What unites a small studio in a panel building and an apartment in a Khrushchev or Stalin building? A tiny kitchen, the area of which rarely reaches seven square meters. We show how the pros dealt with it.
A small kitchen can be made comfortable if you are willing to make compromises: for example, replacing solid cabinets with open shelves or giving up the dining table. And when it is not possible to increase the usable area, you can disguise the modest size with the help of decor. Let’s share ideas.
Compact kitchen appliances will help save space for storage systems. Instead of a four-burner hob, take a model half the size, and among the ovens, find one that combines several functions. You won’t need to look for a place for a microwave.
Paint the walls in the color of the facades of the set: this way you will disguise the bulky furniture and make the space visually freer.
If the height of the window sill allows, use it to create a place for eating or for working with a laptop. This is especially true if you have a good view from your window.
To fit in more, sometimes you need to change the layout. Move some of the cabinets to the windowed wall and use the space between them for a bench with cushions.
If a standard 60 cm deep cabinet covers part of the window opening, make it smaller. The furniture will look less bulky, and its spaciousness will not disappoint.
Another option for additional storage is to use the space under the window and install a series of shallow cabinets there. Just provide a place for a heating radiator.
A mirror wall can visually enlarge the space and add light. It is more convenient to use mirrors cut into small elements in production.
Give up some of the upper cabinets in favor of open shelves. They will not only relieve the interior a little, but will also become an excellent decor.
When space is limited, combine several functions. For example, a kitchen countertop can serve as a dining table and a work table at the same time.
The different heights of cabinets, window sills and tables are especially noticeable in small kitchens. To avoid this, calculate the dimensions in advance and plan for the production of a single tabletop.
