With this uneasy worldly problem, the majority of our compatriots are confronted. Probably, the kitchen is the only room in the apartment, which is not so easy to furnish. And if it comes to the homes of another "Soviet" standard layout with their miniature kitchens, then any woman who easily puts in a small handbag a huge number of diverse, "well, very necessary" gizmos, literally puzzles how to rationally arrange for such a tiny areaall you need.
A single council on this issue can not be, since all the premises of the kitchen differ in their configuration and dimensions. In addition, you need to consider the composition of the family, and the material capabilities of the owners, and the features of the kitchen( the location of the ventilation shaft, engineering communications).
Undoubtedly, all of them are executed qualitatively, and look attractive, and they provide everything to provide maximum convenience for the hostess. But foreign manufacturers do not specialize in the production of furniture items designed for the dimensions of our kitchens - such tiny rooms for cooking( as in the so-called "Khrushchevs", for example), there simply does not exist.
Therefore, the only true solution is to purchase the headset "on order".Of course, you can limit yourself to a minimum of furniture - a separate table, chairs and so on. But with this approach, there is not much to put in the kitchen.
Consider all ways to optimize the placement of furniture and the placement of household appliances, and the reader will determine that this is more suitable for his apartment.
Layout
You can arrange furniture items in different ways. The choice is determined more by geometry than by the size of the room.
Accent - on the center of the room
This arrangement is infrequent, although in some cases it is quite convenient. In the middle of the room is put a combined table-drawer( with drawers), which is both a place for storing various accessories( products) and for eating. There are also rotating models, which are more convenient to use in a limited space.
Layout linear
More suitable for "stretched" rooms. Along one wall - kitchen furniture, on the contrary - a dining table. As an option - a table in the window area, and the rest of the furniture - along the opposite wall.
U-shaped layout
It is advisable to equip the rooms in shape, approaching the square. But there is also a lack of such planning - access to the window opening will be difficult.
L-shaped layout
Perhaps the most rational option for kitchens of modest size. In the opposite corner, you can place the table, while access to the window will be completely free.
Universal advice for any kitchen
The task of any hostess - in a small space to place as many necessary "items" and organize the storage of all necessary products. In what ways can this be achieved?
Get rid of the traditional gas stove. Given its size, it occupies a large part of the small useful space. On sale there are various models of panels of cooking, which can be built into any set. If the family is small, then a narrow one, for 2 burners, will suffice. Practice shows that at the same time 3 - 4 rarely anyone uses.
It is advisable to order cabinets( pedestals) with sliding or sliding doors. In a small square they are more rational than ordinary, swinging ones. In addition, the angular structures have a large capacity.
Much easier to work on will not help stationary shelves, but pull-out sections. This execution saves time in finding necessary products or kitchen utensils.
If it allows the growth of the landlady, then the standard height of the thumbs( by the way, all the sizes of the cabinets are indicated here) can be slightly increased, and the sink set to a less deep one. This will allow you to place more food and cookware in the inner compartments.
It is necessary to pay attention to the height of the legs. As a rule, the bottom of the headset is covered with panels. In this space, you can place accessories that are not needed daily, but only from time to time.
If the configuration of the room allows, the mezzanine above the entrance( to the kitchen) door will not be superfluous.
Much space-saving table folding or sliding, which is "assembled" only as needed.
If possible, provide more hanging lockers.
Corner version of the sink will save a significant part of the surface of the countertop and will additionally accommodate one of the household appliances.
For a small kitchen it is desirable to purchase a high and narrow model of a refrigerator. As a rule, it is this device that "hides" a significant part of the free space.
Among the many options for hoods, it is advisable to choose a recirculation option. This will eliminate the need to install an air duct, the boxes of which in a small kitchen only interfere.
Useful recommendations
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There is an opinion that buying a kitchen "to order" is an expensive treat. It is not right. The cost of the kit depends mainly not on its dimensions, but on the complexity of manufacturing and the materials used for walls, countertops, and surface finishes. Therefore, even the most fashionable( or convenient) model can be ordered at a lower price if you abandon the natural stone in favor of plastic or laminated wood. - Quite often the housewife in the kitchen has household appliances that partially "duplicate" each other. For example, an electric coffee grinder and a blender. It is more expedient to have one, but a universal device. At least, this approach to the arrangement of the premises will make it more practical to use every "cm2".
- Buying kitchen appliances, it is desirable to focus on embedded models or on those that can be placed on suspended structures( shelves, frames, holders).
- When installing a gas meter, it is advisable to choose a location for it so that it is inside one of the hinged cabinets.
- Visually increase the size of the kitchen can be a selection of light colors and the correct placement of lighting equipment. By the way, with the latter it's worth experimenting on your own, and you can achieve an amazing effect without professional help.
And most importantly. It is necessary to conduct an audit of all kitchen utensils - what is really needed, and what is "dusted" only because it is a pity to throw it away? If this is the case, then to "not tear your heart", to store what is "pathetic", you can use a dacha, a barn or a garage. Arrange in the kitchen, the smaller, storage of unnecessary things there is no point.
