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1 Features of the selection of furniture
- 1.1 Acceptable layout
- 1.2 Headset selection rules
- 2 Filling a small kitchen - design tips
- 3 Finally
- 4 Gallery
Even a small kitchen space is not a reason to give up your amenities and your design ideas! If the kitchen in your home is not very large, you should pay special attention to the furniture and its filling. By choosing the right furniture for a small kitchen, you can radically transform its appearance and use the space to the maximum. We will talk about how to do this in this article.
When choosing furniture for a small kitchen, you need to pay attention to shapes, sizes and materials
Read also about the design of the combined kitchen-living room.
Features of the selection of furniture
A few years ago, in order to equip a small kitchen, one had to sacrifice space and comfort, buying standard bulky headsets and dining areas. Today the situation has changed. Now on sale you can find compact, easy-to-use, transformable and multifunctional furniture for a small kitchen.
Furniture for a small kitchen must be chosen wisely
In this section, we will consider suitable options for the layout of furniture and the features of its choice.
Acceptable layout
If you are reading this article, then you probably had to think about how to place furniture in a small kitchen with your own hands. I must say that the main condition here is the thoughtful use of every centimeter of the available area.
when choosing a ready-made set of furniture for a small kitchen or making it to order, think over what type of layout you will use
To be honest, in a small area you will not especially “roam” in terms of choosing a layout. But still, there are two optimal ways to put furniture in a small kitchen.
The most optimal layout for confined spaces is considered linear or angular.
- Corner layout. It can also be known as L-shaped and L-shaped. The set is located along two adjacent walls, using the corner of the room. This option is ideal for a small room with a square shape, but in a rectangular kitchen it will be more than appropriate.
L-shaped layout allows you to effectively use the corner of the room
- Linear (straight). In this case, the layout of furniture in a small kitchen protrudes along a long wall, while taking up a minimum of useful space. By the way, a single-row small-sized headset costs less than analogs with more intricate shapes.
The price for a compact linear headset will be lower than for a corner
In recent years, the U-shaped layout is gaining popularity. She uses three walls of the kitchen at once, thereby increasing the working area. Just teach that in this situation you will not have room for a dining set - it will have to be taken out to the living room or to the insulated balcony.
The U-shaped layout provides a spacious work area, but excludes the possibility of placing a dining table in the kitchen
Headset selection rules
Furniture in a small kitchen is an important part of the space, so its choice should be based on some rules. We'll show you what to look for during the buying process.
When choosing a headset, you need to pay attention to the material from which it is made, its shape and dimensions
- Material. It is best that the facades are made of glossy plastic or MDF coated with a special varnish. Such a furniture design for a small kitchen will qualitatively transform the space, making the room seem larger.
Glossy surfaces visually expand the space
- Dimensions. A small kitchen is not at all a reason to buy tiny cabinets, which, apart from a couple of pots, will not fit. It is better to choose a corner set, the upper cabinets of which will reach almost to the ceiling.
Narrow elongated pencil case - a great replacement for a standard cabinet
You should not dismiss the idea with vertical narrow pencil cases. They do not take up much space, but they can accommodate a lot of kitchen utensils.
- Colour. The ideal solution for small rooms is light wall decoration combined with the same light furniture. If your walls are decorated in rich colors, the headset should be made in beige, milk, cream or white shades.
Light shades make the room lighter and more airy.
- Facades. In addition to the fact that it is better to give preference to glossy facades, do not forget about glass or mirror inserts on them. This is another technique that will visually expand the space.
Facades with glass or glossy inserts qualitatively transform the space
Filling a small kitchen - design tips
The choice of furniture - albeit significant, but only part of the filling of the kitchen space. Do not forget about additional accessories that will help you effectively manage the existing centimeters and visually adjust the room.
In addition to the headset, you need to think over the content and accessories. The instruction will tell you what to look for
To create a practical and functional interior, you should resort to several design techniques. You need to pay attention to the following aspects.
- Dinner table. Choose an oval or round folding model. It's great if it is foldable - on ordinary days the table remains compact, but during family holidays it becomes a roomy structure with a few simple movements.
Round folding table will not take up much space
- Washing. A single-section corner sink will not only use the corner, but also free up more space for the work surface.
Compact corner sink maximizes corner of the room
- Appliances. The most successful purchase for small spaces (about 6 sq m or less) is built-in household appliances. It does not take up useful space in the working area, moreover, if necessary, it hides behind the facades of the headset. This allows you to create an organic, holistic space.
The photo shows an example of how well household appliances can be camouflaged behind facades
- Roof rails. Such metal pipes with hooks and shelves for hanging objects are a very functional piece that simply must be in a small kitchen. You can place a lot of accessories on them without taking up a lot of useful space.
Railing systems help to “unload” the working area from unnecessary accessories
- Lighting. The lamps built into the furniture will not only visually expand the space, but also allow the kitchen to be divided into several zones. The more lights you install, the larger your kitchen will appear.
Not only the dining area needs lighting, but also the cabinets.
- Textile. For window decoration, it is best to use compact curtains that do not reach the windowsill. Roman, roller blinds or curtains in the "cafe" style will perfectly fit into the interior of a small kitchen. The most acceptable options will be materials with a light color scheme.
Light short curtains will successfully complement the headset
Read also tips for creating a combined studio room with a kitchen.
Finally
We've covered the basics of choosing and placing a headset in a confined space. On our site you will find additional video materials that describe in more detail how to place furniture in a small kitchen. Remember, even the smallest kitchen space can be arranged so that it is cozy and comfortable.
Read also designer tips for creating an orange-green kitchen.
