Arrangement of a small kitchen: how to make life even more comfortable in 2019?
Small kitchens less than 6 sq m are a common occurrence of urban apartments. And to make their life easier, many residents of such apartments often have to dismantle the partition between the room and the kitchen. But if you choose the right palette and calculate all the functionality up to a centimeter, then even the most compact room can become a convenient and cozy place, and the limited space will not be so obvious. Consider the main aspects that designers recommend to pay special attention to in 2018.
Layout of a small kitchen
The first thing you should start repairing is creating a plan for placing furniture. The layout of the kitchen can be angular, linear, U-shaped or two-row, the choice depends on personal ideas and desires.
Linear layout
Linear placement of furniture significantly saves space. When all the cabinets, drawers and stove are located along one wall, the hostess is not only comfortable to move around, but also the cooking process itself is convenient.
Corner layout
The option of angular placement of the headset is no less practical in small kitchens. In this case, the furniture is installed at right angles to the walls. Such a kitchen allows you to place enough cabinets, and in front of the headset put a dining table.
U-shaped kitchen
With a U-shaped layout, there will be less free space in the kitchen than in the previous two options, but this arrangement can also be effectively applied. This is a great option for those who want to use a small area as practical and functional as possible. The kitchen will comfortably accommodate household appliances and a lot of kitchen utensils, but the dining table will have to be placed in the living room or dining room (if any).
Double row layout
In small kitchens, a two-row layout is often used, when furniture is installed on two opposite sides. As a rule, on the one hand - a working area, on the other - a dining area.
Features of furnishing a small kitchen
Furniture is the main element of the kitchen, but standard headsets are not suitable for small rooms, so the owners will have to buy a kitchen to order. But the design in this case will meet all your wishes. Personal taste plus design tips will help create the perfect setting in a small kitchen.
Recommendations for placing furniture in a small kitchen:
- functionality and a minimum of details are two basic principles that must be followed when arranging furniture. Folding tabletops, deep drawers, narrow and tall cabinets, sliding systems, folding chairs and a minimum of cabinet furniture - all this is relevant for a small kitchen;
- an excellent alternative to a regular table can be a bar, which will also be a decorative element in the kitchen;
- if there is a niche, it can be occupied by a headset. Of course, a large kitchen cannot be placed here, but a sink, tile or kitchen table (depending on the size of the niche) is quite possible;
- transparent, as if floating elements of furniture (chairs or countertops) - an effective and well-known method for small kitchens. They give lightness and airiness to a compact room.
We plan lighting in a small kitchen
Do not pay too much attention to the shortcomings of a small room. Several effective light tricks can correct any flaws:
1. Several lamps above the table instead of the chandelier will help diversify the lighting scenario. They should be adjustable in height and change the brightness of the lighting: the dimmed light is lower for a romantic dinner or soulful conversation, the brighter light is higher for a family dinner.
Color scheme
In a small room, the color scheme plays an important role. For small-sized kitchens, light surfaces will be optimal, and cold shades will make it visually more voluminous, while warm ones will give home comfort.
Pastel shades of blue, beige, milk, white - the perfect solution for the walls, ceiling and floor of the kitchen.
A kitchen in white with partial bright accents always looks dull, stylish and fresh.
Often, designers apply laconic contrasts, combining light and dark facades. The effect of horizontal dividing the kitchen into two parts is obtained: at the top - light, at the bottom - dark.
For more spaciousness and lightness, use light glass cabinets.
Design of a small kitchen 2018 in the photo