Repair of a small kitchen: features and nuances, expert advice.

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The biggest headache of residents "Khrushchev"Is a small kitchen inherited from the Soviet or post-Soviet of the past. Ideally, the size of the room should be eight square meters, in fact - these are unfortunate five (5 square meters. m) or six (6 square meters. m) squares. Given the large functional load of the space, the need to place not only the dining area, but also communications, utilities and working space, you might think that it is almost impossible to repair a small-sized kitchen with an increase in usable area! And here not. Perhaps, and even more entertaining than arranging a huge dining room.
No need to panic, because there are great ideas on how to make a perfect repair of a small kitchen. What kind? You will find out more about this below and look at the photo of the kitchen of small sizes.

In a small kitchen, a lot of advantages:

• repair of a small-sized kitchen is a minimum of time and nerves;
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• for the arrangement of space does not require a lot of building and finishing materials - saving money;
• there is a place for experiment - where to hide the washing machine, how to reduce the working area, where to put the refrigerator;
• a large selection of kitchen furniture - manufacturers have long relied on residents "Khrushchev», Implementing compact kits at a budget cost.

How to start repairing a small kitchen?

1. Great opportunities for limited space.
   The first thing that is recommended to be undertaken in the process of arrangement is to brief the space. Unused niches, removal of some areas to the balcony, integration with a loggia or living room (if constructive the apartment’s capabilities allow this), an increase in square meters due to the demolition of partitions and others designer tricks. By the way, at this stage, the help of specialists may be required. Do not save on the knowledge and experience of those for whom the design of a small kitchen is a job.
2. Kitchen: repair options.
   At the next stage, designers recommend developing a project for the future zone. Style, interior, lighting, textiles and furniture. Everything should be done in a single stylistic vein and not contradict each other. So, repairing the kitchen with your own hands implies not only technical, but also visual expansion of the space. It is recommended not to overload your small kitchen corner with useless things. Give preference to neutral light shades, daylight "white" lighting, and transforming, compact, roomy furniture.
3. How, what, how much.
   The next step is the coordination of the budget and the wishes of the residents. Stretch ceilings or simple painting of surfaces, cosmetic or major repairs, wallpaper or drywall? Kitchen repair is always financial costs, but how significant they will be depends on you and your preferences. After exploring the possibilities, it is necessary to draw up an estimate, which is never final - in the process of work, corrections are always made.
4. To the shops!
   The most pleasant stage in the arrangement is shopping on construction bases and shops. No need to purchase materials given the huge expense (much in store). If repairs are done by people with experience, then you need only 10% more wallpaper, glue and paint than is required “back to back”.

How to make repairs in a small kitchen?

Before embarking on the implementation of the plan, it is advisable, even before writing the estimate, to resolve the issue of the type of repair and the building materials necessary for this. If the kitchen is very small, then you should immediately abandon:

• leveling the walls with the help of the frame - the design hides a lot of useful space, narrows the already limited area;
• stretch ceilings (a controversial issue, the solution of which depends on the initial height of the ceilings);
• Wallpaper with catchy patterns (visually reduce the square meter of the kitchen);
• an abundance of small details - kitchen utensils, decorative elements, painted sets and furniture.

It is necessary to give preference to strict conciseness and completeness. This will visually expand the walls of the kitchen (see also Wall Design Choice), in which you can breathe fully. A good idea to repair a small kitchen is to design a space in a minimalist style, a photograph of such a kitchen is presented below.

Kitchen design in the apartment

Do-it-yourself kitchen repairs? Why not! Moreover, the word "budget" is associated with trendingHandmade. But everyone wants not only a practical, but also a stylish atmosphere?

Repair in a small kitchen, for example, in the kitchen is 5 sq mIt is always associated with great efforts and a great desire to turn a limited space into a convenient and free room. To all labor costs and money injections paid off, it is worth choosing furniture suitable for the kitchen, which will not only complete the image of the dining room, but also give the impression of freedom and spaciousness.

Watch a video of kitchen options below.

What should be the furniture for a small kitchen?

1. Made to order.
   In order to fully satisfy all the vagaries of the premises, you must contact the companies that manufacture furniture for individual projects. This solution will allow the most comfortable for residents to equip square meters by hiding and veiling utility networks, household appliances, shelves.
2. Capacious.
   The more space where you can remove appliances, utensils, other kitchen utensils, the better. The fact is that most standard headsets have a classic storage system. But the new designs use all the features for maximum capacity. Compact, but capacious - this is how you can characterize modern furniture, which is presented in stores.
3. Transforming.
   For a small kitchen, you need to choose transforming furniture, which is assembled, folded, and, if necessary, transformed into a convenient large model. A similar assortment offers a chain of stores IKEA.
4. Corner
   To use all the space, you must choose a headset with an angular design. You can’t even imagine how much space was not used before in the corners! A similar planning system is also called "triangular".

Lighting

Subjectively, the kitchen is divided into two parts - the working area and the eating area. It is imperative that each of them does not lack lighting. So feel free to hire a team of specialists to install the stretch ceiling and call an electrician to recreate it design using LEDs that will illuminate directionally or scattered, around the perimeter or scatter.

By the way, perimeter lighting visually makes ceilings taller.

Useful Tips

• Apron with photo printing - not only the trend season, but also a good opportunity to visually push the walls. The main thing is to choose the right picture.
• Instead of textiles, you can use blinds - they are more hygienicDo not overload space ryushechkami and bows, concise.
• Lighting in a small kitchen should be at 5+. In addition to the main light source, use additional illumination of cabinets, shelves, drawers.
• Cabinet, built-in furniture will help to competently organize the space.
• The dismantling of partitions should be agreed upon by the housing inspectorate.
• If the kitchen is very small, no more than 5 square meters. m, you can combine the kitchen and the balcony, however, it is strictly forbidden to take out the heating battery to the loggia.
• Hidden storage systems allow you to discreetly hide everything that can wait.

Repairing a small kitchen is a good opportunity to test your imagination! Especially since magazines the repair and design of the house is replete with various offers, ideas and opportunities. Have a good repair!