Small spaces always cause a lot of trouble when organizing their space. Small-sized kitchens, in general, are capable of plunging the owners into a real shock with their diminutiveness. Well, what can fit on these unfortunate five or six, and sometimes even four squares? Stove, refrigerator, modest table? Is a full-fledged kitchen set for a small kitchen a taboo?
white kitchen cabinets with wooden countertops in a small kitchen
Nothing like this! If you move away from the stereotypes of the classic design, with its pomp, massiveness, monumentality, a bunch of decorative elements and look at the minimalist trends, you can find very original solutions. The fact is that modern visions of interiors are based not only on aesthetic perception. Skate is considered - maximum functionality. This explains why modern, techno, high-tech are at the peak of popularity today. Let's see how modern designers cope with the task of furnishing modest spaces.
Set or prefabricated furniture "hodgepodge"?
Being engaged in furnishing the kitchen, initially determine your desires, and correlate them with urgent needs, it is quite possible that you should not be puzzled by the purchase of a full-size headset, in the sense that we are used to interpreting it. You can be satisfied with "assorted" hanging shelves, tables and consoles. In this aspect, it makes sense to arrange mini-testing for yourself and answer questions that will help you decide what exactly to prefer.
stove and refrigerator are corroded by a cabinet with a sink
A more or less clear picture with the presence of a kitchen set, for a small kitchen, will emerge after determining the first dilemma, interpreting what functionality is assigned to this space. Will it really be a place for cooking and eating or are you planning to make the room a kind of relaxation area. Or maybe it needs to be converted into a part-time office? Then the furniture in it will need to be original, and it will be necessary to tinker with the lighting, because everyone should be comfortable in a modest area.
A completely different approach will be if you implement global culinary projects in the kitchen, bake a lot, cook, preserve, store mountains of food, and even regularly gather the whole family at the table.
small kitchen cabinet design
In addition to personal preferences, a number of other planning and structural details will certainly affect the furnishing issues:
- Availability of water and gas pipes.
- Sewer wiring.
- Ceiling height.
- The presence of ledges and niches in the walls.
You will have to measure the room, choose a place for the working triangle, and only after that, taking into account all the identified nuances, start choosing furnishings.It may happen that standard offers will not suit you categorically, so be prepared to order individual furniture.
kitchen cabinets without hanging cabinets
Kitchen set for a small kitchen
The decision has been made - the headset will be! Time to solve the problems that have arisen with this.
Layout options
Traditionally, kitchens are furnished in the following ways:
- Island.
- Peninsular.
- Linear.
- Angular.
- bilateral.
island module in a small kitchen
You can deviate from the usual standards and place the elements in any order. This method among professionals was called free furnishing. Each option is convenient and good in its own way, however, not all are acceptable for small spaces. In our case, points 3,4 and 5 should attract attention.
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“If you rely on such pillars as functionality and practicality, then you should not look for a better option than corner kitchen sets for a small kitchen”
Their peculiarity is that the elements in them are located not in a straight line, but perpendicularly, which is very ergonomic and allows you to free up precious space for a full-fledged dining area, for example.
bright work area as the main focus in a white kitchen with an L-shaped layout
Types of corner sets
In their form, these types of headsets can have an L-shaped and U-shaped appearance. The former are universal and suitable for furnishing even the most meager kitchens. Such furniture sets easily fit into the premises of the most non-standard layout and are appropriate in a variety of stylistic solutions.
U-shaped kitchen with open shelves
The second is more difficult. These kitchen sets occupy three walls at once, so there is no place for them in an overly small kitchen, but if it is possible to place them, then you should not refuse this option. You will get a sufficient number of surfaces, both for work and for eating.
How to determine if you can use the U-shaped setting? Again, by measurements. There must be at least a two-meter space between the parallel sides. Otherwise, you will just be cramped.
compact corner kitchen set in a small kitchen
Advantages of corner furniture
First of all, it is compactness. This advantage is especially noticeable in custom-made kitchens. They are easily installed in spaces with any structural flaws. Moreover, the headset masks them and makes the atmosphere cozy. It is convenient to mount such furniture. Sometimes drawers and cabinets have to be given an original shape in order to fit them into a given space. In this case, the kitchen set turns into an accent zone for the interior of a small kitchen, concentrating attention on itself, which also gives originality to the atmosphere.
The popularity of the U-shaped layout of the kitchen set is due to its ergonomics.
Second is ergonomics. The ability to rationally arrange all the necessary compartments and sections will save you from wasting time on unnecessary actions and movements. In such a kitchen, even with a large amount of work, you will be much less tired, and this fact also adds popularity to the corner layout. And so it turns out that:
- Corner set occupies a minimum of usable area.
- Uses every inch of space provided.
- Allows you to comfortably arrange the dining and working area.
- It gives a chance to build a sink into a corner cabinet, so as not to disturb the overall design of the room with this element.
- With a corner layout, the location of the refrigerator and sink with stove is made in such a way that work processes are no longer tedious and are as fast as possible.
- It's just beautiful, spectacular and presentable.
corner kitchen set with a sink near the window
linear kitchen
A kitchen set for a small kitchen can be given a linear arrangement with one-sided and two-sided arrangement of components. All parts line up along one of the walls or are installed opposite each other. Many manufacturers offer such headset options immediately with built-in appliances.
single row kitchen unit
It can be:
- Dishwasher,
- hob,
- oven,
- washing machine,
- refrigerator,
- microwave,
- hood.
a two-row kitchen set should not be placed in narrow spaces
The presence of such devices, of course, will add functionality to the kitchen, it remains only to decide what exactly you need from them. Modern headsets can increasingly be seen standing on high legs, which makes it easier to clean the floors. Their drawers are equipped with dividers, which ensures order in the content of kitchen utensils.
simple kitchen design
Perfect Size
When choosing a kitchen set for your small kitchen, do not forget that it should look proportional in it, and the following parameters are responsible for this.
Depth of working surfaces. It must correspond to the depth of the plate. And since their more compact half-meter models are usually installed in small spaces, the depth of the headset will also be 50 cm.
built-in pull-out shelf saves space
Wall cabinets and shelves are placed in line with the hood, that is, at a height of about 60-70 cm from the countertops. The height of the hinged structures is selected according to their own height. It should be convenient for you to remove items that are on the upper shelves.
Speaking about the optimal height of tables, manufacturers often mean 85 cm. And indeed, it is comfortable for most housewives to work behind them.
The length of the headset is an individual size and depends on the parameters of the room where the furniture is planned to be installed. It can be one and a half, and two, and three meters.
compact kitchen set with drawer work area
Material
"The kitchen set, made for a small kitchen from natural wood, is striking in its beauty"
In a small kitchen, the arrangement of items will involuntarily be super compact, so everything will get dirty very quickly. In this context, you need to look for headsets, the countertops of which are made of materials resistant to the aggressive effects of dirt and temperature. Ideally, it will, of course, be a stone, and it doesn’t matter if it is natural or artificial. Both options are incredibly good. You can look for more economical solutions. In this case, it is worth taking a closer look at models made of MDF, covered with especially durable plastic.
Cabinets and cabinets can be made in principle from any material. Glass and metal will certainly be in favor, as they are considered the ideal solution for minimalist interiors also in aesthetic terms, although you should not refuse wood, processed MDF and chipboard either.
kitchen set for a small kitchen with natural wood
Kitchen set for a small kitchen made of natural wood, striking in its beauty. Such furniture is environmentally friendly, but it will require specific care and is quite expensive, so it is not available to everyone. This allowed veneered MDF products to become more popular. The kitchen looks no less aesthetically pleasing, and in terms of cost it is more attractive.
game of contrasts - kitchen design with a black glossy facade and a white matte bar counter
With regard to headsets made of pure chipboard with other coatings, it will not be possible to say many compliments. These are the cheapest solutions and, unfortunately, not the most successful ones. Chipboard contains many toxic substances, which will certainly be activated in non-standard operating conditions. The friability of the plates will lead to rapid deformation of the forms.The geometry of the surfaces will be broken, the fasteners will quickly lose their strength, and the film or plastic covering the surface will peel off. All of the above makes you wonder if buying a chipboard kitchen set for a small kitchen will really be a savings? Most likely, you will have to change the furniture after a couple of years of use, although, as a temporary option, it will justify itself.
laminated facade of the corner kitchen under metallic
Color and shape
Small kitchens are always decorated in light colors. Soft pastel painted walls, milky plaster or sand wallpaper on them add lightness to the space. So that the furniture does not get lost against this background, you do not need to match its tone to match the interior decoration. Think about the color wheel and look for options in harmonious hue solutions. Will not be outcasts in small kitchens and furniture facades in life-affirming colors: yellow, light green, light orange. In this case, the completeness of the interior will have to be given with accessories of the same color.
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Do you want a riot of colors? You are welcome! You may well choose a kitchen set in juicy blue, red, green colors for a small kitchen if you decide to decorate it in modern style. For classic interior options, it is better not to go beyond the standard spectrum. Here is the kingdom of bleached oak, walnut, apple, cherry.
Monochromatic headsets will be picturesque in the presence of elegant fittings.
Regarding forms. Preference should be given to non-standard solutions and designs with smooth lines and smoothed corners. This will save you from minor but unpleasant injuries. In a small kitchen, there is a high risk of hitting the sharp edges of tables and cabinets, so it’s better to “lay straws” in advance and initially look for furniture in an atraumatic design.
great design solution - corner kitchen with a rounded worktop
Issue price
Today, a new headset can be purchased at quite loyal prices. This market is full of various continuations. The main pricing criterion is the material used in a particular case and the brand name of the manufacturer. Naturally, natural furniture made by famous companies will cost a pretty penny. But you can get an original kitchen set in a less expensive way. It is enough to order it according to individual drawings. Our craftsmen-furniture makers will cope with the task no worse than foreign specialists. The result, however, can many times exceed expectations, since the design will become like a glove in the kitchen. It will not need to be customized in any way.
kitchen set for a small kitchen in hi-tech style
Conclusion
Take the limited space of a room as a challenge or see it as a test of good taste. Find the makings of a designer in yourself and then the kitchen set you have chosen for a small kitchen will become a real interior highlight. It will bring comfort to a modest space and provide the room with maximum functionality. Isn't this the original issue?
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