Not every apartment has a spacious kitchen where the whole family can gather, have dinner, and discuss problems over a cup of tea. Even a kitchen of 5 square meters is not uncommon nowadays.
But a small area should not be a reason to give up or put off renovations until better times, when the opportunity arises to purchase an apartment with a large kitchen. With thoughtful and practical design, even such a space can become cozy and comfortable. And the housewife will be happy to spend time here cooking.
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Style selection
When arranging a small-sized kitchen, it is important to choose a style for it that will look organic in a small area.
Room size 5 sq. meters is not suitable for creating such pompous and heavy interiors as Renaissance and Baroque - they require the use of expensive natural materials, and a lot of space is simply needed to implement such projects.
The best options would be the following interior styles:
- Country is a rustic style loved by many, simple and uncomplicated. To create it, you can use synthetic materials that imitate natural ones.
- Classic style - suitable for both urban kitchens and country house kitchens. The elegant and simple interior looks great even in a small room.
- Provence is the lightest and most romantic style. Thanks to the use of white and light shades in its creation, even the smallest kitchen will look spacious and filled with light.
- High-tech is a strict style that involves the use of lightweight synthetic materials. Suitable for people who like laconic forms and maximum functionality of space.
- Minimalism - the name speaks for itself. To equip such a kitchen, you need a minimum of decor and maximum functionality.
- Modern - suitable for lovers of so-called luxurious simplicity. The interior is created using expensive natural and cheaper synthetic materials; it looks elegant, stylish and at the same time quite practical.
U-shaped location
Too many items are not suitable for small spaces. Many housewives think that in this way they will solve the problem of lack of storage systems. Often an overly busy environment is oppressive and negatively affects the aesthetics of the room.
This option is only possible with a lightweight “crossbar” design between parallel lines.
Choice of colors
White kitchen - this color can be called the ideal choice for arranging a kitchen measuring 5 square meters. meters. This tone can make objects move away, which means the room will look more spacious and bright.
White color can be used in the decoration of walls, ceilings, and furniture. To prevent the kitchen from looking like a hospital ward, it is recommended to install a wooden floor in a natural wood shade.
The facades of the set may not be bright white - tones such as ivory, powdery, coffee with milk, and eggshell will help to enliven the interior.
Brown kitchen - this color should be used very carefully so as not to make the room too dark. It is preferable to choose the lightest shades of brown.
For example, the walls of the room can be painted the color of coffee with milk. It is recommended to make the countertops and floors brown. As for the headset, it is better if it is also light.
If the kitchen is located on the south side and is provided with sufficient sunlight, the windows can be decorated with light brown curtains with yellow or golden patterns - they will harmonize perfectly with the beige-brown shade of the walls.
A yellow kitchen is an excellent choice for a room whose window faces the cold north side. Light yellow walls will be a good backdrop for light gray furniture. You can also use yellow tones in the decoration of facades.
Gray kitchen - this color is perfect for decorating a small kitchen, but you should choose its lightest shades. When creating a high-tech interior, you can combine gray with a metallic tone.
The floor in the room should be made of dark gray porcelain stoneware. The set should be light gray; it will go well with gray synthetic stone countertops.
Gray walls won't look dull if you combine them with brighter curtains or window shades.
Purple kitchen - this color should be made additional by choosing a lavender shade as the main one. The lower facades of the furniture, countertops, and some decorative elements can be purple.
It is also recommended to dilute this color scheme with white or light gray. Light purple walls will be an excellent backdrop for creating a kitchen interior measuring 5 square meters. meters.
Examples of kitchen space design
Let's consider a bright option for interior decoration. The flooring is finished with ceramic tiles. Choose a square format for each individual tile. The texture can be varied: glossy or matte. Also choose a great color. A white and black or white and gray motif would work.
It is advisable to lay the tiles diagonally - this installation visually increases the area of the room
The walls can simply be painted with light gray paint. A light shade is desirable. This will create a clean, calm atmosphere in which it will be a pleasure to be.
The ceiling can be mounted multi-level. This will successfully decorate the kitchen in the Khrushchev-era building and make it unique. Make a standard ceiling layout. To do this, leave the outermost part, near the walls, protruding, and on the contrary, deepen the central part towards the ceiling. Run an LED strip along the very edge, and LED spotlights along the protruding area. The former will add lightness, airiness and warmth to your kitchen space, the latter will provide excellent illumination at night.
A two-level plasterboard structure can be used to highlight a work area, and cover the rest of the ceiling surface with a tension fabric
The kitchen set itself is selected according to size. The color palette should be varied. In our case, we use a light green shade combined with light gray or beige. Pay attention to the apron. It is advisable to make it to match the floor covering. The only exception is the size of ceramic tiles. It should be in a small format.
It is better to make a furniture set to order according to specific sizes
Finish your kitchen using artificially aged wood. For these purposes, the Provence style is perfect. Whitewashed cabinet doors framed with beautiful panels, pots of violets and lilacs placed everywhere. For a small kitchen in Khrushchev, the Provence style is very suitable.
Rustic style will create a cozy homely atmosphere in the kitchen
Look at a selection of photographs of kitchens decorated in modern styles at the end of the article. We have selected the best options from all possible. You will definitely find something for yourself.
Like in the kitchen 5 sq. meters to finish the walls, ceiling and floor
There are many options for wall decoration, each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Each of them should be considered in detail.
Vinyl wallpaper is a good way to decorate walls. The main thing is to choose wallpaper in light shades. Can be used to create a classic interior style, art deco, Provence and country style.
Decorative plaster is a great method that is ideal for a small kitchen. Can be used to create country, Provence, and classic styles. Decorative panels - suitable for creating art deco, high-tech and modern styles in a small kitchen.
Ceramic tiles - it is better to avoid this method of finishing walls in a small room, as the tiles will visually make the kitchen even smaller and create a box effect in it. Ceramic tiles can only be used when finishing the kitchen apron and work area.
Decorative concrete is an excellent way to decorate walls in a 5 km meter kitchen when arranging a high-tech and minimalist style. Concrete can be painted or left in its natural color, which will fit perfectly into industrial design.
Painting walls with water-based or acrylic paint - this finishing method is ideal for decorating a small kitchen. It will go well with country, Provence, hi-tech, and minimalist styles.
There is no need to experiment with finishing the ceiling; the best options are simply painting it white, or using stretch ceilings also white.
To furnish the floor, you can use tiles, porcelain stoneware, laminate. You should not create a two-level floor - it will make the room even more cramped.
Laminate boards laid diagonally will help visually expand the space.
Combined design
The design shown in the photo below is a 5 meter kitchen in a real apartment of one owner, decorated using the method of combining with the living room. For Khrushchev this solution is the most profitable. There is never too much space here, and this way you can get a large space that can accommodate the whole family.
After combining the rooms, the common space looks much freer and creates excellent conditions for family communication.
But in order to combine these two rooms, you need to make the necessary efforts. Step-by-step implementation of all steps will lead to a positive result. Let's list them:
- Draw a plan that reflects all the significant points. This includes the location of household appliances, furniture, kitchen units, dining area, bar counter, TV and other interior furnishings. The future layout depends on their relative position.
The plan must show the location of furniture and household appliances with their actual dimensions - Contact your local technical inventory office and the engineer in the department. At this stage, it is necessary to determine the possibility of reconstruction. Bring your plan, which, by the way, is drawn up according to the norms and rules (SNiPs). They will tell you which wall can be demolished and which cannot (load-bearing).
- After the plan is approved, permission to carry out capital work must be obtained. Write an application and you will be given permission to begin reconstruction.
- After receiving the official paper, be sure to contact your neighbors. Let them know you are planning major work. There will be a lot of noise and it is better if people know about it in advance.
- After these manipulations, you will have to draw up a design project. Only after its layout can you begin to destroy unnecessary sections of the wall. The plan may need to be adjusted.
Do not forget to indicate on the drawings the passage of utility networks inside the walls (water supply, electrical networks, sewerage, placement of sockets). Phased completion of the work will ensure high-quality finishing for many years of operation.
Recommended layout of sockets and switches in the kitchen work area
Furniture selection
To ensure that the room does not look too overloaded with furniture and cramped, and is comfortable and convenient not only for the housewife, but also for all household members, it is recommended to use sets with tall cabinets, deep niches and many drawers, shelves and modules.
Due to its greater capacity, such a set will significantly save space. Ideal furniture options for furnishing a kitchen of 5 sq. meters: mini-sets, modular furniture, mobile kitchens and transforming sets.
In a small kitchen, it is better to use a round table, choose furniture from lightweight materials, and avoid massive and bulky items that take up a lot of space.
Every item in the kitchen should be as functional as possible. For example, a sofa corner should definitely be equipped with a niche under the seat in which you can store various kitchen utensils.
All cabinets should stretch upward as much as possible, thereby stretching out the kitchen space. Horizontal stripes on the walls will help to visually expand the room.
Features of choosing a headset layout
There are 6 main models of furniture arrangement. The choice of method is based on the characteristics of the room. The area of the room plays an important role in this process.
Selection of household appliances
It is possible that some household appliances will have to be abandoned completely, or simply installed in another place.
For example, it could be a refrigerator - it can be placed on the balcony (it must be covered and insulated), or in the corridor (if there is enough space there).
Another solution to the problem is to purchase a small refrigerator built into the lower or upper section of the unit and hidden behind the facade.
Instead of a massive food processor, you can use a compact immersion blender; it is also worth purchasing one oven with a grill function, instead of a full-fledged oven and microwave.
How to properly arrange household appliances and furniture
In such a small kitchen, it is necessary to use all existing wall surfaces. As additional places for storing various kitchen utensils, you can use wall shelves, high pencil cases, and narrow floor shelving structures.
As for the shelves, in such kitchens they can be made almost to the ceiling - the most rarely used household items will be placed on top.
Designers also advise making full use of the window space by adding shelves underneath and around it.
A wide window sill can be further enlarged with the help of a hanging tabletop, and turned into a kind of dining table or work surface.
You can also combine the work area and countertop, window and stove, then there will be some space for arranging a small dining area.
In the kitchen, measuring only 5 square meters. meters, it is difficult to find a suitable place to install a full-fledged dining table.
It can be built using a folding tabletop installed along the wall, which is opposite the wall with the set.
When folded, such a table will take up virtually no space in the kitchen. If the tabletop is expanded, then a small family can easily fit behind it.
All household appliances that you cannot do without must be built-in. A two-burner hob will help save space; instead of a full-fledged stove, it should be placed on the work surface.
Secrets of finishing and repair
First of all, pay attention to practical finishing materials that have a long service life:
- Floor. The best covering for a 5 sq. m kitchen is tiles or granite tiles with increased wear resistance and resistance to mechanical stress. You should choose light-colored materials that have a matte, non-slip texture. Another solution is to lay the floor with a moisture-resistant laminate or cover it with budget linoleum with imitation of crumbs or gasoline stains. To visually enlarge a 5 sq. m kitchen, it is appropriate to lay out the flooring in a diagonal direction; a narrow room can be expanded by laying it transversely.
- Walls. Tiles or wallpaper will help you create an interesting design for a small 5-square kitchen. The walls can also be sheathed using MDF panels, imitation stone overlays or mirror inserts, giving the room visual volume.
- Ceiling. In a 5-meter kitchen, it is appropriate to install a glossy stretch ceiling with built-in spotlights. Thanks to the shiny surface in combination with lighting, it will be possible to achieve a visual expansion of the space.
- Apron. The working apron area needs the right choice of finish. A popular solution is to use ceramic tiles, mosaics, PVC panels, tempered glass, washable paint or decorative stone.
The photo shows walls covered with wallpaper with discreet patterns in the design of a 5 sq. m kitchen.
A responsible approach to the selection of cladding for a modest kitchen space of 5 square meters allows you to make the interior not only beautiful, but also functional.
The photo shows wallpaper with imitation brick in the design of an apron area in a 5 sq. m kitchen.
How to decorate a kitchen of 5 square meters. meters
Some tricks will help to visually expand the room: a large mirror on the wall, the use of glass shelves, a glossy floor, a glossy stretch ceiling, a crystal chandelier, the use of translucent and shiny accessories.
Ideally, you should use one or two materials that are similar in texture and in the same color scheme. The simpler a room looks, the larger and more spacious it seems.
The use of decorative elements in the kitchen should be thoughtful. You should avoid large vases with lush bouquets and huge flowerpots with lush vegetation.
A thin orchid in an elegant vase, or a long candle in an elegant candlestick would look much better in such a room. You can place a simple glass bowl of fruit on the dining table.
How to create a design project?
For proper design of the kitchen space, selection of furniture, wallpaper, flooring, ceiling, decorative elements and furniture, drawing up a design project is an important stage. This action involves drawing a perspective sketch in one or two systems. This involves using one or two vanishing points.
The vanishing point in the sketch is depicted at the very beginning of the design. It represents the place where all the horizontal and semi-vertical lines in the drawing converge. This creates the effect of removing the sketch, giving depth, expressiveness and clarity to the image.
Vanishing point is the point on the horizon where lines going into the distance converge
In order to decide on the number of these points, you need to understand what size of the future room you are designing. The larger the space, the more beneficial it will be to use two vanishing points.
And here is the sequence of drawing a perspective sketch:
- Prepare several sheets of paper, a pencil, a ruler, and an eraser. You will also need paints, markers or colored pencils.
- Square markings are applied to a sheet of paper.
The size and number of squares depends on the square footage of the kitchen space. If you are drawing a kitchen-living room, naturally there will be more squares. Drawing vanishing points Drawing room lines Drawing rectangles - After drawing the squares, proceed to indicating the lines of the ceiling, walls, window and door openings. Draw lines from the starting point Draw vertical lines Draw curved lines
- Next, apply the interior furniture, cabinets, as well as the approximate texture of the wallpaper and flooring. It is very convenient to depict the ceiling markings on a perspective sketch. If you are planning a multi-level installation, a preliminary image of the option will be a good solution. Drawing the table top
Adding small details Drawing the legs of the table - At the last stage, decorative elements, paintings, photographs, household appliances, lamps, curtains with drapes and curtains are applied. Use colored pencils or watercolors. Using the latter, you can get a unique drawing that will encourage you to create a creative design.
Let's get to the chair
Drawing a pouf
Finalizing the details
Now let's erase all the extra lines and decorate our sketch.
Make several finishing options at once. After drawing the last one, choose the best, most suitable one and bring it to life.
Correct lighting
The main rule: there should be a lot of lighting. In a small kitchen, you should install several lighting sources at once.
There must be spotlights built into the set; it is recommended to place a large chandelier above the dining table.
You can also use LED backlighting. It is important that natural light freely penetrates into the room, so you should avoid installing dark curtains on the windows.
To create the illusion of a large space, designers advise installing more mirror and glossy surfaces in a small kitchen, and using glass and translucent plastic when arranging facades.
Design of a studio kitchen in Khrushchev after redevelopment
Today, when renovating Khrushchev buildings, such redevelopments are not uncommon. Because the wall is not load-bearing, then the likelihood that the application will be approved is quite high.
Attention! Before starting redevelopment, be sure to coordinate your actions with the authorized bodies.
After the demolition of the partition, the problem of lack of square meters is no longer an issue. The new spacious kitchen studio in Khrushchev can be beautifully furnished in any style.
Neoclassical kitchen-living room with furniture from IKEA
After redevelopment, the issue of zoning becomes relevant. You can highlight several main functional centers using the color of the furniture: for example, the kitchen is white, the dining area (table and chairs) is black.
You can build a podium or a bar counter, as in the photo below, for example.
Methods for remodeling a kitchen with an area of 5 square meters. meters
One of the best ways to solve the problem of a too cramped kitchen is to combine it with the living room. It should be understood that such redevelopment is possible only after official approval from the relevant government agencies.
However, you can use a little trick and not demolish the wall between the two rooms, but install a spacious arch in it instead of a door. A separate work area for cooking is formed in the kitchen, and a dining area in the living room. The arch can be replaced with a sliding coupe-type structure.
Another way to remodel a kitchen is to combine it with a balcony. As in the first case, the wall between them can not be completely demolished, but the lower part can be left and turned into a bar counter.
This design can simultaneously serve as a dining table. It is necessary that the balcony is well insulated. It can also accommodate a refrigerator to further save space in the kitchen.
Island and peninsula
Models that are close in meaning, but so different in capabilities, require close attention. An island is strictly contraindicated for a small space. The thing is that items cannot be fully placed in a small area of any configuration.
Another thing is the peninsula. The model can be considered, but a careful assessment of the location possibilities is necessary.
How to make a small kitchen more spacious and cozy
The interior of the room should be dominated by light shades. Too bright or saturated colors visually bring objects closer together, which means they will be superfluous in decorating a small kitchen.
However, it is still worth using some color accents; this will help enliven the room, give it individuality, make it special and more comfortable.
For example, a window can be decorated with bright curtains; the same color scheme should be used when decorating a kitchen apron.
The highlight of the room can be an apron made of ceramic mosaic, glass or mirror tiles.
You can visually enlarge the room with the help of a long cornice covering the entire wall with translucent, light and barely noticeable tulle on it.
All decorative items present in the interior must be metal, glass or mirror to reflect light.
A painting decorating a free wall can also become a bright and catchy spot in a bright small kitchen.
Presence of decor
It is better to avoid unnecessary elements in the design. Details that decorate the interior are needed, but there should not be many of them. It is better to be guided by the principles of minimalism. You can diversify the design using the necessary elements:
- curtains;
- lighting;
- dishes.
Small objects, even those involved in functional processes, are best hidden from view. Small decorations are not used for decoration. This is especially important to understand for those who have chosen country, Provence or other design trends that involve the presence of various accessories as their style.
A small kitchen can and should be decorated beautifully. The right approach to organizing space will not only provide the desired level of aesthetics, but will also ensure the convenience of the space.
Kitchen 5 sq. meters (real photos)
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