Designer kitchen sets 3 m. Direct kitchen - the secrets of a convenient layout from the designer

What is 3 sq.m., especially when it comes to kitchen area? This is catastrophically small, scanty, simply critically insufficient even for basic kitchen operations. Probably, for those who were born and live in a modern apartment, such conditions seem unrealistic for living. Indeed, in many current residential buildings, even small-sized bathrooms have a large area.

How to be? How to arrange this very limited space so that it somehow functions as a kitchen so that you can cook? Let's figure it out, give photo examples of how to make repairs correctly.

We are changing the layout

The first thing that comes to mind to a person who first saw such conditions is to change the layout of the kitchen of 3 square meters. m. There are not many options, you can see the photo. It is necessary to combine this room with one of the neighboring ones. Of course, it is better that it be a living room, a corridor or a closet, but not a bedroom.

However, with this approach, we immediately run into existing limitations: any redevelopment of an apartment in an apartment building needs to be coordinated. This procedure, as you might guess, requires more than one day and certain financial investments. Therefore, many take the risk of carrying out repairs without approval.

It should be noted that such actions are punishable. If a violation is detected, the perpetrator faces an impressive fine and an order to return everything to its original position.

As a rule, such redevelopment does not require the demolition of load-bearing walls, therefore, they do not pose a danger to both the residents of this apartment and the neighbors. Therefore, basically everything is done by using a perforator with an impact hammer.

After demolishing the wall, you can leave the arch, which will still visually separate these rooms. Of course, this approach does not always look attractive, besides it is functional. Therefore, as a rule, it is necessary to demolish the wall of a small room completely. You can leave only a small part of the wall for visual zoning, for example, on the ceiling, which will not impair the functionality of the solution, but only add originality to the design. Similar options can be seen in the photo.

Combining rooms allows you to solve the main problem - a catastrophic lack of "squares" in a small kitchen of 3 square meters. m. In addition, a similar approach is a popular solution, photos of which can be seen in sufficient quantities.

Without redevelopment

However, redevelopment is not always possible, even if 3 square meters are available. In addition, it is not always possible to deal with issues of coordination. What to do, not to engage in illegal actions? Therefore, you can think about how to organize everything without destroying the walls.

Of course, if suddenly this kitchen has 3 sq.m. a balcony adjoins, then it should be included in the format. The situation is similar with the pantry or other utility room. You need to think about how you can increase the area. If there is a bathroom behind the wall, it may make sense to come up with a universal sink in which you can wash the dishes and wash your face in the mornings and evenings.

By the way, about the dishes. If possible, it is best to purchase a dishwasher. You can put it, of course, either in the bathroom or on the balcony. In the latter case, however, it will be necessary to insulate this space so that the device can be used in winter.

The presence of a dishwasher automatically allows you to reduce the size of the sink, which can be used from time to time: periodically rinse some cup or spoon.

So, with the sink decided. There are still two most important devices in the kitchen: the refrigerator and the stove. Here you also need to look at the circumstances. Firstly, if the family is small, you can use a refrigerator model with minimal overall characteristics. Secondly, if you have a pantry or a balcony, you should place the appliance there to unload the kitchen space. However, you need to understand: the place should be such that the refrigerator can be conveniently used. He should not be in another room or be forced by some objects, although in some cases such solutions are encountered due to the hopelessness of the situation.

The plate remains. If residents rarely use the oven, then it is worth using a panel. It takes up little space due to its compactness, while the functional qualities do not suffer. In addition, you can use not four, but two burners. Such minimalism is only welcome in design.

We also need a countertop and a cabinet, or rather a few, so that in the first case we can cook food, and in the other we can store food and utensils. If there is not enough space on the floor, cabinets can be hung on the wall or they can be stacked on top of each other. It is important to use functional fittings. Additionally, open shelves can be fixed on the walls. Of course, if you place different dishes on them, it will not look very attractive, so this point should be taken into account.

Decor

Of great importance for the interior of the kitchen in 3 sq.m. has a range of colors and used finishing materials. In this case, it is better to abandon the relief and dark shades. That is, the ceiling can be made white, the walls - pastel or even yellow, the floor - the color of wood. As materials on the ceiling, you can use a tension structure. If the surface is even, you can putty it, and then paint it.

It is better not to use wallpaper on the walls, since in such a small space it will be difficult to care for them, besides taking into account the kitchen conditions. Therefore, the walls can be decorated with Venetian plaster or use wallpaper for painting, and then, accordingly, open the surface with paint.

A moisture-resistant laminate or more practical linoleum can be laid on the floor. Its practicality is that it is not afraid of puddles on the floor, which is quite common in the kitchen. You can pick up a material with an imitation of some material - kitchen design 3 sq. m. will only benefit from this.

finishing touches

When the main points are agreed upon, the objects are arranged, it remains to add final accessories to the interior that will give the space more coziness. It can be small decorative plates on the walls, cute figurines, potholders and other items. It is important to pick up and arrange everything so that it looks beautiful, and besides, it is convenient to use it. If this is the case, then the work has been done not in vain. And from a small kitchen of 3 sq.m. we get the most efficient space. And even though it’s unlikely to sit in such a room, it’s quite possible to implement the basic kitchen functions. In addition, you can see how a kitchen of 3 sq. m., pictured.

Direct planning is used in many cases. However, it is not always possible to make the headset comfortable, roomy and stylish. How to combine all these qualities in one project?

We take a calculator

What equipment can be included in a three-meter kitchen?

lower tier

3 running meters with a minimum configuration includes:

• 3 blocks of 80 cm;
• 1 cabinet 60 cm;
• 1 cargo 15 cm.

If we take into account that the same 3 meters include a stove and a refrigerator, then we have:

• refrigerator 60 cm;
• plate 60 cm;
• 3 cabinets of 60 cm each (or 1 block of 80 cm, and to it 2 more 60 cm and 40 cm wide).

If you want to build in a washing machine or dishwasher, then it remains on the lower cabinets 120 cm, where two cabinets of 60 cm will fit.

In a word, the more built-in appliances in the lower tier, the fewer shelves and drawers will remain here for storing kitchen utensils and groceries.

table top

Of the three meters, a headset of 60 cm goes to the refrigerator. We agreed to take 80 cm under a high pencil case. This is 140 cm. 160 cm remains.

• Sink - 40 cm.
• Plate - 60 cm.
• Cutting area 60 cm.

Upper tier

Open shelves are good in those homes where there is little dust flying from the windows, and the hostess has enough time to maintain perfect order over the countertop. As a rule, this option is good when there are few dishes, and they are not collected in colorful piles inside the cabinets.

If you live in an area where dry winds are frequent, there are many factories, and you often have to wipe the shelves, then close your exhibition of beautiful kitchen utensils, at least with glass facades. They will allow guests to see how good you are as a hostess, and at the same time, the work of maintaining order will be significantly less.

Deaf facades are able to hide everything that is not perfectly beautifully laid. But behind them you can install additional hanging shelves of different sizes, various dividers. And hang additional fasteners for spices, lids and other trifles on the doors themselves.

Regarding the height of the cabinets. The minimum size starts from 35 cm (30 useful volume and 5 cm for the "free fit" of the dishes and the thickness of the MDF). Above the refrigerator and hood - just what you need.

The cruising size is 70 cm. It is 2 shelves or a shelf and drying. Sometimes there is a complete set with two dryers for dishes.

Wardrobes with a height of 90 cm are capacious. However, it will be problematic to use the uppermost tier without a step-stool. As an option - shelves with a special mechanism that allows you to lower them. However, for heavy kitchen utensils, they will be inconvenient.

A compromise solution is to order standard wall cabinets with a depth of 30-40 cm and a height of 60-70 cm. And install full-size deep mezzanines above them. They can be made in a different color, as if dissolved in the wall. Or make them and tall cabinets an interesting frame for the work area.

So, how many upper cabinets will be needed with the configuration that we got below?

• 80 cm was spent on a high pencil case, so the wall cabinet will not be installed here.
• 1 cabinet 60x35 cm above the refrigerator.
• 1 cupboard with built-in extractor fan above the stove 70x60 cm.
• Dryer for dishes over the sink 70x60 cm.
• Cabinet with shelves above the cutting area 70x60 cm.

So, 80+60+60+40+60 = 300 cm.

Skinali

A kitchen apron is an additional surface for placing frequently used items. Rails are attached here, on which various elements are installed.

• Hanging baskets for greenery, cutlery.
• Narrow shelves for spices.
• Magnetic knife holders.
• Soap dish.
• Holder for paper napkins and towels.
• Tack hooks.
• Breadbox.
• Cap holder.
• Hooks for Turks and small frying pans.
• Stands for cookbooks, magazines and diaries.

On high skinals, in the absence of upper cabinets, you can install a perforated metal sheet with hooks for accessories. Or a grid that performs the same role.

What to do if you do not want to run back and forth along the long facade of the headset

1. Reduce the working area to a minimum comfortable for the hostess. The rest of the space is reserved for the refrigerator and tall cabinets.
2. Due to the depth of the cabinets, turn a straight set into a semicircular one.

How to do it? Pretty simple. Often, space still allows you to push a couple of cabinets 20 cm deep into the room. So, we pick up a pencil and a tape measure. In the center of the working area we mark 80 cm for cutting. There will be a wardrobe with a depth of 40 cm.

We measure 60 cm on the sides. Here we put cabinets with a depth of 80-90 cm. On the left, we cut the sink so that it is located end to the kitchen apron. On the right, we install the hob in the same way. We round off the ends of the protruding cabinets and close them with facades, behind which there are roomy deep drawers.

What is the result? Linear set with a comfortable working area, as in C-shaped kitchens. The remaining meter is used for high pencil cases and we build a microwave and an oven into them.

What not to do

• Install the headset in a room where less than a meter remains to the opposite wall. Otherwise, you need to consider the option of reducing the depth of cabinets and replacing hinged facades with sliding ones. In some cases, open shelving helps to get out of the situation, which fits perfectly into styles such as loft, techno, steampunk, etc.

• Strongly stretch the working triangle. Whatever the length of the headset, the refrigerator-sink-stove should be located at arm's length so as not to subsequently wind extra kilometers along the headset. When the kitchen is located in the studio, there should be enough distance to the nearest sofas and armchairs so that drops of fat from the pan do not fall on the upholstery, and the hostess can move freely along the headset, opening the facades and the oven door.

• Plan the complete set of the headset, as convenient for the manufacturer or installer. The kitchen should be comfortable for the hostess. She has been using furniture every day for several years. If you are not comfortable with the standard countertop height, ask for lower cabinets to be made for you. Or look for models with adjustable legs. If there is 5 cm left between the cabinet and the wall, order a spice cargo. This little space will include a lot of spoons, forks and knives with small jars for loose seasonings.

As you can see, if there is free space along a three-meter wall, a straight set can become a comfortable workplace and absorb all kitchen utensils and food supplies.

A well-executed design of a small kitchen turns it into a cozy, comfortable, stylish and compact room in which it is convenient to cook and gather with the whole family.

Taking into account competent design tips, you can plan the interior of even the smallest space:

• It is best to put a direct set in a small kitchen. If the room is too cramped to save space, it is recommended to place a corner structure with a rounded top.
• Transforming furniture items, such as tables and chairs, are very useful, allowing you to free up additional space for cooking.
• According to Feng Shui, even in a small room there should not be a conflict between the element of fire in the form of a stove or oven and the energy of water, to which the sink belongs. Between them should be placed a neutral element of wood or earth, such as a wooden tabletop.

Planning ideas and zoning

Regardless of the layout of a small kitchen, special attention is paid to the correct working triangle, which contributes to a more practical and ergonomic design.

To properly organize the space, take into account the length of the walls, the placement of door and window openings and the scheme with communications. For a small square-shaped room, a U-shaped set or a design with the letter g, located at an angle, is suitable.

In an open-plan studio, you can install linear, circular options or products with an island, and equip a rectangular space with a parallel model.

The photo shows a small kitchen with a window with an irregular layout.

If the room is distinguished by the presence of niches, ledges or bay windows, it is possible to implement interesting design solutions. For a small, irregularly shaped room, custom-made furniture is often used.

The photo shows the design of a small kitchen located in a niche without a window.

In the kitchen space of 6 meters, with proper planning, all the necessary furniture can be accommodated. This footage is mainly found in Khrushchev in a panel house, so it is also important to consider a visual increase in the height of the low ceiling.

A room of 5 square meters is combined with a part of the corridor, a living room or a balcony. The resulting additional space on the loggia will be converted into a tea, dining area or equipped with a bar counter.

Rarely enough there are small cramped kitchens of 4 square meters. For their arrangement, they choose compact equipment and custom-made headsets. A similar interior is performed completely in monochrome colors.

How to equip the kitchen?

When choosing furniture, attention is paid not only to the aesthetic appearance of objects, but also to their ergonomic properties and quality.

How to arrange furniture?

In a small room, neat kitchen sets of a closed type are preferred, without embossed decor. Models with plain facades without handles will significantly alleviate the situation, behind which it is better to hide household appliances, hoods and pipes.

To save usable space, a bar counter is installed or the room is equipped with folding products. A converted window sill is used as a dining table.

If there is a balcony or a bay window, additional space can be furnished with a kitchenette with a sofa.

The photo shows the design of a small kitchen and a dining group with a sofa, located in a bay window.

The room is equipped with storage systems in the form of drawers, shelves, hooks and other things. Beautiful items are placed in shelving or cabinets with transparent doors. It is better to hide products, cleaning products, kitchen textiles and other utensils in special baskets or boxes.

The photo shows a white corner set without hanging cabinets in the design of a small kitchen space.

A very stylish, elegant and especially relevant design technique for a small room is the installation of a transparent table and chairs that seem to dissolve in the room, giving it an airy look.

Equipment location

Built-in appliances allow you to give the interior a more concise, strict and neat image. It fits perfectly into the surrounding design and contributes to the preservation of extra square meters.

To save even more space, choose a narrow refrigerator with flat doors, place a compact freezer, dishwasher and washing machine under the countertop or hide the headset behind the facades.

In this room, a miniature sink 30-40 cm wide will be appropriate. It is easily located on a narrow countertop, which is important for budget design and a small area.

If there is a geyser in a Brezhnevka-type apartment, a creative approach is applied to its design or simply built into a separate module above the oven.

The photo shows a bright refrigerator by the window in the interior of a small island kitchen.

It is ideal to place the gas stove and sink on opposite sides of the kitchen set or so that there is at least one section between them. This option not only looks beautiful, but is also safe. It is also not recommended to place the hob next to the window.

It is equally important to consider the installation location of the oven. Most models have a door that leans forward, so it should be borne in mind that when it is opened, the distance to the opposite wall is at least 1 meter.

Kitchen design: decor and textiles

A universal solution is to decorate the kitchen window with blinds, modern roman blinds, roll models or airy translucent curtains made of synthetic fabrics such as polyester, lavsan or nylon. It is appropriate to use both light plain canvases and patterned products, with which you can decorate the design with the necessary accents.

The photo shows a window in a small kitchen, decorated with transparent Roman curtains.

Living plants, flowers in a small vase or pot will harmoniously fit into the atmosphere. The table is decorated with a fruit dish, paintings, posters or clocks are placed on the walls, and beautiful dishes are placed in the room.

The photo shows the design of a small kitchen space decorated with living plants.

In order to visually enlarge a small room and add even more additional light to it, it is recommended to use mirrors as decor.

The photo shows light roller blinds with curtains on the window in the design of a small kitchen.

Finish options

Facing is essential in design. The durability of the repair depends on its quality, and the aesthetic component of the interior depends on the appearance of the materials.

• Walls.
• Ceiling.

The photo shows a dining area with a wall decorated with a tempered glass panel.

For the floor in the cooking area, it is better to choose the most durable, moisture-resistant coating, for example, in the form of linoleum, porcelain stoneware or ceramic tiles.

Walls in a small space are painted, wallpapered or decorated with PVC panels. The apron area can be finished with tiles, artificial masonry or tempered glass skins.

The best option for the ceiling would be a light stretch fabric or regular painting.

Color solution

In the design of a small room, a light palette is used and no more than three shades are used. Pastel beige, cream, pearl, vanilla, peach or milk-coffee colors of the kitchen have a special charm.

The photo shows the design of a small kitchen room, designed in white and beige tones.

Whitened tones visually increase a small space. In order for the interior not to look monotonous, it is diluted with balancing dark colors or neat bright accents.

The simplest and most advantageous solution will be a white gamma with contrasting splashes, in the form of an apron or a miniature decor. To give the room austerity, you can choose light gray shades in combination with black saturated spots.

Lighting

Even a small space needs to organize high-quality, both natural and artificial lighting. The best option is to install spotlights. In a small room above the dining group, a hanging chandelier with a simple shade would be appropriate. The central part of the room can be equipped with a ceiling lamp with a smooth surface.

The photo shows a round ceiling chandelier located above the island in the design of a small kitchen.

For the working area fit lamps built into wall cabinets. The most convenient is the installation of rotary lighting fixtures, such as spots.

The photo shows a small kitchen with a work area equipped with black ceiling spots.

Kitchen interior styles

Provence, presents a pastel palette, the use of floral motifs and the installation of vintage furniture. Such a delicate and light design fits perfectly into a kitchen space with a modest footage.

The photo shows the design of a small kitchen with access to a balcony, made in a modern style.

For the loft, the presence of brickwork, open pipes and ventilation is assumed. Thanks to the industrial style, it turns out to be as creative as possible in interior design.

High-tech high-tech design implies the presence of smooth surfaces in combination with chrome parts, mirrored or tinted glass inserts. The color palette features glossy whites, grays and blacks.

The photo shows a small Scandinavian-style kitchen located in the attic in a private house.

The classic interior is done in warm colors with golden accents combined with symmetrical lines. Such a truly harmonious environment is suitable for decorating a small room.

Scandinavian style looks especially appropriate in the design of a small room. Due to certain elements in the form of white and gray facades, light finishing materials, bright details, geometric prints and ornaments, it turns out to create an organic design that will allow not to clutter up the space, but on the contrary, to achieve the effect of visual space.

The photo shows the design of a small corner kitchen, decorated in a loft style.

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The design of a small kitchen, thanks to a careful approach, will become quite multifunctional and cozy, will contain all the necessary items and at the same time will not look overloaded.

Kitchens measuring 3 by 3 meters are not uncommon: it is believed that nine squares are enough for a comfortable and functional kitchen area.

Properly equipping such a kitchen is not easy: it is necessary to place all household appliances, work surfaces, and often a dining area on a small square.

In this article we will talk about the design of small kitchens with an area of ​​nine square meters. How to make everything functional and beautiful? Read!

Which style to choose

A lot depends on the style of the kitchen. Some options will have to be abandoned right away: artsy baroque, pretentious empire style, characterized by a large number of decorative elements of boho-chic.

Your choice is the most concise styles with a minimum of details. A small room cannot be overloaded, so give up the abundance of decor.

However, it is not worth focusing solely on either. It's one thing if you like it. Otherwise, consider options like or . Love more traditional interiors? Provence, neoclassic, modern may suit your taste.

Choice of colors

A small area imposes restrictions on the color palette. Try to avoid too dark shades - they will visually make the room even smaller. Opt for light, airy tones to expand your kitchen.

Exception: Sometimes dark colors like black or indigo can be a winning move. However, in this situation, pay special attention to lighting and carefully choose the texture.

Too bright colors are best used as small accents, strokes. Try not to overdo it: a large concentration of bright colors in a small area hurts the eyes and leads to rapid fatigue.

If you want to make your kitchen look taller, try vertical gradients with smooth transitions of shades. To make it wider, place the gradient horizontally. Avoid harsh and contrasting tones, they will lead to the opposite effect.

The texture is just as important. Gloss, due to its ability to reflect light and mirror properties, is much preferable to matte surfaces. The latter are allowed only with very light tones - white, pearl gray, beige.

Wall and ceiling decoration

The rules of color selection are also relevant for fine finishes. Choose light materials with a simple, preferably glossy texture.

If the height of the walls allows, install stretch ceilings. They will take away a little height, but it will be easy to choose the right color or recreate a visual effect that visually enlarges the room.

Refuse embossed wallpaper with large-scale patterns - they reduce the room, draw attention to themselves.

Furniture selection

It is quite difficult to arrange all the necessary furniture in a small kitchen 3 by 3 meters, especially if you plan to equip a dining area there.

First of all, think about the headset. Avoid wide designs. Your task is to use the available space as efficiently as possible. The best choice would be a narrow l-shaped headset.

Advice! Try to use the walls. Tall cabinets in this case are preferable to roomy cabinets.

If you have the opportunity to take the dining area to the balcony or to another room, use it. If not, there are options. Many convert the windowsill into a small dining table. However, it is convenient for a family of one or two people.

As an option, install a folding table, which, when folded, does not take up space, and when unfolded, it turns into a full-fledged dining place.

You should not buy bulky chairs - it is better to choose light or folding ones, which, if necessary, are easy to take out to another room.

Transformer kitchens also deserve attention. A small cabinet, if desired, turns into a dining table, and its base can accommodate a fairly large amount of dishes and kitchen utensils.

Choice of household appliances

A standard set of kitchen appliances also takes up space. Even if you are used to getting by with just a refrigerator and stove, you need to decide how to place them.

Pay attention to the characteristics: now in household stores there is a wide selection of narrow household appliances, which take up much less space.

As for small appliances like food processors, mixers, toasters, and more, we recommend that you determine for yourself what exactly you need. Will you really use the combine or will it sit on the shelf most of the time?

If you do not have a pantry or other place to store rarely used appliances, we still advise you to do without them.

Space planning in the kitchen

In a small kitchen, it is very important to properly arrange all the furniture and household appliances. We recommend delimiting the working triangle and the dining area. Use the classic technique by dividing the room diagonally.

Despite the lack of space, try to ensure that the passage between the zones is at least 80 centimeters - this is dictated by considerations not only of convenience, but also of safety.

Choice of decor

In this case, the saying “less but better” is more relevant than ever. For a small kitchen, an overabundance of decor can be fatal - even the best design project will not stretch the room.

Choose the most non-voluminous decor. A small neat chandelier, a print on the facades or an apron, beautiful dishes and accessories, curtains…

Discard decorative elements that take up space but are of no practical use.

Lighting

Despite the fact that daylight is often enough for small rooms, lighting will also have to be taken care of. or - the choice is yours.

However, it is better to give preference to small, neat lamps - bulky designs hide the volume of the room.

The spectrum of light is also important: white tones will make the room visually more spacious. In addition, we recommend taking care of the lighting above the work area.

An interesting take: You can divide a small kitchen into zones using different types of lighting. Sconces above the dining table and spotlights above work surfaces will visually divide the room.

If you want to make the room taller, install floating ceilings with LED strips - the design will visually "raise" the walls.

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June 10, 2016
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Most of the housing stock in our country is Soviet-era apartments, the kitchens of which, as a rule, have an area of ​​9-10 square meters. At first glance, this is very small, however, if you correctly design a 3 by 3 meter kitchen, then even such a room will turn out to be spacious, comfortable and attractive. Therefore, in this article I will share with you some rules and secrets from professional designers that will allow you to achieve positive results in solving this problem.

Design features

The successful design of any room, including a small kitchen, depends on a number of factors:

Let's take a closer look at all these points below.

Design style

As you know, one of the main rules of design is that all interior elements must correspond to a certain style. Therefore, you need to start with the choice of design direction.

Of course, you need to navigate, first of all, to your own taste. However, it should be borne in mind that all kinds of luxurious in small rooms look ridiculous.

Therefore, it is better to choose from concise directions, such as:

• high tech;
• minimalism;
• traditional style;
• modern, etc.

In general, the simpler the style, the better it will look in a small kitchen.

To determine the style of design and the arrangement of furniture, you can make a three-dimensional project in programs such as "Interior Design 3D", "Home Plan Pro".

Color palette

When choosing a 3 by 3 kitchen color palette, you should remember the main rule - dark tones visually reduce the space, while light ones, on the contrary, increase it. Therefore, it is better to give preference to light colors, especially when it comes to wall decoration.

Of course, a light color is not necessarily pure white.

You can also use various pastel colors, for example:

• cream;
• light pink;
• pale blue;
• delicate shades of yellow or orange;
• light grey.

If you still want to use dark colors, then it is better to use them in furniture, for example, you can use a contrasting kitchen set.

Also, so that the interior of the kitchen 3 by 3 meters does not look faded and boring, you can decorate one of the walls with a bright color. In addition, furniture with bright facades looks modern and original.

As for the color palette of the floor, light shades of wood texture are an excellent choice. Those. as a floor covering, you can use linoleum, and other materials with a wood texture.

Room layout

In order for the kitchen to be practical and comfortable, it is extremely important to correctly position all the interior items.

To do this, the space must be divided into several zones:

• cooking area;
• dinner Zone;
• inventory storage area.

Items should be positioned so that in the process of cooking or doing other work, you do not have to constantly move from one area to another. For example, for a convenient and compact arrangement of elements, you can combine the sink, work area and hob with one worktop.

It is advisable to place a cabinet for dishes near the sink, and it is better to hang a shelf for dishes above the sink.

Furniture

Kitchen furniture should be as functional as possible and at the same time compact. The main task when choosing it is to make sure that every centimeter of the kitchen space is used to good use.

Therefore, corner cabinets and L-shaped furniture that can be placed along the walls are a good option.

Corner furniture will fit well only in a square kitchen. If the room is 9 squares elongated, then it is better to refuse such a decision.

As for the choice of equipment, you can use compact models specially designed for small kitchens.

Such techniques include:

• two or three burner cooktops;
• mini-refrigerators;
• built-in ovens;
• wall-mounted microwave ovens, etc.

Compact models allow you to install all the equipment you need in the kitchen, and at the same time not “clutter up” the room.

Decor

Many people do not pay due attention to the decor, but in vain, since with its help you can radically change the design of a 3 by 3 kitchen, or rather, its perception. The only thing is that you need to use the decor correctly so that the decoration emphasizes the elegance of the design, serves as its accent, but, at the same time, does not look clumsy in the interior.

As examples, below are some popular ideas for decorating a small kitchen:

• watch- are primarily a functional element that is necessary in any kitchen. If the room is decorated in soothing light colors, then you can hang a large and bright clock on the wall, which will bring some variety to the interior;
• curtains or curtains- in a small kitchen it is better to use translucent, airy curtains or curtains. Roman blinds are also a good option. Curtains should be used so that they only frame the window opening, and do not completely obscure it;

• pictures within- these can be photographs or pictures in the art deco style. They should be placed vertically on an "empty" wall. I must say that with such a decor, even the simplest and most nondescript design will look original;
• mirrors- this element of decor allows not only to decorate the room, but also to visually expand it. I must say that mirrors do not have to be traditionally used in the interior - they are hung on the wall in frames. You can lay out an imitation of brickwork from mirror tiles or make an apron in the form of a mirror mosaic.

You can also come up with your own ideas or even make your own decor. The main thing is that it fits into the interior design and meets the above requirements. You can find other ideas for decorating the kitchen on our portal, in the appropriate section.

Lighting

Lighting plays an important role in the visual perception of design, especially for small kitchens. Therefore, first of all, you should take care that furniture or other interior items do not block the light falling from the windows.

In addition, you need to consider artificial lighting. In small kitchens, it is better to use spotlights located around the perimeter of the ceiling.

In addition, it is desirable to use the illumination of functional areas, such as countertops. To do this, you can use appliances built into wall cabinets, or small adjustable lamps that are attached to the wall.

If you decide to install a central light source, for example, above the dining area, then it is better to give preference to a multi-lamp chandelier, which will provide uniform diffused light.

Secrets of designers

Finally, I will share with you some of the secrets of designers that allow you to make the room visually more spacious and attractive:

• discard patterns on the walls, especially large ornaments or floral designs, as they bring the walls closer, and thereby make the room smaller. If you want to see a drawing on the walls, then it is better to give preference to a small relief ornament;
• do not use many colors in wall decoration. Two or three shades will be enough;
• use as many glossy surfaces as possible that reflect light. For example, glossy ceramic tiles can be used for wall decoration, and laminate flooring on the floor.

The same applies to furniture, for example, a dining table can be put in general glass. It not only looks beautiful, but also visually takes up much less space than, for example, wood. The price of such a table starts from 6000 rubles;

• A great way to decorate the interior and at the same time expand the kitchen space is to use photo wallpapers with a perspective. With their help, you can highlight the dining area;
• if the kitchen has low ceilings, hanging cabinets should be hung right up to the ceiling, and curtain rods - on the contrary, lower.
• As mentioned above, a great way to expand the space is to use mirrors.

Conclusion

The design of a kitchen measuring 3 by 3 meters requires a special approach, and compliance with certain rules. However, by following the recommendations above, you can independently make even such a small kitchen visually attractive and comfortable.

For more information, see the video in this article. If you have any questions regarding the design of the kitchen or some points are not completely clear, ask questions in the comments, and I will be happy to answer you.

June 10, 2016

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