Furniture for a small kitchen: types, selection and placement

Small kitchens are found not only in apartments, but also in private houses. It seems to many that it is quite difficult to equip them, because there is very little space. But this is not the case. Even a very small kitchenette can be made convenient.

In the event that a person wants to equip the room himself, initially it is necessary to figure out what kind of furniture will be needed in a small kitchenette. It is also worthwhile to determine in advance the minimum equipment to be installed.

The basis of such a room is kitchen cabinets. It is in them that all the dishes and kitchen utensils are stored. You can purchase both ready-made headsets and cabinets separately. There are both wall-mounted and floor-standing models. The choice depends on what kind of kitchen you need to equip. So, if the room occupies no more than 5-6 square meters, a corner kitchen is perfect for it, which includes a pair of wall cabinets and several pedestals.

We should also say about the technique. Items such as a dishwasher, freezer or refrigerator, microwave or multicooker should be included in this category. If the kitchen is small, then it is better to choose built-in appliances, as it takes up less space.

The main part of the kitchen set is located here. The cabinets contain all the items necessary for the cooking process. For arranging the working area, many people choose pencil cases. Besides them, you can supplement the workspace with all kinds of shelves. They are compact and handy. The most frequently used household appliances are also located here.

In the case when the area of ​​the room does not allow too "to turn around", you can buy a kitchen set under the ceiling. Of course, it will be inconvenient to get to the uppermost cabinets, but it is quite possible to store dishes that are used extremely rarely, or food supplies there. In addition, such cabinet furniture will visually increase the area of ​​the room. Also, to save space, many use open shelves. But this is not the most correct decision, because in this case, their contents may become covered with dust. Besides, lift cabinets, pull-out baskets or containers can be used. A convenient option can be carousel grid.

When the work area is fully organized, you can start arranging a place where the whole family will gather. The simplest solution is considered setting up a small coffee table and a couple of chairs. It is best to place them by the window. This is the brightest and most comfortable place. The table itself can be oval or round.

You can also turn a window sill into a comfortable table., thereby saving a little space. In addition, in small kitchens you can buy a ready-made set with a bar counter. It doesn't take up that much space. In this case, the classic chairs can be replaced by bar ones. And if the choice is made in favor of a regular table, you can purchase small sofa with built-in storage compartments for small kitchen utensils.

Most often, kitchen furniture is made from the following materials.

• Wood. It is the most expensive of the entire list. Such furniture looks attractive and stylish. Moreover, it is environmentally friendly. For the manufacture of kitchen furniture, pine, birch or oak are most often used.

• MDF most often chosen for those kitchens in which the humidity is too high. Despite the rather low price, such material is of high quality and durable. It can even withstand hot steam, which is very important for a kitchen space.

• Multiplex consists of small pieces of natural wood that are glued together. This material is resistant to temperature extremes and excessive moisture.

• Chipboard more suitable for creating modular furniture. The cost of such material is also low. However, formaldehydes are very often used in the process of its manufacture. This, in turn, can harm the body of those who live in a house with such furniture.

• Plastic quite often used in the process of manufacturing individual parts of kitchen sets. This material has such qualities as moisture resistance and low weight, moreover, it has the ability to not fade in the sun.

• Artificial stone set looks very beautiful and luxurious. But at the same time, its cost is quite high. Such material is not afraid of moisture, does not absorb any odors. So the kitchen will remain stylish and cozy even over time.

An equally important point to pay attention to is the color of the furniture. It is important that all items match the color of the walls, floor and curtains that serve as the background. Another important point is that all the details must be combined with each other. The most universal is considered White color. But at the same time, many housewives avoid it, because they are worried about the cleanliness of too light coatings, which will have to be washed often. To prevent them from getting dirty, all light-colored details in the headset should be made of a material that repels dirt and is easy to clean.

Furniture in pastel colors always looks good on a white background. Bright colors should be used more carefully. Small details will be enough to focus on certain areas and simply dilute a monochromatic room. You also need to know that in small kitchens, you should not use more than 2 primary colors. Otherwise, the space will be overloaded and uncomfortable to be in it.

When deciding to remodel your kitchen, you need to pay attention to all the little things.

• The selected headset must be made of moisture-resistant materials. Otherwise, it will not last long in the kitchen.
• It is important that the material of its manufacture is not afraid of high temperatures, as well as sudden temperature changes.
• A set for a small kitchen should perform several functions at once. Perfectly in this case, transforming furniture is suitable. It will significantly save space in a small room.
• Large and bulky models should be avoided. You should pay attention to a set with a bar counter or buy a kitchen under the ceiling. But it is better not to purchase large dining tables. In addition, it is important that all items in the kitchen do not interfere with free movement.
• It is worth choosing furniture options that will be easier to care for. After all, the kitchen is a place where it is impossible to avoid surface contamination during work.
• Be sure to pay attention to retractable or built-in structures. They do not take up much space, while being very roomy.

It is sometimes difficult to furnish a small kitchen without the help of specialists, but simple tips and interesting examples will help here. First of all, you need to determine for yourself how the kitchen set will be located. You can make an arrangement in different ways.

To install furniture in this way, you first need to select the wall along which it will be placed. Most often, this option is used in long, but not too narrow rooms... Otherwise, there will be absolutely no room in the kitchen for free movement.

Having chosen such a placement option, it is necessary to determine in which corner of the room the kitchen set will be installed. The furniture used in this case is almost always compact and not too bulky. In small kitchens, you shouldn't have more than three cabinets. Most often, a single-section sink is located in the middle of the room, and on both sides of it there are headset elements. It is good if the cabinets are equipped not with hinged doors, but with sliding doors. The option is considered very convenient when the two lower pedestals are combined by a table top. Most often, built-in appliances are placed in the resulting niche.

When choosing, you should pay attention to narrower designs. This will immediately visually increase the space in such a small room. Corner kitchen sets are a great option for small spaces.

This way of arranging furniture may be the most rational for small spaces. In this case, the bar counter is used not only for its intended purpose, but also as a work surface or dining table.

In this case, the most furniture is used, therefore sets of this type are the most expensive. All cabinets are installed along three walls. The table here is usually located in the middle of the room.

Usually lockers are equipped with either roller or sliding doors. The floor stand, set aside for the sink, is most often supplemented with built-in containers, which allows you to put all the necessary things there. In such headsets, there is a lot of space for placing various kitchen utensils.

In this version, floor stands, cutting tables, and other elements of kitchen furniture are used, which are supplemented with wheels for free movement. This not only saves space, but also allows you to periodically change something in your kitchen.

In modern kitchens, even small ones, you can bring any ideas to life. The main thing is to turn on your imagination and use all the free space to the maximum. This option is perfect for a country-style kitchen. A white set will look great against a floral wallpaper background. In addition, small additions in the form of small items placed on additional shelves will make the room much more comfortable.

If the kitchen is very small, all pieces of furniture can be arranged in one row. Both cabinets and cutting tables will fit perfectly here. In this case, there is a lot of space for the dining area. It can consist of a table and a small sofa. This is the most convenient option. Furniture in a small kitchen can be placed in a variety of ways.

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