the new boiler is hung on the side of the headset. Even if its design is different, it will still be able to approach the already formed environment. If the unit is made in white, and the headset is different, but it has white elements, then the idea can be very successful.

The presence of a gas boiler in kitchen area can complicate future design engineering inner space. And all because of its structural features. Each owner of an apartment or house wants to see a stylish and modern kitchen in which all the details look organic. The design of a kitchen with a boiler implies a competent disguise of outgoing pipes and a chimney. In addition, the heater must fit into furniture profile, and the decoration of the walls in the adjacent area should be done deliberately in compliance with elementary safety standards. It is especially difficult to think over a suitable design in the conditions of apartments with small kitchens.

The placement of a gas boiler requires compliance with certain rules and regulations

Technical rules fire operation, involve the installation of heating structures in furniture products. However, it is necessary to maintain a safe gap of 30 mm between the walls of the products. Additionally, it is necessary to protect the walls and adjacent cabinets from heating with special shielding inserts that prevent spontaneous combustion.

Parameters for installing a gas boiler in a furniture set

If a flow column hide behind a hinged facade, then you must first observe the following rules:

1. The camouflage cabinet must be at least 6 mm wider than the heater.
2. It is forbidden to make a cloaking module with a back wall and top/bottom covers.

That is, the camouflage cabinet will look like a furniture frame with doors. In such designs, the column will be well ventilated, without overheating. The downside of this solution is that the method is completely unsuitable for small kitchens - the module takes up too much space if it is made according to all the rules safe operation.

The ventilation of this gas boiler is provided by a lattice door and the absence of the bottom and top panels of the kitchen cabinet.

If it is located above the corner sink, then it can be hidden behind a hinged cabinet module located on adjacent walls. The floor column is hidden in the lower racks, and the chimney is brought out into the street. In this case, the distance between the gas appliance and the meters should not be less than 1.5 m.

Options and design

Modern gas units are stylish, elegant and compact devices. Most often, white products are sold on the market, but you can find black or with bright painted ornaments. Such heating equipment, as a rule, is not hidden, but harmoniously integrated into the overall interior design. Classic Solution- the gas boiler matches the style of the kitchen furniture set. If the unit was previously installed, then you can paint it in suitable color or decorate with special applications.

Modern models can fit into the interior of the kitchen and in the open

Boiler in the style of a kitchen set

A good option for combining a white boiler with wood trim cabinets

If possible, you can paint the column manually, with any patterns you like. This solution will make the kitchen original and stylish.

The mechanism of work on the transformation of the geyser:

• the first step is to clean the casing of the unit;
• further, applied thin layer primer for working with metal;
• after that, the front panel is painted with heat-resistant enamel in the desired color, which is individually selected depending on personal preferences;
• if desired, an artistic pattern is applied.

How to fit a geyser in the kitchen interior

The equipment is decorated in a special cabinet, which can be ordered from a furniture company and there they will make it according to individual sketches or mount it yourself.

A place for hidden placement of the boiler must be provided in advance

Cauldron inside a kitchen cabinet

Do-it-yourself camouflage cabinet manufacturing mechanism:

1. Dimensions are taken from the heating unit, and a preliminary sketch of the future furniture design is drawn.
2. Order doors from a kitchen module manufacturer, it is better to choose with an openwork pattern, this will provide additional ventilation.
3. A sketch of the future product can be applied to the walls and the unit, draw guide lines along which the cabinet will be attached.
4. To assemble the base, you need to buy profile sheets, take a screwdriver and self-tapping screws.
5. Outgoing pipes from the column are hidden in a metal box.
6. The mounted profile is sheathed with drywall and doors are attached.
7. Treat the surface with a primer and, after drying, paint in the desired color.

Homemade chipboard box

Simple disguise rules

Hiding equipment is not difficult if you follow certain recommendations.

• If you leave the equipment exposed between two modules located on both sides and identical in design, the column can look organic. However, don't forget the rules. fire safety, especially if the cabinets are made of natural wood or flammable materials.
• If the location is between two modules, then it can be hidden behind a simple exquisite curtain. This trick will be indispensable for country-style interiors.

Gas boiler in the kitchen in country style

Compact model of a gas boiler in the interior of the kitchen

Boiler disguise example against a white wall

How to hide communications?

The design of a kitchen with a gas boiler involves not only disguising the column itself, but also the tube, hose and chimney. At repair work in no case should they be walled up in the walls. All parts of the gas boiler must be easily accessible and at hand. It is enough to decorate communications in the right colors. They hide in special boxes and profiles with doors that can be easily opened if desired. If a kitchen interior done in high-tech style, then all communications can be left open and in plain sight. It is enough just to tint some in the right colors.

Pipes and gas meter inside the kitchen unit

The pipes in this kitchen fit well into the loft interior, and the column is simply closed. decorative panel

What to do with old heating equipment?

The old column not only does not look aesthetically pleasing, it also takes up a lot of space and, most often, is unsafe. If possible, when planning repairs, you should include the purchase of a new one in the expense item. If the budget is limited, then it is worth working on it to bring it into a stylish and well-groomed look. As mentioned above, you will have to dream up a little and paint or paint by hand, depending on the future design of the kitchen.

You can find a model gas equipment with a nice sticker

And you can paint the boiler yourself

What to do in a small kitchen?

AT small spaces, a gas boiler can take up most of the space. In such kitchens, the equipment immediately catches the eye, looks massive and awkward. The column should be placed not in the middle of the wall, but in the corner farthest from the entrance, it is there that it will be easiest to hide bulky equipment. Disguise as a kitchen module, additionally exclude heavy bulky furniture from the workspace - it will create the effect of "clutter". Instead, choose light, transforming and light colors.

The gas boiler will be less conspicuous if it is placed in the corner between the cabinets

Corner cabinet for gas boiler

Mounted and corner heating equipment

When ordering kitchen sets, it should be borne in mind that in most cases, the presence of a special module for masking the column is not provided. Such profiles must be ordered individually or made independently. It is better to hide the attachment in a separate module, where pipes with hoses can be organically placed. Corner units are installed in the far corner, most often above the sink. Disguised as a corner profile, which is mounted on adjacent walls.

Gas boiler in a corner cabinet

The white cauldron almost merges with the headset of the same color

"Invisible" boiler in the interior of the kitchen

To completely disguise a gas boiler, you can only hide it and communications in a rack that is suitable in size. Otherwise, partial disguise is possible, ranging from simple curtain decoration to a fancy high-tech design when all communications look out.

Although most gas boilers have a similar appearance, some features can emphasize style direction kitchen interior

An open boiler will be appropriate in any industrial interior.

A successful combination of the appearance of the boiler with the facades of the kitchen set

The owners of this kitchen decided not to hide the boiler, but, on the contrary, highlighted it against the background of the contrasting color of the wall.

Gas boiler, “covered” by a corner shelf

Video on how to hide a gas boiler pipe

Photo: kitchens with gas boilers

A gas boiler in the kitchen is a useful element, because it allows you to significantly save on energy resources. But when it comes to repairs, there is a need to mask the equipment, because. the column does not always fit well into the interior.

It is especially difficult to decide how to hide a gas boiler in the kitchen if the device is of an old type. Modern speakers are more compact and look more attractive.

Replacement of old gas equipment is possible only by professionals from the gas service. You will have to pay a lot for services - from 4,000 thousand rubles and more.

In some cases, you do not need to hide the device. And according to safety rules, an open boiler is the best solution.

Depending on the type of equipment, you can solve the problem in another way. One of the options is in this video:

Examples of successful camouflage

Ways to design the unit and communications in the interior of the kitchen can be divided depending on the type of gas equipment in your kitchen in an apartment with autonomous heating, house or cottage. Can be:

• with a closed burner;
• with an open burner.

With a closed chamber - the most common and safest option. AT apartment buildings this type occurs. It can be hidden behind doors. wall cabinet or a pencil case, install in a niche.

Attention! Valid Options the location can be suggested by the instructions for the equipment. There you can see the requirements for the distance from the furniture.

1. In a wall cabinet

The boiler is above the sink. The bottom of the mezzanine is open.

In this case, it is imperative to take care of the free flow of air to the unit. For this:

• it is impossible to make a close connection of the walls of the boiler to the walls of the cabinet,
• you can not put the column in a blind cabinet. top and lower part should be left fully open.

This accommodation option is not the most successful, because. lower and top part not fully open. But depending on the type of equipment, such an arrangement may be acceptable and comply with safety regulations. See the instructions for the device or consult with the gas workers.

It's a good idea to hide the column behind the lattice facades. Then there will be free flow of air.

2. In a pencil case

Installing equipment in a pencil case in the kitchen solves two problems at the same time - masking the device itself and its communications.

The boiler is in a closet by the window.

3. Headset in a niche

So that the boiler does not stand out in the interior of the kitchen, the headset should be purchased to match the unit or buy a column with a beautiful panel.

In some cases, even in contrast, it does not violate the design.

4. In the corner

The niche at the sink can be advantageously used for the installation of the boiler. A hinged row of a headset with an angular arrangement, as in the photo below, can also hide the unit.

5. Disguise the boiler to match the color of the kitchen walls

If the boiler is already available, and you are not going to change or paint it, then you can fit it into the interior by painting the walls to match it.

6. Masking the color of the headset

This idea is relevant if you order a headset with a ready niche for equipment.

In loft or other style, with industrial motifs, a column with an open vent pipe will comply with the design rules.

7. In the pantry

You can build a garage for gas equipment yourself, taking into account all safety requirements.

8. Painted decor

This method can be relevant for any styles:

• with rustic motifs;

• in the styles of cafe, bar, loft.

Because aesthetics is a secondary matter, and safety is above all, it is important to briefly highlight the requirements from SNiP 31-02-2001, 31-01-2003.

5 rules for safe installation and camouflage

Requirements for the installation of a gas boiler

1. It can only be carried over a short distance.

It is possible to move to a corridor or another room if it meets the other requirements listed below.

The transfer fee will be high. And the probability that the transfer will be agreed old column, is very small.

1. The premises must be non-residential. There must be a door and a window.

The door should not close deafly, so as not to impede the ingress of air. Convection channels are also made in cabinets when the boiler is built into furniture.

The equipment is hidden in a case with holes for free air penetration.

The window is needed for the same purposes - free air circulation.

You can not install a gas boiler in the kitchen-living room, because. living room - living room. Keep this in mind if you want to break the partition.
It is also impossible to install boilers on the loggia.

1. The kitchen area is at least 9 square meters, and the ceiling height is from 2 m.

This is necessary for the device to work properly, because. Equipment needs air to burn.

1. The boiler must be located near non-combustible materials.

Therefore, the best thing you can do for the safety of your apartment is not to close the boiler at all. Manufacturers take this moment into account and offer speakers with a decorative panel under a tree, with photo printing, etc.

You can independently paint the boiler in the color of the headset or walls or make a decorative painting.

1. Kitchen hoods and gas device must be independent.

Combining two ventilation channels is excluded.

How can and cannot we hide communications?

It is forbidden:

1. hide pipes in strobes;
2. close with a fixed box made of drywall and other materials without free access to the valve.

Can:

1. hide the pipes behind a decorative panel with an opening door;
2. close communications with a decorative removable box. Such casings are already sold in finished form in hardware stores.

When choosing a disguise method for your kitchen with a gas boiler, you must definitely build on the rules listed above, if you do not want to at least get a fine, as a maximum, suffer as a result of an accident due to non-compliance with safety precautions.

According to the current SNiP, the installation of a gas boiler in the kitchen is allowed. Under certain conditions, installation is allowed heating equipment, with a total power of up to 60 kW. General guidelines and requirements are described in, 31-01-2003.

Is it possible to put and close a gas boiler in the kitchen

The planned renovation of the kitchen can be a real test for the owners, especially if the apartment or house has independent gas heating. SNiP strictly stipulates not only the installation of a new, but also the replacement of the old boiler, its location relative to plumbing units, windows, and hoods.

Existing regulations allow the installation of a mounted or floor-standing gas boiler in the kitchen, if this room is not used as living space. In this regard, there are two popular methods for installing heating equipment:

• Installation in a special box for the boiler - this option allows you to hide the body by mounting it in the kitchen furniture. It is not possible in every case to disguise a hinged heating boiler located in the kitchen by hiding it in a box, according to safety rules.
• Boiler installation with decorative outer panel. European manufacturers have long been understood that, in addition to heating, boiler equipment must perform another important function: to decorate the kitchen in which it is installed most often. The view of the kitchen with a gas boiler should be no worse than without it. For this reason, equipment models are produced in chrome, wood effect, with a beautiful snow-white panel, etc.

Although the design of a kitchen with a gas boiler on the wall or on the floor is important, but the requirements and building codes cannot be sacrificed for aesthetic value. According to SP 55.13330, 31-01-2003, there are some restrictions that limit the free placement and decoration of natural gas heating equipment.

You can beat the gas boiler in the kitchen with a kitchen set, while it is important to remember the need for unhindered air flow to equipment with an open atmospheric burner. Condensing and turbo boilers do not have these restrictions.

Is it possible to put the boiler in the kitchen combined with the living room

For installation, the requirements described in SP 55.13330, 31-01-2003 are presented. In particular, the regulations state:

• Gas boilers, columns and stoves are strictly forbidden to be installed in residential premises. The ban is related to existing sanitary and safety standards.
• The living room and bedroom are considered living rooms, the kitchen and dining room are non-residential premises.
• An individual heating gas boiler can be placed in the kitchen, provided that it has a window with a window, as well as a door separating the corridor.
• Kitchen-living room, can not be used for the installation of gas heating equipment.

Developers go to certain tricks, trying to make the installation legal. In the technical documentation, the term "kitchen-living room" is changed to "kitchen-dining room". In this case, the requirements are met. Restrictions on the placement of the boiler apply exclusively to residential premises, and the kitchen and dining room are non-residential rooms. Installing the boiler in the kitchen has its limitations not only in terms of placement, but also in the choice of heating equipment, which must be taken into account at the stage preparatory work. There are three main types of household heating equipment that differ in the principle of operation, and each has its own distinctive characteristics:

Turbocharged and condensing heat generators, controlled by microprocessor automation, are dependent on the presence of electricity in the network. Connection to the mains is carried out by uninterruptible power supply.

When deciding how to position the boiler in a niche or in furniture cabinet, take into account the need for additional space for related equipment.

Requirements for installing a boiler in a kitchen

The layout of the kitchen is carried out taking into account the requirements for the installation of gas heating equipment. Operating regulations determine:

1. The presence of a door separating the kitchen and other rooms.
2. Minimum requirements for window openings.
3. The presence of supply and exhaust ventilation.
4. The location of the socket, boiler pipes.
5. Requirements for a smoke exhaust system.

The interior of the kitchen with a gas boiler on the wall or floor must strictly comply with the current SNiP and sanitary standards. In case of gross violations, the representative of the Gas Industry has the right to turn off the gas supply and impose penalties.

When installing a gas boiler, the main thing should be compliance with the rules of safe operation. Aesthetic value is of secondary importance.

Do I need a door to the kitchen when installing a gas boiler

Requirements for the installation of gas heating boilers in the kitchen stipulate that the room must be fenced off from the corridor and living rooms door leaf. It is strictly forbidden to replace the door with an arch.

Doors in the kitchen with a gas boiler installed should not have a lower threshold for unhindered air circulation. As an alternative, it is allowed to insert a convection channel into the canvas, closed with a decorative panel.

Do I need a window in the kitchen if there is a gas boiler

The rules for placing a gas heating boiler in the kitchen, in particular, SNiP 31-01-2003, stipulate the need for window opening with vent installed. Strictly speaking, metal-plastic double-glazed windows with an opening window (without a window) are a violation of the norms. But, usually representatives of the gas service do not pay attention to this.

The window, as well as the convection holes in the door to the kitchen, are necessary to ensure the continuous circulation of air flows. If you want to integrate a gas boiler into kitchen furniture, it is important to carefully choose the location so that it matches the direction of the circulating air. In the facade of the furniture, convection holes are also made.

Ventilation in the kitchen with a gas boiler

As practice shows, it is better to choose a boiler that can be hung on the wall. This facilitates the flow of air to the burner. Even models with a closed combustion chamber, although in a smaller volume, still burn the air from the room. Therefore, there are strict requirements for kitchen ventilation:

• Combine the gas boiler hood with kitchen hood, existing rules prohibited. The requirements stipulate the need for a separate channel.
• The calculation of the diameter of the ventilation duct, when installing the boiler in the kitchen, is carried out taking into account the performance of the heating equipment. Calculations are performed by specialists of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, or an adjacent organization. After calculating the diameter of the ventilation pipe, an act is issued on the compliance of the channels with the required parameters. Registration of the document is carried out in the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
• The rules for installing the hood take into account the necessary air exchange in the room. According to clause 9.2, SNiP 31-01-2003, a multiplicity equal to 1 m³ / hour + 100 m³ / hour is taken into account when the heating equipment is turned on. For atmospheric burners, double air exchange is taken into account. For heat generators with a closed combustion chamber, single.

What should be the ceiling in the kitchen

A plasterboard ceiling or a fire-resistant GVL slab is optimally suited. The requirements of SNiP allow the use of any type of non-combustible material. At the same time, the recommended height from the floor, on which the gas boiler is hung in the kitchen, is between 80 and 160 cm, and the minimum gap between the boiler body and the ceiling is 80 cm.

According to this rule, do stretch ceiling in the kitchen, if it is planned to install gas-fired boiler equipment, it is not recommended. It is forbidden to use plastic panels. It is recommended to use gypsum and cement-sand plasters with subsequent painting of the surface.

Where should the boiler socket be installed?

The distance from the gas heating equipment to the outlet is specified in the operating instructions. This requirement is controlled by the Gaznadzor authorities. The electrical outlet for the boiler is mounted no closer than 1 m.

Another requirement is correct location refrigerator in the kitchen, regarding gas heating appliances. The minimum distance must be at least 30 cm. The gap is necessary for servicing the boiler.

How to hide gas boiler pipes

Existing norms prohibit closing the risers of the main communications with fixed structures. In practice, this means the following:

• It is forbidden to hide pipes in strobes in the kitchen. Although it is possible to achieve the commissioning of boiler equipment, at the first check, the inspector will issue a fine indicating that they provide free access to communications.
• The boiler and the pipes connected to it can be closed only with a decorative removable box. At the same time, it is extremely important that the communications remain in a free position and that there is access to the shut-off valve. To hide the pipes with a box of a removable structure is quite simple and does not require significant material costs.

How to remove the chimney from the kitchen for a gas boiler

In order to properly place a gas boiler on the wall in combination with a kitchen set, you will need to take into account the passage of the chimney. Boiler equipment installed as close as possible to the place where the chimney goes outside. So, you can avoid the need to drill holes in the cabinets for the passage of the chimney.

The coaxial chimney is led through the wall. Atmospheric models are connected exclusively to a specially provided exhaust channel.

The requirements and norms stipulating the installation and placement of gas boiler equipment in the kitchen require strict adherence. To avoid mistakes, it is worth getting advice from a gas service inspector.

A kitchen with a gas boiler is a room equipped with a special column, which can significantly save on heating the house. This is convenient option, but when forming the interior, it often becomes necessary to disguise this element. In order for a bulky column to organically fit into the design of the kitchen, you need to know some tricks, which will be discussed in this article.

The nuances of designing a kitchen space with a gas boiler

Gas heating is very convenient and economical solution warm if necessary private house or an apartment. But for its functioning, you will need to install special equipment, which does not always fit well into the created kitchen interior.

Even at the stage of designing the interior of the future kitchen, you need to know about the exact location of the appliance, the stylistic orientation of the room and the decoration of the gas boiler. But first of all, safety rules must be observed, which include:

• availability of free air access to the device;
• exclusion of cluttering the approach to the column;
• compliance with fire safety regulations.

It is difficult to decide how to design a gas boiler, especially if the equipment is old and does not look as attractive as modern models. The way out is replacement, but it can only be carried out by professionals and costs a lot, so most often the owners of such devices come to the conclusion that it is better to decorate it.

So, if the gas boiler in the kitchen is mounted on the wall and is a hinged device, then it is either hidden behind the facades of the cabinet, or isolated as an interior detail. The first option is not always suitable, as it contradicts the presence of free air access to the column.

If the boiler is a floor structure, then you can install a pencil case or drywall box to hide not only an unattractive column, but also pipes with counters. The decor of the boiler depends on the stylistic orientation of the kitchen interior. This will be discussed a little later.

Boiler placement options

If the purchased apartment is located in the house of the old housing stock, then the gas boiler in the kitchen, of course, is installed in a certain place. You can usually transfer it, but this process associated with great difficulty and duration. That is why it is easier to leave the device where it is and simply succinctly introduce it into the interior of the kitchen.

If the gas boiler has not yet been installed in a private house, then you can choose the desired place for its installation. This option is easier, since you can build on your wishes.

Depending on the desire of the owner and the type of interior design of the kitchen, you can choose one of two options for the location of the gas boiler in the kitchen.

Closed

At this method you can disguise the boiler in a cabinet that is included in the kitchen set. But in this case, it will be necessary to ensure the necessary air flow to the boiler by creating the necessary ventilation in the piece of furniture. It is also important to comply with fire safety rules and exclude the possibility of fire. To avoid this, inside the cabinet is decorated with foil or similar material.

Usually, already at the stage of ordering and buying a furniture set for the kitchen, the question of the need for a separate cabinet for a gas column is raised. Furniture manufacturers often face such individual requests and, according to the required dimensions, they will make a box that, in its appearance, will not differ from a kitchen set. Thus, a single design is obtained, which is not disturbed by the appearance of the boiler structure.

If the owner does not plan to put the gas boiler in the closet, then you can decorate it with curtains. This approach will be relevant for rustic styles, for example, country or provence, which imply a large amount of textiles in the kitchen.

Open

If there is a desire to allocate a gas boiler in the kitchen as decorative element, it is not placed in a closed space, but act according to one of the following options:

Decoration in decoupage technique involves gluing the design with selected and appropriate stickers in style and coating it with varnish to protect the design. As an option for decorating a boiler located on the floor, interesting idea becomes an imitation of a fireplace. In general, decoupage allows you to highlight any element in the interior so that it turns from a disadvantage into a virtue and will delight the owners with its unique beauty and entry into the general concept of style.

Painting of a gas boiler. Those who have drawing skills and do it well may like the idea of ​​having stylistic drawings on the surface of the device, which will be a worthy addition to the column.

Making a gas boiler with a carved or forged grate. This option is perfect for various styles, depending on the chosen decor of the product. The grille will help not only to hide the unwanted appearance of the equipment, but will also become additional protection from the use of a gas boiler by children. This piece of furniture will be perceived as a highlight of the design, and not as an attempt to hide something.

The location of the geyser in the niche of the kitchen set. In this case, you will need to purchase a set of kitchen furniture with a separate place for a gas boiler. It is not closed by anything, but simply placed in a niche and becomes part of a single structure.

Disguise the boiler to match the color of the walls. You can not even highlight the gas boiler, but simply compare it with the color of the walls. So the device will be almost imperceptible, at least at first sight.

Design exception. In modern industrial styles, for example, in a loft, a gas water heater that is not decorated in any way will look relevant. On the contrary, it will emphasize the direction of the interior. So, in a futuristic style, a gas boiler with communications intertwined at various angles will look right and create the illusion of an exhibit from a museum of modern art.

Modern models of gas water heaters can be very diverse in design, so it will not be difficult to choose the one that fits into the concept of the kitchen. So, in the assortment, models of ultra-modern design and those that meet the laws of retro successfully coexist. For example, a cast-iron boiler polished to a shine inside has a full-fledged technical “stuffing”, but it looks like a device from the century before last.

Stylistic design ideas for a gas boiler

The kitchen in the house can be made in one of the available this moment styles. It depends on the desire of the owner, and the geyser should in no case interfere with the implementation of the planned project.

Classic

This style is the most popular for kitchen design. One of its differences is the unacceptability of having household appliances and appliances on display. This means that in classical kitchen there is no place for a gas boiler. In most cases for this design geyser hide behind the lattice facade of a furniture set. This is visually attractive and allows air to circulate freely in the box due to the lattice door. Such a facade will fit perfectly into the kitchen in classical style and will not change the style of the room.

Advice! To avoid violating the ergonomics of the kitchen, the gas boiler is best placed in the corner.

Country, retro or Provence

Rustic styles are as simple as possible. To fit a gas boiler into such a kitchen, you can go one of the following ways:

• Hide behind a textile curtain. As a rule, both country and Provence tend to a large number textiles in the kitchen, so a small curtain covering the gas water heater will fit in here perfectly. It is necessary to choose such textiles to match the napkins or curtains in order to feel the harmony of the interior design. Most often, the print on them is floral or plaid.
• Place in closet. Here, too, it is appropriate to install a cabinet designed in accordance with the style trend. So, a wooden grate on the facade will perfectly decorate the kitchen and allow you to hide a gas boiler, which is not appropriate for a rustic orientation.
• Decorate or decorate desired images.

Loft

As mentioned earlier, hiding a gas water heater in a loft-style kitchen is not at all necessary, as it becomes the element that is necessary in these conditions. This direction welcomes the presence of all communications that not only do not spoil the appearance of the kitchen, but also make it original. In some cases, it is even worth focusing on the gas boiler and pipes in order to achieve a unique design.

High tech

This high-tech style is impossible without technology latest generation, therefore, a gas boiler in such a kitchen should be ultra-modern with many functions. So, the chrome surface, backlight, display and other related components will only stir up interest in this interior detail.

No masking or painting of the boiler is required. In addition, you can place a geyser next to kitchen equipment of the same design, which will create an imitation of a single system.

The nuances of masking communications

If there is a gas boiler in the kitchen, you have to think not only about its design, but also about masking all the communications that are connected to it. It should be noted right away that during repairs, in no case should these parts be walled up in the walls, since according to the rules, all gas elements must be located so that they can be freely accessed. It is also forbidden to hide pipes of this type in drywall casings without doors.

It is possible to disguise all communications behind the panel with the possibility of its removal or the presence of an access door on it. There is an option to purchase a ready-made removable casing. For this you need to visit hardware store and choose a design that is more suitable than others in size.

You can remove pipes from the gas boiler from the view by placing them behind the kitchen set. But in this case, the cabinets are not installed close to the wall, so that they do not put pressure on communications.

corner gas pipes, which cannot be hidden in any way, can be decorated by painting in the desired colors or by applying images to their surface.

Important! Failure to comply with the described rules for the placement of gas equipment can lead to a fine from an authorized organization and even injury in the event of a possible accident.

Gas boiler in a small kitchen

Cramped rooms are always inconvenient for creating full-fledged conditions in them for one purpose or another, and the placement of a gas boiler is no exception here. In a small kitchen, a geyser can take up a significant amount of space, which makes it much more difficult to install a kitchen set with necessary quantity places to store utensils.

Advice! It is best to mount a gas boiler in a small kitchen at the top of the room.

The easiest way to install a gas water heater in a small kitchen is not in the middle of the wall, but in the corner farthest from the entrance. There it will be less conspicuous. At the same time, it will be necessary to exclude the use of bulky furniture items in the kitchen, as they, together with a gas boiler, will create the effect of clutter and cramped space. Only the use of compact and transforming furniture models will help make a small kitchen, even with a gas water heater, a convenient place for cooking and spending time. The overall minimalism and airy design of the furniture and the gas boiler in light colors will help visually expand the small kitchen space.

Another place for installing a gas boiler on small kitchen can become one of the corners near the door. This placement will be successful for outdoor models of gas equipment.

Self-installation of the casing

Often there are situations when the kitchen set has already been purchased and installed, and the gas boiler was installed later. In this case, you can order a locker for it in the same furniture company in which the set was purchased, so as not to go beyond the design.

If this is not possible, then it can save self-installation doors for masking a gas boiler. If the owner of an apartment or house has basic carpentry skills, then he can easily build a casing of the right size from chipboard and slats. In addition to materials, you will need the usual tools that every home has: a tape measure, a jigsaw, a screwdriver and accessories. If there is a need for this, then you can order only the door, which will be installed on the finished box.

Before starting work, it is necessary to correctly calculate the dimensions of the future cabinet according to all the rules for placing a gas boiler. So, the minimum distance from any surface of the cabinet to the boiler is 3 cm, which means that the box is made 6 cm larger in width and height, like the door.

The process of creating a cabinet for a geyser with your own hands goes according to the following algorithm:

1. Cut out chipboard with a jigsaw side walls in accordance with predetermined measurements.

Important! The depth of the box is also made 3 - 4 cm more than the same indicator of the boiler.

1. Make holes in the lower and upper walls for the installation of all communications.
2. Cut holes for installation with a crown furniture canopies right and left.
3. Fasten all completed sides with bolts and in compliance with strict perpendicularity. The back wall is not executed. Instead, two slats are installed that bring together the upper and lower parts and make the structure rigid.
4. On the back strips fix the fasteners to the kitchen wall.
5. Install the door on the hinges.
6. They put the structure on the gas boiler and attach it to the wall.

In this simple way, you can save a lot on buying a separate cabinet for a gas boiler in the kitchen.

Conclusion

A kitchen with a gas boiler, with the right approach, may well be beautiful room. If you approach decorating the gas column and communications from it with all responsibility and a sense of style, then you can get exactly the interior that the owner of the house dreams of.