It takes ~ 4 minutes to readWhat mistress does not dream of a large and spacious kitchen? Only the one that already has it! But what if the area of the kitchen is only 6 square meters? So I want this baby to be equipped with all the necessary household appliances, so that everything is at hand, so that she was comfortable, and that there was a place where you can get together at the table with the whole family, accept relatives, friends. To create an original interior and choose a design in Khrushchev during repair is not an easy task, but nothing is impossible.
Where to start planning a small kitchen in Khrushchev
Kitchens come in two types: square and rectangular. You should start with the very, at first glance, simple, namely, get rid of everything superfluous. After all, the main idea is to visually increase the space.
There are some rules for planning small kitchens:
- In Khrushchev, it is recommended that furniture and household appliances be placed with the letter “G” or the letter “P”.
- Between equipment it is better to leave gaps of 5 centimeters.
- Furniture selection in favor of a capacious, but compact.
- Instead of the stove, you can use the hob; there are 2, 3 burner options on sale.
- Provided that an extractor hood is installed above the stove, the doors can be removed and the opening widened.
- If the kitchen in Khrushchev has access to the balcony, then you can expand the area due to it, having previously insulated it. The balcony will serve as a dining room (read here with a photo).
- As an option - transferring the sink to the window opening. So it will be easier to place kitchen furniture using corner elements.
- There must be at least two outlets above the surface where food preparation works are taking place.
- For such a dining area, the most acceptable option would be roller blinds. They are practical and take up a minimum of space.
How to visually expand the space and choose furniture in the design?
In kitchens in Khrushchev with 6 squares, it is recommended that furniture and household appliances be placed with the letter “G” or in the form of a linear layout. When choosing furniture, it is preferable not to swing, but sliding or folding doors. Folding tables and chairs will help free up space and make the interior functional. The table is better to choose a round or oval shape. Convenient - furniture that can easily transform, for example, a pull-out section. It can be used not only for storage, but also as a work surface.
Oddly enough, but the presence of large decorative elements in Khrushchev visually increases the space of the kitchen (photo below). The use of mirrors in the design of the apron will optically increase the space. An excessive number of hinged shelves and cabinets reduces space. Use as little horizontal parts as possible. Desirable filling vertically. Tall narrow cases-cases will look easier, more appropriate than low, but wide.
Corner furniture is recommended. Engage in all corners, use not only the lockers below, but also the mounted models. It is possible and necessary to use the windowsill. Attach a folding tabletop to it or use the space under it to store equipment. The surface of the window sill can be replaced with a wider one and used as a working one.
In almost all Khrushchevs above the entrance there is a mezzanine. It can be disassembled, there hang shelves, cabinets. The use of many mirrored, shiny surfaces in the decor optically adds space. Glass furniture and glass doors give lightness and airiness. The fewer open shelves in the design, the visually more space, which is important for such a small space Khrushchev. Visually expand the space of the floor, where the materials are laid diagonally (for example, a laminate).
Sliding or folding entry doors will save space, not let in smells. In a small family, instead of a dining table, you can use the bar counter, it will also serve as an additional work surface, a storage place (photo above).
A game of interior colors and lighting for visualization
In the design of small kitchens, color and lighting play an important role. Basic rule: do not use more than two colors, avoid dark shades of walls (read how to choose their design, photo + video) and gender. Dark colors will squeeze pretty, and light colors will expand the space. Light colors will give the necessary airiness, lightness. You can place accents with bright, colorful decor elements. The combination of matte and glossy materials will also add extra volume.
For walls it’s ideal to choose white color (see also White kitchen) or milky tones. Good - Beige (considered here (with photo)), ivory, cream, etc. If you still prefer dark colors, then the furniture is sure to choose light. Optimal if the wall of the kitchen (how to choose - here) and the adjacent room in the same colors. In Khrushchev wallpaper in the kitchen should not be overloaded with a picture. Ideal option would be washable wallpaper. You can play with the color of furniture. It can be bright, colorful, and maybe a tone or two different from the color of the walls, floor.
A major role is played by lighting. The best option is a fairly large crystal chandelier (tips for choosing here) in the dining area and spotlights above the work surface. Pay attention to the window: if it is narrow, then perhaps it is worth expanding the window opening? The better the room is lit, the more spacious it should look.
Curtains should be light or the color of furniture, not on the floor. Light fabrics look good - tulle, organza (read also Curtains on grommets and Hinged curtains). In the kitchen, blinds are appropriate. Heavy curtains will look bad. Fabrics tend to get dirty quickly, absorb odors. Lightweight materials can be washed often, they dry quickly.
No need to get involved in the abundance of decorative elements, 3-5 bright details for 6 squares are enough.
Repair and its errors
A good choice of design, if you started a repair in a small kitchen, will be the execution of space in a single style. Kitchen appliances, sinks, other surfaces for work should be located nearby, at a distance of about one and a half meters from each other. The room should not be cluttered with furniture and well lit.
It’s bad when the room is burdened with the wrong selection of colors in the interior, there is a mixture of styles, there is no unity. The abundance of cabinets, shelves will significantly narrow the space.
Typical errors include:
- poorly thought out installation of sockets for household appliances;
- excessively large working surface;
- exhaust hood with massive air vent;
- lack of free space.
Style selection
Minimalism
Concisely, nothing more, as simple as possible. The color palette is neutral. Compact, multifunctional furniture. A lot of free space or high narrow pencil cases to increase the volume. A minimum of decor, a simple household technique. A contrast, but in restrained colors, color option is possible.
High-tech kitchen in Khrushchev
The abundance of household “advanced” appliances, furniture with glossy surfaces, a contrasting, bright color palette. Here you can take your soul away by creating an original design. Shiny surfaces, glass, expensive equipment are simply a must. A maximum of metal, a minimum of natural wood, an abundance of new-fangled details.
Modern
Practical style. The maximum number of household appliances, metal. This is the most budget version of the design, made from modern materials available, it serves for a long time. Contrasting shades and interesting little things are irreplaceable.
Classic style
Furniture made of natural wood or "under it" (told here). Light color palette. The use of stucco elements. It is impossible to fully observe the classics in a small kitchen. You can take some elements as a basis. This style is suitable for connoisseurs of vintage and Victorian era. The abundance of wood carvings and porcelain is a great way to make your kitchen original.
Provence
Elegant light furniture, the presence in the design of floral motifs, light colors, the presence of flowers in pots, curtains in a rustic style, dishes of different colors.
Idea with a sill table
Sill-countertop - a great solution for a small kitchen of 6 square meters. It disguises the heating battery and provides storage space. This plan countertops eliminate the need to purchase and place a dining table and, therefore, significantly save space.
The kitchen set in a single unit with the surface can be connected with the help of countertops, window sills. Whether it would be better to make a bar counter, a countertop with rounded shapes or rectangulars - depends on the interior of the kitchen.
Placement of a geyser
As a rule, the geyser in such houses is skillfully built into kitchen furniture. It can be placed in a wall cabinet above the countertop or just above the work area. The column should not be placed near refrigerators, hoods, gas stoves. The cabinet for the column must be purchased from special refractory materials. You don’t have to make a cabinet at all, but place it between two hinged cabinets, having completed, after complete installation, a false door that closes with a magnet.
Kitchen decor: install a bar
In Khrushchev, for a small family, a kitchen design of 6 sq. m. with a bar - just a godsend. Behind the counter it is convenient to have lunch for two or four, it can be used as a cutting zone for cooking, it can serve as an additional storage place. Bar counters are single-level (simple countertops), multi-level (where shelves are located) or a place where you can build a refrigerator or other household appliance. Bar counters are equipped with a chrome counter for glasses, mugs and other little things.
Place for a washing machine
Kitchens that are equipped with clothes washers become more functional and allow housewives to cook and wash at the same time. In Khrushchev, the washing machine is built into a specially designated niche near the sink. Some do not install the door, while other housewives, on the contrary, prefer that the door mask the equipment. The modern market allows you to choose the color of the machine to match the kitchen set or purchase a ready-made set with a built-in washing machine, already made in a single ensemble.
Fridge and 6 square meters in the kitchen
It is impossible to imagine a kitchen without a refrigerator. During cooking, the hostess uses it more than once, and in Khrushchev, its placement, due to the small volume of the room, is of some difficulty. The refrigerator built into the kitchen furniture looks the most advantageous.
Options for placing the refrigerator: place it in a special niche corresponding to its dimensions; a single chamber refrigerator can be integrated in the base of the countertop.
If you do not put a refrigerator in the kitchen?
In small rooms of Khrushchev in 6 square meters. m is expensive every centimeter, therefore, if possible, a refrigerator is located nearby, for example, in the corridor, hallway, living room or balcony room. There will always be application for the vacated space.
A small kitchen can be turned into a center of gravity for a family, to equip it comfortably and conveniently, as well as facilitate cooking. How many ideas and fantasies can be invested in its design!
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