If your kitchen area does not exceed 6 sq. m, then you are the owner of the so-called kitchen in Khrushchev. Such premises were built during the reign of Comrade Khrushchev. Kitchens of this type are not distinguished by good design and large area, their main purpose is cooking.
The specifics of the Khrushchev style
At the time of Nikita Sergeevich (late 50s - first half of 60s of the last century), houses with small apartments were built, and many more. The Khrushchev kitchen was intended exclusively for cooking, but not for eating. 
Could, for example, a family with five children, living in a three-room Khrushchev, gather at a common table in such a tiny kitchenette? Of course not! And even in the morning before school, the children could not have breakfast there at the same time. But a family of 4 people quite fit in a kitchen of five square meters. Of course, if the owner was smart and a jack of all trades.
What should you avoid in Khrushchev's cuisine?
The interior design of the kitchen in Khrushchev assumes maximum space saving and traumatic safety for those who are there. Therefore, such a room should not contain: 
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If you do decide to leave the dining table in the kitchen, it is better if it is round or oval. You can also purchase a horizontal refrigerator, thus it can serve not only as a place for storing food, but also for kitchen tables.
Redevelopment
In order to increase the space in the kitchen, the wall is removed between the kitchen and the living room. True, for this you need to obtain permission from special authorities. As a result, you get one large room, where the kitchen will be a place for cooking and a dining table can be put in the living room. 
Howto make redevelopment in the apartment of the times of Khrushchev?
Before starting repairs in the Khrushchev's kitchen and removing a load-bearing wall or partition between rooms, you need to obtain a special permit. Better yet, entrust it to specialists who will write the permission and remove the wall for you. You must first order a project. This pleasure is not cheap. 
If you take such a step without the permission of the local authorities, then later you will still have to legalize your actions. You will have to show all the hidden work, that is, remove the wall covering, plaster up to the layer that has been damaged. So it is better to go the direct way than the roundabout way - to make a kitchen project in Khrushchev before the start of the alterations. 
In addition, when starting to dismantle wall structures, the owner not always without the help of a specialist can determine whether this or that wall is load-bearing. And redevelopment can have dire consequences.
The entire working area is located along the walls and the window opening, suggesting a short cooking and tea drinking. And the food intake itself is transferred to the living room, increased due to the demolition of the partition. Thus, furniture and household appliances compactly occupy the kitchen space, and the kitchen, combined with the hall, is a single whole. 
One of the options is a kitchen combined with a balcony. The area increases and becomes lighter due to the balcony window. It turns out a full-fledged working area and a cozy mini-dining room. Do not forget to insulate the balcony so that in winter you do not feel discomfort from the cold in winter. The design of the entire apartment will only benefit from such a decision.
An advantageous solution is the combination of a kitchen and a balcony. If there is no balcony, use a different technique. Replace the door leading from the corridor to the kitchen with an arch, while trying to widen the doorway. The design of both combined rooms of apartments of this layout should be in the same style. This will visually add volume to the created space. An extended doorway will visually add volume to the kitchen. 
They solve the problem by reducing the size of the bathroom in favor of the kitchen. That is, the bathroom is combined with a toilet and equipped with a shower, and the catering unit is increased by about 1 sq. m. An increase in the size of the kitchen is possible with a decrease in the bathroom.
The disadvantage of redevelopment is the approval of the project in the relevant authorities and with the residents of neighboring apartments.
Kitchen decoration without redevelopment
The design of the kitchen in Khrushchev involves the use of a maximum of light colors, which will visually make the room more spacious. Not only furniture, but also the ceiling with curtains should be as light as possible. 
In most older homes, the kitchens are square, with a window and doorway facing each other. This makes it difficult to use space efficiently. If the owners on their own cannot rationally use 5-6 sq. m of not quite usable area, it is better to order a design project from a specialist.
Alteration of the window sill
The window sill is that hidden reserve, using which you can save space and make the kitchen more functional. But for this it needs to be slightly altered, namely built into a kitchen set or turned into a bar / table. 
Having built a window sill into a U-shaped and corner kitchen set, you can use it as a cutting table, while hiding the radiator and creating additional storage space. True, for this, during the repair process, you will have to slightly raise the window in order to bring the window sill to the level of the floor pedestals. 
Converting a window sill into a bar or dining table most often does not require raising the window, you just need to replace the window sill with a larger countertop and install one or two supports under it (if you are making a full table). 
When remodeling a window sill, make sure that warm air from the radiator reaches the window. To do this, you need to make ventilation holes in the new tabletop and decorate them with a decorative grill. If this is neglected, most likely, the window will begin to fog up, which threatens damage to the finish and the appearance of mildew and mildew.
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A small kitchen involves making the most of every inch of space. The work surface can be arranged under a window on a window sill extended and elongated for this purpose. You can lay the window in the bathroom and use the wall for hanging cabinets for dishes, tea, cereals, etc. Cabinets should be shallow, but as high as possible. 
It is better to make the dining table foldable so that it does not take up space from the hostess during cooking. To make the design of the kitchen in a Khrushchev with a gas water heater more attractive, you can move the device directly to the sink or to the corner between the wall cabinets to make it less noticeable in the interior.
The design of a kitchen in a Khrushchev with a gas stove assumes the presence of an extractor hood above it. After all, the space is very small, so the furniture located nearby will be constantly contaminated with drops of fatty fumes. The cooker hood will reduce these effects of cooking. In addition, she will "modernize" the design of the kitchen in Khrushchev. 
The gas stove can be replaced with a hob, under which you should not arrange an oven (if the hostess does not use it very often), but an additional cabinet for pots and pans.
The space with the refrigerator is reduced by about 0.4 square meters, which is significant for a small square. Therefore, sometimes he is taken out into the corridor. But this creates additional inconvenience for the hostess. It is better to find a place for this unit in the corner opposite to the area with the hob. A wall cabinet can be placed above the refrigerator.
Light walls and furniture
In the perception of space, a lot depends on the color of the walls and overall furniture. A sure-fire way to enlarge a Khrushchev mini-kitchen is to decorate most of the interior in white. 
By the way, when there is no way to hide pipes and a water heater, white facades and walls, including an apron, help out great. Indeed, against such a background, engineering elements will simply not be noticeable.
- If you want to fill the interior with color, combine white with one or two complementary shades. Use too bright or dark colors only in accents, otherwise the small kitchen will only diminish.
- By the way, dark colors can also visually enlarge the kitchen. To do this, you need to decorate vertical surfaces with them, for example, an apron, headset facades, a door or part of a wall, and decorate everything else with a light shade. As a result, the dark area will go deeper, making the space more voluminous.
- If desired, white can be replaced with light gray, beige, gray-blue, pale green, pale yellow or cream.
Optical illusion finish
To visually push the walls apart, the floor should be laid diagonally or, if the kitchen is narrow, across it. The most advantageous pattern for laying a wooden floor is herringbone or staggered. It is important that the floorboards are not too wide or too long, as they tend to compress the space. The color of the floor can be light or medium saturation - such coatings are easier to maintain and increase the area. Similar principles work with wall decoration: 
- The problem of low ceilings (2.5-2.6 m high), typical for Khrushchevs, can be solved by gluing wallpaper on one or two walls in a thin vertical strip or in a diamond pattern.
Ideal wallpaper for the kitchen in Khrushchev with low ceilings - in a thin vertical strip or in a diamond 
Corner or single row set to the ceiling
In a small kitchen in Khrushchev, a single-row corner set is optimal.
- The single-row set is the most compact, therefore it is shown if the kitchen is very small (4-6 sq. M.) Or when the spaciousness of the dining room is in priority, not the working area.
However, if you take the dining room into the attached living room, there will be enough space for a U-shaped or two-row headset. The main thing in these layouts is a free passage between furniture with a width of at least 90 cm, and preferably 100-120 cm.
Regardless of how you arrange your headset, we recommend that you provide several non-standard improvements in it:
Before you build the gas water heater into the kitchen cabinet, be sure to consult with the gas service. 
Before you build the gas water heater into the kitchen cabinet, be sure to consult with the gas service
Laconic facades
Do you want to achieve maximum lightness and airiness of the interior? Then choose solid facades without any decor, panels, prints, and maybe even without handles. However, gloss or glass inserts will not be superfluous, because they reflect light and visually lighten bulky furniture. 
Mini and recessedtechnique
Kitchen appliances take up quite a lot of space, especially for items such as a microwave, mixer, oven, dishwasher. But even here you can find a way out. 
Use the built-in technique. For example, a small dishwasher fits perfectly in a cupboard under the sink.
Replace the hob with a hob, put a washing machine or a full-fledged dishwasher in the space vacated under it. The small oven can be built into a column cabinet or hung on a bracket, just like a microwave. If you don't bake often, you can skip the oven altogether by transferring its functions to the microwave. 
It is rather difficult to place a large refrigerator in the kitchen in the Khrushchev. It can be taken out to another room, or you can pick up a built-in horizontal model and remove it under the countertop.
Avoid fancy shapes when choosing a design technique. A beautiful "chimney" hood will "eat" all the space above the stove, while the standard flat model will also allow you to place a hanging shelf.
In the struggle for precious centimeters, a mini-format technique will help out, and perhaps even without sacrificing functionality. 
In addition to mini-appliances, it is worth equipping your mini-kitchen with multifunctional appliances. For example, when choosing a combine, give preference to a model that squeezes out juice and chops meat, and an oven with a microwave function should be chosen.
All appliances - from the microwave to the refrigerator - should preferably be built in. This will keep the small kitchen looking orderly and uncluttered.
Accessories
Thinking over the design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev, carefully consider the choice of accessories. Heavy curtains, a large number of small decorative elements such as vases, plates, prints, photographs - all this visually reduces the space. To make the kitchen look elegant, beautiful, but not create a feeling of crampedness, use the following techniques:
Use natural materials in your design. Natural materials look very impressive and decorate the kitchen with their texture. 
Make an apron over your work surface as your main decorative element. It can be mosaic, glass, decorated with any pattern of your choice, or, for example, mirrored - this solution will at the same time add volume and depth to the interior.
Use transparent curtains on the cornice, and it should occupy the entire wall - this technique visually makes the room larger. It is even better to completely abandon the curtains and equip the window with blinds or Roman blinds that do not require additional space for their placement. 
Glass and metal surfaces, with their shine and play of reflections, not only visually increase the area of a small kitchen, but also bring an element of festivity, use them in accessories, additions, and also in household appliances.
Compact and functional dining group
Only compact and functional furniture can be used to create a dining group for a small kitchen, otherwise it simply will not fit.
Several small lamps instead of one chandelier
Even the smallest and most furnished kitchen will seem more spacious and comfortable if you create the right lighting in it. Conversely, no matter how well the design of the kitchen in Khrushchev is planned, poor light will greatly spoil its perception. 
So, for example, the usual central lighting with one chandelier will create shadows we do not need and will "squeeze" a small kitchen even more. 
What to do? First, make sure that nothing interferes with the penetration of natural light during the day - not the things on the windowsill, not the tulle, not the curtains, not the furniture. 
Secondly, instead of or in addition to one chandelier, install several spotlights around the perimeter of the ceiling or wall sconces in several places in the kitchen. Third, add light to the dining area by hanging the chandelier directly above the table or by placing the sconce on the wall next to the table. Thanks to this technique, kitchen gatherings will become more pleasant, and the interior will become more modern. And of course, do not forget about lighting the working area with furniture lighting.
Short curtains
If the kitchen faces north and is sorely lacking in daylight, it is highly advisable to leave the window without curtains. 
In all other cases, the windows of a small kitchen should be decorated with light and short curtains with minimal assembly. For example, it can be Roman or roller blinds, cafe curtains, vertical or horizontal blinds, or ordinary curtains that slightly cover the window sill.
Kitchen inKhrushchevwith gas water heater
It is difficult to underestimate the presence of hot water in the kitchen, and at the moment almost all modern houses have hot water supplied by the state. But it also happens that residents have to independently provide hot water by installing a gas boiler in the kitchen. 
The era of unaesthetic and bulky water heaters has passed and modern models with stylish design have come to replace them, and the cost of which is quite affordable for consumers. But, with all this, in the setting of a small kitchen, the presence of this unit can still cause some discomfort.
Buying the right model
At the very beginning, it is worth choosing the design of the geyser itself. Since boring and similar to each other water heating equipment is a thing of the past, today designers pay great attention to their appearance in production. 
There are various modifications of the body and this is often enough to choose the right model for the overall look of the kitchen interior. If, according to the idea, the column should not be in sight, then you need to give preference to more miniature options that will be easier to hide. You can see the design of the small column in the photo below. 
Naturally, the smaller the gas water heater is, the fewer problems with masking it will arise. But keep in mind that the smaller the speaker will be in size, the less its power will be. And it may turn out that in pursuit of an inconspicuous device, you will not get full comfort in its use and it will not meet all your water heating needs.
Painting. If you have not met the desired model of the gas water heater, or you already have it installed, then painting it in the color of the overall design of your miniature kitchen will be the way out. A common option is to tint it to match the shade of kitchen furniture or other interior details. In this case, you need to purchase metal paint. Due to the fact that the unit heats up to a certain temperature when turned on, it is required to paint it with heat-resistant paints. If you do not follow this rule, there is a high probability of paint charring in areas with high temperatures. 
To paint the body, after painting, you can apply a variety of patterns using a stencil. It will be ideal if the pattern matches the environment, for example, if this pattern echoes existing patterns on furniture. This decoration can be easily mastered on your own, moreover, the use of a stencil will greatly facilitate this task for you. In the photo below is a kitchen with a harmoniously located column.
Natural adjustment to the furniture... This method is quite effective, it will naturally fit the water heater into the interior design of a small kitchen. It can be installed either in the middle of two hanging cabinets, or as a finishing element. 
Before proceeding with the installation, you should decide what will be the leading element - a gas water heater or hanging kitchen cabinets. If you have already bought a kitchen set of furniture, then you should select the size of the gas unit for the existing cabinets. And vice versa.
Hide in the box. It is also possible to simply hide the water heater in one of the kitchen cabinets. This option is often resorted to when they think over the interior of the kitchen in the Khrushchev. The only caveat in using this method of placement is the observance of fire safety rules. Leave space for ventilation on the sides of the column. The box in which it will be located should not be airtight, nor should there be a lower and upper horizon and a back wall. 
As a result, this "shelter" should have only one door, which will close the column from prying eyes. Only as a last resort can the lower horizon remain, but several holes must be made in it for ventilation.
The kitchen is considered an important room, which requires special attention to renovation. Khrushchevs are notable for the small area of this room. Therefore, it is important to use square meters as useful as possible. Think carefullyyou can radically transform it.
The kitchen in Khrushchev is only 5-6 square meters of area with low ceilings.
When designing this room, it is recommended to adhere to the following recommendations.
- Choose in advance finishing materials and color palette.
- Develop a project for the location of furniture and household appliances. It should be convenient to use them, but they should not create obstacles for moving around the territory.
- Decide on the type and placement of lighting, choose a decor.
Good light, bright enough for easy cooking is one of the basic requirements.
When the territory is small, it is important to rely not only on beauty, but also on practicality. kitchen design in Khrushchev.
Redevelopment of the kitchen in Khrushchev
Redevelopment helps to increase the area, change the purpose or configuration of the room. Most often, the kitchen is connected to the living room. This can be done in different ways.
- If the dividing wall is not load-bearing, it is simply demolished.
- Make an arch to create a passage between the rooms.
The lighter the kitchen in Khrushchev, the more spacious it seems.
If the rooms were connected, then it is necessary to form several zones, including a work and a dining area. For zoning, it is worth using a screen, installing a bar counter or separating all finishing materials.
The kitchen can be connected to the balcony. It is preliminarily recommended to think about the withdrawal of the heating system and insulate the windows. Be sure to carefully consider all the details before implementation.
All surfaces must be workable. The more efficiently they are used, the more space in the kitchen.
Interior style for "Khrushchev" kitchen
There are several design options for this room. They are marked in the table.
Multifunctional furniture that changes its purpose at your request is the right choice for small kitchens in Khrushchev.
| Style | Description |
| Modern | Differs in brevity. Maximum practicality of elements, all lines are clear. Kitchen appliances must be built in. Discard the standard hob by replacing it with a hob. A window sill can continue the worktop. Make the lighting spot. The interior is full of metal, glass and light colors. |
| Classic | Reflects luxury, the good taste of the owner of the house. The main details are the use of a set made of natural wood with milky enamel. The use of plaster moldings, upholstered chairs with a high back. |
| Provence | A distinctive feature is the use of pastel colors, textiles from natural fabrics, lace inserts, prints in the form of flowers and patterns. The small kitchen will be filled with a light and fresh atmosphere. |
| Scandinavian | Differs in an abundance of light shades. You can add other tones, but a little and not too bright. Like kitchen interior in Khrushchev helps to make it visually more spacious. |
Color solutions for the kitchen in Khrushchev
An important stage in the renovation is the choice of the palette. It depends on how the kitchen will look in the final version. It is necessary that it does not look dark and cramped. The following shades are suitable.
- White. He is great at reflecting light. Suitable for combination with almost any scale, creating contrast. Should not be used for floors, areas close to sinks or countertops.
Better to stay on the walls, ceiling, headset.
- Natural wood shade. Even if the furniture is not made of natural wood, imitation of color will create comfort in the work area.
Helps to add coziness to the atmosphere.
- Yellow. Relevant for rooms where there is very little natural light. It will help fill the kitchen with warmth and add a good mood, get rid of dullness.
Used as a luscious accent or general background.
- Green. Perfect for a small space. You can use it as a base color or choose details from a similar palette.
It goes well with gray, pink and orange.
- Red. Differs in saturation, thanks to which it is able to attract everyone's attention. It is believed to help increase appetite. May take up a lot of space due to its brightness. Therefore, in a small kitchen, it is important to use it in dosage.
Better not to make the background red.
- Pastel colors. When combined with white, you can achieve tenderness and lightness. Suitable for a small area, allowing it to look airy. As a complement, it is recommended to choose rich tones, but not flashy, bright ones.
The pastel palette gives peace and harmony.
Finishing and materials for the kitchen in Khrushchev
The final design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev depends on the selected finishing materials. Each site in the room has its own recommendations to achieve beauty and practicality.
Furniture for a small kitchen in Khrushchev
Among the main pieces of furniture required for the kitchen, it is worth noting the following.
- Headset. Can be made from natural wood or imitate it. The product must be covered with a varnish that protects it from moisture. May have elements of metal, glass or plastic. Choose a dark matte shade if the kitchen is spacious. Glossy light tones are ideal when space is limited. To optimize the space, you should purchase built-in appliances, then order a headset.
This will help to accurately manufacture it, in accordance with the dimensions of each device.
- Lunch segment. If the kitchen is small, then placing a full table in it will become a real problem. For a studio apartment, a bar counter is usually installed that performs several functions at once. If space is limited, it is recommended to use folding products. A folding table allows you to have a dining area and not take up much space.
If the sill is wide, it can become a tabletop for eating.
- Storage system. Before buying a headset, it is important to think carefully about where all the necessary things will be located, such as dishes, kitchen utensils. You can save space and correctly place everything by increasing the height of the cabinets. Be sure to use the corners in the room.
Thinking over the interior of the kitchen in Khrushchev may be complicated by the characteristic small size of the premises. The room set aside for cooking and eating is often so small that it can be difficult to fit even the necessary attributes into it. You can solve these problems if you organize everything correctly. It is important to set up the light correctly. He can hide the imperfections of space and show only the advantages.
Add mirrored surfaces, light colors to make the kitchen visually larger and fresher.
What are the Khrushchevs?
Khrushchevs differ in the year when the building was carried out, in the number of floors. May vary in size and other parameters.
There are often several main types of Khrushchev.
- Buildings with 5 or 6 floors, erected in the late 50s. The ceiling in such a dwelling has a height of 2.5 m. The dimensions of the kitchen are reduced to 7.6 sq. M.
- Houses built between 1960 and 1965. The buildings are made of bricks. The ceiling height is identical with the first view. The dimensions of the kitchen are somewhat smaller and are reduced to 6.2 - 6.5 sq.m.
- Buildings erected between 1965 and 1968. These are panel dwellings. The dimensions of the kitchen area remained unchanged. Additionally, there were problems related to thermal insulation. Presumably, the kitchen in such houses was supposed to become a place only for preparing food. Other rooms were allocated for eating.
Kitchen design in Khrushchev with a gas water heater
If a small kitchen is equipped with a gas water heater, the best solution would be to build it into a wall cabinet. It should match the overall design style. The locker helps to remove the unit from common eyes, which can only spoil the overall view.
This will allow you to find the correct cabinet size. It should be not only beautiful, but also safe. A certain width and many openings are required for good ventilation.
What can you do with your own hands?
In addition to making custom-made furniture, you can have your hand in creating design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev ... We recommend using the following tips.
The key task will be to visually increase the area of the room.
- Choose furniture in light colors. It will be successfully combined with wall covering in the same range.
- Installing the rack up to the ceiling helps to visually increase the height.
- Discard small pieces of furniture. This will only litter the overall environment. It is recommended to give preference to a few large items rather than many small ones.
- For the dining segment, choose a round or oval table. Avoid sharp corners.
- For the window, choose blinds or roman shades.
- Hang the cornice almost to the ceiling. Textiles should be pastel colors, which will add comfort and softness.
- Remove large, bulky parts.
Better to add a few small elements, placed randomly.
What kind of built-in technology is needed?
Built-in technology is essential for the correct and practical use of the entire available space. This allows you to connect multiple tasks, including not wasting extra meters, but maintaining functionality. Among the necessary equipment are an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, and an extractor hood.
You shouldn't choose bulky items.
The hob can only have 2 burners, this will be enough. Even if the kitchen is tiny, you cannot refuse the hood. There are compact models. When installing, it is worth considering that it will subsequently be pulled out.
An area close to the sink is ideal for a dishwasher.
Functionality in design
A small room should be as functional as possible. To do this, use the following guidelines.
In some cases, you can do without major repairs, it is enough to reconsider the approach to organizing the workspace and optimize it.
- Remove the dining area from the kitchen. If there are no problems, you can simply move the eating area to another room. Then the kitchen will only need to prepare food. This will greatly facilitate the process of selecting and placing the required attributes. Be sure to install a refrigerator, sink and stove. The rest of the items are worth buying if you have enough space and need.
- You can purchase a horizontal model of the refrigerator. Then its surface can be additionally used as a working one. Which increases the functionality.
- Remove unnecessary pieces of furniture from the room. Modular models can be installed. Choose cabinets with the ability to transform.
- If the window sill is large, make it an additional work surface.
The listed tips will help rationally and usefully use the available square meters.
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As exactly the people noticed - an apartment is equal to one fire or ten crossings. It would seem that finishing materials have been bought, there are working hands and a style has been chosen, but the end result is not encouraging. As a rule, this is due to the incorrect and irrational use of free space. The editors of the site offer an overview, from which you will learn how to redesign in "Khrushchev", and photo examples will be a good auxiliary tool.
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Features of the design of a small-sized kitchen in "Khrushchev" with photo examples
"Khrushchevka" is a typical 5-storey house, which was built from reinforced concrete blocks or panels. The peak of construction fell on the 50-60s of the last century. The technology of block or panel construction has made it possible to somehow reduce the acute shortage of housing. Such a house could be built in almost 12 days. There was no elevator or garbage chute in the "Khrushchevs". Apartments in such houses were small, and the minimum kitchen area was 4.5 m². Although the construction of "Khrushchevs" stopped long ago, nevertheless, there are still many such buildings in the housing stock of every city in Russia and the CIS countries.
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Ask a Question"Since the kitchens in" Khrushchevs "do not differ in large sizes, it is advisable to choose wallpaper with a vertical pattern. So you visually raise the ceilings.
"Color scheme for the arrangement of the kitchen
When creating the interior of a small kitchen in Khrushchev, you need to choose a color palette wisely, since the final result largely depends on this. In our case, it is necessary to avoid using dark colors. For a small kitchen, the following tones will be optimal:
- White... It perfectly reflects light, makes the room more spacious and matches any color. Used for wall decoration, ceiling decoration and fabrication. However, white, milky, etc. not recommended for apron and countertop;
- natural wood color... Allows you to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the kitchen. The best option for rooms with a lack of natural light;
- green... Not a bad option for small spaces where it can be used as a primary color or accent. Goes well with orange, gray or pink tones;
- Red... Promotes appetite, but in a small kitchen it is better to use this color only to create an accent;
- pastel... They allow you to achieve lightness, airiness and are ideal for small rooms. Bright accents will help to dilute the monotony.
Lighting system creation
Traditionally, one massive lamp with a shade or with 2-3 small shades was used to illuminate the kitchen. However, when arranging a small room, it is worth moving away from this practice. Even in a small kitchen, you can make 3-level lighting:
Furniture and household appliances in a small kitchen
In order not to overload the already rather limited space of the kitchen in the "Khrushchev", a minimum set of furniture is required, and only the most necessary ones. It is advisable to choose a compact and functional one, especially since manufacturers offer a huge selection of such models.
Of course, the best option would be either lined with plastic. For a spacious kitchen or a kitchen combined with a living room, you can choose a set of dark colors with matte surfaces, and for a small room - light and glossy ones. In the kitchen, you can install, which will serve as a dining table and a kind of separator for different zones. In a small dining room, it is recommended to install a small folding table, which will significantly save space. As a table, you can use a wide one. It will also help to rationally organize storage systems using tall wall cabinets.
For small kitchens, the ideal option would be to use a built-in one, presented in a minimum, only the most necessary amount. you can make it built-in or buy a model that does not require connection to the system. A two-burner mortise can be a good option - this is enough for a small kitchen. can be placed under. The pencil case in which the microwave oven, etc. is placed, will look original.
Use of textiles and decor
Due to the fact that the kitchens in "Khrushchev" are modest in size, it is not recommended to overload the room with various decorative elements. However, they are still necessary to give the room a habitable look and create maximum coziness and comfort in it. You can hang an original clock on one wall, and an appetizing still life on the other. It is also recommended to allocate decorative bottles, dry spikelets, various souvenirs and amulets for arranging.
- not the best solution for a small kitchen, since they conceal the height of the ceilings in the room. The best choice would be to use, or. It's beautiful, practical and modern. Traditionalists can choose short curtains made of lightweight tulle without a pronounced pattern and texture. The textile line can be continued with napkins and towels, but the tablecloth can be discarded: instead, it is advisable to use original decorative coasters for dishes.
Kitchen renovation in "Khrushchev": photo of interior options
We have already mentioned so many times in this review about the main disadvantage of the kitchen in "Khrushchev" - very modest dimensions. And it is very difficult to do something decent in such a small space, but we will try and show how you can provide functionality, comfort and coziness in a small area.
Kitchen design in "Khrushchev" with a gas water heater
Almost all kitchens in "Khrushchevs" are equipped with a water heater -. Old models were bulky and unaesthetic, unlike modern units - compact and more efficient. Some hide the gas water heater in the wall cabinet of the headset. However, before using this method of disguise, you need to consult with specialists.
Advice! It is best to order a kitchen set only after purchasing a "gas" water heater. This allows designers to better adapt the furniture to the water heater.
Design of a small kitchen in "Khrushchev" with a refrigerator
No kitchen is complete without. It is difficult to place this type of household appliances in "Khrushchev" without sacrificing free space. Nevertheless, some still try to squeeze the refrigerator into a small kitchen, others install it in the corridor, and some prefer to purchase a compact built-in model. It is equally important that the unit fit into the interior with its appearance.
Kitchen design 5-6 m² in "Khrushchev" with a photo of examples of the location of the headsets
During the entire construction period of the Khrushchevs, several types of layouts were developed, which differed from each other in insignificant difference in area and insignificant elements. What they have in common is the square shape and in the corner. The comfort of staying in such a kitchen largely depends on the location and functionality of the headset. It is also necessary that the rule of the "golden" or working triangle is observed. Let's consider a few basic options.
U-shaped and straight kitchen sets
When choosing a U-shaped arrangement, the refrigerator is installed directly at the entrance, and a full-fledged one is equipped on the windowsill. This arrangement of furniture is considered the most functional and optimal. Despite the fact that such a layout is more complex, the designers recommend using it.
Linear or straight placement of kitchen furniture is the easiest solution for small to medium sized kitchens. As the name implies, the headset is placed along one of the walls. With this arrangement of furniture, free space is freed up for installing other furniture. The dining table can be made from a window sill by installing a wide tabletop on it or using the folding option.
Design of a kitchen combined with a living room in "Khrushchev"
Many owners of "Khrushchev" to expand the kitchen have resorted to redevelopment and combining it with the living room. In this case, you can resort to almost any variant of the arrangement of the kitchen unit, and even to the island one. By the way, if it is decided, then it is worth worrying about installing a powerful one so that odors do not spread throughout the room.
Kitchen-studio in "Khrushchev": design photo
Some are not limited to combining the kitchen with the living room and demolish almost all partitions, except for the toilet. Thus, they get a studio apartment. The separation of the kitchen from the main room is carried out through various types of zoning: flooring, ceilings, cabinets, aquariums, etc. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the repair options in a small kitchen in "Khrushchev" with real photos.
Typical mistakes made when creating a kitchen interior in "Khrushchev"
Many people, making repairs on their own, make the same mistakes when creating the interior of a small kitchen. Let's consider the most basic ones so that you avoid them when equipping this room at home.
| Error | What is lost or what will be |
| Fear of tall wall cabinets | The ability to get more free space by hiding the least used utensils on the uppermost shelves. Space is misused. The ability to hide communications |
| Headsets in too dark colors | The space visually decreases. Impractical, as are too bright and saturated and a kitchen apron |
| Conventional hood with connection to the ventilation system | Free space is lost, so necessary in a small kitchen |
| Ill-conceived power grid | Over time, it becomes necessary to connect more and more household appliances and additional lighting, and you will have to remove boxes, gouge walls, and so on. |
| Installing the refrigerator next to the stove | High probability of unit breakdown |
| Large patterns on, curtains or tiles | Visually reduces the space of an already small kitchen |
If you are not confident in your abilities and do not want to spend money in vain, then entrust a reliable construction company to repair the kitchen in Khrushchev on a turnkey basis, the price will depend only on your wishes and the materials used.
We offer you to watch a video with an analysis of the typical mistakes made when repairing a small kitchen in Khrushchev.
A few words in conclusion
"Khrushchev", of course, is not an ideal type of housing, and it is difficult to implement something large-scale on a small area, but it is still possible. We told and showed how a small kitchenette can be turned into a cozy and comfortable room where you can cook food or drink tea with your family. We hope our article will help you, and if you have any comments or suggestions, then contact our experts in the comments.
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Houses built since the 1950s of the last century and consisting of several residential series, although they are part of the construction history of the Soviet Union, they have not sunk into oblivion. People continue to live and buy apartments in which there is a very small kitchen in Khrushchev. Design, photos, redevelopment tips - the HomeMuHome.com editorial team offers ready-made solutions for transforming your kitchen space wisely.
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If desired and the presence of a balcony, it is insulated and turned into a dining room, thereby freeing up space for a workspace.
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Straight and U-shaped kitchens in Khrushchev
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Design of corner kitchens in Khrushchev with photo of interiors
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For a Soviet person, his own apartment, albeit a very small one, was a dream. But the multi-apartment buildings, massively erected since the late 50s, the Khrushchevs, originally conceived as temporary housing, have existed to this day. For a modern person, such housing no longer meets all the criteria for comfort: the kitchen in Khrushchev has an area of only 5-7 square meters, you need to hide the gas water heater and pipes, the ceilings are low.
Kitchen design 7 square meters in Khrushchev Considering that Khrushchevs occupy a considerable share in the total urban housing stock and have typical layouts, it will not be difficult to find a stylish and successful design option for even such a small kitchen.
Bright kitchen without a partition (combined with a living room) Professional designers and ordinary people have accumulated enough experience. And we have collected for you here only the best ideas and solutions for renovation with photos of real interiors and tips for arrangement.
Decide on the design and draw the project with dimensions
If you don’t plan the design down to the smallest detail in advance, you are unlikely to be completely satisfied with the result. A detailed drawing with the layout of communications, a schematic arrangement of furniture will help not only save time, but also money for repairs. You can complete the project in simple.
Project in Khrushchev, 6 sq. 
After renovation according to the project Before you start planning your kitchen design in Khrushchev, consider a few important points.
Choose a style
Modern styles (Scandinavian, high-tech, eco, loft, etc.) are ideal for the design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev.
Scandinavian style 
Luxurious traditional styles with stucco, voluminous decor and massive furniture will not work. But it is quite possible to embody modern classics on 5-7 sq.m. Choose a headset with paneled, frame fronts, but compact and in light colors.
Another of the most popular styles today is Provence. Minimalism is always relevant for a small room. It is characterized by furniture with smooth facades without handles, a minimum of decor, and the absence of curtains on the windows.
The design can be done in the art deco style. Glass and the appropriate decor will help with this. Gloss and mirror surfaces in this case will perfectly cope with the task of visually expanding a small space.
See the design idea for a cozy 5.4 sqm kitchen in the style of modern classics in a detailed review:
Colour
A bright kitchen visually seems larger and more spacious. For wall decoration, in this case, white is ideal, all shades of beige, pastel and muted tones of any color.
Be careful with dark colors. They can be used in small quantities, for example, in the design of the dining area, in the decor, in the design of lighting fixtures. You can make a two-tone headset with a dark bottom row, or vice versa.
Bright colors can only act as accents (15-20 percent in the overall design).
Before you start planning and renovating, there are a few important points to keep in mind:
- If the apartment is gasified, decide in advance how you will beat the column and pipes in the interior. If the equipment is old, then it is better to replace it. Modern gas water heaters can perfectly fit into the interior without special disguise.
A U-shaped layout is also possible if the wall separating the kitchen and living room is demolished. Then one of the sections of the headset can become a bar counter.
- Double row.
This option is also functional, but does not leave space for a normal dining room for an average and large family.
A kitchen with a U-shaped or two-row layout can serve as a garage for appliances. If the family is large, then you will need a large 4-burner stove, oven, and a large and spacious refrigerator. You can also put a washing machine here, freeing up space in the bathroom. With this approach, the kitchen turns into a functional place with a purely economic purpose.
The room accommodates all the necessary equipment, but there is no room for a dining room. It is organized in the living room. - No top cabinets.
Today, replacing top cabinets with open shelves is one of the fashion trends in design. But this is not always practical: it requires private cleaning from dust, there are fewer storage spaces. But this will greatly facilitate the atmosphere of a small kitchen. An idea for an amateur and has a place to be.
Loft style kitchen in Khrushchev It is possible to visually lighten the space of the kitchen in the Khrushchev by placing the upper cabinets only along one wall.
Advice! Nowadays, many manufacturers produce top cabinets with high ceiling heights. In a small kitchen, they will be a great solution to increase the amount of storage space for dishes and kitchen utensils.
Where to put the refrigerator?
There are three layout options:
- standing separately;
- built-in;
- freestanding headset built into a niche under the cabinets.
The freestanding can be installed by the window to make the passage to the kitchen more clear.
In a room where the distance from the window to the wall is not enough to accommodate the equipment, the only place for it is the corner opposite or near the wall near the exit (see photo below).
The location at the entrance is one of the most common. In this case (provided that the kitchen is not supplied with gas) either install a compact accordion door or a sliding door.
Attention! It is impossible to leave a gasified kitchen without a door at all.
If there is no place for the refrigerator, then it can be installed in the corridor or in the living room.
Another option is to abandon the usual overall model and buy a freezer separately, a separate refrigerator and build them under the countertop. And if the family is small, then a compact low version "2 in 1" (refrigerator + freezer) will be enough. Of course, there will be some inconveniences here as well. But the owners of the kitchen in Khrushchev, whatever one may say, will have to sacrifice ease of use for the sake of more free space, or vice versa.
If the kitchen has an electric stove, then you can arrange an entrance without a door in the form of an arch.
The refrigerator can ideally match the color of the walls or furniture. For example, white cabinets and a white refrigerator.
A freestanding refrigerator can also play the role of a bright accent in the interior, if it has a contrasting color.
The built-in refrigerator fits perfectly into any design style. It does not violate the stylistic unity and the entire furniture ensemble.
An excellent solution would be a refrigerator built into a niche between the cabinets.
Dinner Zone
With a corner or linear set, you can allocate space for a dining table for 2-4 people.
The round table can accommodate more people while saving space.
Glass tables look light and weightless. These dining groups are made of impact-resistant, tempered glass.
You can buy the same translucent chairs made of durable plastic, which visually make a small kitchen freer and more spacious.
A transforming table is the best solution for a small kitchen. These can be designs with a folding tabletop or retractable ones.
To organize the dining area, you can use the windowsill.
The worktop can be made flush with the countertop of the kitchen unit or cut out separately in any shape.
The dining area can be designed as a compact bar on one leg.
It can be located against a wall or by a window. Depending on the height, you can purchase ordinary stools or high bar stools for it.
It is much easier to organize a dining room if you demolish in whole or in part (expanding the entrance) the wall between the kitchen and the living room. In this case, the dining table can be positioned in the transition between the kitchen and living room.
Kitchen studio design in Khrushchev after redevelopment
Today, during repairs in Khrushchev, such redevelopments are not uncommon. Because the wall is not load-bearing, then the probability that the application will be approved is quite high.
Attention! Before starting redevelopment, be sure to coordinate your actions with the authorized bodies.