Built-in set for a small kitchen: recommendations for choosing and beautiful examples

Built-in kitchens, also known as architectural ones, are the best solution if the size of the room is small. Such furniture is usually located along one wall and does not take up much space. Some design solutions allow the kitchen to look like a living room. A special feature is that all large household appliances are built into the furniture, therefore, there is no need to allocate space for it.

Consider the benefits built-in kitchen unit.

• This solution is quite practical, and many housewives using this kind of headset note the convenience when preparing food.
• Appearance. Due to the fact that the main components of the kitchen are on the same line, the room looks very harmonious. A good kitchen set does not look prefabricated, even minimal gaps are missing, the room looks perfect.
• Cosiness. Not a single element is out of the picture. Typically, the headset is designed in such a way that the room resembles a living room as much as possible.
• Ergonomic Even in the kitchen 6 sq. m you can fit a stove, refrigerator, sink. You can even put in a washing machine, the room will still not look overloaded. A dining table with chairs is placed next to the free wall.
• The worktop, sink and gas stove are located close to each other. Crockery and kitchen utensils are also within arm's reach.

However, this solution has several disadvantages.

• Price. A one-piece built-in set with sink and stove will cost you much more than if you bought each item separately.
• The hosts won't be able to buy any headset they like. Before buying, you will have to measure the premises in order to correctly calculate the location of the objects.
• If a gas stove or a washing machine breaks down, the repair will cause a lot of inconvenience, because the headset is one-piece and its finish will have to be damaged. To remove the equipment, you will need to remove the countertop and side walls.
• If you spoil any part of the headset, you will have to install exactly the same one instead. Fragments of other sizes will simply not work.

Kitchen set models differ in configuration, location and design, but the main components remain unchanged. Any kitchen set includes a refrigerator, hob, oven, sink. Some models are equipped with an extractor hood, washing machine and dishwasher.

Above were listed the basic set, without which not a single kitchen can do, however, if this is not enough for the owners, they will always be able to buy small appliances by installing them on the table or attaching them to special hanging holders. You can put a multicooker or double boiler, mini-freezer, bread maker, deep fryer, coffee machine, juicer and toaster on the countertop. In some models, a yoghurt maker is included. A small plasma TV will also fit here.

In almost every home, all appliances are installed in the lower part of the headset, under the countertop. However, a microwave or multicooker can be installed in a wall cabinet. If you think carefully about the location of the shelves in a vertical cabinet, then inside you can harmoniously place some small appliances. You can install a coffee maker at the very bottom of the case, a yogurt maker above, and a juicer on top.

In addition to large household appliances, other elements can be placed inside, for example, a pull-out worktop, drawers and baskets for kitchen utensils, and a built-in trash bin under the sink.

The interior design of a small kitchen with a built-in suite can be different - both sophisticated and with strict lines.

A kitchen with architectural elements will look harmonious if the owners decide to expand the territory of the room by removing the interior partition. In this case, a built-in suite will separate the kitchen from the living room.

The front of the headset will be made in the same design as the rest of the furniture. Alternatively, the washing machine can be hidden behind cabinet doors, which will open when needed.

Kitchens with a built-in set are as close as possible to a living space, because all the wires, gas pipes and plumbing elements are hidden in the closet. At the request of the owners, manufacturers can install the sink so that it appears only if necessary, and the rest of the time it is hidden from prying eyes.

An equally popular design solution in small kitchens is the installation of a corner set. If you use the corner with benefit, then most of the room remains unused, and you can put a refrigerator here. A soft kitchen corner with a table will fit in a free corner.

The built-in headset can be used not only in small kitchens. If you decide to expand the room by removing the wall, then you can significantly increase the dining area, and the headset will act as an island on one side, and a bar counter on the other. Here you can get together with your family for breakfast or have a party with friends.

Such headsets can be transformed from a bar counter into a dining table, work surface or into a small children's table.

Expert advice will be useful when choosing a built-in kitchen.

• You should not buy household appliances and furniture sets separately. It will be quite difficult to combine everything into one whole, and if it works out, the result will not please you. But if you nevertheless decide on this, then first of all you always need to purchase large household appliances, visually determine where it will stand, and only then order furniture for it as a frame. Otherwise, there is a high probability that you will be wrong with the dimensions.

• Before going to a furniture store, decide in advance what you want. The market for kitchen sets is so big that sometimes your eyes run up. Of course, a gas stove and a sink are a must. However, consider whether it is worth paying extra for a dishwasher, coffee maker, or yogurt maker. If over time there is an urgent need for such a technique, you can always purchase it separately and put it on the table. It will cost you a lot less. But it is impossible to imagine a comfortable life without a built-in refrigerator.

• Before going to the store, consider how much you expect to make a purchase. In order not to waste your time, you can always contact the seller to the consultant, telling him your budget, the size of the area and your own wishes. He will quickly point you to the appropriate options.

• If large household appliances remain in sight and does not hide behind the doors, then try to make the front part in the same style and in the same color scheme. Keep in mind that good built-in headsets always come with furniture that adheres to the overall design. In most cases, furniture manufacturers have some agreement with the manufacturers of household appliances. Ideally, all the appliances that are built into a headset should be from the same brand.

• If you don't want to opt for a built-in headset, then custom-made furniture will be the best option. The advantage of this solution is that the owners can voice any wishes, discuss the style and equipment of the headset in advance. The company itself makes all the necessary measurements and creates furniture specifically for your case.

• If you have a small family, do not overpay for extra burners. on the stove and the refrigerator is too large. Remember that all the details need to be thought out exclusively before buying, since after installing the furniture it will be impossible to make any changes without damaging the structure.

A modern design option for a small kitchen. If a few years ago it was popular to put equipment in plain sight, today many prefer to hide it or make it as inconspicuous as possible.

For lovers of the East, a design in the Japanese style is perfect. The suite and dining furniture are made of natural materials.

When there is very little space, then you can take a closer look at the tall kitchen sets. Here is a ceiling-mounted version with a refrigerator, oven, sink, nine cupboards. You can install a trash can or a built-in dryer under the sink.

If you enlarge the kitchen by removing the wall, then you can arrange it in a classic style. The colors are selected depending on the taste of the owners. An example of a classic style headset with an island.

Summing up, we can say that even in the smallest kitchen you can fit any necessary equipment and furniture, and the built-in headset will be an excellent assistant in this case. The cost will depend on the material of the product, the complexity of the assembly and the dimensions of the structure.

If you do not have a large budget, then such a headset can be assembled on your own by purchasing all the components separately. If you have at least minimal experience in assembling furniture, such work will not be difficult, and the headset will delight its owners for a long time to come.

The following video demonstrates a project of a small corner kitchen with a built-in refrigerator and oven.