Often, instead of a large spacious kitchen, housewives have to be content with cooking in a small and far from comfortable space. Nevertheless, you should not give up, because even a small kitchenette can be turned into a cozy multi-functional room, if you work a little on the layout and design. In today's article we will talk about the most effective transformations that do not require special skill, but it is these methods that will make your kitchen practical and comfortable.
Talk about color
We all understand that if the space is small, we must work, if not on its physical, then at least visual expansion. And here light colors come to our aid, in particular, white. It is this color that magically “pushes” space, creating a feeling of spaciousness and neatness.
Now it is especially fashionable to design a kitchen in monochrome white (floor, headsets and walls) in this way erasing all the boundaries of a small space, achieving the illusion of spaciousness. If for you this option is very "sterile", then use different textures of white or combine it with other pastel shades.
Do not overdo it with flowers - to avoid the effect of "heavy space", do not use more than three colors in the interior of the kitchen. Try not to overdo it with dark shades, because our task is to add air, space, freedom, and dark colors act directly opposite to this idea.
It's all about the headset
In order to add style to a tiny kitchen, It is worth purchasing the most compact set, preferably the L-shaped layout, so that you can connect the sink, refrigerator and stove together.
If your kitchen is much less than 9 meters, then it is worth taking a closer look at the linear layout as the most acceptable. Just try to arrange the furniture in a rational, comfortable hostess order. For a narrow kitchen, you can consider the layout in two rows, given the passages between the furniture, otherwise it will be impossible to move around without problems.
Leave the door. No matter how beautiful and carved your kitchen door is, it conceals precious centimeters and makes space cluttered.
If you really want to decorate the doorway, remake it in an arch or hang a curtain, plants or other decorative elements.
We change dramatically
Many now shake their heads, because redevelopment is not only difficult, but also expensive. Not everyone will want to mess with papers for a housing inspection, explaining why a new kitchen project was suddenly needed. Nevertheless, dramatic changes can only be for the better. Look at some ideal replacements for your previous life:
- kitchen + living room;
- kitchen + loggia;
- kitchen + corridor.
Additional tiers, drawers and departments
Purchase headsets with many built-in departments that will allow you to hide a bunch of necessary things or utensils. Hide appliances - stationary household appliances are absolutely inappropriate in a small kitchen, it literally “kills” all comfort, turning the kitchen into some kind of workshop. The equipment must certainly be integrated so as not to take away space.
Hidden storerooms
To accommodate everything you need in such a small kitchen and not turn it into a landfill, you can come up with various niches from hanging cabinets. You can nail cabinets directly above the doorway. If you have decor with a sofa and ottomans, then make sure that they have built-in storage boxes. Try to make your kitchen as hospitable as possible, do not block the excess. For small rooms, minimalism is the most rational solution. Engage every piece of furniture. Even the top of the refrigerator needs to be used to store some kind of utensils.
Optical illusions
To visually expand the space, you can use various techniques.
- Try decorating the walls with prints and ornaments that visually increase the space. You can use the wall mural with the prospect.
- Vertical stripe on the wallpaper "Raise" the ceiling.
- Mirrors. A kitchen with mirrors will seem several times more spacious than it actually is. Try to hang a mirror opposite the windows to reflect light.
Correct light is the key to warmth and coziness
Lighting in the kitchen should be uniform, without sudden changes and shadows. Shadows narrow the space, and different light sources literally “break” the kitchen into different blocks. Nevertheless, you should not use standard lighting such as "chandelier in the center." The best option would be multiple spotlights embedded in walls or ceilings, or stationary, running along the walls. Such lamps create a cozy diffusing light, pleasant to the eyes.
Minimum decoration, maximum ergonomics
Many mistakenly believe that if you drag a lot of decorative ornaments, fridge magnets, vases on the floor, bouquets and other kitchen souvenirs into a small kitchen, this will make her incredibly beautiful. This is not true.
This cosiness can create a minimum of furniture and decorations and the complete practicality of all design elements. Jewelery is also not worth completely saying “no”, but a pair of paintings and several figurines is enough to create an excellent impression.
Little curtains. Do not curtain the windows with huge curtains to the floor - neat curtains no longer than the windows will be a beautiful decoration.
And the last - Get rid of unnecessary trash. The less it is in the kitchen, the more free space you have for cooking and receiving guests. Keep the kitchen clean and it doesn’t matter whether it’s big or small - the well-kept, uncluttered room is always cozy.
See the video below for tips on planning a small kitchen.
