Kitchen for a mini-studio: interior design ideas

In modern small-sized apartments, they often combine a kitchen and a living room, which makes the room more spacious. When creating the design of such a kitchen, it is important to correctly divide the space into zones. You will learn about how to make a room functional, comfortable and beautiful from this article.

The kitchen in the mini-studio is important to properly separate from the rest of the room. So it will look more harmonious. There are several basic zoning methods.

• Drywall partition. Such designs are perfect for a studio apartment. They are compact and budget. Moreover, the gypsum board partition can be made in any shape and any size. It can be decorated with small shelves and light illumination.

• Shelves. This solution is no less popular, because it will not only decorate the interior of the room, but also create additional storage space, which will make the room more functional. It is important that the shelves are open, closed models will make the interior heavier. You can purchase or make custom-made shelves of small height, which will serve instead of a table or bar counter.

• Bar counter. This is a great option for sharing a studio. This design can be used instead of a dining table. And to make it more functional, you can install additional compartments.

• Corner or U-shaped kitchen. This method will increase the useful space in the kitchen, you will have additional space for storage and an additional surface for cooking.

• Dinner table. The dining table is often used in spacious studio kitchens, and small square or rectangular tables are suitable for small rooms. The table can be placed both against the wall and in the middle of the room.

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In addition to these methods, you can use other methods. but experts advise you to use them only for spacious studios, otherwise you will visually reduce the kitchen space. These include:

• multilevel ceiling;
• lighting;
• gender of different colors;
• podium.

The kitchen is one of the most important elements of the kitchen. Its appearance, functionality and spaciousness depend on it. Kitchen sets come in several forms:

• straight;
• angular;
• U-shaped.

Particularly popular models for kitchenettes are corner headsets. They allow the most efficient use of space. Moreover, thanks to modern fittings, even corner spaces can be used more efficiently.

The second most popular model is the U-shaped kitchen. As a rule, one of the sides is created without upper cabinets. It is this side that visually divides the studio space. You can also use the bar counter instead of kitchen cabinets, which will replace the table in a small kitchen.

The choice of a kitchen table completely depends on individual preferences. If the kitchen is small, then it is better to buy a small table or a bar counter. For large rooms, the table can be of any size. Chairs should match the height of the table or counter.

The second important element of the kitchen is household appliances. Many prefer to bribe embedded models. However, the choice between standard and built-in options is due only to aesthetic preferences. Built-in technology makes the room more seamless, without violating its color scheme.

When buying standard models, their design must be taken into account, otherwise they will attract extra attention and can become a bright but unattractive accent.

The most important criterion when choosing household appliances is its functionality. Therefore, before buying, you must decide what functions a particular household item should be equipped with, and then you can safely go to the store.

As for the hood, it can be of any shape, but the size should be small. Square dome models will look original. Another great option would be hidden models.

When you design a mini-studio, designers advise you to carefully study the options for dining tables before purchasing a particular model.

Traditional four-legged tables remain popular and are often used even in the smallest kitchens. However, there are other great options.

• Bar counter. Most often used in modern youth designs. It is convenient for quick snacks or evening gatherings. To complement this version of the table, it will be necessary to find bar stools with high legs.

• Windowsill. It is easy to make an excellent dining table from a wide windowsill. And if in your kitchen it is not wide enough, you can expand it. This is a great option, because you maximize the use of the entire surface in the kitchen. This option is more suitable for young people.

• Folding table. This option is often used when there are no clear boundaries dividing the studio into zones. It does not take up space in a small room. Folding tables can turn into a regular wall panel or can be part of a kitchen set, which will make them invisible when folded.

• Partition table. A small table can also be placed on the drywall partition.This design in appearance resembles a bar counter.

Lighting is responsible for mood, comfort, as well as for the beauty and brightness of the room. Studios are characterized by the use of lamps to denote different areas of the room. And in order to make the cooking process more convenient, a light strip or several small bulbs are installed in the kitchen. You can illuminate the area where the hob is located with a glass insert.

The main lighting in the studio is created using small spots. Their popularity is due to the fact that such lamps illuminate the room well, but at the same time they are not striking. Moreover, they do not burden a small room

But you can use large traditional chandeliers. In this case, it is better to place a large chandelier in the living area, and a small one in the kitchen. Additional lighting can be provided using spots or rasters.

Another beautiful solution for a mini-studio will be options with a barbell. The main advantage of such models is that they can be constantly adjusted and directed where necessary.

To visually increase the height of the ceiling, you can use the lighting along the ceiling line or integrate lights under the kitchen. However, the tape looks better with a kitchen set in which household appliances are built.

There are several important nuances for creating a beautiful and organic interior of a small-sized studio kitchen.

1. It is better to give preference to modern styles. This is high-tech, minimalism, Scandinavian style or loft. They can be supplemented with elements of more complex styles.
2. It is impossible to overload small-sized rooms with an abundance of bright colors and prints. It is better to choose a neutral color scheme and decorate it with bright accents, but it is important not to overdo it.
3. Wallpaper for painting will allow you to change the color of your walls without any special expenses.
4. It is important to interconnect different areas of the studio. This can be done with distinguishable colors or textures. Also, the zones should be made in the same style.
5. To focus on the living room and divert attention from the kitchen, you should purchase a kitchen set in a neutral color. It is better to minimize the use of bright accents and textures in the kitchen area, and increase their number in the living room.

An original idea with a separate gray kitchen. Partitions of drywall will create the effect of a separate space, and a small partition-rack will replace the dining table.

The classic white corner kitchen set will make the kitchen neutral. And to save space, the dining table was replaced with a bar counter with fitted wardrobes.

The snow-white kitchen-bedroom with built-in appliances and a pull-out table is an excellent youth solution. A wooden apron and countertop will be a beautiful accent.

A gray direct kitchen with a wooden countertop looks gentle and calm, blends nicely with a bright blue wall.

Stylish gray-white interior in modern style. The dining table is replaced by a functional bar that divides the room into zones.

The white kitchenette with a yellow accent looks bright and cozy.

The snow-white interior with a direct kitchen beautifully complements the wooden table, it also divides the room into zones. Transparent plastic chairs make the interior lighter, while original chandeliers and a picture make the interior more stylish.

An interesting solution for combining the kitchen, living room and bedroom. The whole design is made in white, which visually increases the room. And the yellow wall in the bedroom and kitchen area makes it more expressive.

The kitchen in bright blue will be a great accent in a small room.

The gray kitchen unit blends nicely with a bright yellow fridge. And the separation of space is carried out using a snow-white wooden table.

The wooden kitchen unit is beautifully combined with metal elements. Open shelves make the interior more original.

You will learn more about how to design a kitchen for a studio apartment by watching the following video.