Small kitchens 4 sq. Direct kitchen - the secrets of a convenient layout from the designer. A selection of photos of real interiors

The kitchen area is only 4 square meters. m unusually tiny even for Khrushchev. Fitting everything you need in such a small area is difficult, but actually possible. The main thing is to pay attention to details and carefully plan all stages of the arrangement - from the repair of the premises to the choice of curtains. In this material you will find a complete design guide with practical advice, cool ideas and a selection of 50 photos of interiors for inspiration.

Color spectrum

The simplest and effective method visually enlarge a small kitchen - decorate most of the interior in light colors, for example, in white, cream, light gray and light beige.

To visually lighten a bulky set, decorate the walls to match the facades. Then the furniture seems to dissolve in space

But if you want to achieve a super-effect, we advise you to bet on white and decorate with it, at least, the walls and the kitchen set. So you can visually "push" the walls, "raise" the ceilings, add light and make massive furniture less cumbersome. By the way, white color is quite practical and even less brands than dark shades (with the exception of light fabrics).

Don't be afraid to turn your kitchen into a hospital room. The trick is that if you choose a soft and slightly warm shade of white as the main color (for example, the color of baked milk, the color eggshell and so on), as well as combining interesting materials and textures with each other, then even a monochrome interior will be cozy and lively.

Also, an additional one or two color or dark accents will relieve the feeling of sterility. Dark colors will even help “enlarge” the space. So, for example, a black apron against the background of white facades of the headset will seem to “fall through”, giving the space volume and depth.

Redevelopment and zoning

You can radically change the 4-meter kitchenette by redevelopment, combining it with the living room / corridor / loggia or, by rearranging the wall, increase the area due to the adjacent room.

• Combining the kitchen with the living room it is advantageous for the possibility of transferring the dining area to a recreation area or to the border between two rooms. Thus, there is a chance to equip a more spacious workspace, and in this case, you can choose a larger table. And the combined kitchen-living room creates excellent conditions for family communication and home holidays. True, when deciding on such a redevelopment, be prepared for inconveniences - the unhindered penetration of smells and noises from room to room, the lack of privacy. The photo below shows an example of a kitchen in Khrushchev with an area of ​​​​4.8 square meters. m combined with the living room.

Kitchen in a one-room apartment in Khrushchev, converted into a studio apartment

Plan of the apartment before and after renovation

• Enlargement of the kitchen due to adjacent rooms by moving the partition - optimal solution when the isolation of rooms is needed and important.

Keep in mind that any redevelopment requires approval.

Refurbishment, refurbishment and minor alterations

When renovating your little kitchen from scratch, consider the following small but very useful makeover ideas:

• If the kitchen is not gasified and you are ready to partially combine it with the living room or hallway, then discard the swing door or at least rearrange the hinges so that it opens outward, as shown in the following photo.

Arch in the kitchen in Khrushchev

• In a gasified kitchen, the trick with an open opening will not work; according to the rules of SNiP, a door is definitely needed here. Fortunately, it can be anything, so we recommend replacing the usual swing door sliding or folding ("accordion").

• There is one more trick - moving the doorway and narrowing it, because often even a dozen centimeters are sometimes crucial.
• The window sill in a 4-meter kitchen should not be idle in vain, it must be put into action. For example, you can build it into a kitchen set and equip it with drawers or turn into a bar. To do this, during the repair process, you need to raise or lower the window to the same level as the lower tier of the headset and install the countertop.

Now let's talk about finishing. When the kitchen is extremely small, even how the floor is laid and the walls are decorated matters. So, flooring with wide and long boards, as well as wall cladding with wallpaper with a large and bright print, will “eat up” an already tiny space. But the right finish will help to expand it great.

• The floor should be laid diagonally (this applies to tiles, and laminate, and piece parquet, and parquet board) or across the kitchen (if it is narrow). The laying pattern is preferred in a run or herringbone pattern.
• If the walls are very crooked and you don't want to sacrifice precious centimeters for the sake of leveling them, then we advise you to glue structural wallpaper (can be painted). The relief of such wallpaper will make the differences and curvature less noticeable.
• Ideally, the walls are best just painted in one tone. This is both practical and beautiful, and good for visually enlarging the kitchenette.
• If the kitchen has ceilings only 2.5-2.6 m high, it makes sense to decorate one or two walls with wallpaper with vertical stripes, vertical pattern or rhombuses.

Design project of a small kitchen in Khrushchev with striped wallpaper

• But on narrow kitchen horizontal lines and zigzags work well (see photo below). You can draw them yourself using masking tape on the principle of a stencil.

• Pasted on one of the walls photo wallpaper with the image of the road going into the distance (or any other picture with a perspective), you are guaranteed to deceive your own eyesight and the kitchen will seem larger. The main thing at the same time is to decorate the rest of the walls and the interior as a whole with restraint and minimalism.

• Another method of deceiving the eyes is decorating the walls with large mirrors. The larger the mirror, the more effective. A full-wall mirror will turn 4 squares of your kitchen into all 8 squares. m. If you line the wall opposite the window with mirrors, then there will be more light in the room.

Kitchen set

Kitchen set in the kitchen of 4 sq. m can only be built linearly or, if you try, then L-shaped.

• Having built the kitchen linearly, the refrigerator can be moved to another wall and complement the storage system with a bookcase on wheels (believe me, it is more spacious than it seems) or a small cabinet with drawers.

The interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev

• The corner kitchen will take up more space, but will also accommodate more cabinets and food preparation surfaces. You can save space with an L-shaped layout by installing a window sill (it will become part of the letter G) or by reducing the depth of its sidewall. Well if side part a headset located near the doorway will not only be narrowed, but also cut down (see photo below). So the passage to the kitchen will become freer. And one more piece of advice - one of the walls is desirable leave without hanging cabinets then the kitchen will not seem cluttered.

• To use the full potential of a kitchen with a very small area, you need to use its height. Therefore, we strongly advise you to design a headset up to the ceiling. In the uppermost tier, you can hide the air duct and store things that you don’t use often. By the way, a high headset is also good because its top does not need to be wiped from dust.

• In addition to the top of the headset, a secluded place for storing small items can be arranged in plinths by building drawers into it.

• To leave more space for kitchen furniture (including the dining group), the refrigerator can be completely taken out into the corridor. This is not very convenient, but sometimes it is simply necessary.

In addition to these two layouts for square kitchens, the most convenient, but impressive U-shaped layout is also available. To build a set in this way on 4 squares, you will have to abandon the dining room and take it out, for example, into an attached living room or replace it with a bar counter made on the basis of a window sill (which is built into the U-shaped set). Since the passage between the sides of the letter P should be at least 90 cm, it is possible and necessary to build a window sill into the headset and make one or two sidewalls narrow and preferably beveled at the corners.

As for the design of the kitchen set, we recommend choosing facades without panels, perhaps even without handles. Glossy facades (see photo) or doors with glass inserts are perfect, as they will reflect light and lighten the interior.

Technique

To make the working space of a 4-meter kitchen both compact and functional, it needs to be equipped with mini-format appliances.

• For a family of 3-4 people, a narrow dishwasher 45 cm wide is suitable. For singles and couples, you can purchase an even narrower PMM - 35-40 cm wide.

• The refrigerator should also be narrow. Due to its high "growth" it will be quite roomy.
• The three-burner hob is ideal for families. If one or two people live in the apartment, then you can choose a stove with two burners.
• An oven can be small, but ovens that can also perform the function of a microwave oven are also good.

It is important that all appliances are built in, because the more uniform all the fronts, the neater and easier the interior will seem.

Dining group

Options for arranging a dining area in a kitchen of 4 sq. meter is not that much. After all, only very small tables and compact chairs will fit here.

• The table is best to choose a square or rectangular, folding, sliding or folding wings. That is, it should easily transform, say, from a two-seat table to a four-seat one.
• More mobile versions tables for a mini-kitchen: a bar counter, a coffee table or a folding tabletop. By the way, the bar counter or folding table can be done on the basis of the windowsill.

• Chairs fit light and functional. For example, stools, folding chairs, invisible chairs (made of polycarbonate) or benches are suitable. The latter are good because they have drawers under the seat and do not require a reserve of space behind them.

Lighting

Lighting from a single central chandelier that gives off a dim light with harsh shadows is the worst thing that can happen to a small space. If you want the kitchen to seem spacious, light and cozy, use several spotlights or a couple of wall sconces instead of one ceiling lamp. In this case, it is best to hang the chandelier not in the center of the room, but directly above the table. And, of course, do not forget about furniture lighting in working area.

Kitchen interior 4 sq. m

Decor

In decorating a kitchen of 4 sq. meters should not be carried away, as abundance small parts will create a sense of chaos and clutter. However, you can’t do without decorations at all, because it is the decor that creates a residential look of the interior and reflects the tastes of the owners. We recommend limiting wall clock, live plants, couple wall panels or posters, a candy bowl or a fruit bowl on the table. And do not forget to pay attention to the choice of dishes and textiles. They should match the interior in color and style.

As for window decoration, the best choice would be short and concise models of curtains, for example, Roman or roller blinds, short soft fabric curtains, blinds and cafe curtains. If the windows of the kitchen face the north side and there is a total lack of daylight, then it is better to leave the window without curtains at all.

A large and spacious kitchen is the dream of almost any woman. In the design of such a kitchen, you can embody a variety of ideas and dreams that cannot be realized with a small area in Khrushchev. Add a bar counter, place a seating area with a large dining table, get an extra household appliances and storage systems - all this is possible for a kitchen measuring 4 x 4 meters.

But when designing a kitchen with a large area, the most important thing is not to get carried away and not turn a place for cooking and gathering the whole family into a kitchen furniture warehouse. To do this, it is necessary to correctly approach the design and layout of the room so that the desired design is not only attractive, but also practical.

There are no specific conditions for determining the style of designing a large kitchen. In such a room, any colors can be used for decoration, including dark shades that are not suitable for small areas.

But perhaps the most popular styles for a large kitchen can be called:

• Minimalism. The proposed style will look very relevant in the kitchen, even despite its big sizes while maintaining the spaciousness and airiness of the room.
• High tech. The dominance of metal, plastic and glass makes the interior of the kitchen, decorated in this style, strict and modern. In this design, built-in appliances and small household appliances made in the proposed style will look very impressive.
• Scandinavian. The most common style direction for the kitchen, in which you can easily combine the functionality of the room and the simplicity of design.

The examples listed are far from the only styles with which you can design a large kitchen. When choosing a direction, it is necessary to take into account not only the possibilities and desires, but also general rule design - the style of the kitchen should match the style of the living room if they are one room.

The interior of the kitchen-living room (video)

Kitchen layout 4 by 4

Thinking over the design of the kitchen, perhaps one of the main points is the choice of layout for the placement of kitchen furniture.

It can be divided into several types:

1. Double row. The presented type of layout is most relevant for walk-through kitchens with a rectangular or square shape and a window (balcony) opposite front door. With such a layout kitchen furniture is located along opposite walls, in which there are open niches, various glass elements and even facades.
2. Linear. The most common kitchen layout, which is most suitable for rooms such as an elongated rectangle, but will also be relevant for square ones. This type involves placing a work area with a refrigerator on one side of the room opposite the dining area. In a linear layout, most often the sink is located near the stove, separating them with a small lower cabinet, and the upper cabinets are hung at a fairly high height, but so that you can safely reach the upper shelves.
3. Island. In a separate area, called an island, you can take out almost any part of the kitchen working or dining area: a sink, a cutting table, a cooking table, or combine several parts. At the same time, the shape of a separate island can be absolutely any, the main thing is that the island looks ergonomically in the interior and is comfortable in everyday use. It is important to know that the central part of a separate zone needs good lighting, so light shades of colors will be the best solution for finishing a kitchen with an island.
4. corner. Accommodation kitchen cabinets and techniques in the shape of the letter L - the most profitable solution for a square kitchen. At the same time, the location of the work area along two adjacent walls is not only convenient, but also practical, because it helps in zoning the room. In the dining area, in this case, you can place a small soft sofa, which will look spectacular complete with a round table. In the work area, shelves with glass inserts in the doors, or even open ones, are welcome.
5. U-shaped. When drafting the design of a large kitchen, you should pay attention to the proposed type of layout, since it is the best option space functionality. At the same time, the room should be spacious enough to leave room at the fourth wall to accommodate the dining area. At the same time, it is important to remember that the stove and sink must be placed close to each other, and the opening doors of appliances and furniture should not restrict access to the working area.

The proposed type of layout will become great option decoration of a room measuring 4 by 4 with combined kitchen and living room (dining room).

Kitchen-living room 4 by 4 meters: we decide on the design

When planning a room with a combined kitchen and living room, it is worth deciding which part will play the main role, which means that most of the room will be given. Or you can divide the room into equal parts of 4 by 2 meters using zoning, if the kitchen and living room play equally important roles.

Thinking over the design of a kitchen combined with a living room is much more difficult - you need to take into account many more points and nuances:

• In a square room for the kitchen-living room, the most advantageous option would be the location of the working area along one wall, while the opposite direction will be reserved for the dining area. In this case, there will be no need for upper wall cabinets, which will be an excellent option for rooms with a low ceiling.
• For a large kitchen, the location of the kitchen set in the corner on adjacent sides of the room will also be convenient. At the same time, the opposite corner is given to the dining area, in which a podium can be built to raise the level of the living room. This option will look very original and create zoning of the room without additional steps.
• Another option for zoning a room can be a combination various kinds floor covering. So, for the kitchen, you can choose a practical ceramic tiles, and for the living area, stay on a laminate or linoleum. Such a solution will help not only to divide rooms of different functionality, but also visually increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe kitchen and living room.
• A large dining table located in the center of the room will help to visually separate the working and dining areas. Wherein ceiling lamps placed above the table, and if necessary, additionally, in the working area of ​​the room.

For a clearer separation of the functional areas of the room, various screens, curtains, retractable partitions are used. This option will help to hide the kitchen when receiving guests or get rid of the smells of food being prepared in the kitchen in the living room.

Kitchen interior 4x4 (video)

A well-designed 4 x 4 kitchen is able to accommodate all the necessary pieces of furniture and household appliances, while maintaining openness and freedom of space.

Kitchen design 4 by 4 (photo)

Direct kitchen 4 meters in length allows for bold experiments with the arrangement of furniture, making the room more spacious and functional. Very appropriate in this case would be a linear layout, which is simple and concise. What secrets will help transform a small kitchen?

Linear layout features

The linear layout of the kitchen involves the placement of furniture in one row without corners. This option is suitable for both rectangular and square rooms with a length of at least 2.5 m. There are two options for a linear (straight) layout

• single-row, when the kitchen set is located along one wall, and a table and chairs are placed on the opposite side of the kitchen;
• two-row, in which kitchen cabinets and appliances are located opposite each other along two walls, and a place is allocated for the dining area in the middle.

It is noteworthy that the direct layout is suitable not only for small, but also for large kitchens of 12-15 square meters. meters. There are even more opportunities to optimize space through an island or peninsula.

Advantages

• Direct kitchen sets attract with their low cost, since corner modules and end cabinets are always more expensive. In the case of a non-standard layout with "curved" walls individual order will still cost less than ordering with furniture with turns.
• The linear kitchen looks compact and stylish in appearance, and its design is easy to think through on your own. In addition, with the help of such a layout, a small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is visually expanded.
• The kitchen set does not involve multifunctional corner fittings with additional open shelves, which are sometimes difficult to reach. Everything you need is at hand.
• The space is used rationally. This also applies to small kitchens with a length of just over 3 meters, and spacious rooms with a free layout.

Flaws

• In direct kitchens, there is no so-called triangle principle, which is very important for housewives. It implies a visual union of three main elements - stoves, sinks and refrigerators. Ergonomics is preserved in the corner and U-shaped headset.
• If a direct kitchen is elongated, then a lot of extra effort and energy is spent on running from one end of the room to the other.
• Small straight kitchens with a refrigerator do not allow you to accommodate the work surface of the required length.

Similar the layout is suitable for those who do not like to cook a lot and prefer to focus on the dining area. This may be a young married couple without children or a single person.

Project development

The project of a direct kitchen 4 meters long should be developed taking into account communications. First of all, this is the so-called wet point, that is, a sink. Usually the water outlet is installed close to the wall, and the sink is placed back to back. This is very inconvenient, because when washing dishes, the elbow will always rest against the wall. To avoid this, you should select a cabinet with a size of 70-80 cm. Another option is to move the sink to another place. In a long kitchen, this will require a pump, and it will take much more time. By the way, the drain works much better if the dishwasher and washing machine are next to the sink.

When planning a straight kitchen, use the principle of sequential movement along one line. It is much more convenient if everything is arranged as follows: refrigerator - countertop - sink - second countertop - stove. Please note that the length of one work surface should be between 40–80 cm. So splashes from the sink will not reach the stove (especially gas), and the oven will not heat the refrigerator. These elementary safety rules should be observed in order to protect yourself from serious consequences in the form of a fire or a short circuit.

If the room is small, then the kitchen set will occupy almost all free space, so there is simply no place for a dining area. In this situation, folding countertops and sliding tables are suitable. In the first case, the table is mounted on the wall, in the second - in the furniture. As unnecessary, it can always be removed, and when folded, it does not take up space. There is also a multifunctional wall cabinet, the door of which, if necessary, turns into kitchen table. This solution will help rationally use a small space.

• For the convenience of storing food and increasing capacity, give preference to cabinets at least 60 cm deep. At the same time, try to maintain proportions in the case of a two-row layout. The distance between the furniture should not be less than 1 meter, otherwise there will be no room for a dining area in the kitchen at all.
• Linear kitchens with high ceilings look stylish with column cabinets. In such cases, you can hide from prying eyes any household appliances: from the dishwasher to the whole refrigerator.
• Tall cabinets and mezzanines visually increase the height of even the lowest room, especially if they are located close to the ceiling. This increases the number of places for storing food and kitchen utensils. Things that are used less often can be sent to the upper shelves, and everything you need can be stored in the lower cabinets. The same applies to the hinged modules that hide the pipe from the hood and create a solid interior. It is interesting to choose a kitchen set of the same color as the walls: the kitchen will “dissolve” in such a room.
• In a large kitchen-living room with a single-row straight layout, put an island. An additional multifunctional module will not only serve as a work surface and a bar counter, but also visually separate the kitchen from the dining and guest areas. The peninsula takes up less space and is suitable for less spacious rooms.

Choose a design

When choosing a style for a direct kitchen, it is advisable to look at the overall concept. Linear kitchens small size will look inharmonious in the Victorian style, Japanese or Chinese, Baroque. These designs offer space and are suitable for spacious kitchens. Of the most popular options for direct kitchens, the following can be distinguished.

• Hi-tech is versatile and fashionable modern style that combines minimalism and versatility. The materials are dominated by glass, plastic, metal elements, and the design is characterized by conciseness and clear lines.
• Country style involves the presence of environmentally friendly furniture made from natural materials. The overall look of the interior resembles a rustic one, so shades of brown and beige prevail here. It is similar to French Provence and Eco styles. Vases with flowers, paintings with animals, wicker baskets will help to recreate a cozy atmosphere.
• Art Nouveau style is characterized by a variety of materials and textures, as well as bright rich colors. This design eliminates sharp corners and clear geometric lines. Smooth contours and curves make the straight kitchen soft and cozy.
• The classic style is suitable for spacious rooms. It gives any interior royalty and majesty. Kitchen sets are distinguished by patterned drawings on the facades, vintage glass.

Various designs of direct kitchen more than 3 meters, photos of which are presented on the site, are attractive in their own way. When choosing the right style, consider general form apartments to kitchen and dining area did not differ fundamentally, but complemented each other. If needed qualified specialists will help you to develop an individual design.

Direct kitchens: photos of interiors

Almost any kitchen design of 4 sq.m can be updated and ennobled. However, it must be remembered that the kitchen most often has a low ceiling and a small area. Therefore, in order to place everything you need here, you will have to make some effort.

Before starting the process of remodeling the kitchen, which is only 4 meters in size, you need to clean workplace. You should try to take out of the room all the furniture and objects that will not be useful to you in the future. If you have not used some thing for a long time, then it occupies 4-5 sq m of usable area in the kitchen in vain.

The function of the kitchen is to prepare delicious and healthy food. And for cooking to be successful, certain conditions must be created in the room. It is worth remembering: the lighter the small kitchen, the visually it will seem more spacious. Sometimes it's possible not to overhaul, it is enough just to organize the workspace a little differently.

What needs to be done to make the kitchen design comfortable?

In a kitchen that has a size 4 square meters, all surfaces must be made working. The more often you use them, the more space will appear in the kitchen. For example, a modern interior will look quite interesting if the window sill is turned into a breakfast table or turned into a work surface.

You need to consider whether your kitchen needs a door. After all, very often it "eats" the right space.

If it is impossible to do without a door in Khrushchev, then there is an option to replace it with a retractable wall or a very convenient folding structure.

Most the best choice for a direct kitchen is multifunctional furniture that changes its purpose very quickly and easily. The desktop looks modern, which transforms into a dining table. The updated interior will look cozier if you use folding furniture. For example, a folded table and chairs can be stored in the hallway or on the balcony.

A great design trick is to replace the stove with a very comfortable hob. The space that has been vacated is suitable for installing a washing machine.

The kitchen in Khrushchev can be equipped with a small oven, which is hung on a special bracket. In some cases, it is difficult to place a large refrigerator in a room that has an area of ​​\u200b\u200bfour square meters. Therefore, it is better to put this technique in another room or use a built-in model that fits under the countertop. Indeed, for many owners, a kitchen with a refrigerator will be much more comfortable.

Try, when choosing a design technique, to avoid pretentious forms. Modern interior will become stylish if you use a beautiful hood, but it will “eat” a lot of space above the stove. Therefore, it is better to install a flat model indoors.

An interesting kitchen interior should be rid of heavy curtains and a large number of small decorative elements, such as plates and vases. There can be 1 photo and several paintings on the wall.

In order to avoid feeling cramped in the room, try to use natural materials. In this case, the interior will become more spectacular and help decorate the room with its texture.

You can make the main decorative element "apron" above the work surface. It can be glass or lined with mosaics. Such a decorative element will decorate the design of a small kitchen of 4 square meters, and also add depth to a modern and stylish interior.

It is best to decorate the windows with transparent curtains. It is this technique that will help make the kitchen visually larger, even if its length is not great. And you can equip the window opening with Roman blinds or hang blinds. These decorative elements look great corner sofas, which should match the color of the overall design of the room.

In this article, you will find tips on planning and designing a small kitchen (4-5 sq m) and, of course, a selection interesting photos. You will learn how to make even the smallest such room spacious and comfortable.

1. Apartment redevelopment

Combining a kitchen with a corridor or nearby room is a serious and time-consuming step. Obtaining permits, running around for permits, a lot of repair work, cleaning ... But think, maybe it's worth it.

In the kitchen-studio there will be enough space for a dining table, and for a comfortable sofa, and most importantly - to accommodate everything you need.

True, there are some inconveniences - for example, kitchen smells and lack of privacy in the living room. But all this is solvable - after all, the pleasant aroma of your favorite dish only catches up your appetite.

In addition, a good exhaust system will help keep all odors to a minimum. And in reducing the distance from the living room to the kitchen, there are also pluses - you do not have to leave the guests and lose the thread of an interesting conversation, being distracted by dessert.

After combining the kitchen with another room, oddly enough, you may want to somehow separate these rooms.

This can be done at the visual level using:

You probably thought - there must be less radical ways, except for remodeling! And yes, you are right. Read on.

2. Door or arch?

The door that opens inward is a space eater, which is already scarce. You can change this by rearranging the loops.

If your kitchen has a gas water heater or stove, then according to building codes and regulations, there must be a door. But after all, it can both fold like an accordion and move apart like in a train.

In addition, the width of the doorway is not regulated. You can narrow it by 10-15 cm, winning space for a corner cabinet.

If there is no gas in the kitchen, then the door can be completely removed by replacing it, for example, with an arch in classical style or curtain. At the same time, the design of your kitchen with an area of ​​\u200b\u200b4 sq. M will not suffer much, but there will be more space.

Idea: use the space above the door or archway for shelves.

3. Only the right equipment

What can you do without in your kitchen? What can be rearranged in a room or corridor? If it’s quite difficult to say goodbye to the refrigerator in the kitchen, then washing machine is not required here at all.

Use a mini-format technique that can be embedded or closed kitchen facade. The more uniform the facade looks, the lighter the interior of the kitchen will look.

Another option is multifunctional equipment. For example, an oven, microwave, barbecue and toaster in one device.

Or a deep fryer, an electric pan and a double boiler. A multicooker is also a very convenient and compact thing with different modes and functions.

For 1-2 people, a mini-fridge is enough and hob with 2 burners.

However, this is individual and depends on your needs.

4. Furniture

Thinking over the design of a kitchen with an area of ​​\u200b\u200bonly 4 sq. M, you need to place everything as rationally as possible, finding useful application every free centimeter. And we have several proposals in this regard.

For a small kitchen, light, matching the walls, furniture and the following ways of placing it are suitable:

• linear - kitchen set, sink and stove are lined up, and the refrigerator is moved to the other side of the room;
• L-shaped;
• U-shaped. It is considered the least acceptable, because in this case it is often necessary to sacrifice the table. But you can use the window sill in different ways.

Important: when working on a U-shaped kitchen project, do not forget that the passage must be at least 90 cm, and 1 seat must be at least 60 cm.

Do you need a table, but there is simply no place for it? Think of a bar counter, a small coffee table, a sliding table shelf or a folding tabletop.

If you still have a table, it can be combined with an additional cabinet. This will create additional storage space for dishes or food. True, you can’t put your feet under the table anymore.

Chairs should be light, take up almost no space, foldable or transparent. Or they can be made functional, with drawers and extra space inside.

Both the table and chairs can be pulled out of the kitchen set, as in the photo.

IN small kitchen it is important to make the most of the entire vertical, by installing a high but shallow kitchen set. It will hide the hood and provide a place to store items that you do not use as often. And to make it convenient to get them, use the stool-ladder - http://niola-td.ru/stroika/lesa-tury-podyemniki/4161-taburet-stremyanka.

In order to avoid excessive congestion, it is recommended to leave at least one of the walls without wall cabinets. Isn't there one? Then let it be a wall with a window!

It is very rational for saving space and corner sets. Glossy or glass facades, like mirrors, will visually expand the kitchen and add light to it.

If possible, add 1-2 shelves in cabinets, adjusting them to the height of your containers and boxes. Do you have free space for kitchen set? So equip it with drawers!

If you are buying new furniture, then it is better to buy a custom-made kitchen for your project, taking into account individual requirements.

Here's what's best to avoid:

• dark colors - with the exception of a dark kitchen apron, which will make your kitchen look deeper and more voluminous;
• panels and handles on facades;
• doors opening to the side (boxes with roll-out mechanisms are much more convenient);
• abundance of decor.

5. Floor, walls and colors

Tiles, laminate or parquet are best laid diagonally, herringbone or in a run - this will not reduce the size of the room. Do not forget that wide boards or bright drawings eat up space, and light colors increase its volume.

For walls, a monochromatic painting is ideal. Numerous shades white color- light cream, light vanilla, baked milk etc. will visually push the walls apart and even raise the ceilings.

So that the interior does not seem monotonous, dilute it different materials and invoices. A little brightness and just a little bit of dark shades will not hurt either.

By adding vertical lines, you can make your kitchen look taller. horizontal lines or zigzags are more suitable for narrow spaces.

If you're unlucky enough to have a kitchen with a window, stick it on the wall! For this, they came up with photo wallpapers. Any long-range image will add both emotion and depth to your kitchen. The main thing is to leave the other walls plain.

Another way is glossy stretch fabrics for ceilings, which will almost double any amount of light.

If there is still a window, then it is better to decorate it with light ones - Roman, rolled or shortened classic curtains, which do not create excess volume.

Helpful Hints:

• in order not to overload the interior, use no more than 2-3 colors;
• limit yourself to wall decor;
• try to match dishes and textiles to the overall interior design.

Lighting

The kitchen should have 3 levels of light: for the work surface, for table lighting and general lighting. In our case, it should be uniform and not generate space-eating shadows.

Therefore, you should definitely abandon the lonely chandelier in the middle of the kitchen.

The best option is a few spotlights around the perimeter of the kitchen, complemented by furniture lighting or wall sconces in the work area.

Wherein spot lighting it is better to divide into 2 degrees of brightness.

However, pendant lamps above the mini-table look so cozy that it is very difficult to refuse them.

Details

And here is useful little things, which will help to use the usable area of ​​​​a four-meter kitchen to the maximum: