The kitchen is a special room in the house where we spend most of our lives. There he is engaged not only in cooking and eating, but also meeting with friends, talking with family and just relaxing. In many layouts of apartments in our country, especially in the "Khrushchev", the kitchen area does not exceed 7 square meters. m. Such layouts require special attention so that the design is not only visually beautiful, but also ergonomic, functional, and you do not feel uncomfortable in such a small room. In addition, in such a room you need to allocate a considerable area for the installation of the refrigerator.
Layout
A kitchen of seven square meters can have a completely different configuration. This is a square room, and elongated in a pencil case, and with various niches. But more often than not, a kitchen of this size has the right shape, one window and a standard door.
How to furnish
The entire interior of this room depends on the location of the furniture, and more precisely, the kitchen set and appliances, including the refrigerator. At its core, there can be two options for installing furniture objects:
U-shaped placement furniture is rarely found in a kitchen of this size. This is because it takes up too much space.
Angular arrangement a kitchen unit is the most successful furniture option for such a small room. Such an atmosphere will make it more comfortable and ergonomic.
Linear placement of furniture can also be.
This option is suitable for the kitchen, where one wall has a length of 3 meters.
A great option would be if the kitchen has access to the balcony, then it can be attached to the kitchen room, insulated before that, remove the frame and organize a bar counter on the windowsill, thereby saving space in the kitchen itself.
If the kitchen simply has a window, most often a dining area is placed near it. But now it has become quite fashionable to take a sink into the window sill area. This type of modern design will allow you to admire the boring landscape when washing dishes.
Floors and walls
For the decoration of floors and walls, it is better to choose light shades. They will visually help expand the room. Do not use bright shades in the decoration, it is better to give preference to pastel colors.
It is better to make a bright accent that will attract attention.
This may be an unusual color refrigerator or chairs. This is especially true if your kitchen is made in white.
Flooring is also better not to choose dark. If you are laying tiles, it is best to do it diagonally. Of course, this will increase the consumption of material, but it will help to visually increase the room.
Placement of the refrigerator
A separate problem in a small kitchen is the placement of the refrigerator, since it occupies a fairly large space. It’s not recommended to install a fridge such as "Side by side". This is due to its increased dimensions. Using such equipment in a small kitchen will be inconvenient, and it will be very difficult to fit it into the interior.
A great option for a small kitchen is a mirror-coated appliance. It will not only become an emphasis on the kitchen, made in a modern design, but also help to visually expand the room.
If the furniture in the room has an L-shaped installation, then the refrigerator is installed at the beginning or at the end of the headset. If the kitchen has a niche with suitable dimensions, then the most suitable is to place the appliance there.
If the furniture is placed in a straight line, then usually the refrigerator is installed in one of the corners.
In this case, the refrigerator may be near the window, then the glass should be obscured by blinds or roller blinds to avoid unnecessary heating of the device. When installing the refrigerator in the corner, it is worth giving preference to small-sized models with a small depth. The narrowest devices usually have this parameter equal to 54 cm. This will help to more conveniently fit this technique into the interior.
In the kitchen, combined with a balcony, a great option is to place a refrigerator on the loggia. A very convenient niche forms between the window and the side wall of the balcony.
Often a refrigerator is placed before leaving the kitchen.
But such an installation of the device can lead to a failure of the door in this room. If you are ready to put up with this, then if possible it is worth expanding the doorway. This will visually reduce the size of the refrigerator, which will be placed next to it.
If the kitchen is a passage and there are two exits on adjacent walls, then in the formed corner the refrigerator will look quite appropriate.
Built-in appliances
An excellent option in a small kitchen would be a refrigerator built into the kitchen set. It can also be placed, like a regular one, but can be installed, for example, in the window sill.
This will significantly save space, and at the same time you will get a practically complete device for storing and cooling products.
Its sizes can be selected various, and they depend on the manufacturer. Most of these devices have dimensions of 60-100 cm in height.
You can choose different variations:
- Only install refrigeration compartmentTake out the freezer into the corridor.
- Install two small refrigeratorsthat will replace one full.
- Install a small appliance, which will have in itself both cameras, but small in volume. This option is suitable in a student’s apartment or on the condition that you do not eat at home.
Installation Features
When determining the location of the refrigerator, it should be borne in mind that this appliance must not be installed near objects that produce heat. This means that the refrigerator should not be placed next to heating radiators, gas water heaters and stoves.
In addition, the device should not be placed close to a wall or a high side cabinet; there should be room for air circulation.
Remember that there should be a distance of 2-3 cm from the sides, and at least 15 cm from the back side. If the appliance stands close to one of the pieces of furniture, then its doors cannot be opened, so back away from it about 10 cm.
It is not recommended to place a refrigerator near the sink. This is due to the fact that high humidity near a working device can damage this technique.
If possible, the floor of the refrigerator should be perfectly flat, without any roughness, potholes, or dips. Otherwise, it will not be possible to arrange the refrigerator in level, and this will significantly increase the noise level.
Do not install the refrigerator on a "warm floor".
This will prevent the appliance from cooling the refrigerant. When choosing a place where to put this device, it is also worth remembering that it needs a separate outlet, which is usually located at a distance of 10 cm from the floor. Well, if the wires from it will go on a separate power line. This will turn off the electricity in the whole house, without affecting the operation of the refrigerator. This is especially important when you go on vacation for a long time.
Ergonomics are the key to success
In order to make it easier to find a place in the kitchen area for installing this appliance, you need to get rid of cumbersome kitchen appliances, replacing it with a more compact one. For example, in addition to the main function, the oven can also contain a double boiler and a microwave oven. A food processor can easily be replaced with a hand blender if you are not a professional chef.
In addition, think about whether you need a full dining area in the kitchen. It can easily be transferred to the living room, and in the kitchen to establish a small bar counter or even do without it.
If you still need a dining area, use folding tables and chairs.
Another way to save space for the refrigerator is to occupy the entire wall to the ceiling. Not only shelves, but also various rails with hooks can help you with this.
Interior examples
- Modern style kitchen with a refrigerator in a niche made of drywall.
- U-shaped placement furniture in a small kitchen, without highlighting the dining area.
- Bright kitchen with a fridge by the window. Very ergonomic and unobtrusive.
- Modern kitchen with breakfast bar on the windowsill and fridge on the balcony.
- Hi-tech room with built-in fridge. Modern and concise.
- Small country style kitchen". Cozy and stylish.
- Placing a sink near the window. It looks original and unusual.
A small kitchen is not such a big drawback in the layout of the apartment.
Using imagination and using various design ideas, it is possible to make a comfortable and beautiful room on seven square meters, where it is quite convenient to cook, eat and meet guests.
