Kitchen design 7 square meters: useful tips on arrangement and real photo examples

Small kitchens of 7 sq. m are sometimes found in both old and modern panel houses. But don’t despair if you also get such a small size. With a great desire and ability to rationally use the space in the room, it is quite possible to organize a design that will be comfortable, multifunctional and modern.

Which style to choose for a small kitchen?

The first stage in planning and developing a kitchen design with an area of ​​7 sq.m. is to choose the appropriate style. The room is quite small and cramped, so this is not so easy to do, although it is possible. It should be functional and attractive at the same time. These two important indicators in one project will help you choose the right style.

Now there are a lot of different modern styles, and some of them are aimed at optimizing space. They are characterized by clear lines, a poor range of colors and a minimal number of decorative elements. To make your kitchen visually larger, pay attention to the following design trends, which are considered the most relevant for cramped spaces.

Minimalism

Minimalist style is an interior in which there is nothing superfluous, and every piece of furniture is of high quality and necessary. Many people are hesitant to have a kitchen in this style for fear of getting a too cold and “empty” space, although this is the simplest and most logical choice for a small space.

In this case, furniture is chosen with clear geometric shapes with glossy surfaces (as they reflect light), without decor or voluminous fittings. Kitchen cabinets are closed and maximally spacious, with well-thought-out internal contents.

Minimalism is characterized by: an interior in light colors and simple textures. Instead of curtains, you can use roller blinds, and replace the protruding handles on the cabinets with a “push to open” system, the entrance door with an arch or a sliding structure. Choose zonal LED or neon lighting as a lighting device.

When bringing this style to life, it is better to give preference to multifunctional items. The fewer details in a small room, the more light and space it has. Therefore, in a kitchen of 7 sq. m often choose a design in the style of minimalism.

High tech

To make a small kitchen comfortable, you just need to decorate it correctly, for example, in high-tech style. There is a lot of light, air and free space. This style is characterized by the principles of minimalism: there is nothing superfluous in the kitchen interior, and every thing has its place. The simplicity of shapes and lines, the abundance of gloss visually expands the space, and a multi-level lighting system fills a cramped room with light.

Other high-tech features:

• neutral colors and stylish contrasts;
• technologically advanced modern materials, a lot of plastic, metal, glass, artificial stone;
• built-in furniture in cool colors;
• built-in appliances and smart door closers that allow doors to close silently, as well as other discreet high-tech amenities.

All the latest advances in technology and the latest materials should form the basis of such a design.

Classical

The classic style is always popular, but owners of small kitchens do not often turn to it to decorate their small spaces. Firstly, the style involves the use of dark tones, which visually reduce the space, and secondly, classic furniture will seem too bulky in a cramped room.

However, adherents of this style can implement it in an interpreted modern form, which will help create a strict but cozy look.

In this case, designers recommend:

1. Buy modern kitchen furniture, decorated like a classic.
2. Avoid flashy and overly bulky fittings.
3. Do not use too many colors in the interior (3-4 are enough).
4. Give preference to facades of simple shapes, without carved patterns, and follow the advice - the simpler the better.
5. Decorative accessories (vases, flower pots, classic sets, figurines, etc.) can only be supplied in small quantities.

According to the principles of the classics, the kitchen must have a small table with chairs as a dining area. But it can be replaced with modern artificial stone countertops, bar counters or islands.

The neoclassical style, with the help of such elements, transforms space, completely changing views on design as a whole. Classics with modern elements are exactly what residents of city apartments choose today.

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

Choosing a layout for a small kitchen

When purchasing an apartment with a kitchen of 7 sq. m, the owners are faced with the question of what layout to choose in order to make the room cozy and functional. In this case, designers recommend decorating the room in two ways: angular placement of furniture and linear placement.

Corner

For small rooms, the best option has always been a corner layout, which makes it possible to free up space without depriving it of functionality.

Advantages of a corner kitchen:

1. Choice of sink location: on the edge of the unit or in the corner.
2. Possibility of installing a larger sink without sacrificing valuable countertop space.
3. Creating the perfect kitchen triangle: refrigerator, sink, hob. Due to the fact that all functional links are located in maximum proximity, an ergonomic effect is created that any housewife will appreciate.
4. The opposite side of the kitchen remains free for a dining table or bar counter, and the wall is free for a TV or shelves with kitchen items.

Attention! A refrigerator of the same color as the kitchen unit looks interesting and very unusual.

Linear

The linear layout involves placing the set along a long wall, and the dining area opposite. Installing furniture in a straight line is primarily suitable for narrow, elongated kitchens, for which this may be the only option. It will be optimal in other cases as well.

It will suit:

1. For a kitchen space of 7 square meters. m.
2. For a kitchen-studio, kitchen-living room or kitchen-hallway.
3. For a non-standard room: there are niches, protrusions, cut corners, inconveniently located windows, doors.

In addition, a single-row kitchen has its advantages:

1. Compactness and the ability to place an island table or bar counter.
2. Ease of furniture design and assembly.
3. There are no corners that complicate the use of cabinets when you need to equip them with pull-out systems or carousels.
4. Ability to work on a seamless and neat tabletop surface.

Although a straight kitchen is universal and compact, from an ergonomic point of view it is slightly inconvenient, since you have to make unnecessary movements along the stove, refrigerator and sink. But with a short headset length (up to 2.5 m), this inconvenience is almost unnoticeable.

Important! If the room is square in shape, then a linear layout will be successful only if built-in appliances are used. Otherwise, many essential items in the kitchen may not fit.

Single-row furniture arrangement

This involves placing kitchen cabinets along one wall, with the dining table placed opposite the unit or closer to the window.

Recommended layout:

• If the kitchen is small, say 3x3 m;
• If you want to leave more space for arranging a spacious dining area;
• Provided there is an island in the kitchen;
• If you want to put a sofa in the kitchen for relaxation.

Pros: the set, lined up in one line, is compact, simple and versatile.

Cons: By lining up three work points—stove, sink, and refrigerator—in one row, be prepared for frequent running back and forth while cooking.

Hint: a set with an additional third tier or an enlarged second tier will allow you to store more things in it or hide the air duct pipe behind the facades.

Below is an example of a square kitchen design with a linear layout and a sofa.

Which facades to choose for a kitchen set?

The temperature and humidity in the kitchen are constantly changing. You have to deal with hot dishes, water and grease all the time.

Because of this, special requirements are placed on the kitchen façade:

1. Resistance to moisture. Surfaces must withstand contact with water and steam well.
2. Resistance to high temperatures.
3. Easy to care for. It is necessary that the facade can be easily cleaned from drops of grease, food debris, traces of dishes, etc.
4. Resistant to mechanical damage such as impacts and scratches.
5. Resistance to the spread of fungus.
6. Resistance to natural dyes. Various juices, wine, blood, coffee can be easily absorbed by porous materials.
7. Durability.
8. Beautiful appearance. The facades should match the interior of the entire kitchen in color and style.

There are quite a lot of requirements, but there are also a large number of materials on the market that meet them. Most often they use wood, chipboard or MDF. Metal is considered a more exclusive material for the manufacture of facades.

Style solutions for kitchen furniture

The main goal of designing any kitchen interior is to create a beautiful and practical environment in which it would be convenient to cook and pleasant to eat. The interior of a square kitchen is influenced by both the chosen style and its dimensions.

Kitchen 2x2

A small, square kitchen has few layout and style options. When developing a design, the set of parts and accessories is limited using the following solutions:

• Stylistics. Simple and functional styles are suitable: minimalism, Scandinavian, hi-tech, ethno. Art Nouveau is used with caution: large and flashy details are excluded.

In a modern style Source 4.bp.blogspot

• Finishing. Overall light, helping to make the interior more airy. The laconic interior is diversified with stylish 3D photo wallpapers.
• A mirrored apron, open shelves, and glossy surfaces (including the ceiling) will help expand the space.
• The central chandelier can be replaced with several ceiling and/or wall lamps; Lighting will also be needed above the tabletop.
• For furniture, the best option would be an L-shaped arrangement; shallow cabinets can be made to order.

Non-standard approach Source s1.prima-interior

Where to put the refrigerator?

The height of a standard refrigerator is 170-180 cm. The most suitable place for it is considered to be the corner between the window and the wall. Here the refrigerator will not disturb anyone.

There are also other options for its placement:

1. Niche. Thanks to this design, you can install shelves above the refrigerator that will be used as additional storage space. This option is quite often used in small kitchens.
2. Built into the kitchen unit.

You can also purchase a small refrigerator. Its height usually does not exceed 150 cm. You can place such a refrigerator:

• under the windowsill;
• under the tabletop.

The second option is more suitable for small kitchens.

REFERENCE. If you decide to install a refrigerator under the countertop, then it is better to buy a model with drawers. It is much more convenient for this location.

Even a bulky refrigerator can be placed so that it does not interfere and fits well into the kitchen design. Also, some apartment owners additionally select equipment of an unusual color in order to emphasize it. This opens up opportunities for creating unusual interiors.

Where to begin?

The renovation can be called successfully completed if you are satisfied with the result and stayed within budget. To make both possible, a clear plan is needed. Let's see what main stages need to be completed before starting repairs.

Choosing a style

The most successful for a small kitchen in Khrushchev can be considered modern design trends - minimalism, Scandinavian style, eco, hi-tech, loft with Scandi elements.

Predominantly light colors, restraint, and technology will only serve the benefit of a small area.

Classics with its massiveness and solemnity, no matter how you want it, can hardly be imagined in the interior of a Khrushchev kitchen. But you can find a compromise - harmoniously dilute the classics with modern elements.

Read about kitchens in the style of modern classics in our separate material - go to.

It is possible to decorate a small kitchen in Provence or country style. True, here too it is worth following some recommendations: moderation in accessories and in the use of textiles. For example, instead of multi-layered and lush curtains on the windows, you can choose more laconic Roman blinds, simple cotton curtains, a single lambrequin or cafe curtains.

We draw a design project

To make a design project with 3D visualization, it is not necessary to resort to the services of professional designers. You can do this yourself from your home computer using free online programs.

A simple free online constructor with detailed instructions is available on our website - here.

A ready-made design project will help you:

• imagine what the interior will actually look like after renovation;
• experiment with the arrangement of furniture and the configuration of the kitchen set;
• estimate different options for finishing materials and decide on a color scheme.

Deciding on finishing materials

Since the kitchen space is small, and the distance from the working area to surrounding objects is minimal, it is worth giving preference to practical finishing options - wear-resistant in conditions of high humidity, temperature changes and frequent contamination. For wall decoration, it is better to use washable wallpaper or matte paint. Ceramic tiles, porcelain stoneware, linoleum or PVC tiles are suitable for finishing the floor.

You should not make false ceilings in a small kitchen. They greatly conceal the height of the ceilings, and in Khrushchev-era buildings it is already below the standard.

The fastest, most budget-friendly and win-win option for finishing the ceiling is a white matte stretch ceiling.

When choosing finishing materials, general rules apply to all kitchens. Read about the best way to decorate an apron in our separate article - go to it.

Choosing a headset manufacturer

The best option for a Khrushchev-era kitchen set is a custom-made one. Ready-made and modular sets with standard cabinet sizes are rarely functional, but they benefit in cost.

The only problem with buying custom-made furniture is the long wait for production and the reliability of manufacturers and sellers. This article will help you avoid mistakes when ordering and designing a kitchen - go.

Beautiful and budget renovation in Khrushchev with the most inexpensive IKEA kitchen in the following video:

Determining the estimate

A lot depends on the budget for the renovation: the choice of finishing materials, furniture, layout. It is worth keeping in mind that costs also depend on the style chosen. An interior with classic elements will cost more than a Scandinavian or loft style design.

To create an estimate, consider a few key points:

• what kind of repair will be - cosmetic or major;
• do windows and doors need to be replaced?
• will communications be replaced and meters installed;
• will you change equipment and furniture;
• whether redevelopment will be carried out;
• Are additional services needed for dismantling old coatings, cleaning and removal of construction waste;
• which jobs will you do yourself, and which ones will you invite a professional to do?

Before making an estimate, take measurements of the area of ​​the walls, ceiling and floor.

Once you have decided on the points listed above, you can make a list of the main work to be performed during the repair. You can write everything by hand, but it is most convenient to create tables in Excel, which automatically calculate the total amount. Below is an example of what an estimate might look like.

It is best to split all repair work into several stages. This way you will receive not only an estimate, but also a clear plan with the sequence of work, and a list of necessary purchases.

Why do you need an estimate? In addition to having a clear action plan, you will see ways to save money and be able to manage your renovation costs. The risk of going over budget will be lower.

If the calculated total amount does not correspond to your financial capabilities, adjustments can be made to the estimate. For example, save on the services of a craftsman if you can do some work yourself or with the help of friends and relatives, or on the cost of finishing materials and/or furniture by choosing a different manufacturer.

You can adjust the estimate at all subsequent stages of repair planning, which we will discuss separately below.

Where to hide the gas water heater?

The location of the gas water heater is strictly regulated. In addition to this, apartment owners must follow certain rules when planning the space. The column cannot be hung above the refrigerator and gas stove. Placing it above the sink is also not recommended, but it is acceptable when the kitchen area is small.

Also, the speaker should not be hung too low or high. It must be installed so that the burner is at eye level.

To disguise the gas water heater, owners usually build it into the upper part of the set. But the heating device cannot be covered with a solid facade; it must be made perforated. In addition, the box should not have top and bottom walls. These rules are created for the safety of residents.

There are other placement methods that allow you to hide the column:

1. Between wall cabinets. This option allows you to harmoniously fit the speaker into the interior. But you need to take into account that there must be at least 3 cm of free space on the sides of the heating device for normal air circulation.
2. Placement in a corner. If the water heater is hung in a corner, it will be much easier to store it in a corner cabinet. In this case, the same requirements must be met as for other column cabinets.
3. Disguise as a general interior. The easiest way is to cover the speaker with vinyl film of the same color as the kitchen walls. You can also choose a color that matches the headset. Arranging a corner of the kitchen unit

How to properly decorate a large square kitchen

Large square kitchen - the more spacious it is, the more good ideas for its proper arrangement can be brought to life. In a spacious square-shaped kitchen, you can install a two-line or U-shaped set, and even build a full-fledged kitchen island, with a built-in work surface, oven, stove and sink (you can choose other options at your own discretion).

A large square kitchen is an ideal place for flights of fancy.

Since the room itself has a large area and good lighting, it is allowed to use any rich, and even dark, shades when decorating it. For example, the floor, furniture facades, and some decorative elements on the walls can be equipped in a dark or black color. You can also choose curtains or drapes in rich colors.

Large square kitchen in dark colors.

The entire space of the spacious square kitchen can be divided into working and dining areas. At the same time, it is recommended to install a massive oval or round table in the dining area, selecting chairs with soft seats and high, comfortable backs. You can also zone the room using special lighting, or using a two-level ceiling or floor.

Choosing built-in kitchen appliances

Usually the kitchen is equipped with a standard set of appliances:

1. Oven and hob. In small kitchen spaces they are built one above the other.
2. Microwave ovens can have completely different sizes. Built-in models require much less space, but they have less usable volume. They are installed in any module to which there is free access. Sometimes a microwave is even built under the countertop.
3. The hood should be compact and unnoticeable. Built-in models additionally include shelves. With their help, you can significantly increase the storage area.
4. A dishwasher is not always built in, as it is a fairly large device. If it is possible to accommodate it, then buy the narrowest model. Its width is 45 cm.
5. Double boiler. It is most convenient to use a steamer on the countertop. But if there is not enough space, you can buy a steam oven. This device combines the functions of an oven and a steamer. In addition, it can heat food, that is, it also replaces a microwave.

Arrangement of a kitchen 10 sq. m. using the corner option

This is the most popular idea, thanks to which furniture items and household appliances are placed in such a way that each of them is convenient to use.

This layout allows you to save a lot of space. The dining table fits well both in the center and along the surface of the wall. Install a round sink in an empty corner.

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Place the dishwasher next to it, and then the hob. Place a refrigerator in the opposite corner, and a tall pencil case would look nice next to it.

Hang the shelves on the walls in one line, otherwise the angular effect will be lost. Shelves with doors with glass inserts will fit harmoniously into our layout.

The light supply in the room must be of high quality; corner spaces are usually dark, so make sure there is good lighting.

Install lighting on the bottom of the shelves, and above the table where food is consumed, hang a lighting fixture in the form of a chandelier. You should not opt ​​for a corner sofa in a 10 sq.m. kitchen. m.

Don't forget about the roof rails

Tips for using roof rails:

1. Most often, 1–3 rails, about 60 cm long, are enough to equip a kitchen. Otherwise, you can overload the spaces.
2. Accessories must be selected based on your daily needs.

In order not to clutter the space, only those items that should be within close reach are stored on the wall.

For example, you can hang on the roof rails:

1. Cutting board.
2. Towel holder.
3. Colander.
4. A shelf with spices, tea, sugar, etc.
5. Scissors.
6. Knife holder.
7. Potholder.

The list should be adapted to suit your needs.

Interior design features

The kitchen in a panel house does not have large dimensions, so it needs a visual increase in space. Design advice on decoration and color schemes will help make the room more spacious.

• Choose pastel shades, peach, beige, white, light green, light brown. Bright, rich colors in the design make a small room feel cramped and gloomy. In this case, it is better to leave the ceiling plain white. If the height allows, you can make plasterboard suspended structures or a glossy stretch ceiling.
• The best wall decoration is paintable wallpaper, decorative plaster, and easy-to-clean panels. When developing a design, avoid using colorful and large patterns that will visually reduce the size of the kitchen. Longitudinal stripes will elongate the room, and large prints will make it overloaded and bulky. Ceramic tiles, which can be easily washed from grease and soot, would be appropriate in the apron area. A very original and stylish solution is glass aprons made of heat-resistant tempered glass.
• For flooring, give preference to ceramic tiles or moisture-resistant laminate, which is easy to use. Lay out the covering diagonally - this design technique will increase the area of ​​a small-sized kitchen in a panel house.
• Particular attention should be paid to lighting, since sunlight is not always enough for comfortable work and communication with household members, especially if the kitchen faces north or west. It would be very appropriate to illuminate the work area using light bulbs built into the set and apron. You can hang a wall sconce above the dining table, and a chandelier in the center of the kitchen. Just make sure that the latter is not bulky. The same goes for furniture.

The white color of the finish will hide the imperfections of the architecture, and the light set will make the kitchen visually wider

In a modest-sized kitchen, it is important to know when to stop using dark, colorful shades.

What color is best for a small kitchen?

You should choose colors carefully for small kitchens. Do not overload the space with dark and intrusive shades. It is also advisable to avoid contrasting patterns. For a small room, the most relevant colors are:

White. This is the most reliable color, although not the most practical. Any space will seem fresh and light.

Grey. If the walls are painted gray, then it is better to make the apron in a different tone, for example white. Usually gray is combined with similar colors.

Beige. With its help you can make the interior soft and neat. It is easy to combine coffee, milk and cream colors. You can also make zoning for dining and working parts.

Pink. It should only be used if natural lighting is well organized. The shade can be any. More saturated colors are given to the furniture façade. Pale shades are used for walls.

Even a small kitchen can be easily made beautiful and functional. But it is advisable to think through all the nuances in advance. Before purchasing furniture, you should make a design project and choose built-in household appliances.

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

Kitchen design 7 square meters (real photo examples)

Specifics of the kitchen in Khrushchev

Khrushchevka is a multi-storey panel building. They were built in the period 1950-1980, when a large volume of affordable housing was required. The project was developed following the example of French buildings for workers, where the kitchen was allocated a modest area, since it was practically not used. Soviet citizens devoted much more time to preparing food; they had to put up with a space of 5-6 square meters.

An example of the layout of a Khrushchev apartment

Features of kitchen renovation in Khrushchev:

• In 95% of cases, gas equipment is connected. According to fire safety requirements, you cannot leave a room with gas without a door. Thus, it is prohibited to completely dismantle the interior wall. It is prohibited to combine the kitchen with an adjacent room or hallway.

• A refrigeration niche is installed under the window sill. Between it and the street the thickness is only 1.5 bricks. This space can be used for storage, a freezer can be installed inside, or not used at all.

Niche under the window

• Some walls in Khrushchev have a non-standard shape due to the presence of a ventilation shaft. Closer to the corner opposite the window or next to the front door, there is a protrusion that forms a niche in the wall. This feature, depending on its individual parameters, can be used to create a storage cabinet, to install a refrigerator or for other needs.

• There are built-in mezzanines above the front door inside the kitchen. They are used for storing canned food and other products with a long shelf life.

Mezzanine above the door

The height of the kitchen ceiling in a Khrushchev building is 2.7 m, which is important when choosing finishing materials for renovation.

The first steps and stages of kitchen renovation in Khrushchev

Before starting a kitchen renovation in a Khrushchev-era building, a plan is developed. A drawing and visualization of the future interior is created. They indicate the location of electrical sockets, switches, as well as the size and arrangement of kitchen furniture and other nuances. The budget for repair work is calculated.

Layout example

The procedure for renovating a kitchen in Khrushchev is as follows:

• ceiling finishing;
• wall decoration;
• laying the floor.

The work process contains a number of key stages:

• Removing old furniture and removing existing finishes. The room should take on the appearance of a concrete cube.
• Conducting electricity, the old kitchen in Khrushchev requires replacing the wiring with a new one. Installation of sockets and switches in regular and convenient places.
• Conducting electrical wiring for lighting fixtures.
• Installation of plumbing.
• Ceiling repair and finishing.
• Application of wall coverings.
• Installation of floor materials.
• Next, furniture is installed and decor is placed.

Finishing materials for renovating a small kitchen in Khrushchev are chosen to be lightweight, capable of maintaining visual volume and adjusting the area.

Wall repair

During the renovation process, old walls often need to be leveled first. How to do this while preserving as much as possible centimeters and even millimeters of a small-sized kitchen?

• The simplest and most effective method is leveling along the beacons, but then the layer of plaster may be too thick. Therefore, differences of up to 60 mm in partitions are better to be leveled with several layers of starting putty.

If the wall protrudes locally in one place, but in general it is straight, then in order to save costs and precious centimeters, you can simply knock off the protrusion with a hammer drill and then level the wall with putty.

• You can cover the walls with thin sheets of plasterboard. If you want to insulate and soundproof the kitchen, re-lay and hide communications, then sheets of plasterboard need to be installed on the frame, but this will significantly reduce the size of the kitchen. Therefore, to save space, it is better to place the gypsum board on glue, having previously cleaned and primed the walls. Perhaps this method can be called optimal;
• If you decide to demolish and erect concrete walls, then get ready for tedious, noisy and very dusty work, preferably with at least 2 assistants, or better yet, entrust this part of the work to a team of repairmen. How to do this, watch the video:

• But you can build plasterboard walls on a metal frame with your own hands;

• If you live in an old building or a Khrushchev building, you need to find out what the partitions in the apartment are made of. Walls made of wood need not just be leveled, but reinforced with metal corners and finished with reinforcing mesh;
• As for finishing, washable vinyl wallpaper on a non-woven basis is most often used in the kitchen, but you can also paint the walls with water-based paint for rooms with high humidity;
• To decorate the apron, most people choose ceramic tiles, mosaics or glass panels - wear-resistant and durable materials with increased resistance to moisture and the ability to be easily washed.

Wallpaper for a small kitchen is desirable in light colors, but if you want to add color and brightness to the interior, then do not give up on this idea and decorate only one wall with colored or photo wallpaper, thus highlighting the eating area.