Although the kitchen is not a favorite place for many housewives, you still have to spend a lot of time there. That is why, even at the stage of renovation, it is important to think over the functionality and ergonomics of the room, especially when it comes to a tiny kitchen. Novate.ru is confident that even a small space can be very effective. The main thing is to implement useful ideas, which we will talk about below.
1. Hidden countertop
The biggest problem in small kitchens is the lack of working space. Of course, you can cook dishes at the dinner table, however, firstly, it is inconvenient, and, secondly, unaesthetic. To kill two birds with one stone (both save space and get additional surface), make one of the lower kitchen cabinets roll-out on wheels. There is another option - to build an additional hidden worktop under the main work surface.
You can cheat not only with the countertop. Stores offer a huge number of withdrawable and withdrawable modules, you just need to find the right one. But then you can make a slight movement with your hand, and voila - there is a cutting board in front of you, while the work surface remains free.
2. Compact technology
A kind of "mini" technique will be an excellent solution for a small room. The fact is that the size of a standard kitchen in Khrushchev will not allow it to be fully equipped with the necessary equipment (most people have a refrigerator, for example, in the corridor). Therefore, carefully study the collections of the manufacturer you like and find suitable devices. So, instead of a classic dishwasher, you can buy a narrow one, less than 45 cm wide, and replace a full-fledged stove with a hob with two burners (why do you need more if you live alone). As for the refrigerator, a huge two-chamber unit is rarely 100% used, so it will be much more useful to purchase a compact refrigerator with a small freezer.
3. Narrow cabinets
Most problems arise when arranging a narrow and oblong kitchen, since after installation the headset usually leaves free space, which is used irrationally (to put it mildly). If you become a victim of this situation and a wide passage has formed in the room, do not think about buying a full wardrobe or a traditional dining table - there will be no room for maneuvers at all and there will be nowhere pass the.
Better give preference to purchasing narrow console cabinets. They will take up very little space, but, nevertheless, they will become very useful in everyday life. In such compact cabinets, you can place pickles, jars of cereals and spices, perhaps even dishes. A kind of mini-pantry out of nothing.
4. Arch instead of a door
Doors greatly limit the space of rooms. Therefore, in the case of a small kitchen, they are superfluous. It is better to make an arch - it can visually expand the space and increase the area of the room. If you are worried about smells spreading throughout your apartment, just put a more powerful hood: a high-quality device can neutralize unpleasant odors better than any doors.
5. Multiple lighting scenarios
It is a bad idea to limit yourself to one massive chandelier. Even though the kitchen is small, there should be several lighting scenarios. Designers advise opting for hanging light bulbs and ceiling-mounted lamps, which are a versatile option for decorating any room.
Advice: Do not skimp on spotlights in closets. Firstly, they will look beautiful, secondly, they will allow you to find the desired product or object in a short time, and, thirdly, they will visually increase the kitchen area, which is especially necessary.
6. Abandoning top cabinets
This piece of furniture is controversial. Some housewives believe that it is impossible to do without it, since the closed space protects the dishes from dust, besides, inside there is no need to put things in order every day and aesthetically arrange dishes, jars for spices and etc. Others are of the opinion that the top cabinets only take away valuable space, look bulky and absolutely do not fit into the interior of a small kitchen.
Designers propose to find a middle ground between these opinions, and simply dilute the top cabinets with open shelves. Thus, the kitchen will look much more spacious, lighter, more comfortable, but at the same time it will not lose such important qualities as functionality, convenience and practicality.
7. Furniture and functionality - to other areas
This option is suitable if the apartment has free space. For example, if the living room is adjacent to the kitchen, you can place the dining group in it, as Americans usually do. It is better to refuse doors or replace the standard swing model with an "accordion".
If these two rooms are isolated from each other, it will be difficult and inconvenient to carry dishes and utensils. There are two options here: either "cut a window to Europe", that is, make a distributing window between the rooms, or put it in the kitchen a small round or folding table for every day, and use the dining group in the living room only on holidays or during a visit guests.
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You can do the same with the refrigerator. If you have a large unit, place it in the hallway or on the balcony if it is adjacent to the kitchen. As for the products, they can be stored in the pantry or in the built-in wardrobe section of the hallway. We are sure that such an idea hardly occurred to you, but if the kitchen is sorely lacking in space, then you need to use any storage option.
8. Place under the window
Surprisingly, at the moment when the owners of a tiny kitchen need to use every square meter with benefit, the wall with a window is often empty. In most cases, this is due to a radiator that has nowhere to go. If you are at the stage of repair, consider the option of placing the sink under the window - in this case, the radiator can be left in place or slightly moved. In order for the window to open normally, it is better to use a folding crane model or simply not mount it close to the frame. Are you worried about the cleanliness of the glasses? Don't worry: if you set the sink as deep as possible, then the spray will not reach the windows, which means that you will less often have to run around the kitchen with a glass cleaner.
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9. Floor-to-wall set
If you have a narrow kitchen, do not push the set to the end of the wall. Using this redevelopment option, you do not have to look for a place for a dining area, for example, in a living room. A small piece of square, which will remain at the far end of the narrow kitchen, can be used just for placing the table and chairs. Whether they are foldable or just small in size, you get a breakfast area. And if one or two people live in the apartment, then this furniture will be quite enough for any meal.
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