Small kitchen: 50 design ideas in a photo, especially planning

Not all apartments boast a large area, and so any large kitchen - even more so. The closest kitchens are located in "Khrushchev" - a maximum of 5-7 square meters. Less is only in the old brick houses for servants times of imperial Russia, which is also to still inhabited. Mostly it is in many private homes. For information on how to plan the most convenient design of small-sized kitchen, selection of its color design, the interior of the individual zones, in detail in the text.

corner layout

The most commonly used angular, L-shaped layout - is set along two walls. There is enough space for a small dining area, and all the necessary equipment, appliances placed the most ergonomically. Here there is a corner module, which can be activated maximally equipped with special retractable section basket. Above when the corner is not necessary to wash, gas cooker, washing machine, equipped with open shelves on which put a microwave oven, dishes.

If you plan to place the sink in the corner, the best solution - corner cabinet. Under it there is a lot of storage space, to work in the kitchen it is also convenient. China cabinet over the sink should also be suitable for the form, open up. When the kitchen was very small - no more than five meters, then set to buy some already standard or narrow is only one side. Nearest to the door of cabinet is rounded, beveled, so that when the input-output for it no one caught.
Trying not to clutter the room too, some hanging lockers replaced by open shelves. With a shortage of storage space, they are inserted into the most headset socket having a closed-to-ceiling cabinets do, is also used unit as desired, the whole block of these cabinets. In the free corner is placed a small dining group.

The linear layout

This arrangement is preferred for rectangular, elongated space. All furniture is spread along one wall. This option is sometimes called the galley, on the ship.
Of the benefits of this plan is isolated:

• Access convenience - everything is "at hand", to work very comfortable;
• It takes up little space - this is especially important in crowded conditions;
• Flexibility - interchangeable modules are relocatable, complemented;
• cheapness - materials for the manufacture of small headset need a little that will affect the cost.

Minuses:

• little storage space;
• deficiency of working surfaces;
• inconvenient to work in tandem with anyone;
• lack of normal terrain.

Conversely headset dining area, a refrigerator is located. The table does not need too much space - leave room for the normal movement should be necessary.

U-shaped layout

U-shaped arrangement of furniture is suitable square kitchen. To allow sufficient working space, becoming a narrow set, the sill is converted into another work plane. It is very easy to cook, lay out the products to place the dishes, but the dining area is not enough space, because it is taken up in the living room or dine at the bar falls - a logical continuation of the headset.

Storage space here is abundant, because it uses three walls. Sill becomes the working plane with sections storage place meal with high chairs. With the organization of the triangle - washing-cooker, refrigerator, issues typically do not arise. When the food is in the form of a rectangle, the distance between the parallel lockers must not be less than 80-110 cm. One wall is fully equipped with cabinets, cupboards, the other has only a couple of hinged shelves, used mainly for decorative purposes.

Kitchenette

For private homes, cottages, cramped city apartments, where you can not place a normal set, sometimes optional kitchenette. This very practical furniture takes less than 2 square meters. m., but it has all the minimum required for a complete cooking. This item is used in a room, if necessary, the office, a trailer-cabins. It easily fit into any niche, which is very convenient for studio apartments a small area.

A kitchenette - a wardrobe, dresser with modern technology built into it, such as:

• small refrigerator;
• gas cooker or hob;
• microwave;
• Dishwasher;
• hood;
• sink.

Packaging may differ slightly, if space allows, the kitchen is complemented by a dryer, a drawer for utensils, built-in bin, a minibar, a compact bar and others. Rustic kitchenette, among other things, equipped with a gas stove and hot water boilers. Typically, the bottom of the refrigerator is mounted above it - hob with hood, side - dishwasher, washing over her. Individual project completed with any equipment based on the customer's wishes.

Location, form a mini-kitchen:

pristennaja	It is located in a recess or along a wall, decorated with only the front facade
The island	Most often rounded, it has a body assembly, equipped with hinged, roll-out mechanisms
modular	There are any variations made to order

Kitchen-living room, kitchen-dining room, kitchen, hallway this furniture is the ideal solution in a limited area.

style cuisine

The stylistic design small kitchen is difficult to uncover areas such as the Baroque - suggesting the presence of a plurality of three-dimensional parts, loft - requires space, Deco - who wants luxury and shine.

Good fit the following styles:

• classic - dark or light wooden set, decorated with carvings, neat decoration materials, a large chandelier, comfortable dining area;
• Minimalism - a minimum of furniture, lack of decor, clean, bright colors, built-in appliances;
• ethnic - a simple set, dekor from natural materials, the furniture in the dining area of ​​wicker rattan;
• high-tech - a lot of light, glass, metal, modern appliances;
• environmental - are used only natural materials, natural decor, the simple furniture;
• Provence - light wood furniture "antique", decoration decoupage, rustic, floral ornaments;
• country - the most suitable for the garden, colors, nature, floral prints are available;
• Futurism - set "space" of colors, the asymmetry in the whole;
• modern - at least decor, simple multifunctional furniture, new decoration materials.

When choosing a kitchen interior should be guided by their own preferences, ie "like - not like it."

Colors

Kitchen - is primarily a place for cooking, its use, because colors are often selected "appetizing", such as:

• red-orange;
• sunny yellow;
• lime;
• pastel green;
• strawberry;
• honey.

They are reminiscent of juicy fruit, fresh baked goods, arousing the appetite, aiding digestion. For those who are going to lose weight or simply do not consider it necessary to have much preferred blue, gray, purple and black, dirty green.
Color solution depends on the light: if the windows facing north, north-west, the better to give preference warm tones - because the sun this kitchen "sees" rare. To the south, south-east of premises allowed colder, darker colors.
The smaller the "squares" takes kitchen, the brighter it is selected design. If facades are identical in color to the walls, set like a "dissolved", creating the effect of a large space. If all the monochrome space, the furniture is chosen for two or three shades darker than the walls, and the floor - dark furniture.

The best color combinations to close kitchens:

• pale cherry with white;
• tangerine with a light yellow;
• beige with spring-green;
• amaranth with rapeseed-yellow;
• gold with turquoise;
• red-brown with silver;
• ocher with canary;
• Light carmine and cream;
• red-purple with lavender;
• pastel orange with olive.

Designers offer to use no more than three colors at once, with the main color, preferably light, takes up to 65% of the registration, the remaining approximately 25% and 10%.

Lighting

For extremely tight spaces of a central ceiling light is not necessarily - he visually narrows the space, it is sufficient individual luminaires above the working area, dining table. It is desirable that lighting "know how" to change the height and level of illumination.
Spotlights are mounted in sets, including inside the glass-fronted cabinets, LED ribbon highlighted its bottom, the ceiling perimeter - this will help to create the effect of "floating" furniture, to visually expand space. Lighting fixtures have a minimum of 60 cm away from water sources, they must have a waterproof ceiling. It is better to choose neutral white light output - with him cooked food will look more appetizing.
Natural street light is indispensable in any room - should allow it to freely penetrate into the kitchen through the window by removing the heavy curtains, leaving only thin curtains or blinds. When there is an opportunity to enlarge the window, you should do it.

The presence of mirrors to expand the space by multiplying the available light several times.

The design of the work area

The working area is the main kitchen. The floor should be convenient for frequent washing, because it decorate ceramic tiles, stone, linoleum, waterproof laminate, Flooring. It is important that the coating is not too slipped. Walls decorate tiles, washable wallpaper, coated with paint, decorative plaster. Kitchen apron is lined with plastic, glass panels. Various elements to be combined with each other - a floor covering with a kitchen apron, facades with window curtains, etc..
Illumination adjustable chosen - during her include "full" after - slightly muted. LED strip lights under the cabinets or within them are more decorative purpose.

If the working area is located near the window, you can save considerably on the light, but the window will have to be washed frequently.

The design of the dining area

Dining area often isolated carpet - it should be well cleaned from impurities, fit into the overall design. The lamp should be placed directly above the table - well, if its height above the floor may be adjusted. When the chandelier hanging in the center of the room, above the table, placed against the wall, hang sconces, there can be placed:

• picture frame;
• large 3D sticker;
• Mural, combined with the table;
• decorative plates, or clocks;
• Souvenir cutting boards.

To add comfort, put pillows on chairs, stools decorated covers. In the presence of the corner of his settee decorate fabrics, combined with other kitchen textiles. Table linen, homemade cover on the kettle, teapot, blending in with openwork knit bubble will create a unique interior. Windowsill often decorated indoor potted flowers if dining area is located at the window, it is easy to create a meal effect in the "jungle".

Furniture for a small-sized kitchen

All the furnishings for kitchens close selected small-sized - a narrow set, compact straight or corner sofa, dining room table or a miniature folding bar.
Must in the kitchen:

• kitchen appliances - stove, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine and so on;
• dining group - table with chairs, stools or corner sofa;
• storage space - mounted cabinets, open shelves, drawers, cabinets, cupboards.

production of materials, colors, furniture design are selected individually according to the stylistic interior design.

Many companies sell the entire kitchen furniture sets, suitable for rooms of different shapes, sizes.

What about the fridge

If the refrigerator is low, or horizontal, it is used as a further working plane, if possible, it is inserted into the headset. Vertical put in the free angle at the door or, but preferably not next to a cooking hob, the distance to which shall be at least 20 cm. If a small family, not necessarily to have at home a lot of products, a small refrigerator is placed under the sink. Most inconvenient option considered its position in line with a stove and a sink.
Refrigerator not necessarily try to fit into this tight space. It is perfectly located in the storage room, the corridor around the corner, on the way to the bathroom. It's possible, if he is not too narrow corridor - to safely move it necessary width of the passages should be at least 80 cm. Sometimes the refrigerator is placed in a niche formed when moving the door, as a result of redevelopment. In the kitchen, combined with a loggia, refrigerator and placed there.

If possible, observe the "work triangle" or to make a bright accent refrigerator space.

bar counter

This piece of furniture most convenient for small studios, kitchen, combined with a loggia, balcony insulation. With it separate the work area from where to eat, the kitchen from the living room as a separate piece of furniture, it also is appropriate.
Advantages of the bar:

• compact - fits almost anywhere;
• mobility - there are folding, revolving, sliding model;
• functionality - it is convenient to eat, cook;
• the variety of designs - perhaps pick up any decor.

Bars vary in height, and are in the form:

• U-shaped - are neat extension of the working surface;
• straight - suitable for placement of various equipment at the bottom;
• classical - on the table the usual height of a bar mounted console;
• Folding - unfolded, put forward in the cases if required additional space;
• island - instead of the dining room table;
• with a niche - additional storage space;
• modular - you can move them;
• round, semi-circular - they require a lot of space, because placed in the living room with kitchen.

Design, color, material production are chosen according to the style of interior.

conclusion

The main plus a small kitchen - lower, in comparison with the great, the repair costs, improvement. The real design project also cheaper. It's easy to draw their own hands - it will take a little time. Modern designers offer a lot of innovative solutions for kitchens of various sizes, including combined with other rooms in the small or large homes.