Layout
Layout is one of the most important parts of any renovation. A properly designed project will allow you to fit all the necessary items into a small room and create a cozy, functional, and most importantly comfortable interior.
Design a project in the Interior Design 3D program
To accurately draw a room with real dimensions and place furniture, use the 3D Interior Design program. It allows:
- ➤ make a room plan taking into account the characteristics of the home;
- ➤ specify doors and windows and select their size;
- ➤ customize the finishing of walls, ceiling and floor surfaces;
- ➤ arrange appliances, kitchen units and furniture from the built-in collection.
The application will also help you create a project estimate and indicate all repair work. You can upload the result in the form of a drawing, a three-dimensional model or a realistic photo. Download the editor for free and install it on Windows.
Six effective solutions for a 6 sq. m kitchen
Redevelopment
In some old panel houses, the partition separating the kitchen from the living room is not load-bearing, so there is a chance to approve the redevelopment by submitting a package of documents and an application to the relevant authorities.
Combining the kitchen and living room is a labor-intensive decision and may take time, but the result is worth it.
The exception is gasified kitchens.
In rooms with a gas stove, breaking the wall will not be allowed. In this case, you can install sliding or hinged translucent, tightly closing doors.
It may also be interesting to see the materials on where to buy a kitchen set for a small kitchen?.
Functional headset
Redevelopment is a troublesome and financially expensive task. You can comfortably and stylishly furnish a small kitchen without demolishing a wall. The selection of photos below is proof of this.
In a small room we managed to place not only a refrigerator, but also a washing machine.
Rectangular kitchen with a dining area in the form of a window-sill table
Having only 6 square meters, it is necessary to abandon bulky, voluminous furniture with complex shapes. It is better to replace a wide set with a narrower one, with dimensions slightly smaller than standard ones.
It is possible to install the set without the top row, if there is enough storage space, if you are willing to bend over for dishes more often than usual. But the room will be more illuminated and visually spacious.
To free up more space but maintain the functionality of the kitchen, the top row of cabinets can go up to the ceiling. In a store, it is difficult to choose the perfect option for the size of your room. In this case, the best solution would be to make custom-made furniture.
A great idea is to make a tall set in the color of the kitchen walls. Then it becomes invisible in space, and the room, even with a large refrigerator, will seem larger.
The secret to a successful small kitchen design lies in the correct choice of furniture layout. The choice is determined by the shape of the room.
- In a square kitchen, the L-shaped (or corner) option will not disturb the proportions. It makes excellent use of the space in the corner, further opening up additional storage space here.
The built-in refrigerator at the exit from the kitchen looks harmonious and does not disturb the overall color scheme.
- In a rectangular kitchen it is better to install a linear set.
A set with a linear layout with a small built-in refrigerator under the countertop by the window.
- A compact U-shaped set in a small kitchen is also possible. But it should be multifunctional furniture, serving at the same time as a working area for preparing food and a dining area.
One part of the headset will run along the window. The window sill is dismantled. The other part is made with a niche for the refrigerator.
The U-shaped layout allows for more storage space.
- In a narrow kitchen, a two-row set can be a good solution.
Built-in technology
In a small kitchen you cannot afford appliances that stand out in color and design. This immediately visually “steals” the space. Built-in equipment is not cheap. An alternative is to hide an unsightly refrigerator behind the facades.
If the refrigerator with the set is in the same color scheme, then it is possible to leave it open.
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Arrange your kitchen in 3D mode with your own hands
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In the program you can draw any kitchen layout for 6 m2:
Linear
All components are located in a straight line against the wall, and you can easily use any home appliances, kitchen utensils and products. In addition to the sink and refrigerator, you can add a dining table.
Pros:
- ✔ suitable for small areas;
- ✔ the headset can be hidden behind doors or partitions (for example, in a studio);
- ✔ all items and equipment are at hand.
Minuses:
- ✘ limited storage space;
- ✘ it is impossible to create a “working kitchen triangle”;
- ✘ Only one person can cook.
Kitchenette with dining table
Implementation of linear planning
Scandinavian style
L-shaped
One of the most popular and practical options that uses corners and provides free space for a sofa, dining table, etc.
Pros:
- ✔ open layout makes the room visually larger;
- ✔ offers plenty of storage space;
- ✔ suitable for square rooms.
Minuses:
- ✘ while cooking it is inconvenient to look for the necessary accessories.
L-shaped design
Example of placing things
Lay out patchwork tiles as a backsplash
U-shaped
The name speaks for itself. If you arrange such a kitchen in 6 square meters, it will be a bit cramped. The solution is to use one of the sides as a dining table.
Pros:
- ✔ several people can participate in cooking;
- ✔ Offers plenty of storage space.
Minuses:
- ✘ works best in an open plan;
- ✘ you can’t install a dining table - there’s nowhere.
Use one side as a dining table
Place a tabletop on top of the window sill
If the room is elongated, the U-shaped design will be inconvenient for cooking
L-shaped with island table
Adding an island is a popular option for this den. It provides additional workspace and storage and also acts as a seating area with chairs. If the kitchen is connected to a balcony or living room, a bar counter would be an excellent addition.
Pros:
- ✔ you can create a “work triangle”;
- ✔ Enough space for storing and eating food.
Minuses:
- ✘ Can make the space smaller.
Scandi design
Connect the bar counter with cabinets
Marble apron goes well with white surfaces and black appliances
Double row kitchen
This plan places the set along two walls, with a narrow passage between them. Due to its practicality, this configuration is a popular choice in small apartments. This option will allow you to place an area for cooking and storing things, which you can increase with cabinets up to the ceiling.
Pros:
- ✔ great for small spaces;
- ✔ convenient for cooking.
Minuses:
- ✘ Only one person can cook in the room.
Double-row design with access to the balcony
Wooden doors harmonize with building beams
Scandi kitchenette
With a sofa
If you want to place a sofa in a kitchen measuring 6 meters, then there are several options for placing it:
- ➤ Install a corner set and place the seat opposite so that all the furniture forms the letter P.
- ➤ Place the sofa next to the kitchen island or table instead of chairs.
- ➤ When arranging a two-row kitchen, install a sofa at the end of the aisle.
You can also place a bar next to the sofa
Place the sofa in a niche
You can place a folding table next to the sofa
With a balcony
If the space has access to a balcony, you can visually expand the area or add square meters by demolishing walls. There are several ideas that can be implemented in a small apartment:
- ➤ Place part of the set on the balcony. If you have an insulated loggia, you can install a washing machine or dishwasher here.
- ➤ Separate the loggia with beautiful curtains.
- ➤ Combine the kitchen with the balcony. To do this, you will need to demolish the walls and coordinate the redevelopment with the city administration.
You can also arrange a pantry or a small dining room on the balcony
They should be combined with the overall color palette
Light design
With a tabletop instead of a window sill
Due to lack of sq. meters any surface must be used. For example, instead of a window sill you should install a countertop. It can be used for cooking or eating. Most often, the tabletop is made of chipboard, since this is the most budget option and the material is resistant to damage.
Window sill extension
You can install a sink opposite the window
Make a table with bar stools
How to properly do zoning in the kitchen dining room
Walls painted in different colors will help to properly differentiate the kitchen from the dining room. You should not play with bright contrasting shades.
The selected palette should be in harmony with each other. It is better to make the flooring part of the kitchen area from tiles, while for the recreation area the ideal choice is: laminate, parquet, carpet.
Installing a bar counter is one of the popular options for planning a kitchen dining room in small apartments. This zoning looks elegant, adds sophistication to the room, and also allows you to save valuable centimeters.
If you are the owner of a large dining room - kitchen, then it is better to give up the bar counter. Firstly, the chairs are too high for small family members; it will be quite problematic to sit on them. Secondly, sitting on such stools is not comfortable enough.
Advice. When cooking food, food odors may spread; to avoid this, take care of a powerful hood in advance.
Style
To create a beautiful interior project, you should choose one style and follow it when choosing furniture, fittings and decoration:
Eco style
Ecological style is considered one of the most popular in the world today. Natural materials are used in the interior: wood, clay, glass, stone and fabric. The color scheme should be natural: white, brown, beige and pastel colors are used. Pale blue and light green also look interesting.
The style is characterized by original accessories made from natural materials, live plants, dried flowers and straight geometric shapes. Unity with nature is often achieved through large panoramic windows.
Eco-style
Hang the plant over the table
Choose items made from natural wood
Minimalism
A contemporary style that features simplicity, clean lines and simple shapes, wood accents, few accessories and an open floor plan. The minimalist interior consists mainly of white shades. Black and another bright shade can be used as a contrasting shade. The style is also characterized by order and empty surfaces. Items must be placed in cabinets behind closed doors.
Modern minimalist interior
Minimalism with an accent apron
Create sleek fronts for a minimalist design
Scandinavian
Scandinavian style is another hit in private houses and apartments. It is ideal for small spaces as it pays special attention to space organization. In Scandi, it is important to add drawers, open shelves, containers, sliding mechanisms and other places to store items. The style is dominated by neutral shades, light wooden surfaces, a minimalist approach to decoration and natural light.
Scandi space
Scandinavian decor
Decorate your project with patchwork
Space configuration
How to arrange zones so that it is not only convenient, but also aesthetically pleasing? Space configuration is an important point that should be given serious attention.
Location of zones and types of layouts
Most often, the dining area is located closer to the window, and the cooking area is located near the entrance. However, there are no strict recommendations on this matter: proceed from your personal needs and preferences:
- if you prefer to cook with a beautiful view, feel free to place the set near the window;
- if there is a balcony adjacent to the kitchenette, and you have organized a pantry there, it would be logical to place a work area by the window, but if there is a mini-bar, a place for tea drinking or a small seating area, a dining group by the window block may be more convenient;
- a set located further from the entrance will allow fewer odors to leak into the rest of the apartment (however, a truly powerful hood will eliminate this problem);
- if part of the storage will be moved outside the room (for example, a pantry in the hallway or a sideboard in the next room), this should also be taken into account when planning the configuration of the dining room-kitchen.
ADVICE. When choosing how best to arrange a kitchen-dining room, you should familiarize yourself not only with design projects and layout options, but also refer to photos of real interiors of spaces of a similar area.
Stylish kitchen-dining room - unusual design
Headset configuration
The most trendy option is a linear headset layout. This arrangement allows you to arrange the work area as compactly as possible, as well as visually escape the feeling of being in a kitchen space. However, linear sets do not allow you to create a comfortable working triangle, and may also not be the best option for small kitchens and very tiny spaces.
Other ergonomic options are an L-shaped (corner) kitchen, a U-shaped kitchen, and a kitchenette with an island.
But complex, intricate options for arranging a work area (say, in a semicircle or with a curved bar counter) are extremely rarely used in the design of modern spaces. However, if your design concept requires it, why not.
ADVICE. Modern interior design of a large or small kitchen-dining room in an apartment or private house is not only a beautiful picture, photo, but above all, your personal comfort.
Stylish kitchen-dining room - modern design
Space zoning options
The design of the kitchen-dining room involves zoning the space. And if there are other functional areas in the room (for example, a living room or a minibar), this issue should be approached even more thoroughly.
ADVICE. Modern layout and interior design of even the smallest kitchen combined with a dining area requires zoning. This is not the prerogative of exclusively large spaces in a private home.
The division of the kitchen into parts can be:
- Visual (zoning with color, light, decoration).
- Physical (zoning with furniture, partitions).
In this case, physical zoning can be mobile (sliding partitions, zoning with curtains).
In addition, there is a method that combines visual and physical zoning - dividing the room into parts using different floor or ceiling levels, as well as using structures protruding from the wall.
Zoning depends, among other things, on the chosen style. So, for a kitchen-dining room with an interior design in a modern style, as in the photo below, a variety of types of partitions are suitable. And, say, the classic style will be more selective and demanding.
ADVICE. A textile partition is a cozy idea for zoning the interior of the kitchen and dining room; the design move will be appropriate in any style.
Stylish kitchen-dining room - designer renovation
Color spectrum
If you have a 20-foot kitchen, it's important to choose colors that complement each other and create the illusion of a larger area. Check out 4 popular colors to help create a warm and cozy space:
White
This is a great idea for a small area. A light shade makes any space look larger and brighter. It goes with many other colors.
Make a contrasting apron
If you have a small kitchen, glossy white is ideal as it reflects light. It can be combined with purple, blue and even black. However, it is important to remember that white will show various markings, pet hair, and stains of dirt, grease, etc.
Add black details
Combine several light colors
Blue
Blue is a color that makes a space feel bigger when paired with the right tones. The blue tile backsplash coordinates with the white cabinets and light brown wood countertops.
Classic interior
Blue shades pair with gray and dark stone countertops.
Combine white and blue shades
A bright blue set can be combined with pastel surfaces, gray walls and wooden details.
Green
If you want your kitchen to look fresh, clean and spacious, then green is a great color choice. Dark and natural shades are ideal for matte cabinet doors. Pair them with light wood surfaces and stainless steel appliances.
Dark green set in combination with a marble countertop
If you want to use green as an accent color, then the optimal solution would be a lime or bright green wall with white cabinets.
Accents can also be placed using lamps and textiles
Install gold fittings on a dark green facade
Violet
Purple suits most interior styles, from vintage to modern and minimalist. When choosing a tone, it is important to remember that dark shades are dramatic and should be used to create accents.
Combine purple items with gold items
Light colors give the room a feeling of calm. If you want to create a calming space, use lilac on the walls or cabinets.
Lilac looks harmonious with marble
Purple kitchen module
Furniture and household appliances
When designing a kitchen of 6 sq.m, it is important to choose suitable furniture. When choosing items, the main aspect is functionality. It is best to purchase products that can perform multiple tasks. It is also important to place the refrigerator, washing machine and gas water heater correctly.
With refrigerator
It is best to start planning a 6-square-meter room with the location of the refrigerator. In a small area, you should choose a small-sized model and place it on the edge of the headset.
Furniture manufacturers create special models with shallow depth
If your budget allows, you should give preference to a built-in item. This way the refrigerator will occupy less square footage. meters. These models are suitable for minimalist, modern, Scandinavian design and high-tech style.
The refrigerator is finished as a set
You can install a narrow model of refrigerator in the cabinet
Hang a contrasting shelf between the wall cabinet and refrigerator
With washing machine
If you want to install a washing machine, then you should think about its location in advance. The most popular solutions are:
- ➤ integrate the equipment into a cabinet with the door closed;
- ➤ install the washing machine next to the sink or stove;
- ➤ choose a model with an opening lid and use it for cooking.
This way the item won’t spoil the decor.
The unusual shape of the sink complements the decor
When the lid is closed, place the cooking boards on it
With geyser
The old foundation often has a gas water heater installed that cannot be removed. So that it does not attract attention, it is worth implementing one of the ideas in the interior:
- ➤ hide the speaker in the headset;
- ➤ place a special plastic box on top;
- ➤ decorate the column in accordance with the surrounding environment: draw a pattern, paint it in a suitable shade, etc.
Bright project with a geyser
Modern column design
The element fits into the style, as it echoes the black slab
When hiding technical equipment, it is important to remember that the distance from the column to the cabinet must be at least 3 centimeters.
Tips: do's & don'ts
Here are some more design tips for do's and don'ts when space is tight in a small kitchen:
- ➤ Don't ignore the working triangle rule.
The distance between the hob, sink and refrigerator should not exceed 4 m. Otherwise, it will be inconvenient to move from one zone to another while cooking. - ➤ Do not use small tiles on the floor.
Large flooring material will visually increase the area. - ➤ Add open shelves.
This is a great way to maximize space and add decorative elements. - ➤ Pay attention to light sources.
First of all, a combination of functional and atmospheric lighting is required. Install pendant lights above the dining table and incandescent lights under the upper cabinets. - ➤ Do not leave a gap between the upper cabinets and the ceiling.
An empty space visually reduces the height of the room and becomes a dust collector. - ➤ Don't forget about storing items.
Without cabinets and special elements, the room will quickly become a mess. Add accessories: towel racks, spice drawers, hooks, etc.
Work triangle example
Applying a dark color palette
Convenient placement of equipment
Large beige tiles
Different floors when combining the dining room with the living room
You can also lay out glossy vinyl panels
Open storage system
Stylish decor
Hang transparent cabinets
Light up the food preparation area
Spot lighting
In the example there are several lighting levels
Tall cabinets in design
Smooth facade
Details play an important role in arranging an apartment
Hang magnetic and metal holders
Choosing finishes and furniture for the kitchen-dining room
General recommendations for selecting furniture and decoration for the kitchen-dining room are to focus on natural materials, focus on practicality, do not overload the space with heterogeneous styles and shapes, and follow the chosen style.
ADVICE. It’s ideal to start a design project and decorate a kitchen-dining room in an apartment or house by looking at photos of real interiors and creating a mood board collage from the ideas you like.
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Stylish kitchen-dining room with thoughtful ergonomics
Stylish, designer, thoughtful kitchen-dining room
Stylishly renovated kitchen-dining room
Stylishly furnished kitchen-dining room
Floor
The most suitable materials for finishing the floor are easy to care for, fairly durable, and natural. Among the successful and most popular options are porcelain stoneware, engineered wood, wood, and ceramic tiles.
Walls
For the cooking area, they traditionally choose moisture-resistant wall finishes that are as easy to care for and wear-resistant as possible: tiles, glass, metal. In the rest of the room you can be more free in choice. Moreover, modern manufacturers have long been offering a wide selection of finishes for spaces with high humidity: there is wallpaper, paint, and decorative plaster for wet areas.
Stylish kitchen-dining room with interesting renovation
Ceiling
Current trends include both smooth, white, laconic ceilings and decorated surfaces (for example, stucco, slats, beams).
Dining group decoration
The dining area does not always have to be represented solely by a table and chairs. For example, a bar counter, a kitchen island or a tabletop-window sill can act as a table. A replacement for chairs can be stools, benches, and bar stools.
Stylish, modern kitchen-dining room with two windows
Appliances
A modern kitchenette is unthinkable without high-quality equipment with household aids. It is important not only to provide space for the necessary units in advance, but also to consider the ergonomics of the space: for example, so that a dishwasher open for loading does not interfere with free movement around the kitchen.
An important point is the design of household appliances. A few recommendations:
- often the best option would be to choose built-in appliances (for example, if you are decorating the kitchen in a classic or rustic style or relying on the unity of the space);
- modern manufacturers offer household aids in a variety of styles (there will definitely be no problems with choosing an oven or refrigerator in the style of, say, loft or Provence);
- pay attention to new options for the location of small household appliances (built-in microwave, dedicated space for a coffee bar or a separate cabinet for not too large kitchen appliances).
Lighting
Lighting for a modern kitchen should be versatile, sufficient and practical. Most often, designers turn to the following scheme:
- general light (ceiling lamps);
- lighting of the working surface (built-in lamps, spotlights);
- light in the dining area (pendants, chandelier, sconce).
ADVICE. You can also use decorative light (for example, garlands or lighting niches, wall decor).
Stylish kitchen-dining room in light colors
Textiles, decor and accessories
Textiles play an important role in the design of the kitchen-dining room. It should be practical, easy to clean and suitable for the style of the kitchen.
ADVICE. Depending on the chosen style and personal preferences, you can use both a minimal set of textiles (kitchen towels and napkins) and an expanded version (curtains, rugs, tablecloths, chair cushions) in the design.
Select decor and accessories based on the chosen renovation style, as well as the area of the room.
When thinking about how to beautifully decorate a kitchen with working and dining areas together, what furniture to choose and what finishing options to consider, check out various design projects and save a variety of photos of kitchens with the design you like. This way you will expand your own perception - and understand which direction you gravitate towards.
Stylish kitchen-dining room in fashionable colors
Stylish kitchen-diner with bright green accents
Stylish kitchen-dining room in dark, deep colors
