Kitchens with photo printing on facades: examples of beautiful design with unusual patterns (110 photo ideas)

Unlimited freedom for imagination

Tropical landscapes, representatives of forest fauna and legendary racing cars will be an excellent decoration for such surfaces. Photo printing technology allows you to transfer anything you want onto a monotonous surface of furniture, including your favorite animals, images of your own cars, country houses and favorite dishes.

If you study photos of kitchens with photo printing published on the World Wide Web, it will become clear that, if desired, this decorative method can be used not only on furniture, but also on an apron over a sink or a suspended ceiling. However, with all this, the most impressive effect is produced by photographs applied to the facades.

Methods of applying photos to kitchen facades

To transfer images to furniture facades, the following are used:

• photo printing ? applying the plot to the surface is carried out either by direct printing on the surface, or by transferring the image onto a self-adhesive film, which is applied to any surface;
• painting ? handmade using traditional brush painting methods; airbrush ? the same painting only using aerosol paints.

Using printing, you can recreate any photo, and in a fairly short time.

Painting and airbrushing? This is the work of artistic masters, which involves applying a drawing or a realistic painting. Most often, painting is ordered on existing cabinet doors made of MDF or laminated chipboard. The price of finished facades with photo printing is often less than the cost of handmade work.

When using any of the technologies, the doors of cabinets and drawers become more durable, since they are additionally coated with varnish in the case of painting with paints or film in the case of photo printing. Such facades get dirty less, are easier to clean and are more resistant to various types of damage.

An important feature of photo printing on facades

It is enough to see kitchens made of MDF with photo printing once to cast aside the last doubts that this modern design technique is capable of bringing into the environment the originality, artistic value, romance and poetry that is sorely lacking.

The limitless technical possibilities of photo printing will allow you to turn your kitchen into something like an art gallery. In such an interior you can not only cook food, but also gain inspiration and take your mind off the endless bustle of the big city.

KITCHEN WALL PANELS AND SKINALS

Skinali are decorative kitchen or wall panels made of ordinary or tempered glass, onto which various images are applied using a UV printer - photographs, drawings or collages. Most often, such panels are used for arranging a kitchen apron and therefore are produced in a standard height (600 mm) and arbitrary length. Glass kitchen aprons can be made either in one piece for the entire length of the tabletop, or in stacked pieces with images of different themes.

Photo printing of a single image along the entire length of the tabletop

Photo printing of a typesetting image

As you know, a kitchen apron is installed directly on the wall in the gap between the kitchen work surface and the lower ceilings of the upper shelves. Almost every kitchen unit has a gap between the top line of the wall panel and the hood, and therefore there is a need to fill it. For this purpose, our designers prepare a layout for photo printing in such a way that the main details of the kitchen apron and the “extra” under the hood form a single composition.

Photo printing on a glass kitchen apron with extras

Our company produces skinals for kitchen aprons in any size, but not more than 2500 mm in length.

Skinali is an excellent replacement for kitchen tile backsplashes. They are not only durable and easy to clean, but also have undoubted decorative and visual advantages. You can print on them any image that will match the design of the kitchen set being manufactured or the interior of the room in which this set will be installed.

In addition to skins, our company produces wall panels with photo printing on painted MDF and on MDF with plastic lining. Such products have their own advantages: they can be printed with a volume effect, giving the picture a shadow, which is impossible to do on the same skin due to the optical effect of glass. Wall panels made of plastic or MDF can be larger and installed on the entire wall behind kitchen cabinets, while kitchen wall shelves can be attached to the wall directly through them. The area of ​​one printed MDF part will be limited only by the size of the UV printer desktop - 1200x2500 mm.

Photo printing on MDF wall panels

Both on skinals and on kitchen panels made of MDF with plastic lining or enamel finishing, photo printing can be carried out in two different ways: it can be solid and full-color with a white layer, or it can be a drawing on a transparent layer, followed by covering the background with enamel of the color you need. The color of the enamel can always be matched to the color of the furniture facades of your kitchen.

Continuous full-color photo printing on glass

Printing a design on a transparent layer and then covering the background with black enamel

If you want to order photo printing on kitchen or furniture facades, on wall panels or skins, call us on a multi-line phone. You can also write us a letter in the feedback system, contact our managers by email or Skype.

CONTACT THE CONSULTANT MANAGER

We draw your attention to the fact that during the process of placing an order with our sales managers for furniture or furniture facades, you can always consult with our specialist photo printing designer by phone.

Universal applicability of photographic decoration

An important feature of the photo printing method is its 100% compatibility with any interior. Once you use this decor, you will find that it perfectly harmonizes with the decor of any color and style.

What furniture is best to use on?

Of course, there are no restrictions on the choice of subjects. The main factor determining suitability is the material. To implement the plan, old furniture made of wood is better suited. This is precisely where its value lies relative to modern products made from chipboard and fiberboard. “Sawdust furniture” is definitely not suitable.

A wooden surface is easier to work with. Old paint or varnish can be easily removed, various defects (chips, cracks) can be eliminated or left to give an “aging” effect. In addition, most methods of applying patterns are designed specifically for wood. Any pattern or ornament looks good under varnish on wood texture. Furniture covered with natural veneer is suitable. An example of this is an old wardrobe or chest of drawers made of multi-layer veneered plywood. After removing the old varnish or paint, the surface is primed, painted in the required color and a design is applied.

But furniture made from modern materials should not be crossed off the list. MDF facades coated with acrylic can be painted in any style after certain preparation. Acrylic coating is a layer of paint that is polished after drying. This type of coating is often used in the manufacture of kitchen facades.

Modern paints and varnishes allow them to be applied over various coatings. There are also paints designed for painting glass without special preparation.

Visual expansion of living space

The modern housing realities of many young families make important such a feature of photo printing as the ability to significantly transform cramped apartments.

It is enough to install kitchen panels with photo printing in the form of an endless sea in a small space, and six or ten square meters will acquire endless width, perspective and distance.

Photo printing technologies

If you decide to buy a kitchen with photo printing by visiting an online store or a representative office of a manufacturer, first find out what technology is used when applying images.

To decorate facades and wall panels, you can use one of the following technologies.

Application of polymer films

A method that allows you to inexpensively create original and unusual furniture.

The essence of the technology is to apply an image to a self-adhesive film, and then transfer it to the cabinet. This allows you to create both straight and angular structures.

Among the main advantages of the technology are the following:

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• ease of manufacture;
• low production cost;
• a wide variety of ready-made solutions;
• the ability to choose the drawings that suit you;
• there is an option to use photos from your personal archive;
• production requires a minimum of time;
• a large number of factories use this technology;
• low costs for finished products;
• slight increase in price for individual orders.

But be prepared for the fact that over time the film may begin to peel off, and you will have to redo everything.

To extend its service life, it is necessary to protect the film from temperature changes and high humidity.

Direct printing

Reading the reviews, I noticed that the opinion about direct printing technology is slightly better than in the case of the previous version.

The essence of the technology is to apply images directly to the elements of the kitchen unit using ultraviolet printing. With this method, you can paste over various surfaces, including:

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• MDF;
• laminated chipboard;
• tree;
• acrylic;
• metal;
• plastic;
• glass;
• plywood;
• furniture panels, etc.

The direct printing method makes it possible to increase the resistance of surfaces to abrasion, fading and mechanical damage. Some manufacturers provide a 5-10 year warranty. These cabinets can be cleaned and washed without worry.

Just don’t get carried away with abrasive detergents.

The only significant disadvantage is the high cost.

What to choose from this, everyone decides for themselves.

The need to regularly update the picture

Along with the difficulty of choosing photo printing, it also has the disadvantage of being boring. After just two or three years of contemplating snow-capped Everest, an irresistible desire will appear to replace it with something more familiar and mundane. Thus, even the most beautiful illustration will have to be replaced after a while.

Experiments with height and extent

An important feature of photo printing is the fact that it fits equally well on wide facades in a spacious kitchen and on narrow pencil cases in a small kitchen. By enlarging or reducing the image, it can be placed either along the entire length of a wide set or on the door of just a small cabinet.

To be convinced of the universal applicability of photo printing, just try to use it alternately on furniture facades, bedside tables, a refrigerator, blinds and a window sill.

Pros and cons of choice

To finally make your choice, you should pay attention to its significant advantages.

The main theme of the design. It is beautiful photo printing in the kitchen that will become the basis for choosing furniture and coloring the room. There is no need to place emphasis, it has already been done. A bright pattern on furniture is an accessory that attracts the bulk of attention.

Room size. If your kitchen is small, then this solution will help to visually increase its size, making it a little more spacious. Corner kitchens are proof of this.

Individuality. When decorating a kitchen, you demonstrate your taste and your own style. Choosing photo printing gives you the opportunity to fully express yourself and show your creative skills. It is important to pay attention not only to the drawing, but also to its color.

Long service life. At the same time, the brightness and saturation of the image remains the same.

Price. This decorative element has a relatively low cost. This factor does not affect the quality or realism of the drawing.

Care. The significant advantage of this choice is simple care using ordinary chemicals.

Important! Manufacturers that work in this area provide a huge range of photo printing variations. You just need to first decide on the place of application.

It is worth highlighting the shortcomings of the images in the furniture areas. This is detachment from individual areas. This process occurs due to long-term use.

Decorating the finished interior

In many cases, they decide to use photo printing when the kitchen is already fully furnished in accordance with the design project and suddenly a lack of some zest is discovered in it. In this case, you only need to update the facade surfaces, and the kitchen will immediately change beyond recognition.

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One hundred percent versatility

Both glossy and matte furniture panels can be covered with decorative illustrations. Pine trees, clouds, frolicking horses and waterfalls will look equally beautiful both on the lower sections of the sets and on their uppermost doors.

This kind of decor will fit perfectly on furnishings of any possible size. That is why wide dining tables with photo printing and compact coffee tables decorated with it will successfully fit into the kitchen interior.

High-quality UV image on furniture in Moscow

Our company has been engaged in large-format printing in Moscow on various media for more than 10 years.
Thanks to a modern high-tech base and unique equipment, our qualified specialists bring to life the most daring projects and fantasies of customers for direct printing on furniture, which is distinguished by an affordable price and excellent quality. One of the priority activities of our company is UV printing on furniture facades, which fully complies with all the requirements and standards of current trends in room decoration. Various areas of application of ultraviolet coating in everyday life are fully mastered by our highly qualified employees. They are able to produce photo printing on kitchen facades, taking into account all the client’s requirements and preferences. Extensive experience in this field and the availability of high-quality modern equipment allows our specialists to carry out orders for UV printing for furniture in the shortest possible time. An individual approach to each client allows us to fully implement all the requirements and personal preferences of the customer. Our craftsmen, who have extensive experience in this area, are always ready to help in the design of a unique project. The modern database of ready-made design solutions, which is available from our professional designers, allows clients to navigate their own preferences.

Compatible with all materials

The experience of using such decor on different surfaces has led to the conclusion that beautiful photo printing in the kitchen looks nice on a façade made of any material, including MDF, wood, artificial polymers, metal, glass.

The cheapest way to apply pictorial decor is to order the desired illustration to be printed on film and manually gluing it to the selected facade.

Technology for the production of patterned facades

• MDF boards, from which most patterned kitchens are made, are coated with plastic on the inside. Their front side is carefully primed and covered with enamel.
• Then a drawing is applied to the prepared painted facade for the kitchen. On top it is covered with several layers of varnish. This gives the facade shine and elegance.
• Most often, the work of applying a pattern to the kitchen facade is carried out by artists or decorators. Taking into account all your wishes, professionals make your dreams of an extraordinary kitchen come true.

For your information! Facades with patterns for the kitchen are not afraid of moisture and temperature fluctuations.

Note! Enameled facades should never be cleaned with abrasive detergents. It is recommended to wash them with gel-like products. Otherwise they may get damaged.

Drawings on kitchen facades are a truly attractive design

• Another popular option for a kitchen facade on which a pattern is applied is glass in an aluminum frame. It is easier to apply designs of any complexity onto glass and the price of such facades is correspondingly cheaper.
• The production technology of such facades is quite simple. The image is printed on film using a special printer. Then it is glued to the glass, which is framed by an aluminum frame.
• This is how you get a kitchen with a pattern on a glass facade in an aluminum frame. Easy, fast, beautiful and affordable. It is also recommended to clean such facades with gel detergents so that there are no scratches on the glass.
• Applying a pattern to the kitchen facade - video

Applying a pattern to the kitchen facade yourself

Have you decided to apply designs on the fronts of kitchen cabinets to update, decorate your kitchen and give it a unique look? We will tell you how you can do this yourself.

For independent creativity, if you are not a specialist, it is better to choose a self-adhesive film with a ready-made pattern. If the drawing is frontal, it is necessary to monitor the alternation of facades. A uniform background of wood or stone is simpler, but it needs to be uninterrupted when gluing.

Step-by-step instructions for applying self-adhesive film with a pattern:

1. Before removing the doors for updating, number them. Then the reinstallation will be quick and there will be no problems.
2. Remove the doors and unscrew all the fittings from them. In the future, it is better to replace it with a new one so that the effect of transforming the kitchen is even brighter.
3. The doors must be thoroughly rinsed, wiped and the front surface degreased with a special product.
4. Then you need to start cutting the film. Measure the area of ​​the surface to be pasted, transfer the dimensions to the back side of the film and cut it out. There is no need to rush this process. The main thing is attentiveness and accuracy.
5. The next step is to apply the film to the facade so that its front surface is on top. Lift one of the edges, peel off the backing and fix the film exactly at the edge of the door. So gradually stick it, smoothing the film with a spatula, soft cloth or palm, whichever is more convenient. You need to stick the film starting from the middle to the edges.

Note! If small bubbles form during gluing, they can be pierced with a needle and smoothed out. Large ones can be cut.

If during the work some fragment is glued unevenly or damaged, it’s okay. It must be removed and replaced immediately. This cannot be delayed. When the glue sets, the film will need to be scraped off.

You can add vinyl stickers or patterned inserts of a different color to the plain film on the kitchen facade. A kitchen updated with painting will look fashionable and modern and will last for a long time.

Painted kitchens

Painting kitchen facades – isn’t it beautiful!

Painting kitchen facades is suitable for both classic and modern interiors. This option for decorating the kitchen increases the space and immerses you in a mysterious world. You can admire the painted facades endlessly! This cuisine will not leave anyone indifferent!

All drawings are applied by hand by the artist, so each kitchen decorated using this technique is unique and inimitable. Despite the complexity of the decorations, such a kitchen is also functional and convenient.

The painted facade becomes a work of art, an element of the overall design theme. The kitchen should be perceived as a single picture. When choosing a specific design, it is necessary to take into account the basic idea of ​​the design, lighting, size and color of the kitchen, how the facades are located, etc.

The painting is applied to the kitchen facade made of natural wood or MDF using special acrylic or oil paints. Then the drawing must be covered with two or three layers of alkyd varnish to protect it from external influences.

You can paint the facade of any kitchen, both new and used. Thanks to this method of decoration, your kitchen will become extraordinary and will cause admiration.

The simplest and most ingenious method

If the owners of the apartment have already chosen the desired illustration in the photo catalog, but are not sure that they will like it on a particular facade, then they can try out this picture using self-adhesive polymer film.

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Applying a print on it will cost mere pennies, and if the slightest doubt arises, the film can be peeled off from the facade instantly and without regret.

Popular painting options

The most common option is simple decorative painting of furniture. Basically this is the application of small elements, ornaments or repeating patterns. For a simple drawing, paint of one color is used, and to simplify the process, templates or stencils are used for painting. This type of decoration is suitable for modern furniture. Gilding is widespread. This type of painting is typical for interiors in classical styles. Curly elements of furniture decoration are decorated with gold.

A more complex option is artistic painting. This is quite a painstaking work; all stages of the bark are performed manually, including the smallest details. Painting on furniture can be in the form of a pattern or a small fragment, or it can also be a complex three-dimensional design. Author's works are especially valued.

A special place is occupied by the production of antique interior items. This also includes the restoration of old furniture. Various painting techniques and styles are used in the work. Surfaces and finishing elements are subjected to “aging” in various ways. Antiques are very popular among wealthy people and collectors. Usually this type of decoration is made to order.

Photos of kitchens with photo printing