Modern trends in interior design dictate their own rules.
More and more people prefer compact apartments and small houses, so designers are faced with a difficult task - to create the most functional and ergonomic kitchen in a small space.
When planning a kitchen, you should first decide on its shape. For small spaces, a linear or U-shaped layout is best, says Yulia Tychino .
This will allow you to use every centimeter of space rationally. All the necessary kitchen equipment is placed along one of the walls, and the rest of the room remains free.
Another effective technique is the use of multifunctional furniture.
Pull-out and folding tabletops, shelves above the work surface, baskets built into cabinets - all this will not only increase the usable area, but also make the kitchen more ergonomic.
To visually expand the space, you should use light colors in the decoration of the walls and furniture. Mirror surfaces will also help to achieve the illusion of greater volume. And well-chosen lighting will make the kitchen truly cozy.
A properly planned kitchen should provide for convenient and logical zoning. Traditionally, three main zones are distinguished - for cooking, storing food and eating.
The cooking area includes a stove, oven, and hood. This is the most functional space, where it is necessary to provide enough free space for work. All necessary tools and devices should be at hand.
The food storage area is primarily the kitchen cabinets and the refrigerator. To optimize this space, you should use various shelves, drawers, baskets. It is also convenient to place some of the products in the wall cabinets.
The dining area is usually adjacent to the work surface. This can be a separate table or a bar counter. The main thing is that this space is sufficiently illuminated and cozy.
When planning a kitchen, it is important to think about the location of household appliances, sockets and switches. An ergonomically organized space will allow you to feel comfortable even in a small kitchen.
The choice of finishing materials for the kitchen deserves special attention. Everything is important here - from the right shades to the quality and practicality of the coatings.
For a small kitchen, it is better to choose light colors - white, beige, gray, milky. Dark colors visually reduce and clutter the space. Bright and saturated shades are also inappropriate in a compact kitchen.
An excellent solution would be matte textures, which conceal the room's imperfections and do not create glare. Of the facing materials, you can use matte tiles, decorative plaster, walls painted in neutral tones.
The floor covering is chosen to be practical and easy to maintain - laminate, porcelain stoneware. It is better to lay a carpet from the work area to the dining table, which will make the kitchen more comfortable.
Thus, using a well-thought-out layout and a competent choice of finishing materials, you can create an atmosphere of coziness and functionality in a small kitchen. The main thing is to use every centimeter of space as efficiently as possible.
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Expert: Julia Tychino
