Redevelopment of the kitchen in "Khrushchev"

Redeveloping a kitchen is a fairly common procedure during renovations. Usually it is typical for apartments with an old layout. As practice shows, the owners are trying to expand not only 6 m², but also 9-11 m². Often people are engaged in redevelopment on their own, which leads to a number of violations. Consider the current options for expanding kitchens in small apartments, we will analyze the nuances that must be taken into account when demolishing walls and other alterations.

The kitchen in "Khrushchev" has always been remembered for its small size. On 6 m², the owners need to place a large number of things, as well as organize a place for cooking. This is one of the most difficult tasks for old apartments. In order to correctly carry out the redevelopment, the following recommendations must be observed.

• Demolition of the wall. As a rule, the kitchen is combined with an adjoining room. The main challenge is to expand the cooking area. This option clearly divides the room into zones, removes unnecessary corridors. However, such a redevelopment must be coordinated with the relevant authorities, a number of conditions must be observed.

• Gas in the kitchen. If there is a partition between two rooms, then the integration is theoretically quick and convenient. However, in Russia, such layouts are typical for gasified houses. Therefore, there are limitations in redevelopment. The Housing Code prohibits combining a gasified kitchen and other rooms in an apartment. If you turn off the gas supply, then you can get permission to combine the rooms.

• Studio apartment. Many experts consider a controversial decision to combine a kitchen with a living space. Today the studios are a fashion brand. However, a few more years will pass, and this trend will end, and the owner will remain in an apartment resembling a village hut, where everything is in one room, without partitions. The studio is more suitable for students and single people. Such apartments are often rented out. However, when the second half appears, and with it the children, it is better if the kitchen in the apartment is located separately from the living rooms. A similar division draws the boundaries between the main areas of the apartment.

• Expansion of space. It can be increased if you follow certain regulations. For example, you can move the partition, but no more than 25% of the living room. In this case, it is forbidden to transfer the sink and stove, they must remain within the old limits. It is recommended to add a pantry and a corridor to the kitchen.

• Combining with a loggia and a balcony. In this case, the balcony is not allowed to be added to the living area. Its construction will not support the insulated walls and the weights for winter glazing. But the loggia can be easily turned into an extension of the kitchen, and it will be quite legal.

• The old space can be easily converted into a living room, bedroom or nursery. However, in the documents, it is better to designate the converted space as non-residential: an office, dressing room or pantry. Regulatory documents prohibit the design of the food preparation area above the living rooms. If the kitchen is located above the apartment, then this is a violation.

Making the room bigger by combining the hall and the kitchen is considered the best option in the "Khrushchev" building. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of such a redevelopment. The modern lifestyle is increasingly criticizing this kind of apartment for small kitchens, cramped bathrooms, low streams and narrow hallways. Its main advantages include the following.

• The working space is increased. This makes it possible to cook in a comfortable environment. The amount of light increases. The space becomes weightless and airy.

• Convenient accommodation. Combining the kitchen and living room allows for celebrations at home. The hosts can communicate with the guests, at the same time reheat food on the stove.

• Design options. The demolition of the wall makes it possible to experiment with the design of the apartment.

The combination of the hall and the kitchen leads to some disadvantages. It is necessary to familiarize yourself with them in advance.

• Smells in the apartment. The fumes, soot, and aroma of dinner spread throughout the kitchen and living room. Therefore, it is important to choose a good range hood.

• Unpleasant noise. Kitchen appliances will make sounds, in the living room it is not always pleasant to listen to. Especially when the family is watching an interesting film, and the sounds of working equipment can be heard from the kitchen.

• Repair costs. Redevelopment of premises always requires high costs. Selection of design, furniture, textiles and accessories takes time and money. It is necessary to initially prepare for this and be patient.

To create a studio in your apartment, you need to choose the right kitchen-living room design. We offer several ways of zoning space to make the interior of the apartment complete and stylish.

• Walls. If you stop the choice on wallpaper, then you can choose a different shape and color. One of the budget options is to paint the walls with paint. One color should be chosen for the kitchen area, the other for the living room.It should be borne in mind that the finish should be in harmony with the color and pattern. In the kitchen, decorative plaster can be used for wall cladding. The hall can be decorated with wall panels.

• Floor. Floor covering can also divide the space of a room. For example, the floor surface in the hall is covered with linoleum and laminate, and the floor in the kitchen is tiled. A budget option for dividing space is a carpet.

• The ceiling is also considered to be space dividers. For example, one part of the ceiling is made of stucco or mirrors, the other is decorated with false ceilings.

• Furniture. The bar counter is considered the optimal separator between the kitchen and the living room. If space permits, then the dining table can be installed on the border of two zones. Chairs will look interesting if they have different upholstery. For example, we put chairs with light upholstery closer to the kitchen, and with dark upholstery - to the living room.

So, after analyzing the redevelopment in the "Khrushchev", we can conclude that you can make repairs yourself, the main thing is to follow the recommendations of specialists.

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