Kitchen renovation in a small apartment: designer's advice

The kitchen area often does not allow for placing everything you need, so you have to use every centimeter as rationally as possible.

First, decide on the future purpose of the room.

If you plan to cook gourmet dishes, you need to provide space for kitchen appliances, says Yulia Tychino .

And if the kitchen is mainly for heating up prepared meals, you can get by with a minimal set.

The best option for a small kitchen would be to install built-in cabinets and mezzanines. This will allow you to make maximum use of the room's height for storing dishes and food.

When choosing equipment, give preference to compact models. These can be ovens and microwaves built into a niche or column, a narrow refrigerator, a "slim" dishwasher. If it is not possible to install a full-size washing machine, choose a narrow-format model.

When planning your work area, consider the kitchen operations triangle: sink, stove, refrigerator. They should be located close to each other to make it easy to move around while cooking.

Avoid bulky kitchen furniture. It is better to install a small dining table with chairs - this will save space and make the kitchen more functional.

If your layout allows, create a small dining area. This could be a high chair by the kitchen island or a small dining nook.

When choosing a color scheme, try to visually expand the space as much as possible. Light tones of walls and cabinet fronts will visually enlarge the room. Glossy surfaces and decorative tiles also give a good effect.

Give preference to a laconic style in design - this will allow you not to clutter up the already small space. It is better to have a minimum of decor, light colors, built-in lamps.

If the ceiling height allows, use the upper space. You can make several open shelves, place the hood above the island. The main thing is that these are laconic designs that do not clutter the kitchen.

Try to make maximum use of corners - you can compactly place utility cabinets or a small table there.

The main thing in renovating a small kitchen is proper zoning and rational use of every centimeter. Then even the most compact kitchen will become convenient and functional.