In modern cities and towns there is still a huge number of so-called Khrushchev. They were built as a temporary housing, because such apartments are not very comfortable. Distinguishing feature - close kitchen space - no more than 5-6 square meters. meters But even the kitchen design is 2 to 3 meters square. You can arrange it so that it will look more spacious, it will be convenient to work there.
Features of planning, design
In a cramped kitchenette, every centimeter should be used to the maximum, then there will be enough space to accommodate not only the working space, but also a compact dining area and storage areas.
There are several layouts here:
- L-shaped - the most popular, the headset is placed along two adjacent walls. The refrigerator is placed at the entrance, but not near the stove. In the opposite corner - a small table with chairs draws up a place to eat. The headset itself is made with rounded corners - so there is a bit more free space left;
- linear or straight - small headsets set along a longer wall. To accommodate everything you need, cabinets, shelves make up to the ceiling. The refrigerator often does not fit, because it is carried out into the corridor. The dining area is placed opposite - there will be an angular sofa, a table;
- U-shaped - used infrequently, the headset is located along the three walls. It is better to make it under the order narrower - otherwise there will be little space for free movement. The window sill becomes a continuation of the tabletop - there will be an additional work surface. The dining area will be located behind the folding bar.
Bright ceramic tiles, washable wallpaper, plastic or glass panels can be used for kitchen apron as wall decoration. The place of eating is highlighted with photo wallpaper or simply painted with a different color. The ceilings in "Khrushchev" are low, because stretch, suspended, multi-level are not suitable. Ideal fit plastic ceiling panels with a simple texture, acrylic paint. Floor tiles laid diagonally visually slightly expand the space. It also looks good dense linoleum with a small pattern, waterproof laminate.
Space organization
Competent organization of space is the most important indicator of ergonomic kitchen. Here you should organize separate zones for cooking, eating, conveniently place appliances, tableware. For L-shaped, U-shaped layouts, you need to maximize all the angles. Several retractable work surfaces will create additional areas for work, food; hooks, hanging shelves, organizers will allow compact arrangement of household items.
Work zone
In this place, it is important to observe the “working triangle rule” - washing, refrigerator, stove should be placed at arm's length from each other - about 90-150 cm. in the hall. There are enough working surfaces here, but you should not litter them - everything that they use constantly is placed "at hand", the rest is put in a kitchen sofa, on the upper shelves, in the far corner sections.
For maximum convenience, narrow drawers for small items are placed under the working planes, and knives, iron jars for spices are fixed on a magnetic board.
Dinner Zone
The place where they take food consists of a table, which, in order to save space, is made round, with a few chairs or a kitchen sofa. If you put a glass table, chairs, they will be hardly noticeable, which will give the interior lightness and airiness. The dining area is decorated with a 3D sticker with the image of the second window, landscape, still life, decorative saucers, and a small carved panel. Sometimes a large mirror is placed at the tabletop level in the dining area, which significantly expands the space.
The eating area is sometimes placed behind the bar - folding or narrow stationary. But this option is unacceptable when there are small children in the family, the elderly - it is too difficult for them to climb high chairs.
Location of furniture, appliances
The headset is chosen as roomy as possible, but not bulky. Cabinets-cases should not even partially block access to the window, as well as the refrigerator, and wall cabinets. In the spacious corner sections accommodate dishes, table linens, appliances that are rarely used. Furniture is better to choose light, mostly wooden with glass inserts - it will be less cluttering the room, but it will look good in any interior.
Technique is preferred small-sized, narrow, built-in - something is placed under the sink or even in the space of the "Khrushchev" refrigerator. A full-fledged horizontal fridge "hide" under one of the countertops. A dishwasher or small washing machine fits under the sink.
Any functioning refrigerator should not be placed near sources of heat - a stove, radiators. Such a neighborhood can disable it.
Stylistic direction
There are many design solutions to the style of the kitchen, here are some of them:
- minimalism - a strict, laconic set and nothing more. The colors are simple, mostly bright, there is almost no decor; there are almost no contrasts. On the floor - light laminate, the walls are covered with plain decorative plaster, on the ceiling - a flat lamp. The windows are as open as possible - without thick curtains;
- hi-tech - the abundance of light, metal. Brilliant chrome technology, which is present in abundance, cold "cosmic" colors of the headset, dining area of tinted glass. On the ceiling - a lamp on a long cord with a steel shade, on the floor - a laminate or tile;
- classics - simple lines, restrained symmetric forms, natural materials. There is parquet on the floor, expensive, high-quality wallpapers on the walls, wooden furniture, has forged parts. From the decor there are small paintings in carved frames;
- country - ethnic motifs in the decor, rough linen curtains, decorated with floral motifs, table linen with embroidery. The floor is wooden, the walls are covered with clapboard in combination with washable wallpaper, on the ceiling - a lamp with a wicker shade. On the shelves - pottery of the correct form;
- modern - the usual glossy set, part of the household machines - built. Ceramic floor tiles laid on a diagonal, plastic kitchen apron, matte white ceiling, quite a bit of decor, geometric ornaments on draperies are permissible;
- modern - smooth, asymmetrical lines of the headset, no sharp corners, many convenient shelves. Materials, colors are mostly natural, there is a small amount of elegant decor on the shelves, windowsill.
The choice of colors
Coloring for a small kitchen is chosen as bright as possible - this will slightly expand the space, filling it with light. The window here is not too big, but there is usually enough daylight. When it goes to the north, the kitchen is decorated in warm tones, to the south - cold or neutral.
Suitable color combinations:
- white with gray;
- apricot with brown-beige;
- amethyst with apple;
- white-green with light yellow;
- pale pink with blue;
- marsh with pale cornflower blue;
- gray pepper with cloudy sky;
- mustard with light pomegranate;
- smoky white with maple;
- reddish gray with corn;
- lemon with purple;
- light lilac with creamy;
- Linen with khaki.
Contrast accents are present in a small amount - without them the interior looks dull. These are bright crockery, painted cutting boards, color photos on the walls, prints on curtains, a cover on an angular sofa, patterns on table linen, an elegant kitchen apron.
Lighting
Lighting is the main top, local for each zone, decorative. The overhead light is represented by a ceiling lamp, the workplace is illuminated as brightly as possible - preferably by a lamp, adjustable in height or moved along a special rail to the desired area. A separate lamp exists on the hood. The dining area near the wall is illuminated with sconces, LED lamps, the brightness of which can be added or subtracted. Decorative lighting with LED strip around the perimeter of the ceiling, the floor, inside the cabinets, along the bottom and top of the headset will decorate the space, slightly expanding it.
If one of the functional areas is located at the window, you can significantly save on lighting in the daytime.
If the kitchen has a balcony
Combining a kitchen with a balcony will add to it as much as 2-3 square meters of usable space. The wall separating these two rooms is partially or completely cleaned, the balcony is warmed. A dining area is organized at the site of the partition, an additional working area - the former window sill turns into a tabletop. There is a fridge on the balcony, in front of it there is a cupboard, a bar, a kind of storage room for storing seams.
In another embodiment, a soft corner or a normal sofa is brought here, depending on the area of the former balcony. Along the window, if there is space left, place a small winter garden. Exit to the balcony is made out by an arch, sliding glass doors, openwork curtains. The bar counter will be conveniently located on the border of the kitchen and balcony or along the window - depending on where you decide to make a place for eating.
Rolshtora, blinds, suitable curtains will protect the room from overheating on a hot day, hide residents from prying eyes.
Features of the layout, design of the kitchen 2 by 2 meters
The square space accommodates a compact, custom-made mini-kitchen. From the dining area here is better to give up or organize it for a folding bar counter. The Khrushchev refrigerator under the window sill is used as an additional storage space - it is masked as a continuation of the headset. An ordinary refrigerator is chosen compact or full, which is placed in the hallway. The layout is preferred linear or L-shaped with a very narrow headset.
Making the bottom of the headset a dark color, and the top - a lighter, visually also slightly expand the space.
Conclusion
The interior of the kitchen, no more than four or five square meters in size, is quite capable of becoming comfortable, not too close. Properly made repairs, properly selected furniture, the right color scheme will allow you to create a miniature kitchenette of your dreams. If there are any problems with the independent improvement of this room, they turn to professional designers.
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