The dimensions of the kitchen in "Khrushchev"

The small area of ​​the kitchen in "Khrushchev" is a stumbling block in order to make the space for cooking and receiving the most convenient for the hostess and household members. But having done the redevelopment correctly and correctly adding design elements, you can transform even this tiny room.

The small size of the kitchen in "Khrushchev" is distinguished by the projects of V. Lagutenko, who developed this type of layout for mass settlement in new houses during the period when N. Khrushchev was in power. Houses assumed a base of bricks and panels, sometimes these 2 types of structures were combined. Such prefabricated buildings, as a rule, had no more than 6 floors, were not equipped with a garbage chute and an elevator.

This made it possible for many citizens to finally leave the hated communal apartments and live a happy life separately from strangers.

But here many are faced with the problem of small space, and if before the owners of small-sized kitchens treated this fact more or less calmly, then now, if it is necessary to equip with additional equipment, the minimum footage of the kitchen space has become a real problem.

To have an elementary idea of ​​what the dimensions of the kitchen in "Khrushchev" are, let's recall its standards:

• kitchen series No. 1-464 with an area of ​​5.8 m 2;
• series No. 1-434 in different periods had dimensions from 5.7 to 6.2 m 2;
• series No. 1-335 - 6.2 m 2.

Regardless of the fact that the kitchen was located in the middle of the apartment or in the corner, its dimensions remained identical to these parameters.In addition, such tiny kitchenettes could have not only a square, but also an irregular shape, which made their redevelopment very difficult. But this is not the saddest thing, even a size of 5–6 m 2 can be beaten.

However, a feature of the Soviet layout was the placement of the slab to the left or right of the window., there was often an installed column nearby, and the sink was placed in a corner, closer to the bathroom. It turned out that the dining table could be installed only on the opposite side, while it also served for cooking, which, of course, was inconvenient.

Distinctive features of such apartments are not limited only to the size of the kitchen area. You can highlight other characteristic nuances.

• In the combined bathroom, as a rule, there was a windowlocated at the level of the kitchen window, it could be opened to ventilate the space. The tiny size (about 40 cm in length and width) made it possible to dim daylight in the bathroom without turning on the lights.

• Most houses had a gas boiler. due to the lack of hot water, but this attribute appeared a little later.

• There were often mezzanines above the kitchen door., where it was possible to store stocks of dry foods, cereals, as well as canned food and marinades prepared by hand. The pantry was not suitable for these purposes, since in many cases it was absent or located in the back room, and for this reason inedible things were stored in it.

• Another invariable attribute of the panel "Khrushchev" is a tiny refrigerator, having an outlet in the form of a hole, which was located near the window, more precisely, under it.

At the moment, the main problems are in the question regarding the refrigerator: leave it within the kitchen and move the dining area to another place, or remove the refrigeration equipment, for example, in the hallway, in order to free up some of the space under the table and chairs. But not only this makes the owners of a small apartment think.

In a brick house, as well as in an old panel house, it is important to calculate every meter and try not to place unnecessary things in the kitchen that do not have useful functionality. In this regard, some optimization can be done.

• Install a 3-storey kitchen set, as spacious as possible in order to store in it not only dishes and some products, but also electrical equipment. It is advisable to keep what you need constantly on the lower shelves. Things that are required for operation in more rare cases are on the upper shelves. Small accessories can be easily taken from a shelf equipped at the level of the basement tier.

• By the wall left free, it is better to arrange a light table for meals, for example, reclining or folding.

• Many are afraid of the cost of mobile blocks with high capacity, which can be used to create a cozy kitchen.

• As for household appliances, this will also not be difficult if you choose miniature compact models for your home: a top-loading washing machine, a microwave equipped with a high-quality oven with the option of microwave irradiation.

• Fridge, in fact, it can take up a lot of space, so the way out will be its removal to the hallway or another room.

For single people or couples without children, a mini fridge is also available.

• Large slab sizes are undesirable for such a small area. However, you can replace the standard model with a small hob, leaving plenty of room for cooking.

• You can even use a sink as a work area.if you buy a special board that you can put on top when you need to cut food.

In the end, you can carry out a redevelopment with the goal of combining the kitchen with a loggia or with a living room.

To do this, they remove the wall or some part of it, while the door to the kitchen is walled up and refrigeration equipment is placed near it.

It is in vain that some think that it is unlikely that it will be possible to create something interesting in a tiny kitchen of 5-6 m 2... The compactness of a small kitchen does not mean that it cannot be transformed in accordance with your intentions. You can be convinced of this by seeing many photos of successful projects. It's only about the desire, inspiration and support of loved ones.

The room can be designed in different ways.

• Art Nouveau style. It assumes the presence of 3 or more tones of the color palette, rounded curves of furniture, glossy and smooth surfaces painted with acrylic paint or varnish.

• No less attractive country style with the presence of beautiful chair covers, curtains made of natural fabrics, pots and pots with homemade flowers. Any items made with your own hands from natural materials: wood, straw, cones are also suitable for decorating walls and a table.

• Geometric clarity and abstract shapes will also be a great design for a small kitchen, if you choose minimalism... The main tone in this case is neutral, but at the same time individual bright details look stylish on it.

• Suitable for the kitchen in "Khrushchev" and modern hi-tech style... With this decision, it is better to adhere to strictness in colors, and use only artificial materials. This interior is characterized by steel, brown and gray tones, laconic decor in the form of urban panels, unusual "space" forms of objects.

You can get acquainted with possible mistakes when planning a kitchen in "Khrushchev" and tips for overcoming them in the next video.