IN modern apartments the owners use non-standard solutions to create comfort. For example, gas boilers are used as equipment to supplement unreliable central heating and hot water supply. In such cases, gas heat generators are usually installed in the kitchen. How to succinctly fit them into overall design, let's talk further.

Ways to hide

So, the owners purchased a wall-mounted gas boiler. It is planned to install equipment in the kitchen, in parallel with the installation of a special coaxial pipe chimney immediately behind the main wall, horizontally to the street. Let's see what ways there are to hide the mounted unit.

If the boiler fits into the overall environment, it is not necessary to hide it

1. Of course, the most best option- place the heat generator in a specially made cabinet, which in design completely replicates all parts of the kitchen unit.
2. Can be done metal frame, cover it with plasterboard, hide the boiler inside this niche, and then hang the door. It should also replicate the appearance of the façades of the set.
3. There is an option to finish the front surface of the boiler: paint it or cover it with film.
4. Finally, all you need to do is hang the heat generator somewhere on the side of the headset if its color matches the dominant tones. In this case, the gas unit will look in accordance with the overall style of the kitchen.

But the decision on the design of the part of the room with the boiler must, of course, be made before the installation of the unit begins. At the same time, it is necessary to think through the lining of communications in advance. How to cover a gas pipe and electrical connection? We will also talk about this in the process of presenting the instructions.

And now let’s proceed, in fact, to the description of the procedures for “infusing” the boiler into the overall picture.

Hiding the set in the kitchen cabinet

If the decision is made to place gas apparatus into the hanging element corresponding to the set provided, then a stumbling block immediately appears. When the boiler is installed inside designer kitchen furniture, main problem- the need to manufacture a cabinet according to individual dimensions. Next, we will describe the process of manufacturing such a link from chipboard.

Tools and accessories that will be useful in the work are listed below:

• Roulette;
• Jigsaw;
• Furniture self-tapping bolts;
• Electric drill with drills and wood bit;
• Set of hexagons;
• Chipboard;
• Two slats;
• Standard kitchen front, that is, a door of the desired color;
• Two furniture hinges;
• Cabinet canopy kit;
• Iron and furniture decorative tape-edging.

Let's start the procedure:

Gas boiler inside cabinet

How to close a boiler using drywall

This method is similar to the previous one, only instead of chipboard walls, plasterboard bases are mounted, and then the facade is also hung on them. To make such a design, we will need accessories from the following list:

• Metal profiles for fastening drywall;
• GKL board;
• The facade of our kitchen unit;
• Hinges to secure this door;
• Screwdriver;
• Self-tapping screws.

We begin the procedure before installing the boiler.

1. Parallel to the proposed walls of the boiler, retreating 5 cm from them, we mount a frame of profiles. The technology for assembling such structures is simple: metal elements They are connected using self-tapping screws and are also attached to the kitchen wall.
2. We cut sheets of plasterboard to size and screw them to the assembled frames.
3. In one of the resulting side walls we make recesses for attaching hinges. The latter must be screwed to the profile.
4. Now you can install the boiler.
5. The last operation will be hanging the facade.

The disadvantages of this method include the inconvenience of installing the heat generator, as well as the excessive thickness of the plasterboard side walls produced in the described process.

Other options and masking of communications

In addition to the methods discussed, there are still the simplest ones, when you can finish the front surface of the boiler or it matches the color. Here are some recommendations regarding these methods.

If you decide to paste over facade part heat generator with a special film to match the color of the headset, you need to act very carefully. To avoid air bubbles, on such a coating it is necessary to start gluing from the top and carefully smooth out every centimeter. At the end of the procedure, the protruding edges of the film can be carefully trimmed with a stationery knife.

The disadvantages of this method are obvious:

• It is difficult to find a film with a color identical to the kitchen set.
• This coating is not durable.
• You may lose the service warranty for the boiler.

As for painting the front wall of the boiler, this option is perhaps only suitable for old equipment that has been hanging in the kitchen for a long time. After all, it’s unlikely that anyone will decide to repaint a new unit under warranty.

But if you still decide to cover the facade of the boiler with enamel, you must first clean the surface sandpaper and degrease with white spirit. Since the body of the heating unit is usually metal, it is better to use nitro enamel.

In many design options, the gas boiler is simply hung on the side, in the far corner, or somewhere between the cabinets. Its color may even differ from the tone of the headset, but the unit will still fit organically into the overall style. For example, if the gas boiler is white and the furniture is a different color, but there are white elements in the kitchen, then everything can work out quite well.

Open gas boiler

We haven't touched on one more important point: how to hide the communications of a heat generator? But everything is simple here. Gas pipe and electrical cable, as well as other possible lines, it is enough to “sew” them into a decorative box. Elements for such structures are standard and are sold in construction hypermarkets.

An original solution would be to design an installed box as additional lighting for a kitchen unit or a pole to hold any awnings. However, it must be remembered that gas pipe there should always be easy access.

Photo gallery: design solutions

One of the options is a cabinet for tea, spices and a boiler. Thanks to the clear geometry, the boiler does not seem superfluous Original solution with a niche on the side of the kitchen Boiler and communications inside a large cabinet
Boiler inside a stylish set

We talked about how to hide or decorate a gas boiler in the kitchen. When starting this process, give free rein to your imagination. Based on our recommendations, you can come up with your own design or improve one of the above methods. After all, there are no restrictions on the flight of thought here.

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 camouflage the equipment, because... The speaker 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.

Replacing the old one gas equipment possible only by professionals from the gas service. You will have to pay a lot for the services - from 4,000 thousand rubles and above.

In some cases, there is no 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

Methods for designing the unit and communications in the kitchen interior can be divided depending on the type of gas equipment in your kitchen in an apartment with autonomous heating, home or cottage. May be:

• with closed burner;
• with open burner.

With a closed camera - the most common and safest option. IN apartment buildings This is the type that occurs. It can be hidden behind doors wall cabinet or pencil case, install in a niche.

Attention! Valid options The instructions for the equipment can tell you the location. There you can see the requirements for distance from pieces of furniture.

1. In a wall cabinet

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

In this case, it is necessary to take care of the free flow of air to the unit. To do this:

• it is impossible to make a close connection between the walls of the boiler and the walls of the cabinet,
• The speaker cannot be placed in a closet. Upper and bottom part must be left completely open.

This placement option is not the most successful, because... lower and upper 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 gas specialists.

A good idea is to hide the column behind lattice facades. Then there will be a free flow of air.

2. In the 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 the closet by the window.

3. Headset in the niche

To ensure that the boiler does not stand out in the kitchen interior, you should purchase a set that matches the unit or buy a speaker 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 installing a boiler. A hanging row of a headset with a corner arrangement, as in the photo below, can also hide the unit.

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

If you already have a boiler 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. Disguise with the color of the headset

This idea is relevant if you order a set with a ready-made niche for equipment.

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

7. In the closet

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 style:

• with rustic motifs;

• in cafe, bar, loft styles.

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

5 rules for safe installation and camouflage

Requirements for installation of a gas boiler

1. It can only be carried a short distance.

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

The cost of transfer will be rather high. And the likelihood that they will agree on the transfer old column, very small.

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

The door should not close tightly so as not to prevent air from entering. Convection channels are also made in cabinets when a boiler is built into furniture.

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

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

You cannot 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 forbidden to install boilers on loggias.

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 point into account and offer speakers with decorative panel wood effect, with photo printing, etc.

You can paint the boiler yourself to match the color of the furniture or walls, or do a decorative painting.

1. Kitchen hoods and gas device must be independent.

Combining two ventilation channels is excluded.

How can and cannot hide communications?

It is forbidden:

1. hide pipes in grooves;
2. close with a permanent box made of plasterboard and other materials without free access to the valve.

Can:

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

When choosing a camouflage method for your kitchen with a gas boiler, you must take into account the rules listed above if you do not want, at a minimum, to receive a fine, or, at a maximum, to suffer as a result of an accident due to non-compliance with safety regulations.

90% of modern private houses and cottages are equipped with boilers individual heating. This allows owners to heat their homes at any time of the year and feel completely comfortable. There are many models of heating boilers, each of which has certain requirements. One of these requirements is the choice of location for equipment. Most often, the choice is made in the kitchen, since in a private house this room is quite spacious and has connections to the necessary communications. But besides convenience, owners are wondering how to design the interior design of the kitchen in which heating device.

Modern designers work not only on the design of premises, but also on improving the appearance of various household appliances. Current heating equipment produced in a wide range color scheme, has small sizes and elegant appearance. Thanks to this, an individual heating boiler in the kitchen can easily fit into the interior design of the room.

IN trading network black, white, and façade models are widely available metallic color, as well as with artistic painting. Such original models in the photo can be used not only for heating, but also for decorative decoration premises, selecting equipment similar in color to kitchen set. If you already have an individual heating boiler installed, you can decorate it by painting or applying artistic painting.

Attached heating equipment

If the kitchen interior with a boiler does not look aesthetically pleasing, it is recommended to build a special box for the appliance. It is important that the niche is larger than the heating device. This is necessary for the correct functioning of the equipment. There must be a gap of at least three centimeters between the walls of the niche and the body of the device. In addition, the shelf itself should not have a top, back or bottom wall. The side parts of the casing must be covered with heat-resistant material.

Note that most often this option cannot be implemented in practice. Since the existing kitchen units are not designed to accommodate heating appliances. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase a custom-made headset. In this case, it is necessary to think over a niche not only for an individual heating boiler, but also a special housing for hiding communication pipes and wires.

If you don’t have enough money to purchase a custom-made set, you can decorate the design of a kitchen with a boiler with an ordinary furniture case. It makes it possible not only to hide the heating device and all communications, but also allows you to place some dishes, containers and other kitchen utensils. In this case, it is recommended to equip the pencil case with two doors: for the boiler and for the dishes department.

Kitchen design with corner boiler

Individual heating devices are often placed in the corner of the kitchen in the photo. To hide unsightly equipment, you can build corner cabinet, which will decorate the interior design and hide the heating device from prying eyes.

You can go the other way - buy a headset, household appliances and heating device in one color palette. Then the boiler located in the corner of the room will not be noticeable.

What about communications?

Agree, hiding a heating device is not enough. In order for the kitchen to have an attractive appearance, it is important that gas, water pipes and electrical wires are hidden from public view. It must be remembered that communications cannot be hidden in walls.

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 we talk about how to hide a boiler, you need to find out what rules and regulations exist in relation to its installation. If you don't follow them, everything can end very sadly. The first thing you should pay attention to is the space in which the installation will be carried out: its size must be at least 4 m2, and its height must be more than 2.5 m. But you should also take care of installing 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 prepared floor. The system should not be placed tightly next to 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 cooking stove or refrigerator should be at least 30 cm;
• the unit must be placed at a distance of 1.6 m or more from the meter;
• The socket intended for boiler operation must be placed 1 m from the installation.

As soon as everything is installed and communications are connected, experts strongly recommend checking the chimney’s functionality again. This directly depends on safe operation device.

Options

So, after the owners have purchased a new boiler, plans begin to install the equipment. Most often the standard unit white negatively affects the appearance of the interior, so owners think about how to fit it into the 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 the best solution will carry out installation in special cabinet which will be made in accordance with design design the rest is the headset. But a specially prepared metal frame can also be installed, which will be lined with plasterboard. A boiler is hung inside such a niche, and lastly a door is installed on it, which will also repeat the appearance kitchen furniture. There is an option for finishing the front panel of the boiler. It can be painted or decorated with self-adhesive. And most simple solution It will be possible to place the boiler somewhere behind one of the sides of the set; this will be suitable if the color of the heater matches the furniture.

All design decisions must be made prior to boiler installation. In addition, you need to take care in advance about choosing the cladding of 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-standing AGV, it can be placed in the corner of the kitchen, it can also be installed in a floor-standing cabinet, but all safety regulations must be observed.

Design with cabinet

If the boiler was purchased after the kitchen set had already been installed, and it is not possible to hide it, it is possible to hide it behind a self-made door. In order to make a cabinet, you will need wooden slats and chipboards. The tools you may need are: a tape measure, various bolts, a cutter, awnings and a ready-made door that will look like a kitchen set.

Before you start creating a cabinet, you will need to very accurately calculate the design parameters. Please note that the minimum distance from the boiler to each wall will be 3 cm. Accordingly, when calculating the width and height, you will need to add 6 cm to the dimensions of the boiler. Having received the required indicators, you can select 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. You will need to make another hole at the top; it will be needed for the chimney.
3. We make special holes on the right and left sides that will be required for the awnings.
4. While maintaining perpendicularity, the entire structure must be assembled and fastened with bolts. There should not be a back wall; instead, several planks are attached.
5. We attach the cabinet door to the prepared canopies. The finished structure can be placed on the boiler and hung on the wall.

Thus, you can even install the unit in a corner; for this you will need to make a corner cabinet with the same door. If you don’t want to do design work, you can simply disguise the boiler using stickers or decals.

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

To carry out this work you will need:

• metal profiles;
• GKL slabs;
• facade headset;
• hinges for installing the door;
• self-tapping screws;
• screwdriver or screwdriver.

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

The operating technology is simple:

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

After this you can place the boiler. The last thing you need to do is hang the door.

Other options

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

In addition to the method discussed above, there are a number of simpler ones that allow you to decorate the surface of the boiler so that it matches other furniture designs.

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

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

These include:

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

Sometimes you can find painted boilers. But this approach is chosen only in relation to old Soviet-type models that have been hanging indoors for a long time. New model It’s unlikely that anyone will decide to design it this way.

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

• the surface of the boiler must be cleaned and degreased using white spirit; please note that already at this stage you lose the warranty on boiler maintenance;
• 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 kitchen design has already been developed, the new boiler is hung on the side of the unit. Even if its design is different, it will still be able to fit into the already formed environment. If the unit is made in white, and the set is in a different color, but it has white elements, then the idea can be very successful.

Now we will look at how to hide a gas boiler in the kitchen and what requirements for its installation currently apply in order to comply with safety rules.

Plasterboard construction

Furniture to order: one of the most practical methods, since today there are various companies providing services for its production. By ordering special furniture, you can hide not only the boiler itself, but also pipes and communications;

Drywall: inexpensive material from which you can build a box to disguise a gas boiler from prying eyes. The box must have a door that, if necessary, will provide access to the unit; it can be painted in the color of the interior or, for example, covered with wallpaper to give a more presentable look.

Boiler case

To hide a floor-standing boiler in the kitchen, a pencil case is suitable. In addition to the boiler itself, it allows you to hide the gas and drainpipes. Moreover, you can order it at various options execution.

This option is suitable for a boiler with a closed combustion chamber, because most of the manufactured gas boilers with an open combustion chamber cannot operate without open access to air.

At the same time, the design of the canister used should allow unhindered maintenance of the boiler, ensure constant air circulation, not tip over, and be quickly disassembled if necessary.

Therefore, it is also not worth ordering sliding doors, which will narrow the opening and limit access to equipment and all communications.

Often a floor-standing boiler in the kitchen is installed under the windowsill. In this case, the front panel must be equipped with ventilation grilles.

So that the installation of a gas boiler does not become an obstacle to creating a beautiful and cozy interior, there are many ways to decorate decorative doors and panels: forging, carving, painting, stained glass, frosted heat-resistant glass.

Therefore, installing a gas boiler in the kitchen does not seem such an impossible and difficult task. The design of the room will definitely not suffer from this.