Small kitchen design 5 sq. m with refrigerator
A small five-meter kitchenette, unfortunately, is a common situation in most older houses. Nevertheless, the owners have to get out and somehow place both a refrigerator, a stove and a dining area in a small area.
Subtleties of planning
A very small kitchen with an area of 5 sq. m, should be planned in such a way that the refrigerator, stove and sink form a kind of triangle.
It is more convenient to create a project on a printed apartment plan or in a special program.
To organize 5 meters in a practical and convenient way, you can use one of several basic methods, which are determined depending on the shape of the room.
- Linear model implies the arrangement of the kitchen unit and existing equipment along one of the walls. The advantages of linear planning are that enough space remains free, which allows you to freely place a full-fledged working area. Its downside is the lack of a working surface and storage space. Using a linear layout, it is customary to build not only kitchen cabinets in one row, but also a refrigerator with a stove.
- L-shaped model implies that the cabinets should be placed in the shape of the letter G. Experts prefer to use the L-shaped layout for small kitchens, but order the set yourself, since not all models on the market can correspond to a small room.
It is better to take built-in household appliances in a five-meter room, and either make a folding table or replace it with a bar counter.
The L-shaped layout, in which only two walls are occupied, is distinguished by its convenience and attractive appearance, but in most cases, access to the window is blocked.
- If you choose a model named galley, then the lockers will have to be placed along the opposite walls. The galley layout is suitable for a narrow small kitchen or for a room that does not have a dining area. The furniture is lined up in two lines along parallel walls, creating ample work space. Unfortunately, nothing but a headset will fit in such a kitchen.
- U-shaped layout requires the arrangement of furniture in such a way that it resembles a horseshoe. The U-shaped layout is suitable for kitchens with small dining areas, consisting of a maximum of a miniature table and one chair. In this case, the kitchen set occupies three walls. The pros and cons of this layout are the same as in the previous case.
In principle, in order to make the five-meter kitchen more functional, you can think about combining it with the living room. Of course, this will cost a significant amount of money, plus you will first have to obtain permission for demolition and erection of walls, but the result will pay off.
In the combined space, 5 meters can be left only for the working area, and the dining area can either be completely transferred to the living room, or placed at the junction of two rooms.
Generally, working out the layout of a small kitchen, it is required to fill the available square meters to the maximum, as well as visually expand the space... For example, it makes sense to use the entire height of the room and the window sill, as well as choose folding interior elements. Even furniture can be sliding or, in principle, absent, which will save a sufficient amount of space. Surfaces such as metal, glass and mirrors visually expand the space.
Style solutions
For a small kitchen, the chosen design should be as practical as possible and not overloaded with details. We are talking about minimalism, because its characteristic features are its versatility and conciseness. To get it, you don't even have to spend money on decorative elements, and finishing can be as simple as possible, which makes this solution also economical. The color scheme of minimalism is cold and light, like white, gray and blue with black as a contrast. Simple furniture is complemented by only those accessories that are necessary for the job. When designing a minimalist kitchen, it should be remembered that all open surfaces should remain practically empty, and only blinds should be used instead of fabric curtains.
Fits well in a five-meter kitchen and a style such as high-tech. It is characterized by the use of a black and white palette with a possible addition of gray, as well as plastic and metal furniture of an unusual shape.
The designers do not recommend using any accessories - it is better to install stylish looking equipment and, perhaps, let the wires peek out a little here and there. Instead of curtains, windows should be fitted with metal blinds.
Scandinavian style is close to minimalism, but it looks more cozy. Light shades are used, but most often cold. Furniture should be wooden and fairly simple in design, but of high quality. Rugs, curtains, natural plants and posters or paintings are suitable as accessories. To get a modern kitchen, you have to give preference to the natural shades of a beige palette, and to make accents, although bright, but warm. It is better to take furniture of an unusual, but smooth shape, and the seating places should be soft. Lamps and flower vases are also suitable as accessories.
Finishing options
Decorating a 5-meter kitchen should be simple but reliable. It is customary to place either linoleum or tiles on the floor., since such materials lend themselves to easy cleaning and do not get very dirty during cooking.
For decorating a kitchen in a Scandinavian style, a wooden covering, for example, parquet, will be much more appropriate.
Walls can be glued to washable wallpaper, tiles or plastic panels - such a coating is considered non-marking and easy to clean. Materials such as plaster, paint and brick are likely to be used, but it will be more difficult to clean them from splashes of hot oil or tap water. The easiest way is to plaster the ceiling or make it stretch.
Organization of lighting
Lighting in the kitchen should be as natural as possible, but sufficient to carry out culinary work. In addition to the window, another main light source is needed - this should be a lamp located in the middle of the ceiling. Besides, you will also need the allocation of separate zones using table lamps, pendant lights or spotlights in the work area.
Choice of headsets and other furniture
In a small kitchen, it is important to choose the right refrigerator. It makes sense to think about horizontal models that even fit well under the countertop, or about a mini-version of the technique. If a standard refrigerator will be used, then it makes sense to place shelves for small items above it, or even mount a closed cabinet. There are also separate refrigerators that allow you to mount the freezer directly into the kitchen set., and install the compact refrigerator in the free space. In principle, in order to free up square meters, it makes sense to move the refrigerator to an adjoining room, for example, a storage room or a glazed balcony.
Linear headsets take up the least space, but they do not always hold all the necessary utensils. Corner headsets in this regard are considered a better choice.
If it is also supplemented with a bar counter that can act as a dining table, then there will definitely be enough free space in the room to move. This element can either be a continuation of the tabletop, or be located strictly perpendicular. It is better to purchase a built-in stove for a small-sized kitchen. When there is no need for abundant cooking, you can limit yourself to a couple of burners and refuse the oven. The headset itself should be equipped with rails, drawers, holders, shelves and multifunctional storage systems.
Successful examples
A very cozy kitchen is obtained even in an ordinary "Khrushchev", if you use the windowsill wisely. In this case the window sill is replaced by a full-fledged work surface, which can also be used as a dining area... From under it comes a compact and laconic white table, which can be used to feed more people. The headset itself, by the way, is decorated using calm beige and white shades that create a pleasant atmosphere and visually expand the space.
There are two cupboards under the additional worktop, providing additional storage space.
In the kitchen, all possible height is effectively used, since even the space above the refrigerator is occupied by a cabinet. Instead of the traditional hob, there is a built-in hob with two cooking zones. The issue of storing the microwave has been solved in an interesting way - instead of taking up the work surface, it is hidden on one of the shelves. The entire design of the kitchen meets the style of minimalism - maximum functionality and no unnecessary details.
Another small kitchen has a classic corner set, ending with a classic refrigerator.The window area is also used here, but in a different way - the battery is used as a shelf for jars of cereals and other dry products. The table for the kitchen is narrow and rectangular. It is pushed with its long side against the wall, and next to it there are two white stools of an unusual shape.
The kitchen floor is tiled with sky blue tiles, and almost the entire set is painted white, which creates the effect of a sky with clouds.
The use of these colors makes even a small room spacious and very cozy.
It should also be mentioned that there is a third option for using a window sill in a small kitchen... By removing the window sill, and simply continuing the kitchen set, even a sink can be installed in a previously unused area. Above the refrigerator, by the way, in this case there is also an additional cabinet. To decorate the kitchen, pleasant natural shades are used - green and beige for the cabinets themselves, as well as blue and brown for a patterned tiled apron.
About one of the design options for a small kitchen 5 sq. m. with a refrigerator, see below.
