The kitchen in Khrushchev has two main drawbacks - a small area (from 5 to 7.5 sq. M) and low ceilings (2.5 - 2.7 m). And it is often gasified, that is, it has pipes and / or a geyser, which greatly spoil the interior. But we also have good news:
- Firstly, the kitchens in most Khrushchev houses have non-load-bearing partitions, which means they can be easily rebuilt.
- Secondly, the problem of small kitchens is so widespread that furniture manufacturers have long adjusted to it, and designers have developed a lot of ideas and effective solutions on how to make a kitchenette cozy and functional.
Today we will talk about 13 ways to get the most out of a modest "Khrushchev" kitchen and present 90 photos of real interiors for your inspiration.
13 solutions for arranging a kitchen in Khrushchev
Solution 1. Combining the kitchen with the living room
This redevelopment option is not in vain so popular among Khrushchev owners, because it is simple, super-efficient and almost always allowed for non-gasified kitchens. Of course, you won’t find extra meters out of nowhere, but at least you can move the dining table into the living room, thereby freeing up space for the work area, and visually the kitchen will seem much more spacious. In addition, the combined premises are good because they create excellent conditions for family communication. So, for example, all family members can be next to each other, doing their own thing at the same time, and mothers get the opportunity to cook, looking after the children with one eye. Even home holidays and parties are more convenient and more fun to organize in the kitchen-living room.
An example of combining a kitchen and a hall in a one-room Khrushchev
- However, there are also disadvantages - due to the lack of a partition from the kitchen, culinary smells will penetrate into the living room and soak all the textiles in the room. The same applies to “kitchen” noises, say, from released water, an extractor hood, a blender, a kettle, etc. Taking a nap lying on the couch while someone is actively cooking in the kitchen, or making noise while getting ready for work while everyone is sleeping, is unlikely to succeed. . If these shortcomings of the combined kitchen-living room are significant for you, consider Solution # 2 - moving the partition.
Before breaking the walls, you will have to go to the BTI, order a redevelopment project and agree on it (even if you are sure that the wall is not load-bearing).
Solution 2. Enlargement of the kitchen due to adjacent premises
If the combined kitchen-living room does not fit into your lifestyle in any way, or if your kitchen is gasified, then you can increase its area at the expense of adjacent premises - a living room, a pantry or a corridor. Thus, the kitchen will become a little larger, but remain isolated, which, frankly, is much more comfortable for living. Here are some ideas:
- Most often, the kitchen is increased at the expense of the living room by moving the partition. Below is an example of a plan for a two-room apartment in Khrushchev before and after repair.
- If the bathroom is combined with a toilet, the bath is replaced with a shower, and the partition is moved, then it will be possible to expand the kitchen or create a niche for the refrigerator. Such a project is not often legalized, but for those who live on the first floor, the chances are quite high. The photo below shows an example of a kitchen in Khrushchev, enlarged by a bathroom, a bathroom and a living room.
And this is what the bathroom looks like after redevelopment
Solution 3: Sliding doors or open doorway
Swing doors in the kitchenette take up a lot of usable space and generally clutter up the interior. You can, at a minimum, rearrange the hinges so that the door opens outwards, and as a maximum, replace the swing door with a folding or sliding one, as in the kitchen interior in the photo below.
If the kitchen is not gasified, you can completely remove the door, leaving the opening open and, perhaps, remake it into a beautiful arch, as shown in the next photo.
And one more piece of advice. When renovating a kitchen in Khrushchev, do not miss the opportunity to move the opening and / or narrow it a little (up to 80-70 cm). Even a couple of tens of free centimeters of the wall often play a big role.
Solution 4. Converting the window sill into a countertop
The window sill is that hidden reserve, by using which you can save space and make the kitchen more functional. But for this, it needs to be redone a bit, namely, built into a kitchen set or turned into a bar / table.
- By integrating a window sill into a U-shaped and corner kitchen set, you can use it as a cutting table, while hiding the radiator and creating additional storage space. True, for this, during the repair process, you will have to slightly raise the window in order to bring the window sill to the level of floor pedestals.
- Converting a window sill into a bar or dining table most often does not require raising the window, you just need to replace the window sill with a larger countertop and install one or two supports under it (if you are making a full-fledged table).
When remodeling the window sill, make sure that warm air from the radiator reaches the window. To do this, you need to make ventilation holes in the new countertop and decorate them with a decorative grille. If this is neglected, most likely, the window will begin to fog up, which threatens to damage the finish and the occurrence of fungus and mold.
Decision 5. Bet on modern minimalism or simplified classics
The choice of interior style is a matter of taste, but small rooms are more advantageous and easier to decorate in a modern way. For example, in the Scandinavian or Japanese style, as well as in the style of minimalism, hi-tech or eco.
Below in the photo you can see an example of a kitchen design in Khrushchev, decorated in scandinavian style.
However, lovers of classics and ethnics should not give up their preferences. It is only necessary to simplify the chosen style a little, for example, by applying a minimum of decor, relying on light shades and reflective materials.
And here is an example of a kitchen design in Khrushchev, decorated in a lighter version of the ethnic style.
Solution 6: Light walls and furniture
In the perception of space, a lot depends on the color of the walls and overall furniture. An unmistakable way to enlarge the Khrushchev mini-kitchen is to decorate most of the interior in white.
- If your kitchen lacks natural light or is crowded with furniture, bet on monochrome: paint the walls white, choose white suites, a dining table, and even curtains on the windows. So all the boundaries of space will be erased, and the kitchen will seem airy, even if it is very crowded. Do not worry about the complexity of maintenance, because in fact, light surfaces are even more practical than dark ones (with the exception of textiles) and visually make the environment more tidy. And in order to avoid the feeling of hospital sterility, you only need to combine different shades of white with each other and combine spectacular textures and materials.
White kitchen in Khrushchev-studio
By the way, when there is no way to hide pipes and a water heater, white facades and walls, including an apron, help out a lot. Indeed, against such a background, engineering elements will simply not be noticeable.
- If you want to fill the interior with color, combine white with one or two additional shades. Use too bright or dark tones only in accents, otherwise the small kitchen will only decrease.
- By the way, dark colors can also visually enlarge the kitchen. To do this, you need to decorate them with vertical surfaces, for example, an apron, headset facades, a door or part of a wall, and decorate everything else with a light shade. As a result, the dark area will go deeper, making the space more voluminous.
- If desired, the white color can be replaced with light gray, beige, gray-blue, pale green, pale yellow or cream.
Solution 7: Finishing with an optical illusion
To visually push the walls apart, the floor should be laid diagonally or, if the kitchen is narrow, across it. The most advantageous pattern for laying a wooden floor is in a herringbone or run-up pattern. It is important that the floorboards are not too wide and long, as they tend to "compress" the space. The color of the floor can be light or medium saturation - such coatings are easier to maintain and the area is increased. Similar principles work with wall decoration:
- The problem of low ceilings (2.5-2.6 m high) typical for Khrushchevs can be solved by gluing wallpaper in a thin vertical strip or rhombus on one or two walls.
- If the kitchen is narrow, but has ceilings no lower than 2.7 m, do exactly the opposite and paint one of the "end" walls in a horizontal strip to visually expand the room.
- Wall mural with perspective convincingly deceive the eyesight and deprive the kitchen of a feeling of crowding. The main thing at the same time is to decorate most of the interior in a minimalistic and neutral way.
- Designers often use trick with a mirror, facing them with an apron, part of the wall in the dining area or one of the walls completely. This technique works especially well if the window is reflected in the mirror, multiplying the light in the kitchen. Of course, mirrors require frequent cleaning, so if you often cook, ditch the mirror backsplash idea and place the mirror away from the stove and sink.
The larger the mirror surface, the larger and brighter the kitchen seems
- With wallpaper with a large and bright pattern, it is worth decorating only one wall or a small section of the wall.
Solution 8. Corner or single-row headset to the ceiling
In a small kitchen in Khrushchev, a corner set or a single row is optimal.
- The corner set is less compact than a single-row one, but it uses two walls and a corner, allowing you to organize more storage spaces and work surfaces. In addition, it is more convenient to cook with such a layout, because three working points (sink, refrigerator and stove) are located in a triangular pattern. At the same time, there is enough space in the kitchen for a dining area.
- A single-row set is the most compact, therefore it is shown if the kitchen is very small (4-6 sq. M) or when the dining room capacity is a priority, not the working area.
However, if you move the dining room into the attached living room, there will be enough space for a U-shaped or two-row suite. The main thing in these layouts is a free passage between furniture with a width of at least 90 cm, and preferably 100-120 cm.
- The U-shaped set fits well into square rooms. And although it is rather bulky, the kitchen turns out to be very convenient, because everything a cook needs is literally at hand. In a small kitchen in Khrushchev, a U-shaped set can be built using a window sill. In the next photo slider, you can see the interior of the kitchen with a similar layout and a dining area in the living room.
- A two-row set is more suitable for narrow and elongated kitchens, it can also be very convenient (subject to a passage of 100-120 cm) and combined with a window sill.
No matter how you arrange your headset, we recommend that you include a few non-standard improvements in it:
- It is better to make the curbstone at the aisle narrower and beveled, then it will become much more convenient to move around the kitchen.
- To use the potential of a small kitchen to 100%, the set should be built up to the ceiling, hiding an air duct in an additional tier and arranging cabinets for things that you use only occasionally.
- You can build a couple of drawers into the basement and put all kinds of rolling pins, baking tins, baking sheets and other kitchen stuff in them.
- Another argument in favor of purchasing a custom-made kitchen is the ability to hide a gas water heater behind the facade. Such a “locker” should not have a bottom or top, and a distance of at least 3 cm must be maintained from the column body to the cabinet walls. The photo below shows a clear, albeit not entirely correct, example of embedding a boiler in a headset.
Solution 9. Laconic facades
Do you want to achieve maximum lightness and airiness of the interior? Then choose solid facades without any decor, panels, prints and maybe even without handles. However, gloss or glass inserts will not be superfluous, because they reflect light and visually lighten bulky furniture.
Solution 10: Mini appliances
In the struggle for precious centimeters, mini-format technology will help out, and, perhaps, even without compromising functionality.
- A dishwasher with a width of 45 cm - fully meets the needs of a family of 3-4 people. If 1-2 people live in an apartment, then an even smaller model will do - 35-40 cm wide.
- The refrigerator with a width of 55 cm is quite roomy, as it compensates for the narrowness of the chamber with its high growth.
- The oven (45 cm) can also be narrow.
- A three-burner stove will cope with the needs of a standard family, while a two-burner stove will suit a couple or a single person. By the way, according to the old rules of SNiP, in the kitchen in Khrushchev, the stove should be exactly the mini format - with no more than three burners.
In addition to mini-equipment, it is worth equipping your mini-kitchen with multifunctional appliances. For example, when choosing a combine, give preference to a model that squeezes juice and chop meat, and you should choose an oven with a microwave oven function.
All appliances - from the microwave to the refrigerator - it is desirable to build. So the small kitchen will look orderly and not cluttered.
Solution 11. Compact and functional dining group
Only compact and functional furniture can make up a dining group for a small kitchen, otherwise it simply won’t fit.
- For 1-2 people it will not be a problem to pick up a small sliding/folding table, which is easily increased in case of receiving guests.
- For those who lead a mobile lifestyle, a bar counter or a folding wall table is suitable.
- In the combined kitchen-living room, you can put the same bar counter, which will not only become a place for meals, but also divide the space into zones.
- More traditional option round or oval table, which fits into the living room better than a rectangular or square table.
- You can also put a transforming coffee table in the living room, which in an instant turns into a spacious table for 4-6 people.
- Chairs should be small and lightweight. It would be nice if they were foldable or at least stacked on top of each other.
- And we strongly recommend that you take a closer look at the invisible chairs made of polycarbonate. They are inexpensive, fit into any interiors, are very practical, and most importantly, they do not clutter up cramped rooms.
- So, for example, the usual central lighting with one chandelier will create unnecessary shadows for us and “squeeze” a small kitchen even more.
Table with folding wings that double the seating capacity
Solution 12. Several small lamps instead of one chandelier
Even the most cramped and crowded kitchen will seem more spacious and comfortable if you create the right lighting in it. And vice versa, no matter how well the kitchen design in Khrushchev is planned, bad light will greatly spoil its perception.
What to do? First, make sure that nothing interferes with the penetration of natural light during the day - neither things on the windowsill, nor tulle, nor curtains, nor furniture. Secondly, instead of one chandelier or in addition to it, install several spotlights around the perimeter of the ceiling or wall sconces in several places in the kitchen. Thirdly, highlight the dining area with light by hanging a chandelier directly above the table or placing a sconce on the wall near the table. Thanks to this technique, kitchen gatherings will become more pleasant, and the interior will become more modern. And of course, do not forget about lighting the work area with furniture lighting.
An example of proper lighting for a very small kitchen in Khrushchev
Solution 13: Short curtains
If the kitchen faces north and there is a catastrophic lack of daylight, it is highly desirable to leave the window without curtains.
In all other cases, the windows of a small kitchen should be decorated with light and short curtains with minimal assembly. For example, it can be Roman or roller blinds, cafe curtains, vertical or horizontal blinds, or ordinary curtains that slightly cover the windowsill.
Khrushchev's apartments are characterized by small dimensions. This is especially true for the kitchen, the area of which, as a rule, is 5-6 sq. m. But, no matter how small-sized it is, I want to make the interior of such a kitchen functional, attractive, and comfortable. You can find information in this article about how a small kitchen is designed in Khrushchev design photo ideas.
The layout of the kitchen in Khrushchev is such that it allows you to accommodate only the most necessary, since its main purpose, unlike modern kitchens, is cooking. The area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen in Khrushchev rarely exceeds 6 sq. M. The room is usually square in shape, which greatly facilitates the task of furnishing it with furniture and appliances. But, since there is practically no corridor, and the window is located opposite the entrance, only two walls remain free in such kitchens. In addition, the layout in old-built houses often includes gas water heaters, which interfere with the integration of headsets and spoil the interior.
In order to combine the design and functionality of the room, as well as to make the most of the usable space, it is necessary to take into account some design features of a small-sized kitchen:
- the geyser can be hidden in a hanging cabinet or under a decorative panel;
- it is recommended to adhere to light colors of surface design;
- it is better to hang a light curtain, blinds or roller blinds on the window, it should be decorated in a minimal way;
- if the kitchen needs a door, it is better to install a sliding one;
- if possible, redevelopment will be the best option for decorating a comfortable kitchen in Khrushchev - combining it with a living room, a loggia, or combining a bathroom with a bath, due to which another wall will be freed, a corridor will appear. The latter option must be carefully considered, coordinated with the necessary authorities, but this is not always possible.
You should abandon unnecessary accessories in the kitchen that will load the space, clutter is the main enemy of the interior of a small kitchen in an apartment. It is better to store dishes in cabinets, cabinets, and not on open shelves and countertops.
Color solutions
In the decoration and furniture of a small kitchen, it is best to use light and pastel colors - white, beige, cream, light gray, and you can see the design ideas in the photo. The dark floor will visually reduce the room in the apartment and narrow the walls. The design, decorated in soft colors, will add light and freedom. If possible, the color of furniture and walls should match - the space visually expands, visually erasing the boundaries. Accordingly, it is not recommended to bring dark and contrasting colors into the interior. It is advisable to use bright colors as an accent, an element of decoration. Thus, it is possible to distinguish furniture facades against the background of a light countertop, as shown in the photo. But you should not use more than two contrasting shades when finishing, creating a design.
When designing corner compositions, for example, a headset, the corner can be highlighted in a lighter color than straight squares, then it will visually expand.
The design of the kitchen, located on the north side, is best done in warm colors of finishes and furniture. It is better not to use complex geometric patterns and large patterns when decorating the interior. You can decorate the decor with a small pattern, but as an accent of the dining or work area.
Floor
The floor covering in the kitchen must be impact-resistant and moisture-resistant. What material to use is a matter of preference, the main thing is that the overall design is harmonious. It is recommended to use flooring of the same color and structure, if not in the entire apartment, then at least in the hallway and kitchen. Such a decision will smooth out the boundaries of space, and the ideas for such a design are collected in a selection of photos.
Ceramic tiles, especially those with a light color or pattern of diagonal stripes, will visually make the space wider due to this pattern and the reflection of light. You should not lay out the floor with tiles with a large pattern: firstly, it will visually reduce the space, and secondly, when cutting the tiles, you will get an unaesthetic pattern on a small floor area. But a small pattern on the floor will emphasize the interior, provided that most of the other surfaces are plain.
To date, there is a worthy replacement for ceramic tiles - PVC tiles. It has the same advantages as the usual one, but it has an absolutely non-slippery surface and a wide range of ornaments and shades.
If the layout is such that the kitchen in Khrushchev is combined with the living room, zoning would be an ideal option - the floor in the kitchen work area and the living room should differ in type, ornament or color of the flooring. As an idea, it is recommended to finish the floor in the kitchen area with tiles, and in the living room with laminate or linoleum.
Wall decoration
Wall decoration in the kitchen in the Khrushchev-era apartment should be done with reflective and glossy materials - glass wallpaper, a mirror above the dining table, and decorative glass elements. In accordance with the general color recommendations, it is better to decorate the walls in the kitchen in light colors. For coating, it is worth using not ordinary paper wallpapers, but non-woven, vinyl, bamboo, that is, those that are not exposed to moisture and with a dense base. Finishing with plaster also has high strength and service life.
Since it is not recommended to use wall covering with a large and bright pattern in a small-sized kitchen, use the ideas of creating an accent on one wall - in the dining area where the table is located, thereby dividing the space. To balance the interior, you can make a kitchen apron in the same style as shown in the photo.
Wallpaper with vertical stripes will visually stretch the space upwards, making the design more attractive. The walls in the Khrushchev kitchen are not recommended to be loaded with various decorative elements. The maximum that will emphasize such an interior is a mirror or glass shelves.
Ceiling
The ceiling in a small kitchen can be arranged in two ways:
- stretch ceiling;
- lined and painted.
All other types - suspended from drywall, plastic and others, will only reduce the height of the ceiling. The color of the ceiling should also be light shades, and the stretch ceiling should be matte, since the glossy surface will reflect daylight and make the room darker. It is also not recommended to make a multi-level ceiling design, because in the Khrushchev-type kitchen the main thing is the freedom of space, and such a ceiling will hide it.
If a decision is made to install a suspended, suspended or slatted ceiling, you must remember the safety measures, since the heat from the stove, especially gas, can be a fire hazard for a small kitchen.
The best option is a regular, leveled and painted ceiling. Without the use of extraneous artificial materials, such a ceiling coating allows the room to "breathe", and, moreover, does not deprive the height of the room of the cherished centimeters. In any case, it must be borne in mind that the ceiling in the kitchen must be moisture resistant, resistant to hot air, and easy to clean.
Lighting
The kitchen in Khrushchev should be well lit. It is not recommended to install a large chandelier in the center of the ceiling, as it will make the space heavier, reduce the height of the room and focus on the center of the room, while in a small kitchen you need diffused and soft light that illuminates all corners of the room. For this, the spot light of halogen lamps, evenly spaced on the ceiling, is ideal, and the dining area can be distinguished by a pendant lamp located directly above the table or bar counter. Ideas for such design are collected in a selection of photos. In addition, it will be advantageous to look at a set with illuminated cabinets. The light reflected on the glass doors and mirrors visually expands the space.
When creating the right lighting in the kitchen, do not forget about natural light - you do not need to hang thick and dark curtains on the window, and also force the window sill with plants. It is necessary to ensure good penetration of daylight, especially if the kitchen window faces north.
The working area in the kitchen should also be well lit. If a corner set is built in, it needs a variety of lighting. A small kitchen should not have dark corners that visually make its space even smaller.
Work area, kitchen apron
The layout of the working area in the kitchen includes:
- place for food storage (cupboards, refrigerator);
- place for washing (sink);
- product preparation area;
- cooking zone (cooking equipment).
These zones should be as close as possible to each other both to save space and for convenience during cooking. The main working area, including the distance from the sink to the stove, should be between 400 and 900 mm. Refrigerator and stove are not recommended to be installed next to each other closer than 300 mm.
The working area should be illuminated with small spotlights. To equip it as a whole, you must use a solid countertop. In order to make the most of the useful space of the kitchen as a working area, you can install an additional countertop under the windowsill, thereby expanding it as shown in the photo. This way you get a place for a dining or desktop, saving space against the wall.
It is better to make a kitchen apron from a glossy material so that it reflects the light from the lamps and the daytime sun. This will make the kitchen appear larger. The design and color scheme of the apron must either match the main shade of the surface finish, or be combined with the color of the headset. The photo shows ideas of how a kitchen set and an apron are done in an organic style.
Selection of furniture and appliances
Before furnishing the interior of the kitchen in Khrushchev, you should pay attention to some of the nuances about the right choice of furniture and household appliances:
- the set should have facades of light shades, and its design should be combined with the rest of the tone of the kitchen. It is better if they are glossy, and cabinet doors - with glass;
- the kitchen set needs to be arranged along the walls, it is better if it does not have sharp corners;
- it is recommended to choose an oval rather than a rectangular dining table, then it will take up less space in the kitchen. The glass table will create the impression of weightlessness in space;
- the table and chairs should not be bulky, with thick legs;
- built-in appliances, hidden behind the same furniture facades, will create the impression of unity of the interior, compact placement. The fragmentation of household appliances will not be visible;
- it is also better not to put the microwave oven on the shelf, but to hide it behind the cabinet door;
- open racks and shelves will clutter up and load the interior with trifles. A winning situation in the kitchen will be if you place the set in a linear or angular way;
- in floor cabinets it is recommended to use not hinged, but sliding mechanisms. The use of transformer furniture will save space in the kitchen, which can be clearly seen in the photo.
To visually stretch a small-sized kitchen up, you can use a set with tall cabinets with pencil cases in the setting. It must be remembered that, whatever the layout, a few well-chosen large pieces of furniture in the kitchen will create a more successful interior than many small and scattered ones.
The kitchen should be distinguished by its comfort, as it is a workspace, the organization of which determines the usability of the premises. Modern designers offer two design options for a small kitchen:
- Linear layout;
- Kitchen for Khrushchev corner.
A distinctive feature of a small kitchen is its certain inconvenience, so modern models of corner sets solve the problem with the size of the room. The main thing here is to properly dispose of the available footage and arrange the headset as conveniently as possible.
This version of the headset allows you to arrange a working triangle in your kitchen. This zone includes in its configuration all the required elements that are required for the proper organization of the working kitchen space. The following components are located in the access zone:
- Panel designed for cooking;
- Washing;
- Storage boxes for kitchen utensils.
For a small kitchen, this option is versatile and compact.
Installing and choosing a headset
Experts advise mounting such a headset along a perpendicular surface - this saves space. This trick allows you to make the most of this interesting space, making it useful and efficient.
Most often, a kitchen in Khrushchev with a refrigerator is installed along the window opening, creating the effect of a triangular workspace with all the necessary elements. This layout uses a U-shaped arrangement of the countertop or sink.
One wing is installed along the surface with a window opening, this allows for natural illumination of part of the workspace. At the same time, a small near-window area of the kitchen is effectively used. The countertop itself should be freed from unnecessary items. To do this, you need to hang rails for drying dishes and placing jars of cereals or spices.
The modern design of the corner kitchen is distinguished by its multitasking. The headset is equipped with all kinds of modules and mechanisms. This ensures the presence of a variety of drawers, shelves, which allow you to provide a place to store kitchen utensils in the area of \u200b\u200bthe working space. Thanks to this design, the headset becomes not only comfortable, but also functional. This helps save space in the room.
The ideal solution would be to order a kitchen set according to the size of the kitchen. Specialists will help you sort out the elements, for example, whether a corner kitchen in Khrushchev with a gas water heater is suitable for the client and what sizes it should be. For the manufacture of such furniture, a natural array, plastic, MDF and chipboard are usually used. Solid wood furniture is the most expensive kitchen option, which is distinguished by its noble appearance and its respectability.
The best option for a corner kitchen in Khrushchev is a set made in a minimalist style. It can be supplemented with additional functional elements. On the modern market there is a large selection of colors for furniture for this purpose.
But it is better to choose light colors and mirror or glossy surfaces. This trick will visually enlarge the room. The main thing is to choose a color scheme that is combined with the overall style of the kitchen.
Height must be fully utilized
Rational use of the upper space in the corner of the room allows you to increase the functionality of the working area without taking up additional space. For this, wall cabinets are used, which adapt to the existing services, plates, vases and other household items.
It is possible to use corner cabinets and shelves that can be used to store dishes, decoration of the kitchen room.
Modern wall cabinets are distinguished by their functionality. You can purchase a convertible model. This will save not only the area of the premises, but the efforts made to complete the tasks. It opens and closes easily, you can simply reach the structure without any additional effort.
Corner cabinets with open shelves decorated with decorative items will look interesting.
It is recommended to use floor cabinets having a design with sliding elements. They can store large items. Inside the cabinets, you can make compartments for storing small items. You can furnish the room according to the following plan for a corner kitchen in Khrushchev. Fill one part of the headset with only the lower additional elements, and the other with the upper cabinet models.
Lightness of space can be given by installing hinged glass shelves suitable for kitchen trifles. It will be interesting to look at the design of the headset, which includes boxes of different heights.
Asymmetrical placement of elements adds sophistication and uniqueness to the room, great for modern style. In a classic design, furniture installed in a symmetrical order looks better.
Dinner Zone
The kitchen in Khrushchev is rather small in size - this makes it difficult to single out a separate dining area on it. Therefore, various design solutions are required. The bar counter is a perfect replacement for a dining table in a small kitchen. It has a large table top and is perfect for a family, for example, of two people.
This design is adjacent and is located perpendicular to one of the sides of the headset. The bar counter will not only add additional flavor to the room, but also become a work surface that can be conveniently used while cooking.
Where to place the refrigerator?
This question often worries the owners of small kitchens. It should be understood that the installation of a standard refrigerator is unrespectable. Due to its size, it will take up a lot of space and will just get in the way. The best option is a built-in model that fits under the countertop. This option has a decent appearance, full functionality and does not take up much space.
At first, you can use the Khrushchev refrigerator built under the window. The main thing to understand is that it will be effective only in the cold season, and it will also not be able to accommodate a sufficient amount of food. In addition, it is undesirable to store vegetables in it.
Varieties of kitchen sets
Corner kitchen sets are divided into three groups:
- L-shaped furniture;
- U-shaped headset;
- Kitchen with breakfast bar.
Each of them has its own distinctive features, but they are ideal for the correct design of a small kitchen space.
L shape the headset is very common among consumers. It is installed along perpendicular planes in the kitchen. You should first choose the most suitable angle that will fully accommodate the furniture. This headset is distinguished by its compact size. Its small size allows you to create a working kitchen area in small apartments.
U-shaped furniture installed along three walls, it is less compact than the previous version. Such a headset is practical, as it has a high level of functionality. There is a wide variety of design solutions for such headsets on the modern market. Thanks to the numerous mechanisms included in the design of the furniture, it becomes an indispensable assistant for the hostess.
A set with a bar counter will help to highlight a separate dining area without compromising square meters. The space itself is divided into two zones - a dining and working.
This model creates a unique design in the kitchen, gives it style and rigor. Designers note that this option will look better in a large kitchen. But with the right calculation and creation of the project, such a set can become an indispensable interior solution for the kitchen.
If the dimensions do not allow you to place a bar counter, then you can choose the option with a folding table that opens easily and can accommodate up to four people.
When choosing a kitchen set option, it is better to pay attention to options with built-in household appliances, for example, a corner kitchen in Khrushchev with a gas water heater. So the space will be minimally filled with various equipment, and the functionality will not differ from large kitchens.
L-shaped kitchen option
U-shaped layout
Advantages of corner kitchen sets
The most important advantage of corner furniture is its compactness. It takes up little space, while it fits perfectly into the design. The main thing to understand is that for an ideal set of furniture for the kitchen, you need to develop your own project for the set, indicating the required dimensions.
The second advantage is rationality. The furniture set is placed according to the modern requirements of housewives. The owner does not need to spend a lot of effort looking for the right kitchen utensils. It can be placed neatly on the headset or inside it, while all the mechanisms of the design work simply and reliably.
And the third plus is the uniqueness of the design solution. On the modern market there is a wide variety of models, which allows the consumer to choose the option that is ideally suited to the style of the room.
Conclusion
The working area in the kitchen should be neat, functional and organically designed. Manufacturers have tried to work hard on the development of corner kitchen sets. Therefore, such furniture is characterized by extraordinary functionality that helps the hostess to cope with the tasks quickly and easily.
Corner kitchen set will give the room a special style, will be an excellent addition to the kitchen and create a unique atmosphere of care and love. It is made of reliable materials, so it can serve its owner for a long time and fruitfully.
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The kitchen in Khrushchev is a small space of 5-7 square meters. m, which hardly fits even the necessary household appliances. Every housewife dreams that this room is functional and convenient for cooking and communicating with household members. How to equip a home with maximum comfort, and what interior design ideas for a small-sized kitchen in Khrushchev do modern experts offer?
Khrushchev-built houses are 4-5-storey buildings with small apartments that appeared in the middle of the last century. Initially, they were considered as temporary housing, but over time, the service life has increased and has come down to our days. In Khrushchev, the kitchen is an average room of 3 by 2 meters with an adjacent bathroom on one side and a living room on the other. A gas water heater is usually installed in the apartment, which causes certain inconveniences when decorating the interior. However, the biggest problem for housewives is to make a kitchen with a comfortable working area and leave room for a dining room.
There are two main problems in the "Khrushchev" kitchen: cramped space and a geyser
Having moved to a five-story building, residents begin to consider possible options for expanding the space. There may only be two here.
- The combination of the kitchen and the adjacent room by dismantling the wall. Such repairs in Khrushchev can significantly improve living conditions and get a modern studio in which you can experiment with styles, choose any interior design and decoration.
- Transferring the wall and increasing the kitchen due to the bathroom, corridor or living room. This method is more expensive, so it is rarely chosen. The result is a more or less free space, but the dimensions of the bathroom and hall are reduced.
Similar kitchen projects in Khrushchev require a building permit, and this takes extra time and money. It should be taken into account that unauthorized redevelopment threatens with a large fine and an order to return the interior to its original state. The fact is that when combining the kitchen and living room, the load-bearing wall is dismantled. Its absence subsequently leads to collapses and collapses of the apartment or the whole house. This problem is especially relevant for Khrushchev, the service life of which already exceeds 40-50 years.
Any unauthorized alteration of the premises can lead to an accident and death. Take care of the safety of your family and neighbors and issue an official building permit if you are planning a major overhaul in Khrushchev.
Kitchen layout
A kitchen project is where to start any renovation. Not everyone can visualize the future room, so it’s better to draw a sketch on paper or use an online constructor. The choice of layout depends on the main purpose of the kitchen. For example, if there are several rooms in the apartment, one of them can be a dining-living room, then it makes no sense to put a large dining table and equip a recreation area in the kitchen. If this is not possible, then you should try to design a room with two zones at once: both a work area and a place for eating. Consider the main ways to place furniture for a small kitchen in Khrushchev.
- Linear layout - the simplest and most budgetary option, which involves the arrangement of furniture in one row along a blank wall. This kitchen looks very stylish and compact, and the main focus is on the dining room. The advantages include the low cost of furniture, which does not need to be made to order. It is enough just to measure the length of the room - and you can go to the store. Among the shortcomings, one can single out the non-ergonomic use of space. If you put a refrigerator, then there will be practically no space for a work surface. A similar kitchen interior in Khrushchev is more suitable for people who do not like to cook or prefer to eat out. It can also be families without children or a single working person.
- L-shaped layout is the placement of the headset along two perpendicular walls. This layout preserves the “triangle principle”, which is so important for housewives. This is a visual combination of a stove, a sink and a refrigerator, which allows not to make unnecessary maneuvers, due to which the cooking process is optimized. A kitchen set with built-in appliances and multifunctional niches and cabinets occupies a third of the kitchen and leaves room for a coffee table with chairs. There are practically no disadvantages in such a layout, except that such furniture will cost a little more than direct headsets.
- A U-shaped layout can only be considered if the room is square and the dining room is in another room. With this design, the headset is located along three walls, capturing two corners and a window. Under the window, you can install a sink (this will require lengthening communications and coordination with utilities) or simply lengthen the window sill and make a countertop. It will serve as a place for a quick snack or tea party. A similar kitchen design in Khrushchev allows you to place all the necessary equipment, including a dishwasher and washing machine, as well as a gas water heater, coffee maker, etc. To make it convenient to work indoors, the distance between the sidewalls of the headset should be at least 1 meter.
Photos of the kitchen in Khrushchev can be viewed on the website and you can choose the layout and design that best meets the requirements and wishes.
Furniture and appliances
So that not a single centimeter in the Khrushchev kitchen remains unused, it is important to place everything you need as compactly as possible. Built-in household appliances will be compactly located in the headset and hide from prying eyes. On open and hinged shelves you can put a toaster, microwave, food processor and other small appliances.
It is important to consider which units can be replaced, which ones can be transferred, and which ones can be completely abandoned.
- A large tall refrigerator with a linear layout is recommended to be placed opposite near the dining table. If possible, it is better to move it to the corridor or to the balcony. A family of 1-2 people may consider purchasing a mini model that fits compactly in a kitchen cabinet. Another option is a horizontal refrigerator or a separate freezer that can be taken out to the balcony.
- A stove is an important and necessary unit that can only be found in the kitchen. To save space and increase the work surface, a model with 2 burners will help. This option is suitable for people who spend little time cooking.
- It is desirable to place the washing machine in the bathroom, but its location in the kitchen is also allowed. Give preference to models with a depth of no more than 40 cm, and also take care of good grounding and follow safety precautions to avoid short circuits and floods.
- A gas water heater is a unit that is often found in the kitchen in Khrushchev, the photo, design and layout of which can be viewed on the website. If it spoils the appearance of the interior and takes up a lot of space, it can be installed in the hallway or in the bathroom. However, this will require permission from the utilities. In the kitchen, the geyser can be hidden in a hanging cabinet. It should be made to order and holes for corrugation and ventilation should be made.
Pay attention to transforming furniture. These multifunctional mobile units have a large capacity and can be easily moved to another location if necessary. The only downside is the relatively high price. Very easy to use and three-tier headset. On the mezzanine you can store things that are least needed in everyday life, and in the lower tiers you should keep everything you need. Furniture reaching the ceiling will visually enlarge the kitchen.
The dining table can be replaced with a folding, wall-mounted one. When folded, it does not take up much space and is a shelf. The same applies to chairs like summer cottages. There is also a version of a transformer cabinet, in which the door, if desired, turns into a full-fledged surface. You can also use a countertop or bar counter as a dining table or a place for a snack. Such an interior looks stylish and modern, especially in combination with high chairs.
Design Secrets
The design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev should be based on the visual expansion of space. Proper design will increase the area and give the room home comfort and warmth.
As a floor covering, you should choose a moisture-resistant laminate, tile or ceramic tile, linoleum without a large pattern. The coating should be laid diagonally, and the dies should not be too large (if we are talking about laminate or parquet).
Walls
Here you can choose decorative plaster, wallpaper for painting, wall panels. Vertical stripes will “stretch” the kitchen up, but will narrow it. Horizontal ones, on the contrary, will help to expand it, but will “lower” the ceiling. Give preference to plain, easy-to-clean coatings. Finishing the apron can be represented by stalinite or ceramic tiles. If there is a free wall left, it can be pasted over with photo wallpapers with a perspective that will lengthen the room.
Ceiling
For a kitchen in Khrushchev with a ceiling height of 2.7 m, a two-tier suspended plasterboard structure with spot lighting around the perimeter is suitable. You can also consider the option of a "floating" ceiling. A similar effect is achieved with the help of LED strips mounted in the eaves. If the height does not allow, it is recommended to use PVC film or simple painting. The optimal and budgetary coating option is white water-based paint.
Lighting
Sunlight alone is sometimes not enough to provide good visibility in the kitchen. In addition, a dark room is visually perceived as more cramped and smaller. Therefore, it is worth taking care of installing additional lighting fixtures in advance. It can be halogen lamps, sconces, chandeliers, spotlights, LED strips. Separate illumination of the apron and dining area will help save on electricity in the future.
Colour
For small kitchens, pastel colors, peach, sand, milky, white, beige, brown are suitable. It is desirable that the interior is light - so the room will seem spacious and free. However, so that the kitchen does not resemble a hospital ward and looks more stylish and modern, a bright accent in individual details is allowed.
Style
First of all, you should pay attention to concise and simple styles. This is minimalism, modern, hi-tech, eco-style. Classical and oriental designs will be out of place, as they involve much larger dimensions of the premises. You can also consider the ethnic rustic country style, which in turn is divided into French Provence and Scandinavian.
For modern designers, there are no impossible tasks: even from the smallest kitchens, they can make a functional and cozy room. The ideas and secrets of interior decorators will help you independently develop a sketch of the future kitchen and make your wildest dreams come true.
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Houses built since the 1950s of the last century and consisting of several residential series, although they are part of the construction history of the Soviet Union, they have not sunk into oblivion. People continue to live and buy apartments in which there is a very small kitchen in Khrushchev. Design, photos, redevelopment tips - the HomeMуHome.ru editorial staff offers ready-made solutions for the rebirth of your kitchen space wisely.
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