The housing stock, inherited from the last century, is still actively in demand on the housing market. And the newly minted owners often have a question about how to equip a small kitchen in such apartments, getting a fairly comfortable and functionally rich room.

Do you have a small kitchen? Then our advice is for you.

Color and light

The first thing designers start with when they want to visually enlarge a space is color scheme project.

Remember the main thing: choose light colors. This applies to both walls and furniture.

Bright color should be present in a small kitchen only as small inclusions. The second issue is lighting.

It is better to choose Roman curtains by installing them in the depth of the window space. During the day, they should fully open the window and give space to the light penetrating from the street. In the evening, they will fall without closing the window sill space, which can be used functionally in a small kitchen.

This attitude to color and light in the kitchen will help make it comfortable and convenient.

Furniture

Cabinets

There are several generally accepted rules for the location of wall cabinets:

1. when hanging lockers, it is necessary to take into account the growth of those who will use them;
2. lockers should preferably be hung at a height of at least 0.6 meters from working surface;
3. elements of high furniture, pencil cases, high technology should be placed along the edges of the interior.

As a rule, the height of the lower tier of kitchen furniture is 0.8 meters. But arrangement small kitchen makes us experiment. And, if people in your family are not too short, then you can order a height of 10 - 15 centimeters higher.

What will it give us? And this will give an increase in space for drawers and shelves. And keep in mind that in lower tier it is more convenient to use pull-out and roll-out drawers, rather than shelves.

Advice. When ordering high drawers, you should not order a stationary stove, as its height will be below the level of the countertop, which will not be very convenient. It is better to order a built-in hob. It is possible with two burners, which will significantly save space.

table top

An interesting solution may be to re-equip the window sill and combine it with the countertop. This will create a comfortable enough workplace and, most importantly, compact.

This option is especially good for those who like to make their own hands. A wide selection of separately sold kitchen fronts, countertops and fittings will allow you to get an original set, designed exactly for the size of the kitchen.

Advice. When moving the sink to a place that is located at a considerable distance from sewer drain, you can use the system forced drain sololift with pump and cutting mechanism for crushing waste. Then the pipes can be laid without a slope, at the same level, below the bottom of the cabinets.

Table

The table is required item interior, without it it is difficult to imagine the atmosphere of the kitchen. There are several standard rules and original ideas, during the implementation of which the arrangement of a small kitchen of 5 sq. M and even less will be easier to implement.

These rules and ideas include the following:

1. a round table is always preferable to a rectangular one small space;
2. as a table in a small kitchen, you can use an enlarged window sill made of countertop material;
3. good decision is the device sliding table- boards, located under the table top with folding legs;
4. a folding table that is attached to the wall is a harmonious solution;
5. bar counter as dining table also has the right to exist;
6. folding table – picture – original solution for a small space.

Chairs

In a small kitchen there is simply nowhere to put ordinary chairs. They will interfere with the owner's movement. But the folding option for such a kitchen will be quite relevant.

Folding chairs take up very little space, they can even be hung on the wall. And in terms of design solutions, these models are diverse and you will be able to choose chairs to your liking.

Technics

A modern kitchen is unthinkable without a set household appliances called to help the hostess in her household chores.

Important. When planning the arrangement of furniture and appliances, it is necessary to clearly understand which communication lines are necessary for the normal functioning of the equipment. The instructions that come with each device will tell you the power of it.

Contact a competent electrician and calculate the load on the network. The ideal option there will be an order for an electrical wiring project in a certified organization.

Fridge

This is probably one of the most important items in the kitchen. There are options for small refrigerators that are built into the bottom row of furniture, under the countertop.

But in this case, very little will fit in it. Yes, and use it will be inconvenient.

An ideal option for a small kitchen will be narrow and tall refrigerators, developed by manufacturers specifically for small spaces.

The most convenient are such refrigerators with a width of 50 cm. And the volume of the freezer and cold storage in different models different, and each family can choose the configuration it needs individually.

Plate

Deciding where to place gas stove or oven, please note the following:

1. possibility safe conduct to this point of the gas hose;
2. you can not place the stove next to the window, there is a danger of blowing out the fire;
3. do not place the stove near the curtains in order to avoid a fire;
4. do not place the stove next to the refrigerator, so as not to overheat the latter;
5. it is advisable to place the stove in a small kitchen against the wall, separating it from other appliances with a cabinet;
6. when positioning the slab, make sure that the door oven will open completely and will not interfere with removing the baking sheet from it without interference

Important. All of the above applies not only separately standing stove with oven, but also separate built-in panels and ovens. Similar requirements can be presented to the location of electric stoves.

When deciding which stove to use in your small kitchen, look to two-burner built-in hobs. This solution saves a lot of space.

TV set

It is advisable to choose a small TV, preferably liquid crystal, with a diagonal of 15-17 dm, with a matrix that has a large viewing angle, which is important, since the kitchen is small.

It is advisable to choose a model with a built-in DVD player. You need to choose a model where CD and DVD media with video are loaded into a tray that slides out to the side. With such a device, it can be easily hung on the wall.

Dishwasher

This device is very difficult to place in a small kitchen space. But manufacturers keep up with the times and produce very small dishwashers. Their prices are quite democratic.

The advantages of such models are obvious, they can be placed on a windowsill, on a shelf, on a work surface, most importantly, to bring communications.

And there is only one drawback, they are designed for fewer dishes than large ones.

But they do quite well with several sets of dishes, it all depends on the model.

Small household appliances

Highly important question when planning space in the kitchen - the issue of arranging small household appliances.

Let's give some advice:

1. raise the microwave higher, on a special shelf or build it into a cabinet - a pencil case at eye level;
2. frequently used small household appliances can be installed in a cabinet at the level of the countertop and closed with doors - curtains, as in the photo;

1. ordering kitchen cabinets, you can equip them sliding shelves for technology, it is very convenient;

1. you can order cabinets with a lifting mechanism for a food processor.

Summary

Where does the hostess spend most of her time?! That's right - in the kitchen, because it is here that she turns ordinary products into masterpieces of culinary art, which the whole family then eats with pleasure. However, creating a kitchen just for cooking would not be right decision, because here every day, in the morning, at lunchtime and in the evening, the whole family gathers to eat and discuss the latest news. So, we have the following task - to arrange the interior of the kitchen in such a way that it can perform all the functions necessary for the hostess and at the same time serve as a place for breakfast and the whole family.

Inexperienced chefs would think that such a task would require a large area, but this room has one feature that is often mentioned when talking about manhood: "Size does not matter." The small size of the kitchen for a true hostess is not a problem, the main thing is to combine and compare everything correctly, which we will discuss further in the article, breaking it down into the following points:

Setting up a small kitchen

Most readers are likely to have a kitchen that is 6 meters or less, that is, a small kitchen, so let's start with these recommendations. By the way, they will not be superfluous for families who have large areas in kitchen area.

The most radical and effective solution in this case is the demolition of the wall that separates the kitchen and the living room / bedroom. However, this solution has a lot of problems, starting with repair work and ending with dissatisfied exclamations of other family members about the smell in the bedroom. And most importantly, not every “our” person manages to understand and make such a decision, which is typical for Western countries.

Another option is to remove everything unnecessary from the kitchen area, leaving only the most necessary:

• (sane dimensions and, if possible, build it into the wall)
• stove (preferably built-in);
• sink ( minimum dimensions, cut into the countertop);
• lockers (not very deep, but accommodating the entire the right utensils);
• and chairs (for dining).

All of the listed items will be sufficient norm for a kitchen to be called a kitchen. I am sure that each of you would name a dozen more things that you would like to see in the kitchen area, but for a small kitchen this is not an option. Although we will not hide, there were craftsmen who, in addition to this, managed to add to the above and in ordinary cuisine (such as Khrushchev), which greatly facilitate the work of the hostess.

To save space, you can use other tips:

• , it is advisable to put on a hanging cabinet to free up space on the table, refrigerator or windowsill.
• Get rid of the curtains by replacing them with blinds or Roman blinds so that there is free access to the windowsill, using it as additional countertop.
• Buy an ergonomic hood of the minimum size in order to hang a cabinet above it.
• Folding chairs are perfect for large families having a small kitchen.

As good example small but equipped kitchens, we suggest you take a look at these photos:

Or watch video:

So, we got rid of the pseudo-problems associated with a small kitchen, which means we can continue.

Comfortable kitchen - beautiful kitchen

Correct color scheme. Experienced Designers they say that the color scheme, or more precisely, it is a very important component in the process of planning the arrangement of the kitchen. Color can play both positive and negative roles. For example:

• dark colors - reduce the kitchen;
• light - on the contrary, they expand, which means that this is an ideal solution for small kitchens;
• shades orange color- charge with a positive mood;
• shades of green - give it a certain lightness;
• shades of white - show the nobility and high cost of the interior.

Therefore, spend a lot of time choosing a color scheme.

Choose floor and wall coverings. Every housewife knows that in order to keep the kitchen clean, you need to have a practical floor and walls, as drops of water, grease or oil remain on these surfaces. Unfortunately, this is an inevitable phenomenon, however, if the kitchen is over working wall where the sink is located, the stove and the countertop will be an “apron” (a narrow and long part of the wall) made of tiles (you can use plastic), as well as a tiled floor, then in such a kitchen it’s “not scary” to cook food. The reason for fearlessness is simple: the dirt from the tiles is easily washed out with the help of modern detergents.

The rest of the wall, to save money, can be pasted over with wallpaper, however, they must be vinyl, or “for painting”, since only they can withstand high temperatures, and a layer of paint will help to clean dirt without problems, moreover, if the color of the walls gets tired , such wallpapers can be easily repainted in the desired color.

Ideal kitchen furniture

When choosing furniture for the kitchen, you need to rely on convenience and functionality. That is, all the necessary and frequently used items should be placed at eye level. Hanging cabinets and shelves will help you with this. For glasses in this case, you can use rails that are attached to the bottom of the cabinets.

The lower cabinets should have drawers, as they are much more convenient than ordinary shelves, without requiring extra gestures from you.

The ideal furniture for the kitchen is custom-made furniture that will take into account all the features of the kitchen. If you have such an opportunity, then consider the location of the kitchen furniture so that the sink, stove and cutting board were on the same side - such a combination will save the hostess from running around.

The material that is used in furniture is usually MDF and chipboard. The tree is considered the most valuable and expensive. The countertop should be made of specially impregnated chipboard, stone or steel, as it will be subject to daily wear and tear.

The kitchen table is the head of the kitchen, the whole family always gathers at it for breakfast or dinner. It will not be difficult for you to choose it, since now in furniture stores there are hundreds of options that will satisfy even the most demanding customer. The main thing is to choose a table in tone and color to overall design kitchens. For a small kitchen, a folding table is the best solution - harmonious, practical, convenient and beautiful. Attach this table to the wall, so it is quite stable.

The modern assortment allows absolutely everyone to choose equipment, there are many options regarding pricing, sizes, shapes and colors. For big family, of course, you need a large refrigerator that can accommodate everything desired products. For bachelors, a mini-fridge is an acceptable option, which can be easily built into a kitchen set. The ovens also have wide selection. Built-in models have become a modern fashion trend. The current youth is unlikely to do without a dishwasher (it can also be built into a kitchen set) and a microwave oven.

If you want less cooking smells in the apartment, then we advise you to purchase it - it can easily cope with any smells. As a rule, it is installed above the stove, since it is there that all smells “start”.

Good day everyone!

I am writing this article for those who also have to cook, feed their families, and generally spend quite a lot of time in a small kitchen.

I would like to wish all of us right away that this situation does not drag on for a long time. So that in the near future it will be possible to place everything that your heart desires in a large, spacious room, and that there is still room

For now, let's stick with what we have.

So, how to decorate a small kitchen?

As you can guess, this article will not design projects and photographs of interiors, as in magazines. Our family has completely ordinary incomes, and I came up with the kitchen project myself.

Some of these ideas were surprising at first, they were very unusual, because they did not correspond to some stereotypes about the kitchen. And of course, these solutions are unlikely to be uniquely suited for everyone. But for me they were very successful. So I am sharing my experience in case it will be useful for you.

What do we have?

My kitchen is only 7 square meters yet narrow and long. I have already shown her in this article: .

When my husband and I were preparing to move into our apartment, my main task was to plan a small space in such a way as to use it as rationally as possible. And I'll tell you, I did it!

The most important thing, what was required from the kitchen:

– to make it convenient for me to cook: enough space on the countertop, everything is at hand, etc.
- so that you can conveniently store dishes, food and everything else that is usually stored in the kitchen.

Well, let's start.

Idea one: about the countertop

When ordering built-in furniture, then we make the height of the tabletop 90-95 cm. Now I will explain what this means.

Block kitchen furniture has a usual height of about 80 cm, about the same height and stationary cookers. And the same default height is made when ordering built-in furniture.

And if we make the countertop 10-15 centimeters higher, then the same more space for shelves and drawers from below. It will be quite possible to make an additional drawer, or one of the shelves in the cabinet will become higher, and then it will be possible to put tall bottles on it.

Plus, it turns out this height of the tabletop is more convenient for work! This will be especially appreciated by those who tall. I myself am tall, and it has always been not very convenient for me to wash dishes or cut food if the kitchen furniture is standard. But now the height of my countertop from the floor is 92 cm - and I am very comfortable.

But here’s what’s unexpected - for short ladies, such an “elevated” tabletop also turned out to be more comfortable. I won’t speak for everyone, but my two friends and my mother (all short) confirmed this.

Idea two: about the stove

I decided to abandon the stationary stove. Firstly, it would not be combined with a high tabletop at all, it would look like a kind of “failure”. And secondly, it takes up a lot of space.

Decision - order a built-in hob. And not big and wide, but narrow, with two burners. For me, this idea was the biggest violation of stereotypes. How so? If the stove means there must be 4 burners, right?

But it turns out that in practice, most housewives do not use more than two burners at the same time! True, true, this was even confirmed by a survey that I recently conducted on the blog. At the end you can see the results.

I myself recalled: “And when did I need at least a third burner?” And I remember one recent incident. It was when in our house, according to a good Russian tradition, they turned off hot water for three days, and pots of boiling water were needed.

And how such a hob saves space! Thanks to her, I have enough space to the right and left of the burners. You can roll out the dough, and cut the meat, and cut the vegetables - everything is convenient! So I recommend.

Idea three: about the oven

I don't have a real big oven. All sweet pastries, meatballs, cheesecakes, casseroles and much more I cook in a mini oven. It has the same functions as a conventional oven, there is a temperature controller and a timer, only the size is like a microwave.

Also, it would seem, is it convenient - a small oven? But you know this the mini oven absolutely replaces the conventional oven in most cases. It perfectly fits a medium-sized round detachable form, a baking dish, a small baking sheet.

That is, if in a conventional oven you have a baking dish, and there is still a lot of space around it, then in the mini-oven this free space is not

BUT! If you are passionate about baking pies, cookies and buns in large quantities- then this is not your option. You are tormented several times to put baking sheets, and the stove will work without a break.

It also happened to me that I baked cookies and cooked hot in two runs, but it seemed like it was when I was preparing to receive guests. In general, it rarely happens.
But look what I got in return for giving up the big oven. Two large drawers under hob! There I have very freely fit all my pots, pans, ladles and baking dishes. Everything is very convenient and easily accessible. So here's the compromise.

Idea four: about the microwave and free space on the table

Very often, microwaves in kitchens are simply on the countertop. Thus, a decent piece of workspace is taken away for the hostess who cooks (or the owner. they say it happens too) . And in a small kitchen, this space is already limited and very valuable.

So the idea is simple - raise the microwave. I have it standing on a shelf specially provided for it, or you can simply place it on the wall with the help of brackets.

Fifth idea: about curtains

We choose such curtains to decorate the window and leave the window sill accessible.

To be honest, at first I really wanted to order beautiful fabric curtains to make the kitchen more comfortable. Well, in general, as usual it is accepted)

And then I looked at things realistically: these curtains will not really be visible, all the beauty will hide either behind the refrigerator or behind the cabinets. In addition, I really wanted to leave an open, accessible window sill. After all, this is almost a shelf, why disappear free space! At we still have narrow window sills, because the house is panel, and for brick houses with wide window sills it's even more relevant. But I didn’t want to leave the window “naked” either. How to be?

Found a solution - roller blinds . A block is fixed to each window sash, in which there is a curtain fabric twisted into a roll. We pull one rope - the roll is unwound, we pull the other - it is unwound.

I chose a translucent canvas with a pattern in the form of butterflies. It transmits light very well, decorates the window, and such curtains do not block the window sill - just a super option.

Idea six: about the hood

A hood can only be a hood: it's great to do your job and at the same time be beautiful and stylish. But in our small kitchen this is not enough!

As we did. The hood was chosen built-in and retractable. When it is turned off and pushed in, you can’t even immediately see that there is a hood above the stove - just a cabinet. By the way, you can’t accidentally hit your head either. Again - the tall ones will understand me .

When you need to turn on the hood - it extends.

Plus, in that locker where the air duct is hiding, there is still a little more space. There you can attach some dishes for storage.

It turns out very effective use space.

Idea seven: about the refrigerator

Everything is simple here.

When we buy this miracle of technology, we especially pay attention to the dimensions: choose narrow and high. Let the space be used up, not across.

Idea eight: about chairs

We always have ONE classic-looking chair with a back in our kitchen so that my husband or I can sit down and eat at any time.

If we need to feed Olezhka, or we want to eat together with Seryozha, or friends have come to us, then because of the refrigerator we have folding stools.

By the way, quite comfortable and even with a soft seat. What a space saver!

Well, here are my ideas on how to comfortably equip a small kitchen. If you have any questions, suggestions, impressions, please write them in the comments. And if you tell us how you equipped your kitchen, share your signature secrets - it will be just super!

While writing this article, there are so many memories at once: how we came up with our kitchen, how we did the repairs ... More precisely, Serezha did it mostly, and I only modestly helped because of pregnancy. It would be so great to repeat all this, but already equipping another, large kitchen ... But I'm so distracted.

And yet, while I was taking photos for this article, Oleg actively “helped” me (how could it be without him!), In between times he came up with new games and got into the frame:

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And now - news with congratulations)

This article is the first of June, which means that the next stage of the reading competition has ended. It turned out to be a very fruitful stage, however)
This is what the TOP commentators looked like on the evening of May 31st. She left the most comments on my blog Vera (moyatepliza.ru).

You know, I am very pleased and happy when readers cook according to my recipes, and they are satisfied. But the fact that Vera undertook to grow spinach after my pro recipe is generally cool!

The most creative comment left Alexander Vasilenko (av-blog.ru) to an article with a recipe for a French dessert. Very sincere and humorous, read.

But that is not all! Recently, an anniversary happened on my blog, 500th comment. Its author was Maria (manunae.ru).

Dear Vera, Alexander and Maria! Congratulations on your victory, and thank you for your attention and your comments!

I have already sent you letters of congratulations to your mail, and in response I am waiting for your WebMoney, Yandex Money, or mobile phone numbers to transfer your prizes.

The names of all winners and their blog addresses can be seen on the page Contests. Once again, my congratulations, and I invite all readers to participate in the new June contests, join us!

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How beautiful to equip a small kitchen

In every family, many pleasant moments of life are associated with the kitchen, and therefore it is perceived not as a room where food is prepared, but as part of the house - the most sincere. This explains our desire to make a small kitchen even more comfortable. That is, in order to equip the kitchen space, you need to correctly combine the functionality of the equipment and beautiful interior.

Moreover, if we are talking about a room of a small area, then you need to get acquainted with the information on how to equip such a room. And you also need to know how to properly furnish it to make it comfortable and cozy at the same time. Photos of ready-made design solutions for small kitchen areas can help with this.

Creating a “new” kitchen or improving the nuances of arranging an “old” one have one goal - cooking should be as convenient as possible, and at the same time take a minimum of time.

To implement the development plan new kitchen experts recommend doing this:

The purchase of furniture, small household appliances can be considered final stage in its arrangement. And if different photos in terms of layout, room equipment, design - this is a kind of base for visualizing ideas, then turning our own creative ideas into reality, we get the result in the form of a unique kitchen.

And do not forget to show a photo of your author's project to friends and acquaintances. Perhaps they are also interested in questions about how to equip a beautiful kitchen. Plus, do it right. AT the best combination finishing materials and colors, configurations of kitchen furniture arrangement and design.

How best to equip the kitchen

In the room where food is prepared, there is always an aggressive specificity in the form high temperatures, high humidity, fat, soot. Therefore, an absolute requirement for finishing materials used in the arrangement is their hygiene and practicality.

Namely:

• the working surface of the walls near the stove, the sinks are tiled, as in the photo;
• the ceiling is covered with acrylic water-dispersion paint or simple wallpaper, since it must "breathe" (pass air, moisture);
• floor covering - tiles, linoleum, tapiflex.

Arrangement rules.

Organizing a small space wisely means optimizing it, putting practicality and order first.

Advice:every thing in the kitchen small size should take its place, as well as perform a certain function:

1. Refrigerator - stove - sink, the “working triangle”, are positioned so as to make the movement for the hostess the least long (in order to save energy). In addition, the hygiene factor is taken into account.

Important:the cooking area is located next to the sink. The washing area is between the refrigerator and the sink.

2. Embedded appliances. Replace freestanding appliances with built-in ones. In this way, the continuity of the surface of the kitchen furniture is achieved, which contributes to visual expansion space.

3. Compact sets of furniture, household appliances. If spaciousness and compactness are successfully combined in kitchen furniture, then the problem of how to equip it is solved automatically. For a small family, it is logical to purchase a compact refrigerator instead of a large one and install it under the countertop. washing or dishwasher 45 cm deep can also be placed under the worktop.

For small kitchens, furniture is best made to order. Moreover, give preference to sliding doors, lower drawers. It is also good if the upper doors have lifting mechanism discoveries.

4. Custom storage area solutions:

• equip cabinets with fully retractable drawers (for free access from both sides);
• order plinth boxes under floor cabinets. This is a good place for storage of kitchen utensils;
• install special dividers in the boxes for various little things;
• store bulk products in containers (it is better to put them in a drawer);
• hang spotlights above the cabinets to control the direction of the light. This will make it easier to find the items you need.

5 . Give up household appliances that you rarely use. Bread makers, food processors, coffee makers, microwave ovens need to allocate space on the shelves (not on the countertop), but only when these appliances are often used.

Advice:if there is a balcony next to the kitchen, then they can be combined and get more space.

Often non-standard solutions help to "unload" the space, and at the same time small rooms become more comfortable. For example:

• dining table - a transformer or a folding table that unfolds only for eating;
• petty kitchen utensils placed on special metal tubes(rails) fixed on the "apron" in the cooking area;
• giving up wall cabinets, You can do small room more spacious.

In general, there are a lot of arrangement options. And the one that suits you can be easily found in the photo with finished interiors.

How to make it cozy

cozy room- This good layout with properly arranged furniture, appliances, thoughtful interior design, lighting.

effect visual magnification small space can be achieved:

• light-colored walls. Beige and coffee shades will help make the room cozy;
• light light curtains. or - The best decision for decorating small kitchens.

And also a pattern in the form of longitudinal stripes on the walls will create the impression high ceiling, horizontal lines visually expand the room. The main thing is that the stripes are not very bright.

For cozy atmosphere in the room in the morning or evening when not enough sunlight, you can arrange lighting around the perimeter spotlights, ceiling lights, a small chandelier above the table. Lighting in lockers and cabinets will be appropriate. Neon lights for the work area.

How beautiful to equip the kitchen

Harmony and originality of all interior elements small kitchenette is hallmark the best design projects. A clear confirmation is the photos of beautifully designed kitchen facilities.

First of all, it is an arrangement in a bright color scheme, and it’s also good if there are reflective surfaces (mirror inserts on the walls, glossy ceilings and furniture fronts).

That is, light-colored wallpapers, glossy surfaces the facade of the headset (all shades of beige, white, delicate blue, peach, salad, and so on). And the glass doors of the compact modules of the headset, the shiny chrome surfaces of kitchen appliances perfectly cope with the task visual expansion space.

In the photo, such design options are often found.

Advice: dark tones in the interior of a small room can only be used to decorate the lower sections furniture set.

The external attractiveness of the kitchen arrangement is given by the reception of space zoning. That is, even a small area can be divided into two zones: the first is a place for cooking. The second is an area with a dining table. In addition, such a distinction will help make the kitchen functional.

How to make a small kitchen cozy

There are many options for how to make a small room comfortable for cooking and cozy, where everyone in the household has a good time. It is also important to know how to furnish the kitchen with furniture, fully preserving the functionality of a small area and comfort.

How to furnish

Currently applied 5 basic kitchen equipment layouts:

• unilateral(linear). Ideal Solution for rooms of a small area, as in the photo;
• bilateral. This furniture installation is suitable for a more spacious room;
• angular. Demanded design option with the placement of the headset along two adjacent walls. Photo of such an interior with furniture located at outer wall according to the L-shaped scheme, clearly demonstrate the advantages of this method;
• U-shaped. Rarely seen in practice, because this way of organizing kitchens has a drawback - a "dead zone" in the corners of furniture, including built-in furniture. The problem is solved with corner cabinet, specially designed, equipped with a rotating inner part;
• insular. In the central part of the space, a place is allocated for the module - "islands". Often in the photo - this is a separate sink. It is possible that the "island" is beautiful kitchen table with drawers for storing spices or groceries. The rest of the space is reserved for the work surface.

How to decorate beautifully

Having given due attention to convenience, you also need to thoroughly take care of style:

1. Minimalism. The furniture is light with glass shelves. There are mirror inserts on the walls. Accessories - some bright decorative elements.

Flooring - tiles laid diagonally to visually increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200ba small room.

2. Hi-tech. Shiny surfaces facades made of glass, gray plastic, silver shade. Color accessories - chrome.

3. Modern. The facade of furniture modules is decorated with plastic and glass. The advantage of style is the opportunity for improvisation.

4. Art Deco. The most "artistic" kitchens are distinguished by a variety of design techniques.

5. Themed. Examples: "Spring", "Flower", "Marine".

In addition, for kitchens of small sizes, furniture in soothing beige, brown shades of a classic style is often chosen.

From ethnic styles allocate - Scandinavian. The interior of such a kitchen is distinguished by the aesthetics of the combination of noble shades with the refinement of the lines of the furniture set.

How to make it cozy

rules beautiful design rooms are based on the principles of harmony of all elements of the interior and measures of personal taste.

A few simple tips:

1. The color of furniture and walls may not match.
2. In a kitchen where there is not enough sunlight, you can choose lemon, pistachio, blue, light beige, pinkish colors for walls and furniture. And vice versa for bright room order facades in shades of gray, brown, carmine red.
3. Glossy sheen of furniture facades in black, pink, lilac color - good foundation for a stylish interior.
4. Textile. Curtains should be made of soft, lightweight material. The best fabrics- tulle, mesh, organza. Shades are pastel.

Advice:properly selected decor elements emphasize the beauty of the overall interior.

Conclusion

The key points in the arrangement of a small kitchen can be considered the size of the room and its correct layout. Anyone who believes that a small area is a big minus, it is useful to first work out all the details related to rational organization kitchen space, and when decorating the interior, choose a simple design.

The kitchen is important place in every house. Here, not only cooking takes place, but also friendly feasts and romantic dinners. In the kitchen, it is especially important to combine practicality with aesthetics. This can be done both in a spacious kitchen and in a very small one: the main thing is to correctly use the available space. Moreover, it is not even necessary to turn to designers to get the kitchen of your dreams - following simple rules Any idea can be brought to life on your own. From this article, you will learn how to equip a kitchen with your own hands.

How to properly equip the kitchen? Of course, the answer will depend on its size and your preferences. And yet there are several general rules which can help you make your kitchen space comfortable and beautiful. These rules are perhaps universal for any kitchen, regardless of its size, design concept and budget that you plan to spend.

simple tips, how to decorate a kitchen:

1. Divide it into zones. In every kitchen, at least two zones can be distinguished: this is the place where you cook food, and the place where the dining table is located. Dividing your kitchen in this way will help delineate the space and make your kitchen functional and visually appealing.
2. Stick to the same style. Even if you have a large kitchen, and you divide it into three or more zones, you need to make sure that they all fit together well. If you love brightness, make only one area bright - usually the dining table area is chosen for this. In other areas, use only small bright accents. Wherein, uniform style should not only be color combinations, but also in combination different textures. If you choose classic wooden facades, you will get one concept, and if you buy a glossy bar counter, you will have a completely different one.
3. Make sure that the facades are combined with the finishing of the floor and walls. If you plan to change only the furniture in the kitchen, but are not ready to repaint the walls and change the tiles on the floor, you will have to select kitchen fronts and furniture based on the wall and floor finishes. However, any finish leaves enough room for creativity so that you can bring your concept to life.

Before choosing furniture for your kitchen, draw a plan on a piece of paper. In most kitchen furniture stores, you can also create a more precise plan with the designers on the computer. Make a few of these plans for your kitchen - they will help you understand how this or that idea will look, and you can finally decide on a design decision.

Ways to plan a kitchen

The kitchen set can be located in the apartment in different ways. When choosing a location, it is important to proceed from your own needs and habits - after all, the kitchen should be not only aesthetic, but also convenient for cooking.

The following layout options are available:

• Single row kitchen. This is the most classic version kitchens - in it the entire kitchen set is located in one line along the wall. This is one of good options for a small kitchen. AT big kitchen this layout will be relevant if you want to leave a small cooking area and expand the space for a dining table. If you're wondering how to arrange a kitchen-living room, single row kitchen will suit you. Also, this layout will fit well into a studio apartment, since the headset in this case will occupy a minimum of space.
• Double row kitchen. In this case, the kitchen set is located along two parallel walls. This option is categorically not suitable for a narrow kitchen, but in a small square kitchen or in a spacious kitchen-living room, such a solution can help organize the workspace well.
• Kitchen in the form of the letter L or corner kitchen. This is universal option suitable for almost any kitchen. The corner kitchen looks interesting and helps to divide the space into zones in an unusual way, bringing asymmetry to the design. Also, this option is very practical and compact - in corner kitchen everything you need will be at hand.

• U-shaped kitchen or rectangular kitchen. This is another way to organize space in a spacious rectangular kitchen. If you like to cook and you need a lot of space for this, in a rectangular kitchen you can arrange everything kitchen utensils and you will feel free. This kitchen occupies three walls. It will fit a long countertop, a large sink, and any appliances you need: for example, a coffee maker, toaster, blender or dishwasher.
• Island cuisine. This layout implies that part of the kitchen set will be located along the walls, and part - right in the middle of the room. Of course, such a layout requires a spacious kitchen, otherwise you will simply be uncomfortable. Usually in the middle of the room they have a stove and a countertop. It can be a classic rectangular version or a countertop with unusual design- for example, oval or round. In terms of convenience, smooth corners will be better for an island kitchen.
• Peninsular cuisine is ordinary kitchen along a wall with a small part that sticks out. It can be a bar counter, a countertop with a stove or a sink - whatever. This layout is good because it perfectly helps to divide the space. The protruding part will separate the cooking area from the dining area. For a kitchen-living room or a studio apartment, the division of space is of paramount importance, so you should take a closer look at this option.

How to equip a square kitchen?

Usually kitchens have a standard rectangular shape- in this case, there are many layout options, and all of them are quite successful. The square kitchen is unusual option. To make such a kitchen cozy and comfortable, try to divide the space in half. This can be done vertically, horizontally or obliquely − last option suitable for modern kitchen with original design. When equipping a square kitchen, pay attention to the following points:

• In a square kitchen, you should not separate zones with different colors- they will contrast too much with each other. Instead, try highlighting dining area using lighting. Also, if space allows, you can make small partitions that will visually separate one zone from another.
• A square kitchen will look more interesting if you choose a set and furniture with soft corners. From a practical point of view, it will be very important in a small kitchen so that when you walk around the room, you do not touch sharp corners.
• Asymmetric design solutions will look interesting in a square kitchen - this way a square kitchen will look more rectangular.

• If you have a spacious square kitchen, an island layout can look interesting in it. In this case, you should save space near the walls as much as possible in order to move around the room comfortably.
• For square kitchen the arrangement of furniture in a circle may be suitable. To do this, choose a rectangular or corner kitchen set, place a dining table and other necessary furniture along the walls, leaving an empty space in the center. This option can look especially stylish in combination with tile patterns on the floor.

How to equip a narrow kitchen?

How to equip a kitchen in Khrushchev or in any apartment where the room is very narrow? When setting up a narrow kitchen, it is very important to use the space wisely and not clutter up the kitchen with unnecessary things so that you can cook comfortably. If you think about the design, a narrow kitchen will look very cozy. Use the following tips when planning:

• On long parallel walls it is best to place the headset in light colors. It is desirable that the floor and walls are also light enough - this will help expand the space visually and make narrow kitchen more beautiful.
• In a small narrow kitchen, it is not always possible to separate the dining area and the cooking area well. However, small partitions can help with this, different colors and different textures.
• When choosing a table for a narrow kitchen, consider a bar counter as an option. It takes up minimal space, looks very stylish and fits perfectly into a narrow kitchen. If you have a small family, a bar counter can be a good solution.
• If you have very little space, you should choose a single-row or corner set. If you have an elongated kitchen, but at the same time spacious enough, you can choose any layout option, except for the island.

• If there is not enough space, it is worth considering a folding or folding table for a narrow kitchen.
• By placing kitchen furniture, try to move around the perimeter. No need to take up extra space in the middle of the kitchen - any furniture there will prevent you from moving freely around the kitchen.
• Open shelves with dinnerware, vases, jars, candles or houseplants will give the kitchen a cozy feel. However, it is better to place them in the dining area, and not in the kitchen set.
• In a small kitchen, good lighting is especially important, which will help visually expand the space.

Comfortable and beautiful kitchen - how to equip in the photo

Take note of a few ideas for the successful arrangement of the kitchen in any room.

To visually make the ceiling higher, it is worth making dark facades on the lower drawers. From above it is worth leaving the walls in light colors or hang drawers with white fronts.

In spacious kitchens, open or glazed shelves will look good - there you can place beautiful dishes and decor elements.

An island layout with a worktop in the center is suitable for a spacious kitchen. If you want the room to look even bigger, place a light kitchen set around the perimeter, and make the facades in the center dark.

Small bright accents will make the kitchen beautiful and interesting. Colored facades, lamps and cushions on the chairs will make you feel comfortable even in a small room.

Space optimization in a small kitchen

How to equip a small kitchen? Even the smallest kitchen can be cozy and functional if you think about its furnishings. When planning a narrow kitchen, it is important to think about saving space. When every meter is used as efficiently as possible, you will no longer notice the shortcomings of a narrow kitchen.

The most important - convenient to equip the kitchen. In a small room, pay attention to the following points:

• Use tall cabinets for storage. Far from all the dishes and products we use often: those things that you get only a couple of times a month should be placed on the top shelves. To pick up items from upper shelves, you can purchase a small folding ladder - it will fit perfectly into modern interior. This is especially true if you think how to equip a kitchen in the country.
• built-in kitchen appliances will help you save a lot of space. Built-in can be a hood, oven, stove or refrigerator.
• If you have an extremely small room and a small family, you should think about a small refrigerator that can be built into the bottom of the kitchen set. Thus, at the top you will have an additional storage box.
• A folding table or bar counter will help optimize the space in the dining area.

Having thought through all the details for convenience, you should, of course, pay attention to design. These simple tips will allow you to visually make the kitchen more spacious and give the room a unique look:

1. Give preference kitchen sets in light colors - they will visually expand the space. If you are thinking about how to equip a 6 sq.m. kitchen, it is especially important that it is not too dark.
2. Particularly good at small kitchens look modern glossy headsets. They reflect the light and make the room look more spacious.
3. Now many glossy headsets are made in color by combining two or more colors. In a small kitchen you can do upper cabinets one color and the bottom another. However, if you want to combine two or more colors in the lower or upper tier, it is better to refuse this idea for a small kitchen. Such headsets will visually crush the already narrow room making the room look even smaller.
4. Whether you choose a classic wood cabinetry or a modern glossy cabinetry, try to choose cabinets with no handles or discreet tone-on-tone handles. Small details that stand out visually narrow the space.

A small kitchen is best furnished in the style of "Minimalism" or at least come close to it. Of course, small accents are very important, but large-sized furniture should be predominantly smooth and solid in order to make the kitchen look wider than it actually is.

It is often not clear what to look for when planning a medium-sized kitchen. If you think how to equip a kitchen of 9 sq.m still worth sticking with light shades and a simple headset shape. When the question comes up how to equip a kitchen of 12 sq.m you can afford more small parts and color combinations.

Ideas for arranging a spacious kitchen

A large kitchen is the dream of any housewife. Often a large kitchen becomes almost the main room in the house, combining both the kitchen and the living room. Furnishing a spacious room, of course, is much easier than a small kitchen. However, often large kitchens look very empty, and they lack home comfort. If you are faced with such a problem, take note of the following ideas for a large kitchen:

• Make a large dining area in the spacious kitchen. Of course, it is important that the cooking area is also not too small, otherwise you will simply be uncomfortable. However, in a large kitchen you can find enough space for a headset and a massive dining table. Nearby you can put armchairs or a sofa. Such a kitchen will serve as a living room and will look cozy.
• Give preference to classic wooden headsets. wooden cabinets, table and chairs always give a special atmosphere and comfort. In addition, these options are now in trend. Wooden set doesn't have to be old fashioned kitchen drawers- now you can make completely smooth wooden facades, add round corners and select a table unusual shape. This option will look cozy and modern. The tree will look great if you are looking for how to equip a kitchen in a private house.
• Try island layout. If you really love to cook and want to have plenty of space for this, you can move an additional countertop with a stove or sink to the center of the room. This option looks very unusual and interesting, and the spacious kitchen will allow you to realize this design decision without sacrificing convenience.
• Add more open shelves. If a small kitchen should be made as simple and monochromatic as possible, in a large room you can afford a lot of small details - they will only make the kitchen even cozier. On the shelves you can place beautiful dishes, vases, clocks, decorative elements and houseplants. It is these small accents that will give zest to a large room.
• Divide the space with columns, partitions or beams. Spacious kitchen allows you to make the division into zones even clearer. You can vary not only the color of the floor and furniture, but also make the separation in the form of partitions. If you have a kitchen-living room, this option is especially suitable for you.

In the arrangement of the kitchen, one should, first of all, proceed from the size and layout of the room. If you have a small kitchen, stick to simple design, and if the space is large, you can diversify it with many small details. Before buying a headset, be sure to draw the kitchen of your dreams on a piece of paper. First, think through all the details in terms of functionality, and then choose the decorative elements to your liking.

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