Kitchen set for Khrushchev (42 photos): do it yourself, instructions, photo and video tutorials

The choice of a kitchen unit is one of the most important and most difficult stages of arranging a small kitchen in Khrushchev. In this article, we will look at a few tricks that will help you make the most of your available inches of space and choose the most practical headset.

Layout options

Before ordering or buying a headset, you must first decide on its location. A kitchen set in Khrushchev can be installed in one of two layouts:

• Corner. Also known as L-shaped or L-shaped layout. This option is optimal for kitchens of any size, moreover, it allows you to create a working triangle in a limited space between the sink, refrigerator and stove. Assumes the location of the headset along two adjacent walls.

• Linear. Option for the smallest kitchens. Furniture occupies the longest wall, which has all the necessary communications. This solution allows you to allocate more space for the dining area. Plus, straight headsets are slightly cheaper than more complex designs.

We select the configuration of cabinets

For a small kitchen, it is better to choose custom-made kitchens. So you can get furniture that will fit all the features of the room and make the most of every centimeter of space.

The presented instructions will help you choose the ideal cabinetry configuration for small Khrushchev kitchens.

For wall cabinets

It is almost impossible to place all the necessary utensils in a small kitchen without hanging cabinets. To be able to use them as efficiently as possible, it is worth listening to the following recommendations.

• Increase cabinet height. In most cases, the height of the top row of cabinets is approximately 70-72 cm. This is often not enough to accommodate the essentials. Therefore, it makes sense to order cabinets with a height of 90-95 cm.

Such options are much more spacious than the standard ones and will help to use the previously unused space under the ceiling. Visually increase the space will help LED lighting and translucent glass cabinet doors.

• Replace swing doors. They require space, which is missing in Khrushchev's kitchen. Use lifting fronts instead of the usual drop-down doors. Folding, hinged, lifting doors can be easily opened and fixed at a convenient level for you.

• Use carousel shelves. Use rotating carousel shelves to make sure every millimeter of space in the corner top drawer is utilized. They will provide an easy overview and access to all content.
• Adjust the height of the shelves. Make the shelves inside the top cabinets different heights. This will effectively fill the space with various containers, boxes and jars.
• Use a narrow pencil case. Why not use an analogue of the now popular bottle-holder in the top row. This solution will effectively fill narrow, impractical niches. A narrow pull-out design consisting of two or three shelves is an excellent solution for a small kitchen.

For base cabinets

When creating a kitchen set in Khrushchev, it must be remembered that the contents of the floor cabinets should always be available. You can do this using the following tricks.

• Replace hinged doors with drawers. Hinged doors and a small kitchen are a very inconvenient combination. To avoid bending over every time you need to reach something from the back of the cabinet, equip the lower modules with drawers.
• Use separators. Use dividers inside the drawers, with which you can effectively think over the internal filling of the headset.

• Fasten Enlarger Frames. Most often, the sides of the drawers have a standard height of 15 cm. Because of this, they cannot be fully used. To increase the usable space, you can use expanders - plastic or metal tubes attached to the facades of the walls of the boxes. Due to expanders, the height of the walls becomes larger, which means they can accommodate even more kitchen utensils.

• Install bottle holders. Pull-out narrow shelves with a width of 15-25 cm are an excellent solution for small rooms in which it is difficult to fit a standard headset.
• Pull-out corner set. Smart storage systems, equipped with carousel shelves, pull-out structures will make it easier for you to access any dishes that will be stored in the depths of the modules.

• Filling the space under the sink. More often than not, the free space under the sink is wasted. So why not use it to store detergents and cleaning accessories? The photo offers several practical options.

Choosing a coating for facades

In order for a small kitchen to visually appear larger, it is necessary to correctly choose not only the shape of the headset itself, but also the materials for its facades.

It is necessary to use laconic smooth models. All sorts of catchy details, panels or milling greatly overload the space.

This is how radius curved facades themselves affect the space. The only acceptable option is the rounded inner corner of the L-shaped headset.

When choosing kitchen sets for Khrushchev with your own hands, you should pay attention to the following materials:

• Glossy finishes. Painted MDF facades with a glossy finish and protective varnish are one of the best options for a small room. Glossy finishes add some mystery and depth to the room.

• MDF with veneer. Outwardly, it is almost impossible to distinguish it from solid wood. It looks very impressive, but the price is appropriate.

• MDF or chipboard with film. The film coating of facades can also be glossy, or models with imitation of other materials can be purchased. In terms of durability, they are inferior to painted MDF boards with varnish, but still this is a very good option due to its low cost.

• Aluminum profile with glass inserts. Another popular option for small spaces. Among the huge assortment, you can choose facades with inserts of transparent, frosted, translucent or sandblasted glass.

Fittings and accessories

Kitchen sets in Khrushchev are best equipped with laconic and simple handles made in a modern style. Pay attention to roof rails or handles.

A good solution would be a combination of two types of handles. For example, the upper cabinets can be equipped with knobs and the lower ones with brackets.

As for the use of roof rails in the working area, it's up to you. On the one hand, they will significantly relieve the surface of small kitchen utensils. On the other hand, if you have installed a mirrored apron with a delicate pattern, the accessories will cover it.

Conclusion

A small kitchen is a big problem, but if everything is planned correctly, then it can make a great room. With the help of the proposed recommendations, you can easily create a practical and functional space. You will find more ideas for choosing a headset for Khrushchev on the proposed video.

Read also the article "Feng Shui cuisine - in harmony with yourself".

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