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It is rare to find a large kitchen in a city apartment, unless it has been remodeled and combined with an adjacent room. But in your home you can turn around by giving it a fairly spacious room. My favorite size, as the famous cartoon character said, is 14-16 sq.m., and my favorite shape is a square. In anticipation of a possible move, we would like to think in advance about the design of a 4 by 4 meter kitchen: this is exactly what we have in the house we have chosen.
Even despite the presence of a gas heating boiler, in such an area it is possible to implement any planning solution and place all the desired equipment and storage system. And still I want to find the most convenient option.
Four meters is enough to install everything you need along one wall. These are six standard modules plus one narrower, 40 cm.
Considering that the depth of the cabinets is 60 cm, there is more than three meters of free space left, and it will be necessary to develop a 3 by 4 kitchen design, without considering the need to accommodate the work area.
Therefore, despite all the economic and technical advantages (all communications along one wall), I will probably refuse it. As with a two-row kitchen along opposite walls: what's the difference: running in a straight line or in a perpendicular direction for the same distance?
Although, if you place the sink and hob nearby, installing a module with kitchen utensils and appliances between them, and not far from the refrigerator, it will turn out quite convenient. Rarely used equipment will remain in the other wing for storage.
The easiest way to organize a work triangle of stove-sink-refrigerator convenient for the housewife is an L-shaped kitchen.
The shape and size of the “corner” can be any, it all depends on the composition of the family and the housewife’s love for culinary achievements. For some, one and a half meters on both sides of the corner will be enough, while for others, they will take up the entire length of adjacent walls with cabinets and appliances. In any case, there will be a lot left in the room free space For dining table.
I would give the end of one wing for a hobby corner. A table with a cabinet, a wall cabinet above it, a socket above the tabletop - and you have a place where you can sit with a laptop, solder something, burn something, or transplant household items.
For me, there are two disadvantages to this layout:
Huge advantage large kitchen– the possibility of installing an island, peninsula or bar counter. The peninsula has the same disadvantages as corner layout. But a free-standing module onto which you can move a hob or sink, thereby creating a convenient work triangle is my dream.
Advantages:
Unfortunately, setting up such a kitchen requires a lot of financial expenses, especially if you have to move existing communications. It’s easier to plan them at the construction stage, but with ready home don't do this.
The greatest difficulties arise when installing an island with gas hob. To reach her gas pipe And ventilation duct for the hood, the instructions require developing a project and obtaining a special permit, which also costs a lot of money.
It’s easier with a sink: all the pipes can be hidden under the floor or a specially built podium. In this case, it will also serve as an element of space zoning.
It turns out that each option has its pros and cons. You will have to find a compromise between beauty, convenience and economy. For now I am more inclined towards a corner kitchen.
Surely there are few women who would devote the entire area of such a kitchen to work area, even if the house has a separate dining room and a bunch of other necessary rooms that allow you not to save space.
I have no doubt that there are such people. They have the power to create for themselves with their own hands a U-shaped kitchen with an island - a real paradise for lovers of frying, steaming, baking and cooking.
But I’m not one of them; a 2x2 meter corner and a couple of high “pencil cases” are enough for me: one for the oven and microwave and the second for storing a strategic supply of food.
Indispensable and mandatory unit kitchen appliances in our family it’s TV, which we only have time to watch while preparing and eating food.
Therefore, there should be a dining room with a comfortable place to relax, and you want to highlight it visually using one or more of the following techniques:
There are also options with wide arched openings and low partitions, but I don’t want to split up the space so radically.
What’s also great about a spacious kitchen is the ability to choose any colors and textures for decoration, any interior styles. The main thing is not to get carried away and not to overload it with furniture and decor.
Some interesting ideas for the design of a large kitchen are presented in the video in this article. They are all different. Some leave you indifferent, others force you to click on the freeze frame to get a better look.
But everyone is somehow lifeless. I really want to see real photos made in inhabited houses and apartments.
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The kitchen is only 4 square meters. m is unusually tiny even for Khrushchev. It’s difficult to fit everything you need into such a small area, but it’s actually possible. The main thing is to pay attention to detail and carefully plan all stages of the arrangement - from renovating the room to choosing 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.
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 will seem to dissolve in space
But if you want to achieve a super effect, we advise you to rely on white color and decorate at least the walls and kitchen units with it. This way you can visually “push” the walls, “raise” the ceilings, add light and make massive furniture less bulky. By the way, White color quite practical and even less brands than dark shades(exception – 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 white (for example, the color of baked milk, the color eggshells etc.), and also combine with each other interesting materials and textures, then even a monochrome interior will be cozy and lively.
Also, one or two additional colored or dark accents will relieve the feeling of sterility. Dark colors They will even help to “enlarge” the space. So, for example, a black apron against the background of white facades will make the set seem to “fall through”, giving the space volume and depth.
You can radically change a 4-meter kitchenette by remodeling it, combining it with a living room/corridor/loggia, or by moving a wall to increase the area due to the adjacent room.
Kitchen in a one-room apartment in Khrushchev, converted into a studio apartment
Apartment plan before and after renovation
Keep in mind that any redevelopment requires approval.
When setting up your tiny kitchen from scratch, take on board the following ideas for small but very useful alterations:
Arch in the kitchen in Khrushchev
Now let's talk about finishing. When the kitchen is extremely small, even the way the floor is laid and the walls are decorated matters. Thus, finishing the floor with wide and long boards, as well as covering the walls with wallpaper with a large and bright print, will “eat up” an already tiny space. But correct finishing will help expand it greatly.
Design project for a small kitchen in Khrushchev with striped wallpaper
Kitchen set in a kitchen with an area of 4 sq. m can only be built linearly or, if you try, then L-shaped.
Interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev
In addition to these two layouts for square kitchens The most convenient, but impressive in size, 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 move it, for example, into the 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 must be at least 90 cm, it is possible and necessary to build a window sill into the set 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, as they will reflect light and lighten the interior.
To make the workspace of a 4-meter kitchen both compact and functional, it needs to be equipped with mini-format appliances.
It is important that all equipment is built-in, because the more uniform all the fronts are, the neater and lighter the interior will appear.
Options for arranging a dining area in a kitchen with an area of 4 square meters. a meter is not that much. After all, only very small tables and compact chairs will fit here.
Lighting from a single central chandelier that produces dim light with harsh shadows is the worst thing that can happen to a small space. If you want your kitchen to seem spacious, bright and cozy, use instead of one ceiling lamp several point spots or a couple of three wall sconces. 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, don’t forget about furniture lighting in the work area.
Kitchen interior 4 sq. m
In decorating a kitchen of 4 square meters. meter should not be carried away, as the abundance of small details will create a feeling of disorder and clutter. However, you can’t do without decorations at all, because it is the decor that creates a residential look for the interior and reflects the tastes of the owners. We recommend limiting wall clock, live plants, pair wall panels or posters, a candy bowl or a bowl of fruit on the table. And don’t forget to pay attention to the choice of dishes and textiles. They should match the interior in color and style.
As for window decoration, best choice there will be short and laconic curtain models, for example, Roman or roller blinds, short curtains from soft fabric, blinds and curtains-cafe. If the kitchen windows face the north side and there is absolutely not enough daylight, then it is better to leave the window without curtains at all.
So beautiful kitchen premises are found much more often than you might imagine, mainly in small towns and hostels. And although it seems that in such a kitchen you can only install a stove and a refrigerator, this is not at all true; even such a kitchen can be turned into a full-fledged catering unit and accommodate everything you need.
The obvious advantage of such a kitchen is that there cannot be a dining area or any table here, so you will have to focus on the working area of the kitchen. This is actually a simpler task than kitchen layout 6 meters, into which they are trying to squeeze a table and chairs. Here, literally, you can use all the walls of the room, including the wall with the window.
Therefore, most likely, you will have to buy a custom-made kitchen; if you purchase individual pieces of furniture, you will significantly reduce usable area your kitchen. Use all the walls for the work surface, then its length will be about five linear meters, and this is a lot even for a twelve-meter kitchen.
In addition, you can increase your work area using larger countertops. It looks like this: on in the right area, For example. where the working area is located, the depth of the tabletop increases, from the standard 60 cm to 70 or more. The increase is made in a round or oval shape, evenly. This tabletop design looks very attractive and is made to order.
Use vertical space as much as possible. Order the top drawers of your kitchen set yourself high size. And don’t be afraid that your kitchen will seem cluttered, this is the case here. When functionality is more important than design. If you plan to install a speaker, try to build some kind of household appliance into it, an oven, for example. IN Lately so-called cabinet walls are often used. If you use all three walls in the kitchen, it is quite possible to place such a wall on one of the sides.
Try to make sure there is no washing machine in the kitchen. Of course, if the kitchen area is four square meters, then the rest of the apartment is not very large, but try to install it in the hallway or bathroom, under the sink, for example.
As for the refrigerator, it is quite possible to place it in the kitchen, either built-in or free-standing. Manufacturers produce many refrigerators for small kitchens; they can be narrow, 50 centimeters wide, or small, and these are not entirely convenient. Use a combination appliance, such as an oven and microwave in one, or an oven combined with dishwasher. If there are only a few family members, try using a domino cooktop or special gas or electrical panels, these are produced by some manufacturers, for example the company “Nardi” (Italy).
A 4-meter kitchen sink should also be quite compact; there are diameters of 45 cm or less. In general, household appliances for small kitchen A sufficient quantity is produced, if you try, you will definitely find something of your own.
Basically, which one to use? color scheme it's up to you, and most interior designers advise using light colors. There is also a tendency to use small kitchens in modern interior styles, for example, high-tech or minimalism. In addition, such styles are characterized by utilitarianism and simplicity of premises. Also pay attention to white and light beige and green tones; they will enrich the interior of the 4-meter kitchen and make it lighter.
4 square meters is not the most big square for kitchen. It is this territory that attracts family members with its aromas. There are a lot of household appliances and items for cooking. It would seem that it is impossible to fit kitchen equipment in such a space, but this is not so. We will tell you and help you properly arrange a small space, make it functional and comfortable.
We make the flooring monochromatic. Use durable materials, such as porcelain tiles. Laminate is not the best practical material. In a small room, the likelihood of it quickly wearing out increases; the coating soon becomes untidy and looks old.
Wall decoration can be done with wallpaper, but it is more practical to use waterproof paints and varnishes on water based without smell. It is permissible to use contrasting shades to separate the work area from the main one. Wallpaper should not be bright and large drawing, similar models recommended for large areas.
Having answered the above questions for yourself, you can begin planning.
It all depends on the shape of the kitchen. If it is square and there is a window in the center, then the working part should be located along the left wall, the width of which is 2 m. If the area is rectangular, it is more relevant to place the cooking area along long wall, we will also use the existing window opening.
The refrigerator is the largest appliance; we recommend starting your kitchen layout with its installation. Comfortable spot for him, the corner is by the window. A two-chamber unit can be tall but narrow. The optimal width is 50 cm, with the same depth. Moving from left to right from the wall with the window, after the refrigerator, make a small work area, its length will be 60 cm. Next, install a gas stove; its dimensions should be 50x50 cm. This size of the stove is convenient for preparing several dishes and fits into such a limited area. You can clearly see examples of this design of a small kitchen in our photo gallery.
Having installed the indicated elements of your kitchen, you have about 35 cm of free space left. The sink should be mounted in a free corner, but the countertop should be extended onto the free wall; its length can reach front door to the kitchen.
ATTENTION! Order a solid countertop; it will make the food preparation area look tidier, and it will be more convenient for the housewife to work on such a surface.
Place a storage system under the countertop. Optimal width countertops 50 cm. By choosing the right household appliances, you can achieve integrity and evenness of the working area. Mounted modules are mounted above the surface. Tall modules allow you to store a large number of kitchen utensils and visually increase the height of the ceilings.
The microwave oven is hidden in the cabinet below. It is permissible to install it on a refrigeration unit if its height does not exceed 150 cm.
The dining table should be built into the kitchen unit. An excellent solution is retractable tables placed between the table top and the storage system. We put a round table in a free corner; it will fit harmoniously into small space. Chairs should be foldable so that they can be hidden if necessary.
Several finishing options:
We place the refrigerator in the left corner. Moving to the right, we install a countertop with a hole for the sink and a work area, and underneath it is a storage system for kitchen utensils. There are wall cabinets on the wall; depending on your needs, it is possible to place mezzanines above them right up to the ceiling. A gas stove is installed in the right corner. The photo shows a rectangular kitchen with a window along which there is another countertop. It can be used as a work area or a dining area. It is convenient to place a storage system under it, open or closed.
The microwave oven is installed on the unit, and to the right of the entrance there was space for a small table with chairs.
This type of design is very convenient and practical.
The smaller right wall from the entrance is used here, the refrigerator is located in the corner, and the corner countertop is solid. The sink is located along the window and half replaces the window sill. Instead of a stove hob.
Note! It does not come into contact with the main unit; there is a small part of the countertop between the devices. This distance is enough to high temperatures did not harm large household appliances.
There is a built-in dishwasher under the hob. Under the entire countertop there are cabinets of different sizes and functionality for storing kitchen utensils. There is a built-in hood above the panel, and on the edges of it there are hanging modules for glassware.
The dining area on the left side, as you can see, is so limited space It is possible to fit a medium sized table. The photo does not show the microwave oven, but we recommend installing it on the refrigerator if its height allows this.
Shown here is a miniature hob with a built-in oven. A large two-chamber unit is built into the set and located in the left corner. Just like in the top version, there is a small distance between the refrigerator and the cooking equipment. The sink is mounted in the corner and despite the fact that its model is not a corner one, it fits perfectly into the space.
The work area is small, but the tabletop is extended along the right wall. Despite its small width, underneath there are cabinets in which both kitchen items and small household appliances, as well as winter clothes, can be stored. The main modules are hung to the right of the refrigeration unit and have a built-in hood.
The photo shows the hanging mezzanine modules. This interior does not have a microwave oven, but if you need one, you can hide it in wall-mounted modules or instead of an oven if it is a convection model.
Very original interior in bright colors. There is a mini-fridge with internal freezer. The microwave is installed in wall cabinet, and the sink is near the window. Instead of the usual dining table, there is a tabletop reminiscent of a bar counter with high chairs. Part of the dining area is located along the window.
It happens that the territory has non-standard forms. The image shows that the wall has a ledge, in its corner is the main food storage system, and next to it is a small module with a retractable mechanism on the side.
The recessed part accommodated the sink, a small work area and a large gas stove. Wall-mounted modules with built-in hood and lighting are installed on top.
To arrange such a small space, make a list of unnecessary things. You may have to get rid of extra dishes and unclaimed equipment. No, you don’t need to throw it away, but by putting it in the pantry, you will save a lot of space.
If you do not have a refrigeration unit, then carefully think about the dimensions that you need. If you have a small family, you only need small equipment with a built-in freezer, which can be internal.
The hob can also be from the mini collection. They have 2 burners and place them vertically, thereby increasing the work space.
You can choose an oven with a microwave function, then you will not need a microwave. If desired, this area can additionally accommodate an oversized dishwasher.
Modern sets are so well thought out that they allow you to fit dishes and a large amount of equipment. Tall wall-mounted modules are not only practical, but also aesthetically pleasing. The top shelves are convenient for storing rarely used items.
As we said above, it is convenient to purchase chairs of the folding type. They are presented in different variations and can be made in any design and style. The table can be anything, most importantly, small. An excellent solution for 4 sq. meters becomes a folding table mounted on the wall. It can be opened when needed and easily folded when not needed. So that the chairs do not stand idle, they can be folded and hidden in a closet.
An equally original, but more expensive solution is to purchase a construction set, the modules of which are transformable and can be used for different purposes. Below in the videos we have selected you will see such “Smart” furniture.
On 4 squares you can place a mini-corner. It consists of one soft bench and 2 stools. The table resembles a bar counter and is a one-piece structure with a table top. Such pieces of furniture are made to order, but they are convenient and practical to use.
First you need to decide what things you want to place in the kitchen. To do this, it is worth answering the following questions:
By answering these questions, you will understand what you need, as well as which full-fledged elements of household appliances you can replace with ones of the same functionality, but smaller in size.
There are several popular styles for decoration small kitchen. So, the design of a small kitchen of 4.5 sq m, namely styles:
Styles that have appeared quite recently are also called modern. This direction implies the use of modern things in all interior elements, lamps, wallpaper, tables, chairs and much more. In general, in order to clearly understand how to properly decorate a kitchen in one of modern styles, look at the design photos of small kitchens of 4.5 sq m on the Internet, in exactly this style.
Small kitchens in the minimalist style are also very popular. The name speaks for itself. This style is very suitable for a small sized kitchen because you don't have clutter. small room various decor, some details to decorate the room, and also do not use bright, catchy colors; minimalism does not like this.
A small kitchen looks great in a classic style. If you think that this style is something outdated, boring and ugly, then you are deeply mistaken. On the contrary, classics love luxury and beauty. It is very easy to recognize by wood, gilding or silver details in any interior. In this style there is no room for any too unusual details for decorating the room.
By the way, in most cases, corner kitchens measuring 4.5 square meters look very nice. They are also more functional and easy to use.
Take the choice of furniture for a small kitchen seriously. The overall design of the room and its functionality will depend on what you choose and what furniture you put in.
You should immediately choose the material, color, style in which you want to decorate the kitchen, and also think through all the details and decorative elements. By the way, I’ll say right away that it will be difficult, if not impossible, to find a kitchen set, so you will have to spend money on ordering it individually.
That is why furnishing a small kitchen will cost more than the same pieces of furniture for a large kitchen.
Here are some things to think about when choosing furniture for your kitchen:
Small dimensions. As mentioned above, if you can replace some pieces of furniture with more compact copies, then do it without hesitation. Thanks to smaller versions of kitchen appliances, the room will be functional.
Interesting design. Despite the fact that the kitchen is small, it is worth thinking about its design. If you have absolutely no ideas, use either the help of a specialist or ready-made options kitchens (for example, photos can be found on the Internet) in styles such as minimalism, as well as classics. So you definitely won't go wrong.
Every room in the house performs some function. A kitchen, even a small one, serves as a room in which food is stored and prepared. If your kitchen is only 4.5 square meters, this is not a reason to make it less functional than it should be.
It is advisable to use natural materials, especially if you have chosen styles such as minimalism and classics.
The first thing I want to note is that if you have a small kitchen, then you should not put it here. washing machine, as is customary for many, it is better to place it in the bathtub. But the refrigerator simply needs to be left in the kitchen, even if it is smaller than the refrigerators we are all used to, but it must be present.
Another tip is to use small household items, for example, instead of using four burners, use a stove with two. Also use built-in items in the kitchen façade; this will add functionality, as well as lightness and ease of congestion to the kitchen space.
Small kitchen 4.5 square meters, does not require large quantity lighting. One small chandelier, or one or two pairs of recessed lamps will be enough for you.
Remember that too much light, as well as too little, can make your eyes very tired, so you need to find a middle ground.
Here are some tips that many professionals give:
So, as you can see, it’s quite simple to beautifully decorate a small kitchen of 4.5 square meters so that it is functional, the main thing is to know some tricks and secrets. I hope that after reading the article you have no questions left and you understand how to properly place furniture, lighting and much more.
