The kitchen is one of the favorite places of all family members. This space in the house is associated with family comfort, hearth, loved ones. A traditional cup of fragrant morning coffee, a Sunday family dinner, noisy gatherings with friends are the most real and warm moments in life that take place just in the kitchen. That is why it is very important to make this part of the house as comfortable, convenient and cozy as possible.
The harsh realities of the Soviet layout of apartments are often put in a strict framework, especially the area of non-residential rooms. Often, in most old high-rise buildings, the kitchen area hardly exceeds 6 m². Unfortunately, this layout is one of the most common. This article has collected a number of recommendations for creating a comfortable, stylish and functional design of a small corner kitchen.
Ergonomics
Organizing space, taking into account the basics of ergonomics, will help make the kitchen asfunctional. Competently combined headset modules, correctly displayed communications, wisely arranged appliances - all this will significantly reduce the time for household chores.
Owners of small areas are mainly concerned with the question of how to place a small corner kitchen without neglecting its functionality. A kitchen can be considered functional, each module of which will be used to the maximum for its intended purpose. In practice, we are talking about not spending a lot of time and effort in the process of cooking, washing dishes, cleaning. All the most popular and frequently used products and utensils should be as accessible as possible.
The basis of ergonomics is the so-called work triangle. In fact, this is the zone of greatest activity in the process of working in the kitchen. The work triangle is formed by three points: sink, stove, refrigerator.
Corner kitchens in small rooms are installed in such a way that the tops of the working triangle are located as close to each other as possible. Feature - the presence of the upper and lower corner cabinet, these modules are usually very roomy. The installation of special mechanisms will allow the most efficient use of this space. In order to make the interior of a small corner kitchen as functional as possible, it is better to develop a custom-made set. Accurate measurements and calculation of details will allow more efficient use of space.
Correct layout
Corner small kitchens (6meters) look very similar due to the identity of the output of communications (water and gas). As a rule, communications under water are located in the very corner of the room. As a result, a section for a sink and a trash can is installed in the corner. The gas is discharged in the center of the transverse wall, which leads to the installation of a stove and a hob in this place. Unfortunately, communication manipulations are complex and sometimes simply forbidden, so when designing a kitchen, you have to take these points into account.
At the stage of facing work, it is important to make a competent layout for an electrician (sockets and wires for lamps). Sockets for the refrigerator and oven are best done at the level of the basement of the future headset (10 cm from the floor). Several sockets will be needed above the work surface for small kitchen appliances, about 110 cm from the floor. Above the upper cabinets of the headset, it is necessary to make sockets for the hood and overhead lighting, if it is planned to be installed. To illuminate the work surface, it would be advisable to mount a lamp under the upper cabinets, under them you need a wire outlet. The photo below shows the standard heights for kitchen furniture.
Kitchen with gas water heater
A more complex object is a small corner kitchen with a column. But even this device can be advantageously beaten. If the column interferes with any design solution, but for technical reasons it cannot be moved to another room, the unit can simply be moved. Feature - moving the column within one and a half meters from the place on the plan is notbrings no complications. If a greater distance is required, such manipulations will be considered the laying of new gas communications. This operation requires legalization.
The geyser can also be built into the section, but such a solution must be agreed with the gas services. A prerequisite is the absence of the upper and lower parts of the cabinet frame, and the distance from the device to the sides of the cabinet must be at least 15 cm. Compliance with these conditions will ensure proper ventilation and draft. It is worth remembering that the presence of a gas column in a small room requires a well-functioning ventilation system and a regular supply of fresh air. This will ensure the normal operation of the device and the safety of others.
Color palette
Choosing a color for a small corner kitchen is one of the key points. Forming the interior of small rooms, designers recommend giving preference to light colors. When playing with details, you should avoid very bright or variegated colors. Their presence in a small space can cause irritation. Small white corner kitchens will harmoniously look in a poorly lit room. If there is a lot of natural light in the room, you can play on the contrast of the upper and lower modules. In this case, it is still better to avoid too saturated dark shades. The combination of light hanging sections with lower cabinets in turquoise, burgundy, metallic, coffee with milk will be successful.
When choosing a color scheme for a small kitchen set, it is betterstop at two tones, no more. Having settled on a light pastel kitchen, you should not worry about the simplicity of the ensemble. There are a number of techniques that will help add interesting accents to the interior. White facades can be diluted with rich details, for example, install a dark textured countertop or decorate a kitchen backsplash with interesting outstanding tiles.
Choice of material: glossy kitchens
The question of choosing the material of facades for the future kitchen set is associated with several factors. The first and main, as a rule, concerns design. In addition, the choice of material directly affects the practicality and durability of furniture. Today, there are a large number of modern reliable materials.
One of these is MDF board. This is a fairly durable material that is easy to work with. MDF lends itself well to milling, does not crumble, does not crack, it is possible to make radius facades from it. The strength of MDF allows fine detailing on the surface of the future facade. The master can make a curly frame or decorative milling on the slab, the end result will be no different from expensive solid wood facades. This feature will be valuable for those who want to install an inexpensive small economy class corner kitchen in a classic style. The finish coating of such boards can be different: plastic, PVC film, veneer, enamel.
When choosing a material for a small corner kitchen, designers are advised to focus on glossy facades. The mirror surface will visually expandspace and change its perception. An excellent option for a glossy finish is MDF painted with enamel. The first advantage is the richest color palette. The surface is smooth and mirrored. Painted MDF can be bent to create curved facades. The curved doors of the upper and lower modules will make the design of even a small kitchen original and ultra-modern. When choosing enameled headsets, it is better to give preference to light colors - this solution is considered more practical.
Kitchen made of solid wood
Nothing creates a feeling of comfort and warmth like the presence of natural wood details in the house. Wooden furniture creates a special mood. It has a unique appearance, accepted by touch, durable.
The design feature of small corner kitchens is that the set should be minimally loaded with unnecessary details and impractical solutions. At the same time, a truly worthy ensemble of solid wood requires attention to characteristic details. If the size of the room does not allow the installation of elements traditional for kitchens in a classic style (open sections with columns and balustrades, a wide dome hood, a cupboard, etc.), you should not give up wooden furniture. Facades with stained-glass windows and gratings, fittings, well-chosen tiles, appliances, plumbing can create the right atmosphere.
A good solution for lovers of natural wood - veneer facades. This is a more modern style, while veneer is not inferior to wood in its aesthetic qualities. Best for small kitchenschoose light varieties of wood: bleached oak, ash.
Functional details
A small corner kitchen should be as functional as possible. Each section, shelf, drawer must be used for its intended purpose. Fortunately, today there are many solutions for the effective organization of the internal space of kitchen modules. Leading domestic and foreign manufacturers of fittings and household goods offer various special mechanisms and organizers for any type of cabinets and drawers.
The corner section of a kitchen set is usually very large and roomy. It is customary to install a trash can in it, communications are brought out under water here, a filter for water purification is mounted. It would seem that the space is used to the maximum. But for such modules, special mechanisms have been developed that are mounted on the facade from the inside or on the side of the frame. They are intended for storage of household chemicals and various small things for cleaning. If the corner cabinet is not planned to be used as a sink, the so-called "carousel" system can be built into it. Such a mechanism increases the usable area and allows you to accommodate absolutely all large kitchen utensils (pots, pans, salad bowls, etc.). A photo of the mechanism is shown above.
There are also a number of storage systems for drawers and top sections of the headset. For different types of sets of a small corner kitchen, you can choose your best option. The use of such techniques will allow you to make even a small closetas efficient and useful as possible.
Technique
When planning the design of a small kitchen space, special attention should be paid to technology. It is with the help of modern multifunctional appliances that it is possible to save time and minimize the number of processes in the kitchen. When it comes to arranging a small corner kitchen, the best option is built-in appliances. Compared to free-standing appliances, built-in appliances take up much less space. The hob, oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, refrigerator are integrated into the headset modules and practically dissolve in space.
Modern manufacturers offer a range of compact solutions. Hobs for 2-3 burners, a compact oven (45 cm wide), a forty-five cm dishwasher for 8 appliances. The choice of such equipment will significantly save usable space and work surface, while facilitating the daily worries of the hostess.
Useful details
In addition to choosing the right color scheme, material and design for a small kitchen, you should pay attention to useful details in interior design. Mirror surfaces in wall cladding will help to visually expand the space. They, for example, can be used in the design of a kitchen apron. For a young family, instead of a dining group or a kitchen corner, a bar counter is perfect. This piece of furniture will allow you to save space in the room as much as possible. The window opening can and should be used to the maximum. Having driven the canvas of the tabletop ontowindow sill, you can get an additional work surface. Any housewife will appreciate the opportunity to cut food, looking at what is happening outside the window. Ideally, if communications allow you to bring the sink to the window area. This kitchen design technique always looks advantageous, saves space and brings pleasure in the process of cooking or washing dishes.
Smart Savings
A small economy corner kitchen doesn't have to be completely redone. If the task is to develop a budget project, you can only replace the old facades of the kitchen set. This operation is simple and does not take much time. It will be enough to make measurements of the old frame and order new facades. The kitchen set will be transformed beyond recognition, and the usual placement of shelves and cabinets will remain untouched. This technique will avoid a large amount of dust and assembly debris. Money saved on furniture can be spent on the purchase of new modern appliances.
