Kitchen project in a five-story building. Comfort, practicality, convenience: how to create a chic design for a small kitchen in Khrushchev (photos, tips, layout secrets)

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What housewife doesn’t dream of a large and spacious kitchen? Only the one who already has it! But what to do if the kitchen area is only 6 square meters? I really want this little one to be equipped with all the necessary household appliances, so that everything is at hand, so that she is comfortable, and so that there is a place where the whole family can gather at the table, receive relatives and friends. Create original interior and choosing a design in a Khrushchev-era building during renovation is not an easy task, but nothing is impossible.

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Where to start planning a small kitchen in Khrushchev

There are two types of kitchens: square and rectangular. You should start with the most simple thing at first glance, namely, get rid of everything unnecessary. After all, the main idea is to visually increase the space.

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There are some rules for planning small kitchens:

In Khrushchev it is recommended to place furniture and household appliances in the letter “G” or the letter “P”.
It is better to leave gaps of 5 centimeters between equipment.
Make the selection of furniture in favor of capacious, but compact.
Instead of a stove, you can use hob, there are 2 and 3 burner options on sale.
Provided that a hood is installed above the stove, the doors can be removed and the opening expanded.
If in a Khrushchev house the kitchen has access to a balcony, then you can expand the area using it by pre-insulating it. The balcony will serve as a dining room (read).
As an option, move the sink to the window opening. This will make it easier to place kitchen furniture using corner elements.
There must be at least two sockets above the surface where food preparation takes place.
For such a dining area, the most acceptable option would be. They are practical and take up minimal space.

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How to visually expand the space and choose furniture to complement the design?

In kitchens in Khrushchev with 6 squares, it is recommended to place furniture and household appliances in the letter “G” or in the form of a linear layout. When choosing furniture, preference is given not to hinged doors, but to sliding or folding doors. Folding tables and chairs will help free up space and make the interior functional. It is better to choose a round table or oval shape. Convenient – furniture that can be easily transformed, for example, a pull-out section. It can be used not only for storage, but also as a work surface.

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Oddly enough, the presence of large decorative elements in a Khrushchev-era building visually increases the space of the kitchen (photo below). Using mirrors when decorating an apron will optically increase the space. An excessive number of hanging shelves and cabinets reduces space. Horizontal parts should be used as little as possible. Vertical filling is preferable. Tall, narrow cabinets will look lighter and more appropriate than low, but wide ones.

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It is recommended to use corner furniture. Use all corners, use not only cabinets below, but also wall-mounted models. You can and should use the window sill. Attach a folding tabletop to it or use the space underneath to store equipment. The surface of the window sill can be replaced with a wider one and used as a working one.

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Almost all Khrushchev buildings have a mezzanine above the entrance. It can be disassembled and shelves and cabinets can be hung there. The use of many mirrored, shiny surfaces in the decor optically adds space. Glass furniture and glass doors will add lightness and airiness. The less open shelves in design, the visually more space, which is important for such a small space in Khrushchev-era buildings. A floor where materials are laid diagonally (for example, laminate) will visually expand the space.

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Sliding or folding entrance doors will save space and keep odors out. In a small family, instead of a dining table, you can use a bar counter, which will also serve as an additional work surface, storage location (photo above).

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Play of interior shades and lighting for visualization

In the design of small kitchens important role color and lighting play a role. The basic rule: do not use more than two colors, avoid dark shades of the walls (read) and floors. Dark colors will significantly compress, and light colors will expand the space. Light colors will give the necessary airiness and lightness. You can place accents with bright, colorful decorative elements. Combining matte and glossy materials will also add additional volume.

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Ideal for walls White color(see also) or milky tones. Good - beige (considered), ivory, cream, etc. If you still prefer dark colors, then be sure to choose light furniture. It is optimal if the wall of the kitchen (how to choose) and the adjacent room are made in the same colors. In Khrushchevka. The ideal option would be . You can “play” with the color of the furniture. It can be bright, colorful, or maybe a tone or two different from the color of the walls or floor.

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Lighting plays a big role. The best option is a fairly large crystal chandelier (tips for choosing) in the dining area and spotlights above the work surface. Pay attention to the window: if it is narrow, then perhaps it is worth expanding the window opening? The better lit a room is, the more spacious it should look.

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Curtains should be light or match the color of the furniture, not the floor. Light fabrics look good - tulle, organza (read also). Blinds are appropriate in the kitchen. Heavy curtains will look bad. Fabrics tend to get dirty quickly and absorb odors. Lightweight materials can be washed frequently and dry quickly.

There is no need to get carried away with the abundance of decorative elements; 3-5 bright details for 6 squares is quite enough.

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Repair and its errors

A good design choice, if you are planning a renovation in a small kitchen, would be to make the space uniform style. Kitchen appliances, sinks, and other work surfaces should be located nearby, at a distance of about one and a half meters from each other. The room should be uncluttered with furniture and well lit.

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It’s bad when the room is burdened with an incorrect selection of colors in the interior, there is a mixture of styles, and there is no unity. An abundance of cabinets and shelves will significantly narrow the space.

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TO typical mistakes can be attributed:

poorly thought out installation of electrical outlets household appliances;
excessively large working surface;
hood with massive air vent;
lack of free space.

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Style selection

Minimalism

Laconic, nothing superfluous, as simple as possible. The color palette is neutral. Compact, multifunctional furniture. Lots of free space or tall, narrow pencil cases to increase volume. Minimum decor, simple household appliances. A contrasting but subdued color option is possible.

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High-tech kitchen in Khrushchev

An abundance of “advanced” household appliances, furniture with glossy surfaces, contrasting, bright color palette. Here you can unwind your soul by creating original design. Shiny surfaces, glass, expensive equipment are simply a must. Maximum of metal, minimum of natural wood, abundance of newfangled details.

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Modern

Practical style. Maximum amount of household appliances, metal. This is the most a budget option design, made from modern affordable materials, lasts quite a long time. Contrasting shades and interesting things are irreplaceable.

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Classic style

Furniture made of natural wood or “like it” (told). Light color palette. Use of stucco elements. It is impossible to completely comply with the classics in a small kitchen. You can take some elements as a basis. This style is suitable for connoisseurs of vintage and victorian era. An abundance of wooden carved parts and porcelain - great way make your kitchen original.

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Provence

Graceful light furniture, the presence of floral motifs in the design, light colors, the presence of flowers in pots, curtains in rustic style, dishes of different colors.

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Idea with a window sill table

Window sill-tabletop is an excellent solution for small kitchen 6 square meters. Masks the heating radiator and provides storage space. Tabletops of this type eliminate the need to purchase and place a dining table and, therefore, significantly save space.

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The kitchen set can be connected into a single unit with the surface using a table top-window sill. Whether it would be better to make a bar counter, a tabletop with rounded or rectangular shapes depends on the interior of the kitchen.

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Placement of the geyser

As a rule, the gas water heater in such houses is skillfully built into the kitchen furniture. It can be placed in a wall cabinet above the countertop or simply above the work area. The column should not be placed near refrigerators, hoods, or a gas stove. The cabinet for the column must be purchased from special fireproof materials. You can not make a cabinet at all, but place it between two wall cabinets, finishing it after complete installation false door that closes with a magnet.

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Kitchen decor: installing a bar counter

In Khrushchev for small family kitchen design 6 sq. m. with a bar counter - just a find. It is convenient for two or four to dine at the counter; it can be used as a cutting area when preparing food, and it can serve as additional storage space. Bar counters can be single-level (a simple tabletop), multi-level (where shelves are located) or a place where you can build a refrigerator or other household appliance. Bar counters are equipped with a chrome rack for glasses, mugs and other small items.

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Place for a washing machine

Kitchens that are equipped with a machine for washing clothes become more functional and allow housewives to cook and wash at the same time. In Khrushchev, the washing machine is built into a specially designated niche next to the sink. Some do not install a door, while other housewives, on the contrary, prefer the door to disguise the equipment. The modern market allows you to choose the color of the machine to match the kitchen set or purchase a ready-made set with a built-in washing machine, already made in a single ensemble.

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Refrigerator and 6 square meters in the kitchen

It is impossible to imagine a kitchen without a refrigerator. During the cooking process, the housewife uses it more than once, and in a Khrushchev house its placement, due to the small volume of the room, is somewhat difficult. The refrigerator built into the kitchen furniture looks most advantageous.

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Options for placing the refrigerator: place it in a special niche corresponding to its dimensions; a single-chamber refrigerator can be built into the base of the countertop.

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What if the refrigerator is not placed in the kitchen?

In small Khrushchev-era rooms of 6 square meters. every centimeter is precious, so if possible, the refrigerator is located nearby, for example, in the corridor, hallway, living room or balcony room. There will always be a use for the free space.

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A small kitchen can be turned into a center of attraction for the family, making it comfortable and cozy, and making cooking easier. How many ideas and fantasies can be put into its design!

So, in this article we will show the best options for repairing and remodeling a kitchen in Khrushchev, tips on design, decor and many photos on the topic.

Peculiarities

Kitchens built at that time have a couple of very significant disadvantages, and these are:

Very modest area (only 5-6 squares)
Low ceiling (2.2 meters)
The presence of a gas water heater (we will describe why this is a minus below)

But, in contrast to these disadvantages, there are also significant advantages in comparison with block houses and these are:

There are no load-bearing walls in Khrushchev buildings (that is, you can destroy and break everything)
It is very easy to expand the area with adjoining rooms, and this applies not only to the living room

When you see the photos presented in the corresponding blocks, you will understand that Khrushchev is not a death sentence! True, with the right approach, it is quite possible to create a very stylish room design, and the kitchen will look miniature, but not cheap.

What are the most popular repair options?

Few of the owners of Khrushchev-era apartments leave the layout in its original form. A lot of ways to modernize such a room have already been tested, therefore, in this article we will not open America to you.

Just let us remind you of the most successful decisions and provide clear examples.

In short, the best option in this case is a small redevelopment, with the walls moving. Otherwise, however, there is practically nowhere to turn around and there can be no talk of any originality.

Therefore, we will describe to you the best kitchen redevelopment in Khrushchev, and also tell you about furniture modules, which are best suited in this case.

What is the best way to equip a kitchen where there is a gas water heater?

Gas water heaters in Khrushchev-era buildings are not always installed in the kitchen. Sometimes they are in the bathroom, which on the one hand is very convenient. Why is that? But because you have no safety restrictions and you can safely demolish the partition separating the kitchen from the living room.

In other cases, if the speaker is still in the kitchen, you should not choose this particular type of redevelopment. It would be much more reasonable to expand the room by adding a storage room adjacent to the kitchen, for example, since there should be a door in any case.

No, of course, you can not give a damn about the laws, but one fine day there is a risk that you will deeply regret it. For example, when selling an apartment, you will be required to provide a document that confirms the legality of the redevelopment. And where will you get it from if the gas workers do not agree with this state of affairs?

Yes, you can dodge and somehow give a bribe. But do you need it? Moreover, honestly, it’s not such a chic option.

This is good in one case: if you live alone in an apartment. And when there are two of you, or even more, such a layout will add inconvenience. We're not even talking about the smell that will spread throughout the apartment.

The main thing here is the discomfort of family members visiting the kitchen while someone is sleeping in the living room. And for small Khrushchev buildings this is a quite common situation. The hall usually performs many functions, including replacing the bedroom.

So, if you have a speaker in the kitchen, start from this key point.

In the photo below you can see options for renovating a kitchen in Khrushchev, specifically with a column. Doesn't it look great? And you can’t say that the area is very small.

Which color scheme is best for small spaces?

We think you already understand that the best option is a light color scheme. But, of course, you want something bright, interesting... What can we offer you?

The most important thing here is the color of the walls. They are the ones who “make” the visual volume. That is, if you paint the walls white, you definitely won’t go wrong.

At the same time, be very careful with the work surface. You shouldn’t choose something very colorful and bright, because the walls are white. Due to the fact that the area is small, this small segment, visually, will occupy a significant part of the room.

Then, the color of the floor is very important. If you make it dark, then even if there is light walls it will “narrow” the room. Therefore, try to make the floor in light colors.

What materials to choose?

Furniture with monograms and carvings is not for such a room! The forms should be as simple and straightforward as possible.

Don’t even look in the direction of marble, natural onyx and other things that “play” great only in large areas in a classical style interior.

Curtains should also not be pompous, otherwise it will all look ridiculous, cramped and out of place.

It’s best to stick with something like “minimalism” or, if you want something more homely, a “Scandinavian” style. There, the priority is wood of natural colors and white tones. For Khrushchev this is just the thing.

As for household appliances: choose them to match. In this case, it is not so striking and, as it were, visually, does not “eat up” the space. And the interesting thing here is that it is the white equipment that looks more cumbersome.

Give preference to either a silver color or a completely dark one. It is very important that there is no “inconsistency”. For example, next to a white refrigerator, a silver stove looks very untidy.

Also, one cannot fail to mention the ceilings. Since they are extremely low in Khrushchev-era buildings, tensioners come in handy here glossy ceilings. Moreover, you should also choose them in white. Any bright ceiling, even if it has reflective properties, makes the room smaller.

Due to the fact that the room will be visible in them, the ceiling will seem much higher, and, as a result, the room itself will be more spacious. Taking care of them is a pleasure, so we confidently recommend this option.

Well, now, let's look at specific options and ideas.

Kitchen-living room

Main article:. To implement such an idea, you just need to tear down the wall. Making a similar project in a Khrushchev-era building is not difficult, since there is no concrete.

After there is no partition left, you need to think about what you will use to decorate the walls and floor.

In general, according to the laws of the genre, it is necessary to make floors of different structures or colors, thereby setting the line. But, in the case of a very modest cubic capacity, it is better to lay exactly the same floor in the living room and kitchen.

The same applies to the ceiling. You don't need any tiers, boxes or arches. It is best if the kitchen and living room are a completely unified ensemble.

Curtains, also, should be the same, not mismatched. Only in this case will the interior look truly harmonious.

U-shaped kitchens with a bar counter in Khrushchev

This is a rather interesting solution for Khrushchev. Furniture that stands in a U-shape provides great convenience in terms of comfort, although it takes up as many as three walls!

This would be extremely unwise if you had a separate kitchen with a door. But, if you have a kitchen-living room, then the problem disappears by itself.

You can issue dining area right in the living room, installing a table with chairs there, or you can make a bar counter that stands in place of the wall.

In terms of appearance, it’s decent and nice, but as for convenience, you need to think carefully about it.

After all, the bar counter is a place for a quick snack. You definitely won’t be able to accommodate guests there, just as you won’t be able to dine together with the whole family. And, if you make a bar counter, then in most cases you will have to give up a full-fledged table.

It is best to place it between the kitchen and living room, by the window, in the place where there was a wall. But you can’t put it there anymore, since there will be a bar counter there.

Enlarging the kitchen in Khrushchev at the expense of the bathroom

Surely, many will be surprised by this option, since the bathtubs in Khrushchev-era buildings are already so miniature that it’s hard to imagine what could be cut down there.

But people found a rather interesting solution: replace the bathtub itself with a shower stall and “sink” the refrigerator into the resulting square. Of course, to do this you need to knock out part of the wall from the kitchen side.

In principle, the idea is quite good if you under no circumstances use the bathroom and do not need it. For example, there are overweight people for whom cabins are much more comfortable.

But, if you still use it, it is better not to expand the area by depriving yourself of such benefits. No shower will warm you up after frost as well as hot bath. And in terms of functionality, it is very necessary: to wash something, wash it...

Therefore, there is no need to get excited. Just take note of this method.

In conclusion, I would like to say: go for it, everything is in your hands! Try to stick to these basic rules and everything will work out for you.

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 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, and a lot. Room Khrushchev's cuisine 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. 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 you start renovating a Khrushchev-era kitchen and removing a load-bearing wall or partition between rooms, you need to get 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, allowing for 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 not really usable area, then 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 for this it needs to be slightly redesigned, namely built into kitchen set or turn it 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 to maximum benefit. The working surface can be arranged under the window on an expanded and elongated window sill for this purpose. You can cover the window in the bathroom and use the wall 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.

The design of a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building with a gas stove assumes 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 Khrushchev.

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 overall 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 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 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 embedding geyser in the kitchen cabinet, be sure to consult 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, 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.

Quite difficult to place in the kitchen in Khrushchev large refrigerator. 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 in design natural materials. Natural materials they look very impressive and decorate the kitchen with their texture.

Make the “apron” above the work surface the main one 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, they not only visually increase the area of a small kitchen, but also introduce an element of festivity; use them in accessories, additions, and also in 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? Firstly, make sure that during the day nothing interferes with the penetration of natural light - neither things on the windowsill, nor tulle, nor curtains, nor 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 almost all modern houses have hot water, the supply of which is provided by the state. But it also happens that residents have to provide hot water themselves 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, 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 case and this is most often enough to choose suitable model to match 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 smaller the gas water heater, the fewer problems there will be with its camouflage. 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 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 - a gas water heater 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, so modern models of 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 set allows you to create a work triangle in your kitchen. 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;
Boxes for storing 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 use this as efficiently as possible. 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 corner kitchen distinguished by its multitasking. The set is equipped with all kinds of modules and mechanisms. This ensures a variety of drawers, shelves that 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 its 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. On modern market a large selection of colors for furniture for this purpose.

But it's better to choose bright hues and mirror or glossy surfaces. This trick will allow you to visually enlarge the room. The main thing is to choose a color scheme that matches 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 occupying additional area. For this purpose they are used wall cabinets, 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 objects.

It is recommended to use floor-standing cabinets with a design with pull-out elements. They can be used to store large dishes. Inside the cabinets you can make compartments for storing small items. You can arrange the room according to next plan 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 by installing hanging glass shelves 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. IN classic design Furniture installed in a symmetrical manner looks better.

Dinner Zone

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 built-in one under the window Khrushchev refrigerator. 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 ideal for properly decorating a small kitchen space.

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 headset is distinguished by its compact size. Its 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 headset is practical as it has a high level of 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 a unique design in the kitchen, giving 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 with 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 corner furniture– this is its compactness. It takes up little space but fits perfectly into the design. The main thing is to understand 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

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Khrushchevkas are 5-story Soviet buildings with small apartments and cramped rooms. The kitchen in such housing has extremely modest dimensions - only 6 square meters. meters.

It is extremely difficult to arrange such a room in such a way that it is not only comfortable, but also attractive in appearance. However, there are some designer secrets that will help you cope with this task.

Choosing the optimal layout for a kitchen in Khrushchev

Corner layout- this option for arranging a kitchen in a Khrushchev building is the most correct and convenient. It allows you to make the most of space, making it more functional and comfortable.

The set, installed in the letter L, is ideal for creating the correct working triangle, which consists of a refrigerator, sink and stove. All furniture with corner layout positioned in such a way that there is still room in the kitchen free place for movement.

There are rules that allow you to make an L-shaped kitchen in a Khrushchev even more convenient:

Gaps of about 5 cm should be left between household appliances.
The set should be tall, capacious, and at the same time compact.
Built-in household appliances will help save even more space. It is recommended to choose so-called “mini” devices.
Instead of a large, bulky stove, you should use a small hob. If the family is small, a 2-burner device will be enough.
The sink should be moved to the window opening, then it will be possible to place the corner set more harmoniously, using all the niches in the room.

Linear layout- a good solution for arranging the interior of a kitchen in Khrushchev. With this layout, the set is installed along one of the walls in a continuous line. Thus, there is still enough space in the room for arranging other furniture.

With a linear layout, you can equip a dining table using a wide window sill - for this you need to attach a folding tabletop to it. All cabinets in the set, both wall-mounted and floor-mounted, should be as spacious as possible. The higher the set itself, the more usable space it has.

Advice! To ensure uniform lighting in such a kitchen, it is recommended to use ceiling lighting, or install required amount spotlights. A large chandelier can be placed above the dining table.

Correct arrangement of furniture in the kitchen in Khrushchev

When choosing furniture for such a kitchen, preference should be given to folding and sliding doors rather than hinged doors. A folding dining table and chairs will help free up space even more.

It is also worth buying furniture that can be easily transformed - for example, with pull-out sections suitable for storage and suitable for the role of tabletops.

Oddly enough, large rather than small decorative elements will help to visually increase the space in a small kitchen. It is also worth using all kinds of glossy and mirror surfaces. It is recommended to avoid open shelves and give preference to closed cabinets.

There should be as few horizontal parts in a Khrushchev-era kitchen as possible. Vertical lines visually expand the space - for example, narrow and tall floor cabinets.

Bar counter- a great way to save space in a small kitchen. It can be used instead of a dining table, placing several high bar stools nearby.

If the countertop is wide enough, its base can be used for storage: for example, install a bread bin or microwave oven there.

Kitchen table- designers recommend using glass table rectangular in shape that can be leaned against the wall. It visually increases the space, and also does not take up much space. A round table for a small kitchen is far from the best option.

You can also choose transparent chairs made of special durable plastic. Corner sofas They take up too much space, so it’s also better to discard them. A wide window sill, complemented by a folding tabletop, can also serve as a dining table.

Fridge- It’s hard to imagine a kitchen without this household device. The housewife actively uses it during cooking, constantly opening and closing the door.

However, it is quite difficult to correctly place the refrigerator in the kitchen in the Khrushchev so that it does not interfere and does not take up much space. The best option is a small refrigerator built into the furniture, but this idea is not suitable for a large family.

There are other options for placing the refrigerator:

install it in a niche that is suitable in size;
built into the base of the countertop if the refrigerator is single-chamber;
move the refrigerator outside the kitchen - for example, to a covered balcony or into the corridor;
Install the refrigerator in the corner near the window, next to the hob.

Geyser- most often, this device in Khrushchev-era buildings is carefully camouflaged, hiding it behind the facades of a wall cabinet located above the work area.

Do not place a gas water heater next to a gas stove, refrigerator or hood. As for the cabinet behind which it is hidden, it is made of special fire-resistant materials.

However, you can completely do without such a cabinet. It is enough to install a column between two wall cabinets, and then attach a false facade that closes with a magnet.

It is important to remember that in a kitchen with a gas water heater there must be Entrance door, it must not be replaced with an arch under any circumstances (this requirement is dictated by the safety instructions).

Appliances - ideal option should be called built-in household appliances, integrated into the headset. It is better if it is compact in size.

Some household appliances that are used extremely rarely should be completely abandoned. It is recommended to replace the bulky stove with a small hob.

A compact oven can be built into one of the niches of the set. It is worth placing a hood above the work surface (its design should also be small). Right next to the sink, in a special niche, you can install a washing machine.

How to combine a living room and kitchen in Khrushchev

Before combining the kitchen in Khrushchev with the living room, you should remember the important technical points. Current legislation states that apartment owners cannot independently remove the sink, stove and other kitchen appliances outside the apartment. When combining such a space, the kitchen, along with all communications, must remain in its place.

It is prohibited to equip the kitchen in a new way directly above the living room of the neighbors below. It is also not allowed to arbitrarily demolish the load-bearing wall between the living room and the kitchen - this can only be done with special permission.

We must not forget about a powerful hood or air conditioning system. Foreign odors should not freely penetrate into the living room from the kitchen. The lighting system for the kitchen-living room in Khrushchev is no less important.

To ensure that there is enough light in both the working and living areas, you should install many spotlights, complementing them with the main chandelier above the dining table. If necessary, you can also use wall sconces in the living room area.

You need to take the zoning of a combined kitchen-living room very seriously.

You can do this in several ways:

Peninsula- its role can be played by a table installed in the middle, or a tabletop attached to the wall. It is important that these elements are in harmony with both the kitchen area and the dining area.
Cushioned furniture- for example, installed approximately in the center of the room small sofa, as well as several comfortable chairs with a compact coffee table.
Two-level ceiling- a stylish and laconic way to divide a single room into separate zones so that they still look like a single whole.
Two-level floor- with its help you can slightly raise the kitchen area, in addition, such a floor will reliably hide all kitchen communications from prying eyes.
Sliding doors- a stylish and simple solution that allows you to clearly define the boundaries of both zones. Main feature this method zoning of the kitchen-living room can be called its ability to quickly isolate itself from the kitchen at any time - to do this you just need to close the doors.
Installing different lighting in the kitchen-living room areas- one of the simplest and most popular ways of zoning premises.
Screens or curtains- simple, cheap and effective method separate the living room and kitchen areas.
Living plants- a great way to beautifully divide a room, as well as significantly enliven it.
Bar counter- its role can be played by part of the partition from the wall that previously separated the kitchen and living room. You can use natural wood to finish the stand, ceramic tiles, mosaic or facing stone.
Arch- this method of zoning is often used by owners small apartments. You can decorate the arch with miniature lamps located directly on its structure.
Walls of different tones- another very affordable way to zoning a kitchen-living room. Colors can be in one color scheme, or contrasting.
Wooden partition- this method of zoning can be used in conjunction with a small difference in ceiling height.

How to combine a kitchen in Khrushchev with a balcony

Combining a kitchen with a balcony will help solve the problem of arranging a small room. To organize an ideal kitchen area with maximum functionality, you should not completely demolish the entire wall - designers advise leaving its lower part along with the window sill. This design can become an original part of the interior, turning into a bar counter, or even a full-fledged dining table.

In addition, you can place a refrigerator on the balcony combined with the kitchen. Thus, the room will immediately be freed up and become more spacious. To make this part of the kitchen look more attractive, in place former wall you can arrange an arch, giving it an interesting shape.

It is also necessary to take care of good lighting of the newly acquired kitchen area by placing the required number of spotlights in it. In order for the room to truly look like a single whole, the same materials should be used to decorate it. Of course, both zones must be made in the same style.