Kitchens in Khrushchev-era apartment buildings are small in size, which forces their owners to think about the proper organization of space. Today we will look at kitchen design options in Khrushchev with a standard area of ​​6 sq. m.

You will learn:

• what to do with a refrigerator, geyser and washing machine;
• methods of placing kitchen modules;
• what styles are suitable for small kitchens;
• what types of curtains are suitable for a small kitchen and much more.

6 square meters is not so little when compared with even more compact kitchens in new buildings. In addition, the usable area can be increased, and one of the ways is redevelopment.

Redevelopment

The most popular options for expanding a small kitchen are:

• combining the kitchen with a nearby room, balcony or loggia;
• transfer or dismantling doorways, partitions and walls.

In small-sized kitchens it is difficult to fit all the necessary modules, and redevelopment changes the situation in better side. But there are also disadvantages. For example, the previous inhabitants of the balcony - a bicycle, sled, and other important things - will have to find another place in the apartment. But you will gain 2 meters of space.

Has many advantages. You will finally post dining table for the whole family, you will be able to watch or at least hear TV and communicate with guests while cooking.

But when decorating combined rooms, you need to take into account the fastidiousness of the kitchen - high humidity, the spread of odors, temperature changes and, accordingly, use materials that are resistant to all this. A more pleasant moment is the choice of design, the search for ways to zoning and combining space.

Moving the wall between the corridor and the bathroom will allow you to install a full washing machine. And by sacrificing the bathroom in favor of a shower stall, you will place a refrigerator or dishwasher in the resulting niche.

The absence of doors between the kitchen and the corridor will free up space for wall shelves. By getting rid of the mezzanine - an indispensable attribute - you will gain space for a high pencil case, a refrigerator and raise the ceiling.

Often, the redevelopment of an apartment in a Khrushchev-era building involves reconstruction - installation, transfer or replacement of plumbing or electrical equipment. This includes replacing a gas stove with an electric one or moving a heating battery to an adjacent wall.

Important: redevelopment and reconstruction of an apartment in a Khrushchev-era building requires changes to the technical passport, and some types of work require obtaining a special permit.

But the result is worth all the costs, and this will be confirmed by the “before and after” photos.

If you are not ready for such radical changes, let's start from the available footage.

What you need in the kitchen

Before you start arranging the headset, you need to determine which modules you need. The standard set is:

• washing;
• plate;
• work surface;
• fridge;
• table or a mini version of it.

Often in kitchen interiors there is a washing machine or dishwasher, oven, microwave. Considering the standard dimensions of all these modules (60x60 cm), we can safely say that all this will fit in our kitchen.

But there will be very little space left to move, and it will be quite difficult to miss each other. And the standard 50-60 cm of working surface is not enough for everyone for full-scale cooking. Therefore, the idea of ​​​​moving some of the inhabitants of the kitchen - a refrigerator, a washing machine and a gas water heater - is very popular.

Where to put the refrigerator?

A refrigerator is a large object that usually heads a row of furniture and occupies a corner. You will agree that it is unreasonable to place it between work surfaces, and it would be inappropriate at the entrance. At the same time, it should not be placed close to the wall, but so that the doors open easily and the socket is nearby. As you can see, even at the refrigerator project stage you have to work hard.

That's why the refrigerator is often placed in the hallway or in a niche instead of a pantry. This is also appropriate when its design is outdated or, conversely, too modern for your idea.

If you can't imagine a kitchen without a refrigerator, consider replacing the standard giant with a built-in or more narrow option depth and width 54 cm. The latter is ideal for a family of 2-5 people, but the built-in model is more suitable for 1-2 people.

Alternatively, it will be complemented by a separate freezer, which can be placed outside the kitchen. The only drawback of the technology non-standard sizes and built-in models - price. But winning is precious space.

What to do with a gas water heater?

Geyser, counter, massive stove - these items are gradually becoming a thing of the past, making way for modern, safe and cost-effective solutions.

If you can't remember a time when you've been without power, consider switching from gas appliances to electricity. And this is especially true if you plan to decorate the kitchen in modern style.

Interesting fact: a gas stove requires installation of a hood at a height of 75-80 cm from the hob or doors separating the kitchen and room. In the case of electric stove wall cabinets do not heat up as much and can be located lower, and the door can be safely removed.

Here's what else you can do with a gas water heater:

• move to the bathroom;
• hide with a furniture facade.

You probably don't need any convincing that a hob is a great, space-saving solution. But if possible, it’s better to move the oven higher - this way you won’t have to bend over when taking out baked goods.

Is it worth placing a washing machine in such a kitchen?

A small kitchen should only have everything you need, and a washing machine, you see, has nothing directly to do with cooking. For that matter, food products They are incompatible with the “washing machine” and the chemicals used for it, just as dirty laundry is incompatible with the kitchen.

Laundry equipment is often placed in the bathroom or hallway, with preference given to top-loading machines or models built into the closet.

The placement of the washing machine is determined by the water supply and outlet. Consider as an option the rooms adjacent to the kitchen and bathroom, or rather the walls, in which you can always drill the holes needed for the hoses.

But many still turn on the washing machine kitchen set. And this is also logical if you cook little and need fewer dishes and equipment. It's just a matter of convenience and belief.

But most definitely washing machine will set the height of the bottom row kitchen furniture. If you plan to place a tabletop above it, the working surface will become even higher and possibly less convenient for you.

To experiment, place a stack of magazines on the typewriter, and on them - cutting board and try cutting something.

Advice: if you are going to completely renovate your kitchen interior, then buy first household appliances, and only then - furniture. Working in the reverse order, you may not find an option that is suitable in size, and most importantly, in price.

So, we found out what will be in our kitchen in Khrushchev. Now let's move on to the next stage.

Furniture arrangement

To arrange your furniture comfortably and beautifully, you will need:

• exact dimensions of the kitchen, taking into account all pipes, niches and protrusions;
• measurements of equipment, furniture;
• online service for interior design.

You will find ergonomic rules and useful numbers useful, which you will read a little later.

The kitchen in Khrushchev, as in other houses, is divided into the following zones:

• storage;
• washing;
• Preparation;
• cooking;
• perhaps a mini-dining room.

The conditions of the problem are as follows: all the main modules involved in the cooking process must be arranged according to the rule of the working triangle (more precisely, a polygon). At the same time, the refrigerator should not be placed near the stove, and the sink and the stove should ideally be separated by at least one work surface.

Tip: to place a sink or extend the work surface, you can use a window sill, as in these photos.

Planning methods

If you have not attempted to combine rooms, the most convenient solution from a planning point of view is a corner kitchen. By arranging the furniture in an “L” shape, you can easily create that same work triangle and leave room for a small table.

The internal corner can be straight or smooth (thanks to radius cabinets), but the main thing is that it is involved. By removing corners from each edge of the furniture row, you will free up the passage and make it less dangerous. In the opposite corner of the kitchen there will be a small dining area.

Linear (single-row) layout is another option for a kitchen in Khrushchev. It is good if you do not cook much and need few kitchen modules for cooking. Otherwise, the kitchen will turn out to be too long and it will be very uncomfortable to waltz through it.

The U-shaped layout is more suitable for the kitchen-living room. However, if you have a dining area in another room, and the depth of the cabinets is less than standard, this method of arranging furniture is very convenient.

Numbers

Kitchen geometry is the dimensions and distances tested and confirmed by experience, recommended for arranging kitchen modules. For example, between the top and bottom rows the headset should be 50-70 cm, and the width of the passage should ideally be at least 120 cm. You can easily find all this on the Internet.

The important thing is this: these data are designed for the average consumer, so consider your characteristics when planning your kitchen. The most accurate numbers are your personal dimensions and experience, because the previous location of the furniture will also serve as a clue. Only you know what will be better.

Style

What style should you use to decorate the interior of a kitchen in a Khrushchev building with an area of ​​6 square meters? Obviously than fewer items in the room, the larger it seems. That's why best choice there will be minimalism.

By making maximum use of every centimeter of space - drawers instead of furniture strips at the bottom of the kitchen unit, space under the window sill, glass canopy rails - you will free up visible horizontal surfaces and create the effect of spaciousness.

Minimalism is characterized by:

• straight facades;
• white, gray, brown, black colors;
• restraint - a minimum of decor and accessories;
• closed shelves;
• practicality.

Another modern style that is perfect for decorating a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building is high-tech. It is characterized by:

• newfangled modern materials;
• neutral or bright colors;
• mirror, glass, metal surfaces;
• neon or LED backlight walls, ceiling, kitchen apron, furniture;
• lack of fittings.

Glossy facades, characteristic of modern styles, reflect light and visually expand the room.

If the apartment is decorated in classic style and you don’t want sharp contradictions in design, alternatively, decorate the kitchen in a similar neo-classic style, using:

• pastel colors;
• light wood;
• paneled facades;
• intricate fittings.

The main thing is not to overdo it with decor - it is believed that it “eats up” the space.

In the same way, you can modify a cozy rustic Provence.

You can't go wrong by decorating your kitchen Scandinavian style, combining the white facades of the set with light wood and providing maximum lighting.

Another suitable one style direction for lovers of somewhat brutal or industrial interiors - loft.

Whatever style you choose, bet on white and large number lighting - after all, it is this composition that visually enlarges the space. The trend is to individualize the interior and mix styles, which gives an opportunity to create your own style.

Furniture

The best design and materials for furniture are indicated by the chosen interior style. But the lack of space in the Khrushchev building makes its own adjustments. You have already realized that the top and bottom rows of the kitchen set can be made less deep, thereby gaining space for movement. An elongated window sill or bar counter can easily serve as a table.

If you are traditional in this matter, pay attention to semicircular, folding, retractable models on wheels and transforming tables. Transparent - glass or plastic furniture, as in the photo, will seem invisible, while at the same time fully performing its functions.

Folding chairs can always be removed from the aisle, as well as multifunctional models - for example, a ladder chair. It will come in handy if you decide to make the most of the vertical.

Open shallow shelves instead of a bulky upper part of the set are a great way to unload space and modernize the interior.

Walls

The kitchen in Khrushchev will become more spacious thanks to the light color scheme. Monotonous wall decoration will dilute the interesting kitchen apron. Agree, this surface is more often subject to contamination, and it would be more practical to decorate it in dark colors. It is also believed that this technique will move the wall away. Another way to expand is stereoscopic wallpaper or images with perspective on one of the walls or on part of it.

Complex, textured walls on not large kitchen are inappropriate, but if you wish, you can decorate a separate area in an original way, making it an accent.
One of the popular design tricks for increasing space is using mirror surfaces or inserts. Even a small strip will deceive perception and create the desired effect.

Floor and ceiling

The floor covering will complement the color of the countertop, external furniture fittings, lamps or other interior elements. The following materials will suit you:

• linoleum;
• laminate;
• ceramic tiles;
• cork;
• concrete;
• polymer self-leveling floors;
• tree.

If yours, it is better to lay the laminate across. Laying tiles in a staggered, herringbone or diagonal pattern will help to enlarge any room configuration. The ceiling in the Khrushchev building is low, so two-tier structures with moldings and other decor will have to be abolished.

But stretch fabric- a good option that will save your renovation from flooding by neighbors above and can be cleaned with wet water, which is important for the kitchen. Glossy ceiling- another way to make the kitchen more spacious, brighter and give it modern look. Soaring ceilings ceiling lighting- all these miracles appeared thanks to tension structures.

Curtains

If you put all home textiles on the minimum list, curtains will certainly be on it. What curtains are suitable for a small kitchen? Well, you have a lot of options:

Make a curtain if you want bright accent. The design of the kitchen in Khrushchev will remain the same, but the mood will remain in its 6 square meters. m. you can change thanks to changing colors and fabrics. They can be easily complemented with other interior elements - napkins, kitchen towels, coasters for dishes and other small things.

And here we come to the end of our review. Let your kitchen be cozy and modern!

The average kitchen area in a Khrushchev building is a maximum of 6 square meters. In the same room there is a gas water heater, which immediately catches the eye.

Is it possible to make the room comfortable and functional? Of course you can.

The geyser can be hidden in a hanging cabinet. As a result, the kitchen in the Khrushchev building will be transformed, in accordance with general style room interior. At first glance, everything is quite simple, but you need to take into account some features.

We integrate the speaker into the cabinet correctly:

• We contact a fire service employee and consult;
• In accordance with the advice of a specialist, we order a hanging cabinet, which should be equipped with numerous ventilation holes;
• We provide high-quality wall insulation;
• We control the presence of special holes for gas pipe and corrugations.

We prepare the work area

The square footage of the room forces the placement of a minimum amount of furniture in the interior. Beautiful and original interior options for such premises are shown in the photo of a modern kitchen in Khrushchev, which are attached to this article. We will focus on the functionality and quality of the furniture placed.

We install the maximum number of kitchen appliances:

• The stove is compensated by a folding surface for cooking or on a transformer.
• A miniature oven or microwave is the optimal addition to the hob.
• In the space under the sink you can place a small washing machine or dishwasher;
• Changing a regular refrigerator to a built-in one horizontal model, which has advantages in the form of: space saving, relevance and originality. You can place the refrigerator in the corridor.
• We install a folding table.
• The window sill area will become additional work space.

Creating a corner kitchen

You can install furniture in an ordinary Khrushchev kitchen, but there is not enough space. However, all kitchen utensils will be placed in their place. The optimal solution would be to make changes to the design of the kitchen in Khrushchev.

As a result, we free up space for storing various items.

Furniture placement options:

• An L-shaped kitchen involves using the surface of two walls;
• The U-shaped kitchen uses the surface of three walls;
• A circular kitchen is a functional and unusual solution.

We create the design of the kitchen space ourselves.

Experts focus on maximizing indoor space. Can be used modern ideas for the kitchen in Khrushchev. Effect visual expansion room spaces can be created using:

• White paints;
• Matte ceiling structure made of plastic;
• Smooth wallpaper;
• Mirrors;
• Folding type structures;
• Products that have shine and are decorated with a glossy surface;
• Built-in equipment;
• Transparent furniture solutions.

The square footage of the room can be increased in another way, in which it is necessary to make changes to the layout. The intermediate space can be freed up using an accordion door or the door can be eliminated.

The attached images contain photos of a modern-style kitchen in Khrushchev, which demonstrates all the advantages of such a solution. You can combine the space of the kitchen and living room. This solution makes the apartment beautiful and multifunctional.

Current proposals for creating fashionable designs

There are several ways in which you can create modern interior kitchens in Khrushchev.

Maximum light. Small rooms require soft and warm lighting. Lighting for cabinets and floors, as well as lamps using halogen lamps, will help with this. It is also recommended to use mirrors.

These items are evenly placed in a dotted pattern. The room should be bright. You should not use heavy textiles in the interior, which create a gloomy and negative environment.

Expressive highlights. Create luxurious interior, which simply does not require significant material investments. It is necessary to integrate into the room: tiles or laminate, kitchen apron, transparent curtains, large curtain rods, flowers and citrus plants, as well as glass and transparent accessories.

The color scheme should be combined with light colors that create a comfortable and cozy environment. You will have to make a little effort and your kitchen design will change.

Photo of the kitchen in Khrushchev

If the area of ​​your kitchen does not exceed 6 square meters. m, then you are the owner of the so-called kitchen in Khrushchev. Such premises were built during the reign of Comrade Khrushchev. Kitchens of this type are no different good design and a large area, their main purpose is cooking.

Specifics of Khrushchev's style

During the time of Nikita Sergeevich (late 50s - first half of the 60s of the last century), houses with small apartments were built, and many of them. The Khrushchev kitchen was intended exclusively for cooking, but not for eating.
Could, for example, a family with five children living in a three-room Khrushchev house gather around a common table in such a tiny kitchenette? Of course not! And even in the morning before school, the children could not have breakfast there at the same time. But a family of 4 fit quite well in a kitchen of five square meters. Of course, if the owner was savvy and a jack of all trades.

What should you avoid in Khrushchev's cuisine?

The interior design of a kitchen in Khrushchev suggests maximum space saving and traumatic safety for those who are there. Therefore, in such premises there should not be:

Small kitchen design ideas inKhrushchevka

If you still decide to leave the dining table in the kitchen, then it is better if it is round or oval shape. You can also purchase a refrigerator with a horizontal layout, so it can serve not only as a place to store food but also as a kitchen counter.

Redevelopment

In order to increase the space in the kitchen, the wall between the kitchen and living room is removed. True, for this you need to obtain permission from special authorities. In the end you will get one large room, where the kitchen will be a place for cooking and a dining table can be placed in the living room.

Howto remodel an apartment from the Khrushchev era?

Before starting renovations in a Khrushchev-era kitchen and removing a load-bearing wall or partition between rooms, you need to obtain special permission. It’s even better to entrust this to specialists, who will write a permit and remove the wall for you. You must first order the project. Pleasure is not cheap.

If you take such a step without the permission of local authorities, then later you will still have to legalize your actions. You will have to show all the hidden work, that is, remove the wall covering, plaster down to the layer that was destroyed. So it’s better to go the direct route than the roundabout one - to make a kitchen project in the Khrushchev-era building before the renovations begin.

In addition, when starting to dismantle wall structures, the owner cannot always determine whether a particular wall is load-bearing without the help of a specialist. And redevelopment can have disastrous consequences.

The entire work area is located along the walls and window opening, suggesting short cooking and tea drinking. And the meal itself is transferred to the living room, enlarged due to the demolition of the partition. Thus, furniture and household appliances compactly occupy the kitchen space, and the kitchen, combined with the living room, is a single whole.

One option is a kitchen combined with a balcony. The area increases and becomes brighter due to the balcony window. It turns out to be a full-fledged work area and a cozy mini-dining room. Don't forget to insulate your balcony so you don't feel the winter period discomfort from the cold. The design of the entire apartment will only benefit from such a solution.

A profitable solution is to combine a kitchen and a balcony. If there is no balcony, use another technique. Replace the door leading from the corridor to the kitchen with an arch, and try to widen the doorway. The design of both combined rooms of apartments of this layout should be in the same style. This will visually add volume to the created space. An expanded doorway will visually add volume to the kitchen.

They solve the problem by reducing the square meters of the bathroom in favor of the kitchen. That is, the bathroom is combined with a toilet and equipped with a shower, and the catering unit is increased by about 1 square. m. Increasing the size of the kitchen is possible while reducing the bathroom.

The disadvantage of redevelopment is the coordination of the project with the relevant authorities and with the residents of neighboring apartments.

Kitchen design without remodeling

Kitchen design in Khrushchev suggests using a maximum of light colors, which will visually make the room more spacious.  Not only the furniture, but also the ceiling with curtains should be as light as possible.

In most older homes, kitchens are square in shape with the window and doorway facing each other. It makes it difficult efficient use space. If the owners themselves cannot rationally use 5-6 sq. m of not quite usable space, it is better to order a design project from a specialist.

Remaking the window sill

The window sill is that hidden reserve, by using which you can save space and make the kitchen more functional. But to do this, it needs to be altered a little, namely, built into a kitchen set or turned into a bar counter/table.

By integrating a window sill into a U-shaped and corner kitchen unit, you can use it as a cutting table, while hiding the radiator and creating additional storage space. True, to do this, during the repair process you will have to slightly raise the window in order to bring the window sill to the level of the floor cabinets.

Converting a window sill into a bar counter or dining table most often does not require raising the window; you just need to replace the window sill tabletop with a larger tabletop and install one or two supports under it (if you are making a full-fledged table).

When remodeling a window sill, make sure that warm air from the radiator it reached the window. To do this, you need to make ventilation holes in the new countertop and decorate them decorative grille. If this is neglected, most likely the window will begin to fog up, which can lead to damage to the finish and the development of fungus and mold.

If you don’t have money for a designer, use our advice

A small kitchen involves using every centimeter of space with maximum benefit. The working surface can be placed under the window on an expanded and elongated window sill for this purpose. The window in the bathroom can be covered and the wall can be used for wall cabinets for dishes, tea, cereals, etc. Cabinets should be shallow, but as high as possible.

It is better to make the dining table folding so that it does not take away the space from the hostess while cooking. To make the design of a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building with a geyser more attractive, you can move the device directly to the sink or to the corner between wall cabinets to make it less noticeable in the interior.

Kitchen design in Khrushchev with gas stove suggests the presence of a hood above it. After all, the space is very small, so the furniture located nearby will be constantly contaminated by drops of greasy fumes. The hood will reduce such effects of cooking. In addition, it will “modernize” the design of the kitchen in the Khrushchev-era building.

The gas stove can be replaced with a hob, under which you should place not an oven (if the housewife does not use it very often), but an additional cabinet for pots and pans.

The space with the refrigerator is reduced by about 0.4 sq m, which is significant for a small area. That's why sometimes they take him out into the corridor. But this creates additional inconvenience for the hostess. It is better to find a place for this unit in the corner opposite the area with the hob. A wall cabinet can be placed above the refrigerator.

Light walls and furniture

In the perception of space, much depends on the color of the walls and large furniture. A sure-fire way to enlarge a Khrushchev-era mini-kitchen is to decorate most of the interior in white tones.

By the way, when there is no way to hide pipes and a water heater, white facades and walls, including the apron, are a great help. After all, against such a background, engineering elements will simply not be noticeable.

• If you want to add color to your interior, combine white with one or two complementary shades. Use too bright or dark colors only as accents, otherwise the small kitchen will only become smaller.
• By the way, dark colors They can also visually enlarge the kitchen. To do this, you need to decorate vertical surfaces with them, for example, an apron, furniture facades, a door or part of a wall, and decorate everything else with a light shade. As a result, the dark area will go deeper, making the space more voluminous.
• If desired, the white color can be replaced with light gray, beige, blue-gray, pale green, pale yellow or cream.

Optical illusion finish

To visually expand the walls, the floor should be laid diagonally or, if the kitchen is narrow, across it. The most advantageous pattern for laying a wooden floor is a herringbone pattern or a running pattern. It is important that the floorboards are not too wide and long, as they tend to “compress” the space. The color of the floor can be light or medium-saturated - such coverings are easier to maintain and increase the area. Similar principles work with wall decoration:

• The problem of low ceilings (2.5-2.6 m high), typical for Khrushchev buildings, can be solved by gluing wallpaper with a thin vertical stripe or a diamond pattern on one or two walls.

The ideal wallpaper for a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building with low ceilings is a thin vertical stripe or a diamond pattern.

Corner or single-row set to the ceiling

In a small kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building, the optimal corner set was a single-row one.

• A single-row set is the most compact, therefore it is indicated if the kitchen is very small (4-6 sq. m) or when the priority is the capacity of the dining room rather than the working area.

However, if you move the dining room into the attached living room, there will be enough space for a U-shaped or double-row set. The main thing in these layouts is a free passage between furniture with a width of at least 90 cm, and preferably 100-120 cm.

No matter how you arrange your headset, we recommend that you include several non-standard improvements in it:

Before installing a geyser in a kitchen cabinet, be sure to consult with the gas service.

Before installing a geyser in a kitchen cabinet, be sure to consult with the gas service

Laconic facades

Do you want to achieve maximum lightness and airiness of the interior? Then choose solid fronts without any decor, panels, prints and maybe even without handles. However, gloss or glass inserts will not be superfluous, because they reflect light and visually lighten bulky furniture.

Mini and recessedtechnique

Kitchen appliances take up quite a lot of space, especially for items such as a microwave, mixer, oven, and dishwasher. But even here you can find a way out.

Use built-in technology. For example, a small dishwasher fits perfectly in a cabinet under the sink.

Replace the stove with hob, place a washing machine or a full-fledged dishwasher in the free space under it. A small oven can be built into a cabinet or hung on a bracket, just like a microwave. If you don't bake often, you can skip the oven altogether and transfer its functions to the microwave.

It is quite difficult to place a large refrigerator in the kitchen in Khrushchev. It can be taken to another room, or you can choose a built-in horizontal model and put it under the countertop.

Avoid pretentious shapes when choosing equipment design. A beautiful “fireplace” hood will “eat up” the entire space above the stove, while a standard flat model will also allow you to place a hanging shelf.

In the struggle for precious centimeters, mini-format equipment will help out, and perhaps even without sacrificing functionality.

In addition to mini-appliances, it is worth equipping your mini-kitchen with multifunctional appliances. For example, when choosing a food processor, give preference to a model that squeezes juice and chops meat, and you should choose an oven with a microwave function.

It is advisable to build in all appliances - from the microwave to the refrigerator. This will make your small kitchen look orderly and uncluttered.

Accessories

When thinking about the design of a small kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building, carefully consider the choice of accessories. Heavy curtains, a large number of small decorative elements, such as vases, plates, prints, photographs - all this visually reduces the space. To make your kitchen look elegant and beautiful, but without creating a feeling of cramping, use the following techniques:

Use natural materials in your design. Natural materials they look very impressive and decorate the kitchen with their texture.

Make the “apron” over the work surface the main decorative element. It can be mosaic, glass, decorated with any pattern of your choice, or, for example, mirrored - this solution will also add volume and depth to the interior.

Use transparent curtains on the cornice, and it should occupy the entire wall - this technique visually makes the room larger. It’s even better to abandon curtains altogether and equip the window with blinds or Roman shades that do not require extra space for your placement.

Glass and metal surfaces, with their shine and play of reflections, not only visually increase the area of ​​a small kitchen, but also introduce an element of festivity; use them in accessories, additions, and household appliances.

Compact and functional dining group

Only from compact and functional furniture can you create a dining group for a small kitchen, otherwise it simply won’t fit.

Several small lamps instead of one chandelier

Even the most cramped and crowded kitchen will seem more spacious and comfortable if you create the right lighting in it. And vice versa, no matter how well the design of a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building is planned, poor light will greatly spoil its perception.

So, for example, the usual central lighting with one chandelier will create unnecessary shadows and “shrink” a small kitchen even more.

What to do? First, make sure that during the day penetration natural light nothing got in the way - no things on the windowsill, no tulle, no curtains, no furniture.
Secondly, instead of one chandelier or in addition to it, install several spotlights around the perimeter of the ceiling or wall sconces in several places in the kitchen. Thirdly, highlight the dining area with light by hanging a chandelier directly above the table or installing sconces on the wall near the table. Thanks to this technique, kitchen gatherings will become more pleasant and the interior will become more modern. And of course, don’t forget about illuminating the work area using furniture lighting.

Short curtains

If the kitchen faces north and is sorely lacking daylight, it is highly advisable to leave the window without curtains.

In all other cases, the windows of a small kitchen should be decorated with light and short curtains with minimal gathering. For example, these could be Roman or roller blinds, cafe curtains, vertical or horizontal blinds, or ordinary curtains that slightly cover the window sill.

Kitchen inKhrushchevkawith geyser

The presence of hot water in the kitchen is difficult to underestimate and at the moment in almost all modern houses There is hot water supplied by the state. But it also happens that residents have to provide their own hot water, by installing a gas water heater in the kitchen.

The era of unaesthetic and bulky water heaters has passed and they have been replaced by modern models with stylish design, and the cost of which is quite affordable for consumers. But, with all this, in a small kitchen setting, the presence of this unit can still cause some discomfort.

Purchase the desired model

At the very beginning, you should choose the design of the geyser itself. Since boring and similar water heating equipment is a thing of the past, today designers during production pay great attention to their appearance. There are various modifications of the body and this is most often enough to choose the appropriate model for the overall appearance of the kitchen interior. If, as planned, the column should not be visible, then you should give preference to smaller options that will be easier to hide. You can see the design of the small speaker in the photo below. Naturally, the less gas water heater, the less problems there will be with its disguise. But keep in mind that the smaller the speaker, the less power it will have. And it may turn out that in pursuit of an inconspicuous device, you will not get full comfort in its use and it will not meet all your needs for heating water.

Painting. If you haven’t found the right model of geyser or you already have it installed, then the way out is to paint it in the color of the overall design of your miniature kitchen. A common option is to tint it to match the shade of kitchen furniture or other interior details. In this case, you need to purchase metal paint. Due to the fact that the unit heats up to a certain temperature when turned on, it is required to be painted with heat-resistant paints. If you do not follow this rule, there is a high probability of charring of the paint in areas with high temperatures.
To paint the body, after painting, you can apply various patterns using a stencil. It will be ideal if the pattern matches the surrounding environment, for example, if this pattern echoes existing patterns on furniture. This decoration can be done on your own, and using a stencil will make this task much easier for you. The photo below shows a kitchen with a harmoniously positioned speaker.

Natural fit to furniture. This method is quite effective; it will allow you to naturally fit the water heater into the interior design of a small kitchen. It can be installed either in the middle of two hanging cabinets or as their final element.
Before you begin installation, you should decide what will be the leading element - geyser or hanging kitchen cabinets. If you have already purchased a kitchen furniture set, then you should select the size of the gas unit to match the existing cabinets. And vice versa.

Hide in a box. It is also possible to simply hide the water heater in one of the kitchen cabinets. This option is often resorted to when thinking about the interior of a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building. The only caveat in using this method of placement is compliance with fire safety regulations. Leave room for ventilation on the sides of the speaker. The box in which it will be located should not be airtight, nor should the lower and upper horizons and the back wall be sealed.


As a result, this “shelter” should have only one door, which will cover the column from prying eyes. Only as a last resort can the lower horizon remain, but several holes must be made in it for ventilation.

The kitchen should be distinguished by its comfort, since it is a workspace, the organization of which determines the ease of use of the room. Modern designers offer two options for decorating a small kitchen:

• Linear layout;
• Corner kitchen for Khrushchev.

A distinctive feature of a small kitchen is its certain inconvenience, which is why modern models corner sets solve the problem with the size of the room. The main thing here is to properly manage the available footage and position the set as conveniently as possible.

This type of headset allows you to design it in your own kitchen area work triangle. This zone includes in its configuration all the required elements that are required for proper organization working kitchen space. The following components are located in the access zone:

• Panel intended for cooking;
• Washing;
• Storage boxes kitchen utensils.

For a small kitchen, this option is versatile and compact.

Installation and selection of headset

Experts advise installing such a headset along a surface located perpendicularly - this saves space. This trick allows you to make the most of this interesting space, making it useful and effective.

Most often, a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building with a refrigerator is installed along the window opening, creating the effect of a triangular workspace with all necessary elements. This layout uses a U-shaped countertop or sink arrangement.

One wing is installed along the surface with a window opening, this allows for natural illumination of part of the workspace. At the same time, the small window area of ​​the kitchen is effectively used. The tabletop itself should be free of unnecessary items. To do this, you need to hang rails for drying dishes and placing jars of cereals or spices.

Modern design The corner kitchen is distinguished by its multitasking. The set is equipped with all kinds of modules and mechanisms. This ensures the presence of a variety of drawers and shelves, which allow you to provide storage space for kitchen utensils in the workspace area. Thanks to this design, the headset becomes not only comfortable, but also functional. This helps save space in the room.

The ideal solution would be to order a kitchen set according to the size of the kitchen. Specialists will help you understand the elements, for example, whether a corner kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building with a gas water heater is suitable for the client and what size it should be. For the manufacture of such furniture, natural solid wood, plastic, MDF and chipboard are usually used. Solid wood furniture is the most expensive kitchen option, which is distinguished by its noble appearance and respectability.

The best option for a corner kitchen in Khrushchev is a set made in a minimalist style. It can be supplemented with additional functional elements. In today's market large selection colors of furniture for this purpose.

But it is better to choose light colors and mirror or glossy surfaces. This trick will allow you to visually enlarge the room. The main thing is to choose color scheme, combined with the overall style of the kitchen.

The height must be fully used

Rational use of the upper space in the corner of the room allows you to increase the functionality of the work area without taking up additional space. For this purpose, wall cabinets are used, which adapt to existing sets, plates, vases and other household items.

It is possible to use corner cabinets and shelves, which can be used to store dishes and decorate the kitchen area.

Modern wall cabinets are distinguished by their functionality. A convertible top model is available. This will save not only room space, but also the effort put into completing tasks. It opens and closes easily, you can simply reach the structure without any additional effort.

They will look interesting corner cabinets With open shelves, decorated with decorative items.

Recommended use floor cabinets having a design with retractable elements. They can be used to store large dishes. Inside the cabinets you can make compartments for storing small items. You can furnish the room according to the following plan for a corner kitchen in Khrushchev. Fill one part of the headset only with the lower additional elements, and the other with upper cabinet models.

You can add lightness to the space using installation wall shelves made of glass, suitable for kitchen items. The design of the set, which includes drawers of different heights, will look interesting.

Asymmetrical placement of elements adds sophistication and uniqueness to the room, perfect for the Art Nouveau style. Classic design looks best when furniture is installed in a symmetrical manner.

Dining area

Kitchen in Khrushchev is enough small size- this makes it difficult to allocate a separate dining area on it. Therefore, various design solutions are required. A bar counter will perfectly replace a dining table in a small kitchen. It has a large tabletop and is perfect for a family of, for example, two people.

This design is adjacent and located perpendicular to one of the sides of the headset. The bar counter will not only add additional color to the room, but will also become a work surface that can be conveniently used while preparing food.

Where to place the refrigerator?

This question often worries owners of small kitchens. It should be understood that installing a standard refrigerator is not respectable. Due to its size, it will take up quite a lot of space and will simply get in the way. The best option is a built-in model that fits under the countertop. This option has a decent appearance, full functionality and does not take up much space.

At first, you can use the Khrushchev refrigerator built under the window. The main thing is to understand that it will only be effective in the cold season, and it will also not be able to accommodate a sufficient amount of food. In addition, it is not advisable to store vegetables in it.

Types of kitchen sets

Corner kitchen sets are divided into three groups:

• L-shaped furniture;
• U-shaped set;
• Kitchen with bar counter.

Each of them has its own distinctive features but they are perfect for correct design small kitchen area.

L-shape The headset is very common among consumers. It is installed along perpendicular planes in the kitchen. You should first select the most suitable corner that will accommodate the furniture completely. This set is distinguished by its compact size. His small size allows you to create a working kitchen area in small apartments.

U-shaped furniture installed along three walls, it is less compact than the previous version. This set is practical, as it has high level functionality. There is a wide variety of design solutions for such headsets on the modern market. Thanks to the numerous mechanisms included in the design of the furniture, it becomes an indispensable assistant for the hostess.

A set with a bar counter will help highlight a separate dining area without sacrificing square footage. The space itself is divided into two zones - dining and working.

This model creates unique design in the kitchen, gives it style and rigor. Designers note that this option will look better in a large kitchen. But with the correct calculation and creation of a project, such a set can become an indispensable interior solution for the kitchen.

If the dimensions do not allow you to place a bar counter, then you can choose an option with folding table, which opens easily and seats up to four people.

When choosing a kitchen set, it is better to pay attention to options with built-in household appliances, for example, a corner kitchen in a Khrushchev building with a gas water heater. This way the space will be minimally filled various equipment, and the functionality will not differ from large kitchens.

L-shaped kitchen option

U-shaped layout

Advantages of corner kitchen units

The most important advantage of corner furniture is its compactness. It takes up little space but fits perfectly into the design. The main thing to understand is that for the ideal set of furniture for the kitchen, you need to develop your own design of the set, indicating the required dimensions.

The second advantage is rationality. The furniture set is placed according to the modern requirements of housewives. The owner does not need to spend a lot of effort searching for the necessary kitchen utensils. It can be placed neatly on the headset or inside it, while all the design mechanisms work simply and reliably.

And the third advantage is uniqueness design solution. There is a wide variety of models on the modern market, which allows the consumer to choose an option that ideally suits the style of the room.

Conclusion

The work area in the kitchen should be neat, functional and organically designed. Manufacturers have tried to do a good job developing corner kitchen sets. Therefore, such furniture is distinguished by its extraordinary functionality, helping the housewife to cope with assigned tasks easily and quickly.

A corner kitchen set will give the room special style, will be an excellent addition to the kitchen and create a unique atmosphere of care and love. It is made from reliable materials, so it can serve its owner for a long time and fruitfully.

Video: corner kitchen design in Khrushchev

Photo examples

- this is only 5-6 square meters of area with low ceilings, and in order to place here everything that should be on modern kitchen, designers have to put in a lot of effort. As a rule, apartments with such small kitchens are inherited or bought on the secondary market - in new houses these rooms are much larger. What to do if you have received such an apartment at your disposal or live in it for many years? How to arrange a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building?

Before you start re-equipping, you need to clean your workspace - take out everything that is not needed and only clutters the kitchen. If you haven’t used an item for two or three years, it’s just wasting space in the kitchen, where every centimeter is precious. Remember that it is impossible to fit everything into a limited space; leave only what you really cannot do without.

The main function of the kitchen is cooking, and this determines the design of the room. Good light, bright enough to make cooking convenient, is one of the main requirements. The brighter the kitchen in the Khrushchev-era building, the more spacious it seems.

Optimization

In some cases you can do without overhaul, it is enough to reconsider the approach to organizing the workspace and optimize it.

Furniture

• All surfaces must be workable. The more efficiently they are used, the more space there is in the kitchen. For example, a window sill can be turned into an additional work surface or a small breakfast table.
• It is better to take the dining table into the room, or do without it altogether, replacing it with a folding or folding design. The design of a modern Khrushchev kitchen is not designed for a family to dine here, but to have a snack for a quick fix or you can have breakfast at your desk or near the small bar. As a last resort, you can put a small round table - so as not to cling to sharp corners, which often happens when there is a shortage of space.
• Consider whether a door is needed in the kitchen. It eats up precious centimeters, and most often remains open. If you cannot do without a door, it can be replaced with a folding or retractable structure into the wall.
• Multifunctional furniture that can change its purpose according to your wishes is right choice for small kitchens in Khrushchev. A work table that transforms into a dining table, a closet that hides chairs or even a small sofa for relaxing - this is convenient and modern.
• Folding furniture is very appropriate in the interior of a kitchen in Khrushchev. For example, a folded dining table with chairs can be stored on the balcony or in the hallway, and will not waste space, which is already small.

Technique

Kitchen appliances take up quite a lot of space, especially for items such as a microwave, mixer, oven, and dishwasher. But even here you can find a way out.

• Use built-in technology. For example, a small dishwasher fits perfectly in a cabinet under the sink.
• Replace the stove with a hob, and place a washing machine or a full-fledged dishwasher in the space freed up underneath it. A small oven can be built into a cabinet or hung on a bracket, just like a microwave. If you don't bake often, you can skip the oven altogether and transfer its functions to the microwave.
• It is quite difficult to place a large refrigerator in the kitchen in Khrushchev. It can be taken to another room, or you can choose a built-in horizontal model and put it under the countertop.
• Avoid pretentious shapes when choosing equipment design. A beautiful “fireplace” hood will “eat up” the entire space above the stove, while a standard flat model will also allow you to place a hanging shelf.

Accessories

When thinking about the design of a small kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building, carefully consider the choice of accessories. Heavy curtains, a large number of small decorative elements, such as vases, plates, prints, photographs - all this visually reduces the space. To make your kitchen look elegant and beautiful, but without creating a feeling of cramping, use the following techniques:

• Use natural materials in your design. Natural materials look very impressive and decorate the kitchen with their texture.
• Make the “apron” over the work surface the main decorative element. It can be mosaic, glass, decorated with any pattern of your choice, or, for example, mirrored - this solution will also add volume and depth to the interior.
• Use transparent curtains on the cornice, and it should occupy the entire wall - this technique visually makes the room larger. It’s even better to abandon curtains altogether and equip the window with blinds or Roman blinds, which do not require additional space for their placement.
• Glass and metal surfaces, with their shine and play of reflections, not only visually increase the area of ​​a small kitchen, but also introduce an element of festivity; use them in accessories, additions, and household appliances.

If you cannot do without renovating your kitchen, try to use every opportunity to squeeze the maximum out of the available space. This is not so difficult to do if you take into account the advice of experts. All ways to expand a small kitchen are divided into two groups: visual and real.

Visual expansion of space

There are a number of professional design techniques that change the perception of space:

• Use of light colors in the decoration of walls, floors, and ceilings;
• A combination of no more than two colors or shades when decorating a kitchen;
• Lack of sharp, contrasting transitions between colors;
• Wall design with wallpaper with small patterns;
• Using furniture in neutral tones or in the color of the walls, almost invisible in the interior;
• The use of mirrors and glossy surfaces in kitchen design to create an optical effect of increasing volume;
• Using transparent furniture (for example, a glass table or transparent plastic chairs).

Tip: Uniform lighting in the kitchen can be provided by ceiling lighting or spotlights in required quantity. In this case, it is permissible to hang a large pendant or chandelier as an accent above any area, for example, above a bar counter or table.

Real expansion of space

It is possible to increase the available area of ​​a small kitchen only during the renovation process. As a rule, this involves redevelopment. You can remove “extra” walls, combine the kitchen with the living room, or “cut” part of the area at the expense of the bathroom (replacing, for example, a bathtub with a shower) or a corridor.

Important: Before inviting specialists, do not forget to obtain from the administrative authorities a plan of the living space indicating the load-bearing walls. Please keep in mind that major redevelopment will require approval and permission.

Remodeling and renovation of the kitchen in Khrushchev

When planning a renovation, you must first decide where the work area will be and how to equip it. The necessary equipment for the work area is a stove and a sink. They should be located close to each other to eliminate unnecessary walking during the cooking process. Everything else can be put away - built into cabinets, hung on the walls, or even taken to another room.

Combining living room and kitchen- the most common way to increase the actual area allocated for household appliances and food preparation. As a rule, to do this, the partition between the rooms is removed, which in itself provides additional space. In some cases, it is reasonable to remove not the entire partition, but part of it, thus the problem of increasing the area will be solved, but at the same time the functional zoning will be preserved.

In a combined room, they first determine where the work area will be located - this depends on the location of the communications. In some cases, communications can be transferred, but this will require significant financial costs.

Have work area either linearly or in the form of the letter G. Corner kitchen for Khrushchev it is preferable, as it takes up less space. After the location for the kitchen area has been determined, the living room area is determined. Dining area, if provided, place it near the window or between the kitchen and living areas.

Tip: In cases where the living room is also a bedroom, you need to take care of additional exhaust ventilation, and also purchase low-noise household appliances so that a refrigerator running at night does not interfere with sleep.

Refrigerator in kitchen design in a Khrushchev building it often looks quite cumbersome, because the room is small. In this case, you can use a trick - purchase two separate pieces of equipment, a refrigerator and a freezer of small height. They can be built under the countertop, or placed in different parts of the room, or even different rooms. The freezer, for example, should be in the hallway, and the refrigerator should be left in the kitchen-living room and placed closer to the dining area.

If you do not plan to abandon the standard refrigerator, it should be placed in the farthest corner of the room or built into a niche.

Options for kitchens in Khrushchev with a gas water heater have been preserved. Modern speakers look modern and stylish, but, nevertheless, they do not fit into any interior. If the appearance of the speaker does not suit you, you can move it to the bathroom or “hide it”.

Important: All work with the geyser must be carried out by a specialist, and options for its placement in the cabinet must be agreed upon.

The easiest way to hide a speaker is to place it between wall cabinets and close it with a door with plenty of ventilation holes. construct special cabinet for a speaker in a small kitchen is not worth it - its dimensions should significantly exceed the dimensions of the device, and as a result the kitchen will be reduced.

Perhaps the most original way camouflage - applying patterns that match the kitchen design, turning a standard white surface into a visual continuation of neighboring items. The speaker will no longer be conspicuous and will turn from a boring household appliance into an exclusive design decoration small kitchen in Khrushchev.