Let's just agree that the mini kitchen and small-sized kitchen - are different concepts. The first is a fully expanded working area, where all items are located compactly, is small in size, but they are. This furniture set with necessary appliances, which in appearance resembles a cabinet or wall niche, tightly stuffed and very functional. However, packages for small apartments, too, deserve the prefix "mini" because they are often not longer than two meters. So if you buy ready-made compartment failed, it is possible to work on his own design, a mini kitchen.
Content
- design Features
- hull
- built-in
- septa
- Filling
- Design
design Features
Miniature kitchen are divided into several types according to the method of installation.
hull
These really are somewhat similar large closets. If you have found the "grandmother's" triple-giants-in wardrobes, you can try to imagine how his bowels fit narrow tables, hob, Built holodilnichek and washing. Such designs are usually installed along one wall in a small kitchen, but can also be part of the studio apartments.
Hull models are often completely closed large doors or shutters, which gives them a complete similarity with the wardrobe.
built-in
Always made to order, taking into account the size and architectural features of a particular room. They can "live" in any complex space teeming with ridges and angles, mount in the bay window or fit between the two walls of the small-sized kitchen.
septa
Between the two rooms combined it is quite possible to put a functional candy bar, organized on the same principle as that of other small dishes. It can be two-level with an open working space between the enclosures, or in the same tables. In the second case can be further secured to the wall of the upper module or several open shelves. The perfect solution for very small apartments and studios.
There are also so-called mini kitchen island, which are medium-sized cabinet dimensions, on all sides to stuff equipment, storage systems and convenient to connect communications. There are even portable models on wheels are not attached to the water supply and sanitation. Occasionally, such systems are equipped with an equally compact dining areas, for example, a small sliding or hinged countertop on one, or a kind of bar.
Filling
Mini-kitchen from the usual sets may differ by only one - its size. For the rest, it should be as functional and comfortable work area. Number of built-in appliances in all cases remains about the same, the only difference is its size. There must fit:
- Cooktop 2 burner;
- Built-in or retractable hood;
- Microwave (better with grill and convection), and can even multifunction oven;
- Mini fridge;
- Sink with faucet.
If a tiny kitchen width is only enough for the placing on the cooking surface and sink, you should consider the construction of a retractable table top, it was convenient to work with the products. But when you can afford to allocate to the working area "whole" 2 meters, it is already possible to think about the extra outdoor cabinet with countertop.
Kitchen-piece modules were originally created as an option for offices and homes where the owners spend a bit of time for cooking, just warming up semi-finished products. Therefore, in some design models can be found built-in mini-bars and even wine coolers.
When creating your own mini kitchen design photo ready sets will help you choose the best option placement of all systems and equipment. In exactly the same as they are not required, but some interesting ideas for certain costs to implement.
In the end, the owners of small apartments, too, can learn from the designers mini kitchens, because it is a real example of maximum functionality in an extremely compact form. From here you can borrow the basic ideas of the competent organization of this space is very limited area:
- The absence of massive modules. In a conventional small-sized kitchen is to abandon the top row of cabinets, replacing them where possible, open shelves or at least closing glazed facades.
- Hob with a minimum of hot plates (2-3 is usually enough) and the oven a small height, so that the cabinet is left enough space for any drawer.
- Refrigerator height of about 80 cm - it can be put on a par with all the furniture, not to fit into the overall picture.
- Storage of utensils should be organized as compact as possible: either all at the top of the kitchen or under the sink. In addition, it needs a modern fittings such as rotating and sliding shelves, baskets, carousels and so forth.
Try to eliminate the use of swing doors - to open them you need too much space. Where it is more convenient in operation will be folding and sliding design, lifting / folding facades, shutters and furniture.
Design
On sale you can find a miniature kitchen, cabinets, even in the classical style - executed in the case of solid wood, with carvings and other decorations. Some come with a natural veneer coating - these kits are cheaper, although apparently little distinguishable from the previous ones. But let's face it: perhaps, in itself such a tiny kitchen and looks original and real interior crumb with a claim to the quality factor of the classical style and luxury It looks ridiculous.
Tabletop mini kitchen is better to choose a composite - the only way it will be possible to give it the desired shape and size. In addition, these materials are characterized by high wear resistance and are not afraid of random bumps that their share fall more often.
Much better than is the case with the more concise and modern kitchens models of practical materials such as:
- laminated MDF;
- plastic;
- glass;
- metal.
Here the choices of kitchen design you can think of a lot, in the spirit of creating a set of high-tech, modern, or by something more comfortable, for example, Scandinavian style. But all of them must be with a touch of minimalism - no detail, no functional load bearing, there is simply no place. However, a couple of accessories to personalize and add the whole room, not hurt. But let it be the best pictures or posters as part of the kitchen wall, which does not "steal" area.
Be sure to choose a design for light colors, but if you want bright colors, they should add a glossy sheen to the reflected light is made visually more spacious kitchen. And refrain from unnecessary decoration - smooth surface of facades, laconic handles or no visible hardware, in this case more than contribute to the harmonious interior perception in general.