Ideas for the Khrushchev kitchen. The most successful examples of arranging a kitchen in Khrushchev

The kitchen in Khrushchev has two main drawbacks - a small area (from 5 to 7.5 sq. M) and low ceilings (2.5 - 2.7 m). And it is often gasified, that is, it has pipes and / or a geyser, which greatly spoil the interior. But we also have good news:

Firstly, the kitchens in most Khrushchev houses have non-load-bearing partitions, which means they can be easily rebuilt.
Secondly, the problem of small kitchens is so widespread that furniture manufacturers have long adapted to it, and designers have developed a lot of ideas and effective solutions on how to make a kitchenette cozy and functional.

Today we will talk about 13 ways to get the most out of a modest "Khrushchev" kitchen and present 90 photos of real interiors for your inspiration.

13 solutions for arranging a kitchen in Khrushchev

Solution 1. Combining the kitchen with the living room

This redevelopment option is not in vain so popular among Khrushchev owners, because it is simple, super-efficient and almost always allowed for non-gasified kitchens. Of course, you won’t find extra meters out of nowhere, but at least you can move the dining table into the living room, thereby freeing up space for the work area, and visually the kitchen will seem much more spacious. In addition, the combined premises are good because they create excellent conditions for family communication. So, for example, all family members can be next to each other, doing their own thing at the same time, and mothers get the opportunity to cook, looking after the children with one eye. Even home holidays and parties are more convenient and more fun to organize in the kitchen-living room.

An example of combining a kitchen and a hall in a one-room Khrushchev

However, there are also disadvantages - due to the lack of a partition from the kitchen, culinary smells will penetrate into the living room and soak all the textiles in the room. The same applies to “kitchen” noises, say, from released water, an extractor hood, a blender, a kettle, etc. Taking a nap lying on the couch while someone is actively cooking in the kitchen, or making some noise while getting ready for work while everyone is sleeping, is unlikely to succeed. . If these shortcomings of the combined kitchen-living room are significant for you, consider Solution # 2 - moving the partition.

Before breaking the walls, you will have to go to the BTI, order a redevelopment project and agree on it (even if you are sure that the wall is not load-bearing).

Solution 2. Enlargement of the kitchen due to adjacent premises

If the combined kitchen-living room does not fit into your lifestyle in any way, or if your kitchen is gasified, then you can increase its area at the expense of adjacent premises - a living room, a pantry or a corridor. Thus, the kitchen will become a little larger, but remain isolated, which, frankly, is much more comfortable for living. Here are some ideas:

Most often, the kitchen is increased at the expense of the living room by moving the partition. Below is an example of a plan for a two-room apartment in Khrushchev before and after repair.

If the bathroom is combined with a toilet, the bath is replaced with a shower, and the partition is moved, then it will be possible to expand the kitchen or create a niche for the refrigerator. Such a project is not often legalized, but for those who live on the first floor, the chances are quite high. The photo below shows an example of a kitchen in Khrushchev, enlarged by a bathroom, a bathroom and a living room.

And this is what the bathroom looks like after redevelopment

Solution 3: Sliding doors or open doorway

Swing doors in the kitchenette take up a lot of usable space and generally clutter up the interior. You can, at a minimum, rearrange the hinges so that the door opens outwards, and as a maximum, replace the hinged door with a folding or sliding one, as in the kitchen interior in the photo below.

If the kitchen is not gasified, you can completely remove the door, leaving the opening open and, perhaps, remake it into a beautiful arch, as shown in the next photo.

And one more piece of advice. When renovating a kitchen in Khrushchev, do not miss the opportunity to move the opening and / or narrow it a little (up to 80-70 cm). Even a couple of tens of free centimeters of the wall often play a big role.

Solution 4. Converting the window sill into a countertop

The window sill is that hidden reserve, by using which you can save space and make the kitchen more functional. But for this, it needs to be redone a bit, namely, built into a kitchen set or turned into a bar / table.

By integrating a window sill into a U-shaped and corner kitchen set, you can use it as a cutting table, while hiding the radiator and creating additional storage space. True, for this, during the repair process, you will have to slightly raise the window in order to bring the window sill to the level of floor pedestals.

Converting a window sill into a bar counter or dining table most often does not require raising the window, you just need to replace the window sill tabletop with a larger tabletop and install one or two supports under it (if you are making a full-fledged table).

When remodeling the window sill, make sure that warm air from the radiator reaches the window. To do this, you need to make ventilation holes in the new countertop and decorate them with a decorative grille. If this is neglected, most likely, the window will begin to fog up, which threatens to damage the finish and the occurrence of fungus and mold.

Decision 5. Bet on modern minimalism or simplified classics

The choice of interior style is a matter of taste, but small rooms are more advantageous and easier to decorate in a modern way. For example, in the Scandinavian or Japanese style, as well as in the style of minimalism, hi-tech or eco.

Below in the photo you can see an example of a kitchen design in Khrushchev, decorated in scandinavian style.

However, lovers of classics and ethnics should not give up their preferences. It is only necessary to simplify the chosen style a little, for example, by applying a minimum of decor, relying on light shades and reflective materials.

And here is an example of a kitchen design in Khrushchev, decorated in a lighter version of the ethnic style.

Solution 6: Light walls and furniture

In the perception of space, a lot depends on the color of the walls and overall furniture. An unmistakable way to enlarge the Khrushchev mini-kitchen is to decorate most of the interior in white.

If your kitchen lacks natural light or is crowded with furniture, bet on monochrome: paint the walls white, choose white suites, a dining table, and even curtains on the windows. So all the boundaries of space will be erased, and the kitchen will seem airy, even if it is very crowded. Do not worry about the complexity of maintenance, because in fact, light surfaces are even more practical than dark ones (with the exception of textiles) and visually make the environment more tidy. And in order to avoid the feeling of hospital sterility, you only need to combine different shades of white with each other and combine spectacular textures and materials.

White kitchen in Khrushchev-studio

By the way, when there is no way to hide pipes and a water heater, white facades and walls, including an apron, help out a lot. Indeed, against such a background, engineering elements will simply not be noticeable.

If you want to fill the interior with color, combine white with one or two additional shades. Use too bright or dark tones only in accents, otherwise the small kitchen will only decrease.

By the way, dark colors can also visually enlarge the kitchen. To do this, you need to decorate them with vertical surfaces, for example, an apron, headset facades, a door or part of a wall, and decorate everything else with a light shade. As a result, the dark area will go deeper, making the space more voluminous.
If desired, the white color can be replaced with light gray, beige, gray-blue, pale green, pale yellow or cream.

Solution 7: Finishing with an optical illusion

To visually push the walls apart, the floor should be laid diagonally or, if the kitchen is narrow, across it. The most advantageous pattern for laying a wooden floor is in a herringbone or run-up pattern. It is important that the floorboards are not too wide and long, as they tend to "compress" the space. The color of the floor can be light or medium saturation - such coatings are easier to maintain and the area is increased. Similar principles work with wall decoration:

The problem of low ceilings (2.5-2.6 m high) typical for Khrushchevs can be solved by gluing wallpaper in a thin vertical strip or rhombus on one or two walls.

If the kitchen is narrow, but has ceilings no lower than 2.7 m, do exactly the opposite and paint one of the "end" walls in a horizontal strip to visually expand the room.
Wall mural with perspective convincingly deceive the eyesight and deprive the kitchen of a feeling of crowding. The main thing at the same time is to decorate most of the interior in a minimalistic and neutral way.

Designers often use trick with a mirror, facing them with an apron, part of the wall in the dining area or one of the walls completely. This technique works especially well if the window is reflected in the mirror, multiplying the light in the kitchen. Of course, mirrors require frequent cleaning, so if you often cook, ditch the mirror backsplash idea and place the mirror away from the stove and sink.

The larger the mirror surface, the larger and brighter the kitchen seems

With wallpaper with a large and bright pattern, it is worth decorating only one wall or a small section of the wall.

Solution 8. Corner or single-row headset to the ceiling

In a small kitchen in Khrushchev, a corner set or a single row is optimal.

The corner set is less compact than a single-row one, but it uses two walls and a corner, allowing you to organize more storage spaces and work surfaces. In addition, it is more convenient to cook with such a layout, because three working points (sink, refrigerator and stove) are located in a triangular pattern. At the same time, there is enough space in the kitchen for a dining area.

A single-row set is the most compact, therefore it is shown if the kitchen is very small (4-6 sq. M) or when the dining room capacity is a priority, not the working area.

However, if you move the dining room into the attached living room, there will be enough space for a U-shaped or two-row suite. The main thing in these layouts is a free passage between furniture with a width of at least 90 cm, and preferably 100-120 cm.

The U-shaped set fits well into square rooms. And although it is rather bulky, the kitchen turns out to be very convenient, because everything a cook needs is literally at hand. In a small kitchen in Khrushchev, a U-shaped set can be built using a window sill. In the next photo slider, you can see the interior of the kitchen with a similar layout and a dining area in the living room.

A two-row set is more suitable for narrow and elongated kitchens, it can also be very convenient (subject to a passage of 100-120 cm) and combined with a window sill.

No matter how you arrange your headset, we recommend that you include a few non-standard improvements in it:

It is better to make the curbstone at the aisle narrower and beveled, then it will become much more convenient to move around the kitchen.

To use the potential of a small kitchen to 100%, the set should be built up to the ceiling, hiding an air duct in an additional tier and arranging cabinets for things that you use only occasionally.
You can build a couple of drawers into the basement and put all kinds of rolling pins, baking tins, baking sheets and other kitchen stuff in them.

Another argument in favor of purchasing a custom-made kitchen is the ability to hide a gas water heater behind the facade. Such a “cabinet” should not have a bottom or top, and a distance of at least 3 cm must be maintained from the column body to the cabinet walls. The photo below shows a clear, albeit not entirely correct, example of embedding a boiler in a headset.

Solution 9. Laconic facades

Do you want to achieve maximum lightness and airiness of the interior? Then choose solid facades without any decor, panels, prints and maybe even without handles. However, gloss or glass inserts will not be superfluous, because they reflect light and visually lighten bulky furniture.

Solution 10: Mini appliances

In the struggle for precious centimeters, mini-format technology will help out, and, perhaps, even without compromising functionality.

A dishwasher with a width of 45 cm - fully meets the needs of a family of 3-4 people. If 1-2 people live in an apartment, then an even smaller model will do - 35-40 cm wide.

The refrigerator with a width of 55 cm is quite roomy, as it compensates for the narrowness of the chamber with its high growth.
The oven (45 cm) can also be narrow.
A three-burner stove will cope with the needs of a standard family, while a two-burner stove will suit a couple or a single person. By the way, according to the old rules of SNiP, in the kitchen in Khrushchev, the stove should be exactly the mini format - with no more than three burners.

In addition to mini-equipment, it is worth equipping your mini-kitchen with multifunctional appliances. For example, when choosing a combine, give preference to a model that squeezes juice and chop meat, and you should choose an oven with a microwave oven function.

All appliances - from the microwave to the refrigerator - it is desirable to build. So the small kitchen will look orderly and not cluttered.

Solution 11. Compact and functional dining group

Only compact and functional furniture can make up a dining group for a small kitchen, otherwise it simply won’t fit.

For 1-2 people it will not be a problem to pick up a small sliding/folding table, which is easily increased in case of receiving guests.

For those who lead a mobile lifestyle, a bar counter or a folding wall table is suitable.

Table with folding wings that double the seating capacity

In the combined kitchen-living room, you can put the same bar counter, which will not only become a place for meals, but also divide the space into zones.

More traditional option round or oval table, which fits into the living room better than a rectangular or square table.

You can also put a transforming coffee table in the living room, which in an instant turns into a spacious table for 4-6 people.
Chairs should be small and lightweight. It would be nice if they were foldable or at least stacked on top of each other.

And we strongly recommend that you take a closer look at the invisible chairs made of polycarbonate. They are inexpensive, fit into any interiors, are very practical, and most importantly, they do not clutter up cramped rooms.

Solution 12. Several small lamps instead of one chandelier

Even the most cramped and crowded kitchen will seem more spacious and comfortable if you create the right lighting in it. And vice versa, no matter how well the kitchen design in Khrushchev is planned, bad light will greatly spoil its perception.

So, for example, the usual central lighting with one chandelier will create unnecessary shadows for us and “squeeze” a small kitchen even more.

What to do? First, make sure that nothing interferes with the penetration of natural light during the day - neither things on the windowsill, nor tulle, nor curtains, nor furniture. Secondly, instead of one chandelier or in addition to it, install several spotlights around the perimeter of the ceiling or wall sconces in several places in the kitchen. Thirdly, highlight the dining area with light by hanging a chandelier directly above the table or placing a sconce on the wall near the table. Thanks to this technique, kitchen gatherings will become more pleasant, and the interior will become more modern. And of course, do not forget about lighting the work area with furniture lighting.

An example of proper lighting for a very small kitchen in Khrushchev

Solution 13: Short curtains

If the kitchen faces north and there is a catastrophic lack of daylight, it is highly desirable to leave the window without curtains.

In all other cases, the windows of a small kitchen should be decorated with light and short curtains with minimal assembly. For example, it can be Roman or roller blinds, cafe curtains, vertical or horizontal blinds, or ordinary curtains that slightly cover the windowsill.

The design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev may sound like a mockery of those who have been huddled on 5-6 sq.m. for many years. and has no idea how to make a functional, comfortable and beautiful kitchen out of this space. However, for people who are not devoid of imagination, this is a challenge, an interesting task that can turn the life of the whole family upside down. You will find the best ideas for a small kitchen in Khrushchev in the photo in this article.

A modern kitchen involves an abundance of household appliances, storage systems and a full-fledged work area. Is it possible to fit all this into a small space? Of course, and as proof, see our article on kitchen renovation in Khrushchev in the photo.

Planning and zoning

The success of the whole undertaking depends on the correct preliminary preparation for the repair of the kitchen in Khrushchev. Careful planning will help not only to choose the best option from several, but also to check whether all your desires and design fantasies will fit in 5-6 sq.m.

It is best to draw the plan to scale and mark the following on it.

Main objects

window,
doors,
radiators,
communication entry points.

Architectural features of the room

arches,
niches,
ledges,
sharp or obtuse corners
sloped ceilings, etc.

It is important to find out in advance whether it is allowed to transfer engineering systems, and whether it is possible to demolish some walls and partitions.

The correct arrangement of furniture on the plan (and subsequently in the kitchen itself) depends on many factors:

objective parameters of the room (the constants indicated earlier on the plan);
accommodation in the apartment relative to other rooms;
family composition and lifestyle;
a set of necessary household appliances;
the possibility of transferring the dining group outside the kitchen space.

Taking into account all of the above, you can safely experiment. And the kitchen design ideas in Khrushchev in the photo in this article will help you.

Even taking into account the minimum area of 5-6 sq.m., the interior can be made fashionable, modern and comfortable. This will help some design tricks and general rules for arranging small spaces.

redevelopment

The main kitchen design ideas in Khrushchev often come down to combining space into a studio. And not in vain. If the layout of the apartment and building codes allow you to add a room or at least a balcony, the Khrushchev small-sized apartment receives additional square meters, where the dining group moves. Thus, only the working area is located in the kitchen.

The united space changes the perception of the whole apartment, it no longer seems so cramped.

It happens that the room is increased and due to the bathroom. So you can win an extra meter.

A studio kitchen in Khrushchev with an unusual design is shown in the photo below.

arches

Another technique for expanding space is the rejection of deaf doors. The arch and the enlarged doorway will add additional volume to the room.

Built-in appliances

Today, the choice of household appliances is so great that it will not be difficult for owners of small-sized kitchens to find a narrow oven, a narrowed dishwasher, a small refrigerator or a 2-burner hob. These mini-devices are in no way inferior in their functionality to their big brothers, but they do an excellent job of saving space.

Furniture

Hanging cabinets up to the ceiling, a railing system, compartment doors or roller doors in drawers, a bar counter instead of a traditional table and a window sill as an extension of the working area - these are just some of the tricks of furnishing a small area.

Furniture made of transparent plastic or glass will fit perfectly here, because it will almost dissolve in space and will not clutter it up.

To visually expand the interior of the kitchen in Khrushchev, the following techniques can be recommended:

any light, and ideally white color in the design;
matte ceiling;
plain (in extreme cases, with a small pattern) wallpaper for a small kitchen in Khrushchev (see the photo below);
mirrors;
asymmetrical arrangement of furniture;
smart lighting.

It is possible to increase the size of the kitchen in a standard small-sized apartment both in the literal sense (by organizing the redevelopment of the entire room) and visually (only due to our perception of space). Kitchen 5 squares Khrushchev design photo you will find in the photo gallery.

Color selection

The first impulse in choosing a color for a small-sized kitchen in Khrushchev is to stop at light or even white. And it is right! Many designers generally do not recommend adding any color spots on these 6 square meters.

Light colors expand the space, give lightness to the entire kitchen set, and allow you to hide the flaws in architecture. And complemented by warm shades of wood (for example, in flooring) or bright spots (on a kitchen apron), white will no longer seem cold and hospital.

It is not so difficult to create a kitchen design in Khrushchev, the photo examples in our article clearly confirm this.

Still, monotony is not for everyone. Of course, only extreme people will decide on a dark noble wenge, but if you want something cheerful and cheerful, you should not deprive yourself of color. The basic principle in finishing a small kitchenette is a sense of proportion!

Several bright facades against a light wall or a colorful apron surrounded by white boxes have a right to exist. It’s a good idea to add color accents with accessories: for example, juicy green towels and potholders, dishes of the same shade and a wall clock, or blooming violets on the windowsill, purple cutlery and a framed photo.

Style selection

The design of a small-sized kitchen in Khrushchev (photo below) looks varied and interesting, despite the fact that the size leaves its mark on the choice of style. Even big fans of the classics will have to give up massive wooden cabinets with carved doors, and Provence adherents will simply litter their 6 sq.m. cute trinkets.

To make the kitchen truly beautiful, while retaining all the functionality, it is better to opt for one of these stylistic directions.

Minimalism

Strict lines, smooth facades, simplicity in everything and the absence of small details - all this is ideally suited for a small space.

Scandinavian style

Pastel colors, slightly enlivened by small patterns, simple natural wood furniture, steel kitchen appliances and rustic textiles as decor are the components of the northern direction in the interior.

Modern

The Art Nouveau style is very fragmented and not every option is suitable for Khrushchev's cuisine. You should not think about any art nouveau or art deco for 6 sq.m, but contemporary is exactly what you need. To create a modern style you will need:

simple and reliable furniture (often made of modern artificial materials such as plastic, MDF, glass);
clear lines, smooth surfaces;
built-in and modular furniture, transformers;
few accessories.

The motto of this direction is functionality above all else!

Restrained eclecticism

If contemporary or minimalism is too boring for you, add a few touches from another style.

For example, an old poster and a refrigerator from the 70s will give a retro touch. Ruffled curtains and a rose kitchen apron will hint at shabby chic. One giraffe figurine and a small zebra print rug will create an ethnic mood.

So you can strike the right balance between your preferences and the austerity of space. See what a modern kitchen in Khrushchev looks like in the photo in this article.

Whatever style you choose, remember that simplicity and conciseness are the key to a beautiful and modern small kitchen.

Kitchen layout options

For the correct arrangement of the kitchen set, it will not be superfluous to make a sketch and place the necessary household appliances, drawers and cabinets on it. So you can imagine how your kitchen will look like when finished and choose the most appropriate way of arranging furniture.

Kitchen in one row

If, in addition to the working area, you also need to place a dining group, the best option would be to arrange the kitchen set in one row.

This is not the most convenient way for daily work, but the most common in Soviet apartments. The design of a very small kitchen with a refrigerator can be seen in the photo below.

corner kitchen

By lining up all the cabinets and household appliances along two perpendicular walls, you can place almost everything you need, including household appliances and a sufficient number of storage systems, even in a small room. It is not surprising that we easily collected a whole collection of corner kitchens in Khrushchev in the photo, which you can see. By the way, with this arrangement of furniture there is room for a dining table.

According to the designers, the corner kitchen for Khrushchev is the most suitable option, because with relative compactness, it is possible to comply with the laws of ergonomics. The rule of the working triangle, at the vertices of which are the main elements of the kitchen - sink, stove, refrigerator - is successfully observed (in contrast to the single-row arrangement of furniture).

Small corner kitchens in Khrushchev in the photo look very comfortable.

Parallel layout

By removing the dining group outside the kitchen space, you can place work surfaces on two opposite walls. Cooking in such a kitchen is very convenient: everything is at hand, everything is close, but only one hostess will fit here.

U-shaped layout

The kitchen set, built along three walls, will fit everything you need and even more. The hob, sink and refrigerator can be placed on different sides of the work area. Such a compact kitchen is a paradise for a lonely housewife. After all, it is unlikely that anyone will be able to help during cooking: several guests will not be able to turn around here. There is no place for either a kitchen table or a bar counter, so you will have to eat in the room.

Various types of layout of a small kitchen in Khrushchev are presented in the photo in our photo gallery.

Other furniture

All furniture should be compact, as functional and practical as possible.

Having chosen one of the layout options for the kitchen set, think about whether there is enough space for a dining table or is it better to use a window sill for this purpose; whether large chairs with a back will fit or whether stools should be preferred.

Various options for kitchen furniture for a small kitchen photo Khrushchev, see our article.

Built-in furniture and household appliances

An excellent solution for small kitchens is built-in appliances and built-in furniture. They unload an already small space.

An additional work surface that slides out from under the tabletop if necessary, or a folding table is what you need to increase the usable area.

A bulky stovetop or a free-standing microwave won't work either, but a compact hob, small microwave with grill and oven functions are optimal!

Furniture transformer

Furniture, as if specially created for small apartments - transformers: this is a combination of two (or even more) functions in one item.

For example, the blind doors of a wall cabinet with a slight movement of the hand turn into a countertop; one of the floor drawers can be pulled out and used as a stool; and one of the cabinet's hinged doors serves as a cutting board.

It is not difficult to find or make such items yourself, but they will become a real lifesaver for saving space.

Competent lighting

Looking at the kitchens in Khrushchev in the photo, it is easy to see that this enclosed space simply needs a lot of light so that it does not seem gloomy and uncomfortable.

First, you should let natural light into the room to the maximum. If it is possible to increase the window opening - go for it, and if not - give up the usual tulle and curtains, there will be enough roller blinds or blinds.

Secondly, in a small kitchen, the usual chandelier in the center is not appropriate. Spot halogen or LED spots will do the best with artificial lighting; it will be convenient to illuminate work areas, for example, using LED strip.

Thirdly, mirrors and glossy surfaces will further illuminate the space.

Decor

The best decor for a small kitchen in Khrushchev is the missing decor. The abundance of vases, figurines, souvenirs on open shelves will create chaos on 5 sq.m.

To decorate a minimalist interior, 1-2 flowerpots with indoor plants or several photos without frames on the walls are suitable.

If your soul still asks for cute little things, use unusual kitchen utensils as decor: for example, bright potholders in the form of funny faces, or a non-standard-shaped pepper and salt shaker, or plates with funny patterns.

Fundamental points in creating a kitchen design in Khrushchev:

the minimum amount of the most functional furniture;
light color scheme;
rational use of every centimeter of space;
a great desire to turn these boring 5-6 sq.m. in a modern and stylish kitchen.

Photo gallery

Our gallery features 30 more photos of stylish small kitchen designs.

The average area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen space in Khrushchev is a maximum of 6 square meters. In the same room, a gas column is placed, which immediately catches the eye.

Is it possible to make the room comfortable and functional? Of course you can.

The geyser can be hidden in a hanging cabinet. As a result, the kitchen in Khrushchev will be transformed, in accordance with the general style of the interior of the room. At first glance, everything is quite simple, but you need to take into account some features.

We integrate the column into the cabinet correctly:

We turn to the fire department and consult;
In accordance with the advice of a specialist, we order a hanging cabinet, which should be equipped with numerous ventilation holes;
We perform high-quality wall insulation;
We control the presence of special holes for the gas pipe and corrugations.

Setting up a work area

The area of the room makes it necessary to place a minimum amount of furniture in the interior. Beautiful and original interior options for such premises are shown in the photo of a modern kitchen in Khrushchev, which are attached to this article. We will focus on the functionality and quality of the placed furniture.

We mount the maximum number of kitchen appliances:

The plate is compensated by a folding surface for cooking or on a transformer.
A miniature oven or microwave oven is the best addition to the hob.
In the space under the sink, you can place a small washing machine or dishwasher;
We replace an ordinary refrigerator with a built-in horizontal model, which has advantages in the form of: space saving, relevance and originality. You can place a refrigerator on the territory of the corridor.
We mount the table folding.
The window sill area will become an additional workspace.

Creating a corner kitchen

You can install furniture in an ordinary Khrushchev kitchen, but there is not enough space. However, all kitchen utensils will be placed in their places. The best solution would be to make changes to the design of the kitchen in Khrushchev.

As a result, we free up space for storing various items.

Furniture placement options:

L-shaped kitchen involves the use of the surface of two walls;
In a U-shaped kitchen, the surface of three walls is involved;
The circular kitchen is a functional and unusual solution.

We create the design of the kitchen room on our own.

Experts focus on maximizing the space in the room. You can use modern ideas for the kitchen in Khrushchev. The effect of visual expansion of the space of the room can be created using:

White colors;
Matte plastic ceiling structure;
smooth wallpaper;
Mirrors;
Folding type structures;
Products that have a shine and are decorated with a glossy sample surface;
Built-in technology;
Transparent furniture solutions.

The square of the room can be increased in another way, in which it is necessary to make changes to the layout. The intermediate space can be freed with an accordion door or the door can be removed.

The attached images have a photo of a modern-style kitchen in Khrushchev, which demonstrates all the advantages of such a solution. You can combine the space of the kitchen and living room. This solution makes the apartment beautiful and multifunctional.

Current offers for creating fashion design

There are several ways in which you can create a modern kitchen interior in Khrushchev.

Maximum light. Small spaces require soft and warm lighting. Lighting for cabinets and floors, as well as halogen lamps, will help with this. The use of mirrors is also recommended.

These items are evenly placed in dotted order. The room should be bright. Do not use heavy textiles in the interior, creating a gloomy and negative atmosphere.

Expressive highlights. It is easy to create a luxurious interior that does not require significant material investments. It is necessary to integrate into the room: tiles or laminate, kitchen backsplash, transparent curtains, large cornices, flowers and citrus plants, as well as glass and transparent accessories.

The color scheme should be combined with light colors that create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. You will have to make little effort and the design of the kitchen will change.

Photo of the kitchen in Khrushchev

Owners of large kitchens simply need to choose a design and color, and soon they can enjoy a comfortable stay. But the owners of small-sized Khrushchev houses will first have to work hard to harmoniously arrange and view a lot of ready-made photos before deciding on. Indeed, in a limited area, you need to install both, and a refrigerator, and all, and. Today, in the editorial review of the site, we will talk about the basic techniques and design tricks for arranging a comfortable and practical space.

Basic rules for the design of small-sized kitchens in Khrushchev: photo examples of non-standard solutions

For finishing the ceiling in a small kitchen, the ideal option is. However, it is not recommended to install it over . The optimal solution is to make a box from only above, and on the rest of the surface -. Such an idea has an undeniable advantage: you can install on drywall that will be. This is one of the most practical solutions for small spaces. In addition, the following materials are used to finish the ceiling:

simple whitewashing or water-based painting;
if the ceiling in the old house is of very poor quality, you can cover it with drywall and then paint it.

The main rule when choosing for Khrushchev is that they should visually expand the space. Glossy facades, a mirror, abundance are the main attributes of small rooms. All surfaces should be chosen in light shades. You can simply or glue them, it is advisable to choose with a moisture-resistant coating. Bright walls in a small space are not welcome, but you can make an accent surface near the dining table. In addition to it, apply a similar technique for over.

Advice! Visually stretch the room wallpaper with a vertical stripe.

For a kitchen backsplash in a small kitchen, choose materials that reflect light. It can be glossy, tempered glass or mirrored. The design should fit or stand out with a bright accent.

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There are practically no apartments left with old-style water heaters, they were replaced by modern compact models, moreover, at a quite budget price. However, during the design of the kitchen, such an interior detail causes discomfort. We already wrote above that in Khrushchev it is highly undesirable to build a water heater into furniture. It is much easier to choose a kitchen design of 5 m² under. So, it will naturally fit into the interior, photo examples are presented in our gallery.

4 options for placing a refrigerator in the design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev

Many in Khrushchev take the refrigerator out of the kitchen, but this is completely inconvenient for the hostess, photo examples of unsuccessful designs are proof of this. Indeed, in this way, the golden rule of the triangle is violated. The best way out is an embedded model, thanks to this solution, the integrity of the design of the space will not be violated. You can offer several more options for the location of the refrigerator in a small apartment.

Location of the refrigerator	Description
In a niche under the window sill	The main advantage of Khrushchev is wide window sills, in which it is quite possible to place one low refrigerator or two small models.
Under the hob	Many have recently abandoned In the vacated space, a small unit will fit under.
Under the sink or any	If you choose an increased height of the upper cabinets, it is quite possible to place all kitchen utensils in them to the maximum, thus freeing up a niche in the lower part for the refrigerator.

Basic kitchen design techniques in Khrushchev with an area of 5 and 6 m²: a photo gallery of completed projects

Regardless of the layout of the kitchen in Khrushchev, during interior design it is important to remember the basic rule of location, stove and refrigerator, it works great in small rooms.

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The kitchen in Khrushchev is a small space of 5-7 square meters. m, which hardly fits even the necessary household appliances. Every housewife dreams that this room is functional and convenient for cooking and communicating with household members. How to equip a home with maximum comfort, and what interior design ideas for a small-sized kitchen in Khrushchev do modern experts offer?

Khrushchev-built houses are 4-5-storey buildings with small apartments that appeared in the middle of the last century. Initially, they were considered as temporary housing, but over time, the service life has increased and has come down to our days. In Khrushchev, the kitchen is an average room of 3 by 2 meters with an adjacent bathroom on one side and a living room on the other. A gas water heater is usually installed in the apartment, which causes certain inconveniences when decorating the interior. However, the biggest problem for housewives is to make a kitchen with a comfortable working area and leave room for a dining room.

There are two main problems in the "Khrushchev" kitchen: cramped space and a geyser

Having moved to a five-story building, residents begin to consider possible options for expanding the space. There may only be two here.

The combination of the kitchen and the adjacent room by dismantling the wall. Such repairs in Khrushchev can significantly improve living conditions and get a modern studio in which you can experiment with styles, choose any interior design and decoration.
Transferring the wall and increasing the kitchen due to the bathroom, corridor or living room. This method is more expensive, so it is rarely chosen. The result is a more or less free space, but the dimensions of the bathroom and hall are reduced.

Similar kitchen projects in Khrushchev require a building permit, and this takes extra time and money. It should be taken into account that unauthorized redevelopment threatens with a large fine and an order to return the interior to its original state. The fact is that when combining the kitchen and living room, the load-bearing wall is dismantled. Its absence subsequently leads to collapses and collapses of the apartment or the whole house. This problem is especially relevant for Khrushchev, the service life of which already exceeds 40-50 years.

Any unauthorized alteration of the premises can lead to an accident and death. Take care of the safety of your family and neighbors and issue an official building permit if you are planning a major overhaul in Khrushchev.

Kitchen layout

A kitchen project is where to start any renovation. Not everyone can visualize the future room, so it’s better to draw a sketch on paper or use an online constructor. The choice of layout depends on the main purpose of the kitchen. For example, if there are several rooms in the apartment, one of them can be a dining-living room, then it makes no sense to put a large dining table and equip a recreation area in the kitchen. If this is not possible, then you should try to design a room with two zones at once: both a work area and a place for eating. Consider the main ways to place furniture for a small kitchen in Khrushchev.

Linear layout - the simplest and most budgetary option, which involves the arrangement of furniture in one row along a blank wall. This kitchen looks very stylish and compact, and the main focus is on the dining room. The advantages include the low cost of furniture, which does not need to be made to order. It is enough just to measure the length of the room - and you can go to the store. Among the shortcomings, one can single out the non-ergonomic use of space. If you put a refrigerator, then there will be practically no space for a work surface. A similar kitchen interior in Khrushchev is more suitable for people who do not like to cook or prefer to eat out. It can also be families without children or a single working person.
L-shaped layout is the placement of the headset along two perpendicular walls. This layout preserves the “triangle principle”, which is so important for housewives. This is a visual combination of a stove, a sink and a refrigerator, which allows not to make unnecessary maneuvers, due to which the cooking process is optimized. A kitchen set with built-in appliances and multifunctional niches and cabinets occupies a third of the kitchen and leaves room for a coffee table with chairs. There are practically no disadvantages in such a layout, except that such furniture will cost a little more than direct headsets.
A U-shaped layout can only be considered if the room is square and the dining room is in another room. With this design, the headset is located along three walls, capturing two corners and a window. Under the window, you can install a sink (this will require lengthening communications and coordination with utilities) or simply lengthen the window sill and make a countertop. It will serve as a place for a quick snack or tea party. A similar kitchen design in Khrushchev allows you to place all the necessary equipment, including a dishwasher and washing machine, as well as a gas water heater, coffee maker, etc. To make it convenient to work indoors, the distance between the sidewalls of the headset should be at least 1 meter.

Photos of the kitchen in Khrushchev can be viewed on the website and you can choose the layout and design that best meets the requirements and wishes.

Furniture and appliances

So that not a single centimeter in the Khrushchev kitchen remains unused, it is important to place everything you need as compactly as possible. Built-in household appliances will be compactly located in the headset and hide from prying eyes. On open and hinged shelves you can put a toaster, microwave, food processor and other small appliances.

It is important to consider which units can be replaced, which ones can be transferred, and which ones can be completely abandoned.

A large tall refrigerator with a linear layout is recommended to be placed opposite near the dining table. If possible, it is better to move it to the corridor or to the balcony. A family of 1-2 people may consider purchasing a mini model that fits compactly in a kitchen cabinet. Another option is a horizontal refrigerator or a separate freezer that can be taken out to the balcony.
A stove is an important and necessary unit that can only be found in the kitchen. To save space and increase the work surface, a model with 2 burners will help. This option is suitable for people who spend little time cooking.
It is desirable to place the washing machine in the bathroom, but its location in the kitchen is also allowed. Give preference to models with a depth of no more than 40 cm, and also take care of good grounding and follow safety precautions to avoid short circuits and floods.
A gas water heater is a unit that is often found in the kitchen in Khrushchev, the photo, design and layout of which can be viewed on the website. If it spoils the appearance of the interior and takes up a lot of space, it can be installed in the hallway or in the bathroom. However, this will require permission from the utilities. In the kitchen, the geyser can be hidden in a hanging cabinet. It should be made to order and holes for corrugation and ventilation should be made.

Pay attention to transforming furniture. These multifunctional mobile units have a large capacity and can be easily moved to another location if necessary. The only downside is the relatively high price. Very easy to use and three-tier headset. On the mezzanine you can store things that are least needed in everyday life, and in the lower tiers you should keep everything you need. Furniture reaching the ceiling will visually enlarge the kitchen.

The dining table can be replaced with a folding, wall-mounted one. When folded, it does not take up much space and is a shelf. The same applies to chairs like summer cottages. There is also a version of a transformer cabinet, in which the door, if desired, turns into a full-fledged surface. You can also use a countertop or bar counter as a dining table or a place for a snack. Such an interior looks stylish and modern, especially in combination with high chairs.

Design Secrets

The design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev should be based on the visual expansion of space. Proper design will increase the area and give the room home comfort and warmth.

As a floor covering, you should choose a moisture-resistant laminate, tile or ceramic tile, linoleum without a large pattern. The coating should be laid diagonally, and the dies should not be too large (if we are talking about laminate or parquet).

Walls

Here you can choose decorative plaster, wallpaper for painting, wall panels. Vertical stripes will “stretch” the kitchen up, but will narrow it. Horizontal ones, on the contrary, will help to expand it, but will “lower” the ceiling. Give preference to plain, easy-to-clean coatings. Finishing the apron can be represented by stalinite or ceramic tiles. If there is a free wall left, it can be pasted over with photo wallpapers with a perspective that will lengthen the room.

Ceiling

For a kitchen in Khrushchev with a ceiling height of 2.7 m, a two-tier suspended plasterboard structure with spot lighting around the perimeter is suitable. You can also consider the option of a "floating" ceiling. A similar effect is achieved with the help of LED strips mounted in the eaves. If the height does not allow, it is recommended to use PVC film or simple painting. The optimal and budgetary coating option is white water-based paint.

Lighting

Sunlight alone is sometimes not enough to provide good visibility in the kitchen. In addition, a dark room is visually perceived as more cramped and smaller. Therefore, it is worth taking care of installing additional lighting fixtures in advance. It can be halogen lamps, sconces, chandeliers, spotlights, LED strips. Separate illumination of the apron and dining area will help save on electricity in the future.

Colour

For small kitchens, pastel colors, peach, sand, milky, white, beige, brown are suitable. It is desirable that the interior is light - so the room will seem spacious and free. However, so that the kitchen does not resemble a hospital ward and looks more stylish and modern, a bright accent in individual details is allowed.

Style

First of all, you should pay attention to concise and simple styles. This is minimalism, modern, hi-tech, eco-style. Classical and oriental designs will be out of place, as they involve much larger dimensions of the premises. You can also consider the ethnic rustic country style, which in turn is divided into French Provence and Scandinavian.

For modern designers, there are no impossible tasks: even from the smallest kitchens, they can make a functional and cozy room. The ideas and secrets of interior decorators will help you independently develop a sketch of the future kitchen and make your wildest dreams come true.

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