Corner kitchen with a bar counter: examples of successful design

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Natalia Surkova

Installing a refrigerator in a small kitchen should be thoughtful. After all, there should be enough free space in the room.

Working triangle rule

The usual linear arrangement of furniture and household appliances is considered not very rational. The refrigerator must fit into the “golden” triangle “food-washing-cooking”. In principle, a linear layout in small kitchens is acceptable, because the distance between work areas with this arrangement is minimal. But still, the triangle is more convenient for work.

Small kitchen with refrigerator

There should be no obstacles in the form of a dining table or other furniture in its path. The distance between adjacent zones is no more than 1.2 m, the minimum is 0.6 m. If you violate this rule, the cooking process will turn into flour - you will spend a lot of effort and time on it.

Make the right distance between work areas

The process of working in the kitchen should look like this:

• first, food is taken from the refrigerator to the sink or directly onto the worktop for cutting; with a distance between adjacent zones of 0.6-1.2 m, it will be enough to take one or two steps;
• cuttings from the desktop are sent to the stove located next to the countertop (finished products go directly to the dining table);
• The prepared dish is placed on plates and sent to the dining area.

Try not to clutter work tables in a small kitchen; all space should be used rationally

Tip: It is better to provide an area for unloading packages next to the refrigerator. This will make the work easier and faster.

U-shaped layout

The U-shaped arrangement of furniture will suit a square kitchen. To ensure that there is enough work space, a narrow set is purchased, and the window sill is turned into another working plane. It is very convenient to cook here, lay out food, arrange dishes, but there is not enough space for the dining area, so it is moved to the living room or you have to dine at the bar counter - a logical continuation of the set.

Storage space is plentiful here, as three walls are used. The window sill becomes a working surface with sections for storage, a dining area with high chairs. There are usually no problems with organizing the work triangle - sink-stove-refrigerator. When the kitchen has the shape of a rectangle, the distance between parallel cabinets should not be less than 80-110 cm. One wall is fully equipped with cabinets, the other has only a couple of hanging shelves, used primarily for decorative purposes.

Modified versions of the “golden” triangle

It is unlikely that it will be possible to maintain the sides of a working triangle (ideally isosceles) in a small kitchen. In practice, modified versions of this layout are more often used:

• L-shaped: the refrigerator is placed in the same row with the kitchen unit so that together they form the letter “L”; Let's assume the option is when the refrigerator is installed opposite cabinets arranged in a similar way;

L-shaped version

• parallel two-row layout: the sink, stove and work table are placed on one side, the refrigerator and other cabinets are placed on the opposite side; in this case it clearly fits into the work triangle;
• U-shaped with one of the zones (for example, a sink) placed near the third wall;

U-shaped kitchen in light shades

• island: with the desktop placed in the center; For a small kitchen, this option, unfortunately, is unacceptable.

Between each of the zones (storage-washing-cooking) there must be a countertop. This is necessary not only for convenience, but for separating electrical appliances and washing.

Kitchens in Khrushchev

With thoughtful arrangement of furniture and appliances, even a small kitchen can accommodate everything you need. As a rule, in a compact room, if the width of the room allows this, a two-row layout is used. A stove, work table and refrigerator should be placed along one wall only as a last resort.

For a right-handed housewife, the most convenient option for placing appliances is from left to right: first the refrigerator, then the sink, and lastly the stove. It will be more comfortable for a left-handed person if they go in the reverse order, from right to left: in the very left corner there is a refrigerator, etc.

With thoughtful arrangement of furniture and appliances, even in a small kitchen you can fit everything you need

Safety requirements must also be taken into account. If there is a hot stove next to it, more intense operation of the equipment will be required to cool the food to the desired temperature. This can lead to its rapid failure.

It is also better not to place it near the window next to the battery to avoid overheating. Plus, installing bulky equipment in this place will attract unnecessary attention.

Stylish option for a small Khrushchev

If it is not possible to separate the oven and refrigerator using a work table or cabinet, the equipment must be moved to another place away from heat. Can be placed on the side of the front door.

Corner kitchen set

Corner furniture with a built-in refrigerator is a ready-made workspace in which you can easily place equipment according to the rules of the triangle. On one side there is a working area, on the other – a dining area.

When the refrigerator is located at the entrance, it can also serve as an additional partition

It is better to place a bulky refrigerator at one of the vertices of an imaginary triangle - in the corner by the window or at the entrance. If the unit is located near the door, it will be more convenient to unload packages brought from the store.

When the refrigerator is located at the entrance, it can also serve as an additional partition, zoning the space. The door is dismantled. As a result, a wide, easy-to-pass portal is formed.

Advice If possible, it is better to widen the doorway - the space will visually increase, and the refrigerator will be perceived differently against its background.

Most large stores have the opportunity to select the required number of cabinets made in the same style. This will be problematic only if there are non-standard protrusions or recesses on the walls.

Corner furniture is spacious

Corner furniture is not only quite compact, but also spacious. After all, all angles that are not taken into account in standard kitchen sets are used. Additional space can also be obtained by using rotating and sliding shelves.

It is difficult to select such furniture only for small kitchens of non-standard shapes. To completely cover the wall, you will have to select the production of a pair of cabinets of the required sizes. There is no point in buying a corner kitchen set for a long, narrow room. It is better to arrange the furniture along one line.

Compact corner furniture

Advice For larger housewives, a sink located in the corner may be inconvenient. Be sure to check before purchasing how comfortable it will be for you to work with it.

Linear layout

This arrangement is preferable for rectangular, elongated rooms. All furniture is placed along one wall. This option is sometimes called a galley, as on a ship. The advantages of this layout include:

• ease of access - everything is at hand, it’s very comfortable to work;
• takes up little space - this is especially important in cramped conditions;
• flexibility – modules are interchangeable, relocatable, complementable;
• low cost - few materials are needed to make a small set, which will affect the cost.

Minuses:

• little storage space;
• shortage of working surfaces;
• it is inconvenient to work in tandem with someone;
• lack of normal patency.

Opposite the set there is a dining area and a refrigerator. You need a table that is not too bulky - you should definitely leave room for normal movement.

Where should you definitely not install a refrigerator?

So, let’s briefly list the most unsuccessful options for its placement:

• in a straight line in the same row with the sink or stove (we have already described this option in detail);
• too close to the stove and other powerful electrical appliances (washing machines, sinks) due to possible overheating of the cooling device; the minimum distance from them is 15 cm;

Try to place the refrigerator further from the stove

• too close to the radiator and close to the wall - the back panel of the refrigerator must be well ventilated, otherwise heat exchange will be disrupted;
• at the sink: placing any household appliances near a water source is fraught with moisture getting on the contacts, a short circuit, and, as a result, electrical injury or fire;
• at a great distance from the front door: unloading products brought from the store will be inconvenient in this case;

Try not to place household appliances too close to the sink

• too close to the dining table: to open the refrigerator, you will have to constantly move away the chairs placed nearby;
• It is worth installing the unit separately as a last resort - such placement makes the space heavier.

Tip When placing a refrigerator on an island, it is better to visually connect it with the kitchen. To do this, the empty space above and on the side is covered with a small cabinet or shelf. But this option is only permissible for models that have ventilation holes at the ends.

Visually connect the refrigerator with the kitchen

Convenient locations

It makes sense to place such a large unit:

• in the corner: merging with the walls, it will seem less bulky and less conspicuous; this installation option is perhaps the most common;
• at the entrance to the kitchen: you can even use it to zone the space, in this place it will form an additional partition;

Location option in the corner of the kitchen

• in the same plane with the kitchen set: when a refrigerator is built into the furniture, by creating a surface uniform in color, the kitchen visually “expands”; Naturally, the “triangle rule” is taken into account;
• in the doorway (we will discuss this method in detail below).

Refrigerator hidden under the facade

Habit is also important. For some, it is more convenient if the refrigerator is located closer to the cutting table. Some people prefer close proximity to the sink. However, if you choose the most rational option, you will quickly get used to the innovations.

Installation in a corner

This installation option is acceptable if the wall length is at least 5 m, so that not only a sink, countertop, stove, but also a refrigerator can be installed in one row. It must be separated from the stove by at least a small table.

This location option is suitable if the wall length is at least 5 m

It is not advisable to save space and install the stove next to the sink. Splashes of water on the hob will cause burns. Plus, as we have already noted, this option is also a fire hazard - if moisture gets on the contacts, a short circuit may occur.

Most housewives use only a couple of burners when cooking. The rest are used only on holidays. Therefore, to save space, you can install a 2-burner stove, separating it from the sink with a small work table. In case of unforeseen situations, additionally purchase a lightweight 2-burner stove. This arrangement will also free up space for the refrigerator in the corner by the window.

It is not advisable to install the stove next to the sink

If there is not enough space to simultaneously place a kitchen unit and a refrigerator along the wall, it is better to abandon this arrangement option and install the unit at the entrance to the room or in the opposite corner.

Another option is to install a refrigerator in the corner under the countertop . This will help increase the working surface area. A small compact unit at the bottom of the table will not interfere with work at all.

Stylish kitchen in retro style

Tip When purchasing, choose models with a removable door. This refrigerator can be installed anywhere. By the way, it will be more convenient for left-handers to open a door hung on the right, and for right-handers, respectively, on the left.

Refrigerator by the door

When the unit is located to the right or left of the entrance, near the adjacent wall, it will not be noticeable. To prevent it from getting in and out of the kitchen, the door will have to be removed. It is advisable to expand the doorway itself - due to the resulting open portal, the space will look visually more spacious.

Location of the unit near the door

Advice It is better to choose a unit installed near the door in light neutral shades - this will help to visually minimize the effect. Externally, the entrance will look more spacious.

In the doorway

You can also install this piece of equipment in a former doorway if you seal up the old one and cut a new door in the partition between the living room and kitchen. This technique is often used in Khrushchev-era apartments to expand the space of a tiny kitchen.

Small version in light green tones

Before starting work, it is necessary to check with the architectural department of the management company whether the wall is permanent. After all, its dismantling is fraught with consequences, including the appearance of cracks in the building and even collapse . Therefore, even partial demolition of the main wall is strictly prohibited.

Any redevelopment relative to the original plan issued by the BTI, including the dismantling of a curtain wall, must be coordinated with local administrative authorities. We recommend doing this right away - there will be less hassle. Otherwise, according to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, you will be required to pay a fine and will be forced to completely restore the destroyed wall or legalize the redevelopment.

High-tech style

In the absence of the necessary permission, you will have to run around a lot - you will need a technical opinion on the safety of the changes already made. Such a document can only be obtained from the author of the building project or from the city’s architectural department. The inspection and drawing up of the report will cost a tidy sum.

Installation in a niche

When inserting the refrigerator into a special niche made of plasterboard mounted on metal profiles, the unit will look integral with the wall and be less conspicuous. This option is the most practical. In the niche, the refrigerator will not be exposed to direct sunlight and dust. To do this, you only need a few sheets of drywall and an aluminum or wooden profile (rail) to assemble the frame.

This option is considered convenient

Before starting installation, you must carefully measure all dimensions and calculate them so that the door opens unhindered. In a niche, even above a tall refrigerator, there are several small shelves for small items. If there is enough space, narrow vertical cabinets are attached to the side.

Installation in a niche

Tip When making a niche, you should leave enough free space for air circulation. As a rule, manufacturers indicate the minimum size of indents in the attached instructions.

Refrigerator installed in the hallway

In some homes, the size of the kitchen simply does not allow installing even a small refrigerator in it. In this case, it is taken to the nearest room - most often to the corridor. If there is a connecting door between the living room and kitchen, you can install it in the next room.

Unit installed in the corridor

When moving the refrigerator to another room, it is necessary to remove the interior door: otherwise opening and closing it with food in your hands will become a real problem. You don’t have to remove the door, but keep it wide open at all times.

If there is a spacious storage room in the corridor, it can be installed in it. Just don’t forget that it is forbidden to install a refrigerator close to the walls - you need to leave some free space for air exchange.

Option for a very small kitchen combined with a hallway

But you should only move this piece of household appliance to another room as a last resort - after all, you will have to constantly run there for every little thing. And crumbs of food will fall on the floor, and after cooking you will have to clean not only in the kitchen, but throughout the whole house. Plus, even the most modern refrigerator is unlikely to decorate the living room.

An unusual option for storing food in the hallway

Advice When moving an old-style unit next to living rooms, keep in mind that during operation they make quite loud sounds that may interfere with your sleep. Consider this option - whether you can easily fall asleep to its humming.

Kitchen style

In the stylistic design of a small kitchen it is difficult to reveal such trends as baroque - which requires the presence of many volumetric details, loft - which requires space, art deco - which desires luxury and brilliance.

The following styles work well:

• classic - dark or light wooden set, decorated with carvings, high-quality finishing materials, a large chandelier, a comfortable dining area;
• minimalism - a minimum of furniture, lack of decor, clean, bright colors, built-in household appliances;
• ethnic - simple set, decor made from natural materials, furniture in the dining area made of wicker rattan;
• high-tech - an abundance of light, glass, metals, modern household appliances;
• ecological - only natural materials, natural decor, the simplest furniture are used;
• Provence – light antique wooden furniture, decorated with decoupage, rustic, floral patterns;
• country - most suitable for a summer house, natural colors, floral prints available;
• futurism - a set of “cosmic” colors, asymmetry in everything;
• modern - minimal decor, simple multifunctional furniture, the latest finishing materials.

When choosing a kitchen interior, you should be guided by your preferences, that is, “like it or not.”

Installation Rules

To make your refrigerator last as long as possible, you should listen to the following tips:

• for uniform cooling of the equipment, the distance from it to the wall is at least 2-3 cm; the distance from the back panel should be greater - 15 cm;
• it should not be near a stove or heating battery to avoid overheating of the equipment; the minimum distance to them is 50 cm;

For uniform cooling of the equipment, the distance from it to the wall should be 2-3 cm

• for the same reason, the refrigerator should not be exposed to direct sunlight; if the kitchen is on the sunny side, it is not recommended to place it near the window;
• to avoid short circuits, it is prohibited to place the unit in places of high humidity;
• the floor at the installation site must be level, without drops;
• The refrigerator must be connected directly, without an extension cord or adapter;
• the socket (it is advisable to ground it) should be located nearby so that it can be disconnected from the network at any time;

Do not place the unit in areas of high humidity

• It is unacceptable to place the socket near a sink or stove to avoid a short circuit.

Advice : In order for the refrigerator door to be easy to open and close, you should not place it close to the cabinet - you need to step back at least 10-15 cm.

Corner layout in small kitchens

When choosing the interior of a small kitchen, it is important to choose the right layout.

Corner layout is popular.

There are some rules for decorating a room.

• Install a compact sink equipped with a lid. This will give you an additional surface to work on.
• A stove with 2 burners can be replaced with a hob equipped with a lid.
• Organize a work surface between the stove and sink.
• Upper wall cabinets should be used as much as possible. You can build some equipment into them.
• Complete the dining area with a special folding table. It can be removed when not in use, freeing up space.

In the design of a small kitchen, use neutral, calm colors - they visually expand the boundaries of the room, reflecting light well.

Is it possible to move a bulky unit onto the balcony?

Unfortunately, this can only be done by residents of the southern regions of the country, where the temperature does not drop below 10°C. The refrigerator is also afraid of elevated temperatures - if it is frequently overheated in the sun above 30°C, it will fail without working for even six months.

Balcony storage is only suitable for residents of the southern regions of the country

Only models of a special climate class are not afraid of the cold. Units with the No frost system are also slightly less capricious. But even in these cases, the balcony must be insulated and protected from the harmful effects of moisture with the help of ventilation holes. To protect from direct sunlight, windows adjacent to the equipment are equipped with blinds or covered with thick curtains.

In recent years, balconies or loggias are often insulated and combined with living spaces or kitchens. In this case, it is possible to achieve a significant expansion of space.

Balcony combined with kitchen

Please note that heating balconies and loggias using a central heating system is strictly prohibited. As soon as the operating organization discovers such an innovation, it will immediately force you to dismantle the extended batteries. If you are determined to combine a kitchen and a loggia, you will have to heat the latter with electricity, and the costs will increase significantly.

Tip To make your refrigerator last longer, you need to vacuum it more often (at least once a year) or wash the grille radiator located on the rear panel. It will also consume less electricity.

Advantages and disadvantages of a corner kitchen layout

Corner layout has a number of advantages.

1. Takes up little space. For small kitchens this is one of the key parameters. This layout allows you not to take up all the available square meters.
2. Use as you wish.
   All links in the working chain are located as close as possible. Therefore, there is no need to move around the room. Ergonomics makes the corner option convenient.
3. The presence of many useful cabinets. Most corner models are equipped with drawers necessary for storage and convenient location where kitchen utensils and various small items are stored. This allows you to place everything economically.
4. Possibility of zoning space. Often such models are made in the form of the letter L, which helps to divide the room into several segments. You can select a food preparation area and an area where the family will have lunch.
5. Made to order.
   Often a corner version is produced according to individual measurements. This allows you to use every meter usefully and take into account all the nuances of the room.

This type of placement also has its downsides.

1. May have problems. They touch various ledges and pedestals, which become an obstacle. This may not be the best option for those owners who have a large build.
2. High cost in some cases. Custom manufacturing can significantly increase the price. Therefore, it is worth considering that you will have to spend money.
3. Intersection of opening lines of parts of the structure. It may be inconvenient when pulling out drawers and doors. This is especially true for situations where several people are preparing food at the same time in the kitchen.

There are far fewer disadvantages than advantages. Therefore, this design is very convenient for a small kitchen.

Small kitchen with heater and refrigerator

A gas water heater takes up precious space from a small kitchen. In this case, you will have to calculate literally every centimeter. Moreover, it is prohibited to install a refrigerator close to it, as well as other electrical equipment and furniture. According to safety rules, the distance to them should be at least 40-50 cm.

A gas water heater takes away precious space from a small kitchen

Carrying a gas water heater on your own is also prohibited.

It can only be done after obtaining permission from the management company. Moreover, all work is carried out by gas company specialists.

It is much easier to move the column no more than 1.5 m. If this distance is greater, this will no longer be considered a regular transfer, but a complete replacement of the gas pipeline. Approval for this action will require much more effort - it will be necessary to collect signatures from more than one authority.

But you can place a low refrigerator under a gas water heater. In modern models, the burner is located in the upper part, and the bottom does not heat up. Plus, you don’t need a lot of space to access it - because it is equipped with an automatic ignition system.

Installing a speaker in a cabinet without walls and bottom

It is not allowed to completely cover the column. To avoid gas accumulation, it is only possible to install a cabinet without walls and bottom. In fact, you only have the right to install a door.

Advice When making repairs, remember that in a room with gas equipment, in order to prevent gas from penetrating into living spaces, it is prohibited to remove the door. However, you can easily replace it with a sliding version, thereby saving space.

Specially designated area for the speaker

Furniture for a small kitchen

So that after installing all the necessary furniture and a refrigerator, the room does not seem too crowded, you should use the following tips:

• standard cabinets with heavy fronts in such a kitchen will not be the best choice - it is better to opt for prefabricated modules with glass doors; the glass will reflect light, visually expanding the room;
• pay attention to the niche under the window sill: dishes or small equipment will fit here: coffee maker, juicer, etc.;

Use a niche under the windowsill

• It is better to dismantle the door and replace it with an arched opening, this will help save a couple of tens of extra centimeters;
• choose light finishing colors - they can visually give the room more volume; Large drawings that weigh down the space should be completely abandoned;
• There is no need for thick textiles in a small kitchen - it is better to choose light tulle or rising Roman blinds as curtains.

Choose light trim colors

Tip In order for a large unit to fit in line with the kitchen unit, when leveling the walls with plasterboard, you need to provide a small niche for it in the wall.

What is the purpose of the bar counter?

Depending on the intended functionality, the bar counter can become:

• replacing a classic dining table in a small kitchen;
• an additional area for storing kitchen utensils, if you equip the area with additional niches and shelves;
• a cozy corner for breakfast, a snack or a light dinner with a glass of wine;
• an element of space zoning, if we are talking about a kitchen-living room or a studio apartment;
• additional work surface while preparing food;
• a stylish element of the interior that will emphasize the uniqueness of the design and taste of the owners.

Built-in refrigerators

For a small family, it is better to buy a compact mini-fridge that can easily fit even in a limited space. You can store only the essentials in it, and buy the rest of the products.

Kitchen set with built-in refrigerator

For example, you can choose a narrow, 45-55 cm wide, but tall (up to 170-180 cm) refrigerator. Shelves or wall cabinets will fit above the vertical model. It can be easily integrated under the countertop in the same way as, for example, a dishwasher or washing machine. However, for all their aesthetics, built-in models have a smaller internal volume, and this option is suitable only for a small family.

The furniture box in which refrigerators are built must be made strictly according to size. It may have to be made to order. The back wall is also missing in such cabinets - it is replaced with a grille. The furniture facade is hung on the doors using a special fastening system.

Kitchen set in Provence style

An excellent, but, unfortunately, not the best option is to use a hanging built-in refrigerator. It will fit perfectly into a free niche in the place of a hanging cabinet, and its facade will be closed with a door and will not be visible. However, such models are rare and will have to be ordered. Commercially available units do not always have the dimensions that match those needed.

There are also compact models without a freezer, only with a cooling chamber. It will easily fit under the countertop. You can buy frozen food in the store at any time; fortunately, there is no shortage of products.

An interesting option for a mini refrigerator

If you still need a freezer, it is better to purchase it separately. Such models are more compact, as they have a smaller compressor and insulation layer. In this case, a small cooling chamber can be placed in the kitchen, and the freezer can be moved to another room - after all, frozen food does not need to be taken out so often. Such a device can easily be built into any of the cabinets, similar in design to the furniture installed in the living room.

Tip There are special models on sale with ventilation holes in the ends. When purchasing, be sure to pay attention to their location. Such refrigerators can be installed in any part of the room, and can also be mounted in niches.

Successful examples in the interior

A stylish corner kitchen with a two-level bar counter in combination with light colors looks very beautiful: this solution is suitable for a studio or kitchen-living room. The same materials are used for furniture, so the kitchen looks very harmonious.

A spectacular kitchen in neoclassical style will fit perfectly into any modern interior. The design looks complex but dynamic thanks to a combination of gray and white, wood, tile and glass - fixtures stolen from the loft. This atmosphere is complemented by gray window frames and interesting bar stools, perfectly matched to the tone.

A beautiful version of a bar counter made to look like stone - the pattern goes well with the accent wall near the work area. The dynamics of the interior are given by a purple chair that stands out from the rest. At the same time, he does not look distant, since a similar tone is read in the curtains.

A stylish option that is perfect for large kitchens. Notice how multifunctional the bar counter is: there is storage space, a dining area with comfortable legroom, and a hob.

Another option for planning a corner kitchen with a bar counter in a large area. The bar counter in this case, although wide, still does not play the role of a dining area - at most, a small snack.

The classic style is well maintained using natural materials. The only thing is that the refrigerator is begging to be replaced with a more discreet option, better built-in.

The next interior is interesting because there are already two bar counters - one is adjacent to the set, the second is in the center of the kitchen. As you can see, the closest one is used for small snacks.

It can be assumed that the central one plays the role of an additional working surface. Pay attention to the interesting combination of blue shades - they are not identical, but the kitchen still looks harmonious.

If ready-made bars don’t suit you, then you can make a bar counter with your own hands: the uniqueness of the furniture is simply guaranteed, and the process itself is not complicated.

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Original models

Since traditionally refrigeration units were installed separately from kitchen furniture, some manufacturers propose using unusual models with bright, unusual finishes for these purposes. There is no need to hide them and build them into furniture - after all, they can become a true decoration of the kitchen.

The color should be combined with the rest of the interior items

Naturally, when purchasing a refrigerator with a bright colored panel, do not forget that it should be combined with the rest of the interior and fit perfectly into the overall style. You need to be especially careful when choosing such a model for a small room - products with large prints or too dark a panel will visually narrow the room.

For a compact kitchen, you can choose a refrigerator with a transparent door - after all, glass can visually expand the space. By the way, for such rooms it is advisable to select furniture with open or glass shelves.

Retro style

In a modern kitchen, a model with a stainless steel finish would be quite appropriate. In combination with other household appliances:

• microwave;
• hood;
• washing machine.

It forms a rather original symbiosis.

You can try to experiment and cover an old standard white refrigerator model with bright vinyl film and even decorate it with crystals or rhinestones. Naturally, when choosing a print and color scheme, you need to focus on the general color scheme of the room.

Design of a small-sized kitchen in bright colors: pros and cons

We continue to fight stereotypes. It is believed that dark color visually eats up volume. Yes this is correct. But if you use the play of light and shadow wisely, a small room will seem more spacious. Dark gray, graphite, asphalt, rich blue - these colors may well be in a small kitchen. Here are some design examples.

If you want to use black and its variations, you need to take care of plenty of artificial light. Built-in lamps and LED lighting will help with this.

Here are examples of bright small-sized kitchens. As you can see, it is not necessary to choose white as the main color. The secret to successful design is simple. You need to take one bright shade to the main background. Then the interior will turn out stylish.

And one more moment. Try not to overuse “decoration” in your design. Due to the abundance of decorative elements, a small-sized kitchen loses out and becomes tasteless.

How to arrange a mini kitchen

The main principle of arranging a small kitchen is the small dimensions of the interior items; this will not prevent them from performing their functions. You should not choose voluminous decorations or curved backs of chairs. Simple lines and the absence of complex ornaments will visually expand the space. Instead of chairs, it is better to choose light stools.

Private house with kitchen Source assz.ru

Glass cabinet doors and open shelves also visually enlarge the room. In general, it is advisable to use more glass and metal.

Kitchen combined with dining room Source planirovkainfo.ru/

It is better to install blinds on the windows, as curtains can create a “box effect”. In addition, they cannot be hung if the stove is installed close to the window. Blinds make the interior elegant and laconic and allow you to adjust the lighting. The window sill remains free and can be used for practical purposes.

Corner kitchen with a sewing machine Source www.razniekuhni.ru/

It is recommended to use more ergonomic interior items, as well as additional devices that help save space and make the housewife’s life easier - these are roof rails, cabinet carousels, drawers.

Built-in wardrobes are also an option to free up some space. In addition, if you have high ceilings, you can build a third tier of cabinets to store things that are rarely used.

Bright built-in kitchen Source goldenplaza.com.ua

Methods for placing household appliances and furniture

A kitchen, even the smallest one, must maintain its functionality. There must be a table, a refrigerator, a hob, and places to store dishes and utensils.

Functional corner kitchen Source mirdizajna.ru/

Not all furniture is suitable for a small kitchen. It is best to opt for a corner kitchen set. Radius furniture is the best option for a small kitchen.

Vertical laying of tiles under a brick Source www.gd-home.com

Save kitchen space of 5 square meters. m will be helped by folding, rotating and retractable elements. Vertical tall cabinets will make it possible to free up more space for kitchen appliances. This is, for example, a pencil case or a tall vertical block with an oven built in the middle.

Cabinets can be divided into different sections or shelves, but have common doors. To save space, it is recommended to make the depth of the cabinets no more than 40 cm, as opposed to the standard 60. It is imperative to use wall cabinets.

Kitchen with refrigerator for 5 sq. m. Source kam-spb.ru/

All large interior items are located in the far corner. The largest item in the kitchen is the refrigerator. And if it is not possible to bring it onto the loggia or into the corridor, then it is also recommended to place it in the far corner. Choose a model that is narrow and tall. Kitchen appliances must be built-in.

Black and white kitchen with separate dining room Source dekordoma.net

Kitchen table 5 sq. meters choose elongated and narrow. It can be rectangular or complex in shape, for example, with one flat side adjacent to the wall and an oval opposite side.

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A good option is a folding table or a transforming table for two or three people, which, if necessary, extends and becomes twice as large.

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If a kitchen of 5 square meters is connected to a balcony or loggia, it is not necessary to demolish the window sill. It can be turned into a bar counter.

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If there is no balcony or loggia, the window sill can be completely converted into a work surface with a sink in the corner, cabinets or shelves under the countertop or a dining table.

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The stove can be small and narrow, have not four standard burners, but two.

It is advisable to place the sink in a corner, in a radius or sloping cabinet. This frees up more space for the refrigerator, stove, and work surface.

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Practical solutions for kitchen design 5 sq. m

First of all, owners of a small kitchen can consider options for expanding its area. Usually, this requires reducing one of the adjacent rooms - a balcony, corridor, storage room or living room.

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However, this does not always work out; sometimes redevelopment is impossible or irrational. You will have to obtain permission from the relevant authorities, which is also not always possible.

But even without expanding the area, you can decorate a room measuring 5 square meters in such a way that it looks stylish and cozy.

A good option is to simply remove the door between the kitchen and the corridor, widen the opening a little, and build an arch. Then the corridor and kitchen are decorated in the same style, which gives a feeling of spaciousness. The absence of a door also frees up some space. You will have to install a powerful hood so that the corridor is not filled with kitchen smells.

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Of all the styles, “minimalism” is most suitable for a small kitchen. It assumes the presence of only the most necessary items and simple methods of decoration.

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Nowadays there is a tendency to decorate kitchens in “high-tech”, “Provence”, “modern” styles.

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When choosing materials, furniture and style, you need to take into account the size of the kitchen and do it in a way that visually enlarges the space. The only such option is to choose light, neutral shades without large geometric patterns.

Materials with light ornaments or shallow relief are also suitable for walls. The facade of the furniture is selected 1-2 tones darker than the color of the walls.

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It is not allowed to choose bright or contrasting color combinations; all transitions must be smooth and imperceptible. If the ceiling is low, then you can choose wallpaper and furniture with faint vertical lines.

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In order to move the walls apart, you can use mirrored walls and furniture fronts. However, the use of mirrors, glass, and metal will be more expensive, and such materials will require constant attention and care.

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Minimum set of furniture required for the kitchen

1. Appliances. An integral part of any kitchen is a refrigerator, stove, and microwave.
2. Table and chairs. An oval or round model of the product is suitable. An ideal option would be a retractable table. This will save a lot of space.
3. Organization of storage. You can replace standard lockers with railing systems. They allow you to conveniently and practically use the available space.

For a small kitchen, varnished smooth facades that perfectly reflect light are best suited.