How to arrange furniture in a small kitchen (42 photos) with your own hands: instructions, photos and video tutorials

Creating a functional and practical interior in a small kitchen is not an easy task. It is necessary to carefully consider the layout, features of the headset and techniques for visually increasing the space. We will tell you how to do it correctly in our material.

The main mistakes of a beginner

Before considering how to arrange furniture in a small kitchen, let's take a look at the main mistakes that ordinary people make when equipping a small room.

• Trying to accommodate everything. Quite often, the owners of the "mini-kitchen" try to equip in it both a full-fledged working area and a dining set. This is a commendable desire, but the pursuit of two hares can lead to the formation of a cluttered tight space. Wouldn't it be better to try to move the dining table outside the kitchen or replace it with a more compact bar counter, thereby freeing up some space in the room?
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• Using conventional doors. Remember, a standard hinged door that opens inward eats up a lot of usable space, which is just barely enough in a small kitchen. Instead, you can equip a sliding structure, a stylish arch or a decorative folding partition.

• Having a bulky headset. Large-sized furniture that takes up a lot of space and visually reduces space is absolutely unacceptable in small kitchens. Your choice is a compact headset with spacious storage systems and long top cabinets.

We arrange the space correctly - designer tips

In this section, we will consider important nuances and rules for arranging small kitchens. By adhering to them, you can create a functional and not cramped space with your own hands.

Choice of layout

For a small kitchen, you can choose one of the proposed layout types:

• Double row. The set is installed along the long wall, while the bar counter, folding table or benches are placed at the opposite one.

• L-shaped. In such cases, a corner set is used. This arrangement allows you to make the most of the corner of the room.

• Linear. Furniture is located along one wall. At the same time, the work surface is first equipped and only then everything else.

Selection of furniture

It's time to talk about how to arrange furniture in a small kitchen so that the interior is cozy and practical. Preference should be given to multifunctional and ergonomic designs.

• Corner cupboard. It is an irreplaceable element of small rooms, which makes it possible to make the most of the corner of the room. To fill it, you can choose the "carousel" storage system. So you can easily get any needed appliance or utensils.

• Window sill-table top. By equipping a window sill under a wide countertop, you will get an additional work surface or storage space for small household appliances (coffee maker, blender, toaster, etc.). At the same time, the window can be draped with roman and roller blinds and curtains in the "cafe" style.

• Drawers. The most practical place to store kitchen utensils and many useful little things. They are much more comfortable and take up less space than standard swing doors.

• Cabinets up to the ceiling. Allows you to use the limited space of a small kitchen to the maximum. On the topmost shelves, you can store rarely used appliances.

• Folding structures. Great for saving space. Folding can be chairs, sliding out from under the table top, table, etc. Why not arrange a folding table at one of the free walls. It will not take up much space, but you can conveniently have breakfast behind it.

• Bar counter. Instead of a large dining table, you can use a compact and stylish bar counter. It takes up less space and can be a great spot for a quick snack or breakfast. And if you build a two-row structure, then you can forget about the standard dining table.

• Railing systems. Vertical and horizontal rails allow you to arrange a lot of small cutlery and utensils without taking away useful space on the work surface. On them you can hang baskets with herbs, cups, jars with spices and seasonings.

Location of household appliances

For every centimeter of space to be used as efficiently as possible, it is necessary to carefully consider the placement of kitchen appliances. The instructions below will give you some good ideas. It is best to arrange the devices as follows.

• Fridge. Its location directly depends on the number and location of floor-standing and hanging cabinets, dimensions of the refrigerator and sockets.

• Oven and hob. It is best to replace a large gas or electric oven with a compact hob. Think about how often during the cooking process you use all 4 rings at the same time, it may make sense to buy a device for 2-3 rings.
• Oven. It can be built into a headset or replaced with a multifunctional microwave.

• Microwave. It is better not to put it on a horizontal work surface - it will take up a lot of space. It is better to organize a hanging shelf under it or attach a household appliance on brackets. If you place it in a corner, the device will be almost invisible.
• Washing machine and dishwasher. If you prefer that the washer is located in the kitchen, it is best to hide it under the countertop. It is also better to install a dishwasher there. There is an option in which both devices are stacked on top of each other. But keep in mind that professionals should be engaged in such an installation.

Visually expanding the space

Correctly selected colors of filling and finishing can qualitatively modify the space and make you forget about the modest square meters of the area.

• Color palette. When arranging a kitchen with small dimensions, you need to forget about dark shades, completely giving preference to light tones that fill the room with light and make it visually larger.

They will not only expand the space, but also add beige, golden, pastel orange, sand tones with splashes of yellow, brown or green to the room. The interior, made in light pink or pale blue, looks very stylish.

• Contrasts. In a kitchen with such a limited area, contrasting combinations will not be appropriate - they contribute to the visual "compression" of the space. Do not experiment, combining a pale floor and rich walls - you may not like the result. But the use of bright accessories is allowed and encouraged.

• Pattern. Keep in mind that a large pattern helps to visually reduce space. So for decorating a small room, it is better to choose a solid color finish or wallpaper with a medium-sized ornament.
• Stripes. To visually raise the ceiling, use wallpaper with stripes or vertical patterns. Horizontal stripes on the walls will help to expand the space.

• Mirror surfaces. Mirrored stakes on your headset or walls add depth and light to the space.

Finally

Thanks to our article, you learned how to arrange furniture in a narrow kitchen or in a small room. Apply the knowledge gained in practice, and you will see how the room will sparkle with new colors and will seem larger and more spacious. You will find many interesting ideas for arrangement in the proposed video.

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