Designing and decorating a small kitchen is a challenge even for professional designers. The owners of the premises would like to fit in them both furniture and the necessary household appliances, and equip the dining area. And at the same time, at least a small free space should remain.
It would seem that the task is unsolvable: a small-sized kitchen (6 sq. m., for example) at first glance will not be able to meet the modern requirements of the owners. Is it true? Is it possible to make such a room as functional as possible? We will try to answer these and many other questions in the article.
Style selection
When designing a small kitchen (we posted a photo in the article), you must first prioritize what you need in it, and how all this can be placed on the available area, using space efficiently. To create the desired design, it is very important to choose the right style in which the room will be decorated: after all, not every one of them is suitable for such a limited space.area. The most popular and most common design trends for small kitchens are:
- Minimalism. The name of the style comes from the Latin minimus, which translates as "smallest". In such an interior, the smallest combination of textures, colors, objects is used. But this does not mean at all that only a stove, a table and a chair should be present in the kitchen. Everything you need should be placed in such a room and, if possible, as functional as possible.
- Provence. This style involves the use of pastel colors. The style is characterized by decoration and curtains with floral prints, open shelves. It can be described in three words: tenderness, airiness, spaciousness.
- Hi-tech. A very popular direction today, which is often chosen by young and energetic people. It combines metal, plastic and glass elements. The style is characterized by minimal decor and maximum practicality.
General rules for decorating a small kitchen
Using the advice of designers, you can create an interesting interior of a small kitchen yourself or with the help of craftsmen.
At the same time, some features of this design should be taken into account: colors, furniture arrangement, selection and installation of household appliances, the possibility of redevelopment.
- Choose solid-colored or soft-patterned finishing materials. Such coatings reflect light well, and the room will visuallyappear more spacious.
- The main elements of the interior, including the stove and sink, should preferably be placed close to each other. This will make cooking easier for the hostess.
- First, determine a place for large equipment, only after that you can think about where it is more convenient to place the rest of the devices.
- Proper organization of lighting will achieve the desired effect. Even in a very small kitchen, you should not be limited to a ceiling lamp, use additional light sources.
- For a small-sized kitchen, it is not advisable to use standard doors: they “steal” free space. It is better to remove them by making an arch, or install a sliding structure.
Features of household appliances for a small kitchen
An integral part of the kitchen, regardless of its size and chosen style, is: refrigerator, stove, extractor hood, microwave. For a small room, you should choose it especially carefully. It is desirable that it be multifunctional and built-in.
The refrigerator can be “hidden” behind the kitchen facade or a special niche can be prepared for it. Do not use a standard hood: telescopic models can be built in.
Furniture
Looking at the photos of small kitchens, we can conclude that the minimum set of furniture for such premises consists of:
- Tables and chairs. You can use an oval or semicircular model. The sliding table will ideally fit into an interior. It will save a lot of space. Chairsbetter to use folding.
- Modules for storage. Replace standard lockers with railing systems. They will allow practical and convenient use of space for the hostess.
Give up a large number of wall cabinets - two or three shallow, but elongated in shape will be enough. Another popular design technique that helps visually make the kitchen taller and wider is floor-standing cabinets. If for some reason they do not suit you, pay attention to floor cabinets with high legs - they will visually “raise” the ceiling. In addition, they make cleaning much easier.
Corner kitchen
It will be an indisputable salvation for a small-sized kitchen corner design. Using such a set of furniture, the interior of the room can be made both cozy, functional and very attractive. Today, the choice of corner small-sized kitchens (you can see the photo below) is quite large. If you cannot find the model you need, you can always purchase such a set to order in strict accordance with the size of your room.
Corner layout has undeniable advantages:
- this set of furniture takes up very little space, which is important for small apartments;
- differs in ergonomics, because it creates a triangle convenient for the hostess - refrigerator-stove-sink;
- L- or L-shaped layout divides the kitchen into two zones: dining and working;
- in the corner suite there are quite a lot of cabinets for placing kitchenaccessories;
- the corner is used to the maximum - sliding and carousel shelves, ergonomic drawers make the corner of the kitchen a convenient place to store various utensils.
The price of a corner set is usually higher than a traditional kitchen. But it more than pays off, thanks to the comfort and versatility of such furniture. It is better to choose a corner set of medium or very small sizes, taking into account the possibility of embedding household appliances.
We reviewed the basic design principles for small kitchens. The photos presented in the article, we hope, will help you choose the right interior. And now is the time to take a closer look at the arrangement of one of the most striking examples of such premises.
Small-sized kitchens in Khrushchev: photos and design features
Apartments in Khrushchev era houses are famous for their small size. This is especially true of the bathroom and kitchen, the area of \u200b\u200bwhich does not exceed 6 square meters. m. At the same time, people living in such housing are making titanic efforts to make the interior of the kitchen functional, comfortable and attractive. Sometimes their attempts are successful, sometimes not so much. Today we will talk in detail about how to design a small-sized kitchen in Khrushchev. Perhaps our recommendations will help you realize your old dream.
Photos of the design of a small-sized kitchen in Khrushchev today are quite rarely seen in popular interior design publications. Such a room allows you to accommodate only the mostnecessary, because, according to the creators of these premises, it was intended only for cooking, unlike modern kitchens.
As a rule, this is a tiny square-shaped room, which somewhat facilitates the task of decorating it. The window is located opposite the entrance, so only two walls remain free. In addition, in such houses there are gas water heaters that interfere with the installation of a modern set.
Design features
In order to harmoniously combine functionality and attractive design, to make the most of the entire space, some features of such a room should be taken into account:
- it is advisable to remove the gas water heater in a hanging cabinet or close it with a decorative panel;
- use light finishing materials and furniture;
- window is better to decorate with blinds, roller blinds - decor should be minimal;
- if you need a kitchen door, install a sliding model;
- discard unnecessary accessories that only clutter up space, store dishes in cabinets, cabinets, and not on open shelves.
What gender should be
There are not so many requirements for flooring in the kitchen - impact resistance and moisture resistance. Therefore, you can choose the finishing material in accordance with your own preferences. It is advisable to use something close in texture and color to the coating in the corridor. This option will help smooth out the boundaries of space.
Light-coloured ceramic tiles or those with a pattern of diagonal stripes will visually expand the space. Notit is recommended to use a tile with a large pattern, as it will reduce the space, in addition, when cutting it, the wrong pattern is obtained in a small area.
A small pattern, on the contrary, will emphasize the interior, but on one condition - most of the rest of the surfaces in the room will be plain. In recent years, a worthy replacement for ceramics has appeared. We are talking about PVC tiles, which have the same advantages as ceramic, but at the same time it has a completely non-slippery surface and a huge range of patterns and shades.
Wall decoration
Designers recommend using reflective and glossy materials for wall decoration in Khrushchev's kitchen: glass wallpaper, mirrors, glass shelves. For such a room, you should use not paper, but non-woven, bamboo, vinyl wallpaper, as well as materials that are not afraid of moisture.
For a small-sized kitchen, wall decoration with a material with a bright and large pattern is not suitable. It is more expedient to focus on one wall - in the dining area. To balance the interior a little, make a kitchen apron in the same style.
Ceiling
The ceiling in a small kitchen can be done in two ways:
- dyed;
- stretch.
Plastic, drywall hanging and other types will reduce the height of the room. The ceiling should be painted in light colors. It is better to make the tension structure matte.
Lighting
The kitchen in Khrushchev, despite its modest size, needs a good and variedlighting. A large chandelier in the center of the ceiling will make the space heavier and reduce its height. In a small kitchen, the light should be diffused and soft, reaching all corners of the room. Halogen spotlights, evenly spaced on the ceiling, are suitable for this.
The dining area can be distinguished by a pendant lamp located above the table. And, of course, do not neglect the lighting of kitchen cabinets. Reflected on glass doors and mirrors, it will visually expand the space.
