Kitchen design in a studio apartment

It is really difficult to develop a convenient and beautiful kitchen design in a one-room apartment, and professional designers have the same opinion. However, having theoretically studied the design rules, it is still possible to bring your ideas to life and create a cozy and functional space in a small area.

The organicity of the kitchen space depends on the correct division of the room into different zones - this allows you to rationally use each square meter, and as you know, there is a real shortage with this in odnushki. Unfortunately, the kitchen in such an apartment is often used not only for cooking and eating food, but also for recreation, the performance of school assignments by children, and the reception of guests.

Therefore, it is necessary to design and compactly fit all the pieces of furniture and accessories necessary for this in the room.

• First of all, this is, of course, the kitchen functionality, consisting of work surfaces, household appliances, refrigerator, stove and sink.
• Since there is only one room in the apartment, breakfasts, lunches and dinners should also take place in the kitchen, so you need to highlight the dining area. If there is enough space, it can be equipped with a compact corner sofa, a small table, sometimes with additional chairs and a TV opposite.

However, in fact, in the absence of extra space, a dining table is chosen, since it replaces the usual writing desk for students. If the kitchen is too small and you don't want to overload it with a sofa, many choose a more affordable option - a bar counter with chairs.

Of course, a lot depends on the layout, but in any case, kitchens in odnushki are rarely more than 8 square meters. m, and placement will require compact equipment, folding or transforming furniture, the purpose of which is easy to change with a few simple movements.

The main ways of dividing zones:

• materials of a different texture and color, including floors and walls;
• curtains fixed to the ceiling cornice;
• screens that can be easily folded or moved;
• a bar counter that itself serves as a sector boundary.

It would be possible to expand the kitchen space of a small kitchen in a single room by combining a room and a kitchen. In other words, turn an apartment into a studio - so it becomes more functional, increases visually, takes on a more modern and original look.

But unfortunately, due to the observance of safety measures and the presence of load-bearing walls, the implementation of this project is not always possible. Therefore, it is possible to optimally plan the kitchen space only by correctly filling it with furniture.

Since on a small area there is a limitation of its number and dimensions, you will need to choose the most rational options:

• linear arrangement of work surfaces, however, it is suitable for large kitchens;
• angular layout, which will require solving the issue of where to put the sink and refrigerator - here it is possible to install a sink in the corner, a refrigerator - near the door, and a hob near the window;
• a set, installed in the form of an island with household appliances and a sink located on it, is also appropriate, but, again, requires a large footage.

It turns out that for a one-room apartment with a separate small kitchen, the best solution is a corner layout. However, even with such a scheme, it is desirable to unload the space.

• You can save space by purchasing a headset made by yourself or to order - non-standard sizes imply a smaller width of cabinets and cabinets. The latter should be higher. The interior will be complemented by a prefabricated table and folding chairs.
• Corner models of cabinets, cases for sinks, refrigerators and stoves, sofas are no less relevant. In this case, the sofa can serve as storage of various things: these models are usually equipped with boxes inside the seats.

If households do not eat at home, cooking homemade food is extremely rare, then the dining area can be safely reduced by replacing the traditional table with a counter with several chairs. This will free up space in the room, make the appearance of the room more attractive and comfortable.

For those who are going to independently design a kitchen in a one-room apartment, you should adhere to the recommendations of professional designers.

• Consider the location of the room. This means that all shades of white, blue, gray, lavender and lilac can be used in a room facing east and south. In the kitchen located on the north side, colors such as golden yellow, beige, pale green and peach become relevant - they make the shaded space more airy and light.
• Dark colors and ornaments are undesirable in areas less than 6-8 square meters, they are used only as separate decorative elements.
• A small room should not be overloaded with an abundance of patterns and small details. The background should be monochromatic, and any ornaments should be small and almost invisible.
• Black, brown and other dark colors are used with caution and in minimal quantities.
• Vertical striped wallpaper will help to visually enlarge the room.
• The kitchen set can be made in the same shades as the dining area, or using contrasting colors.

The decor is as important as the decoration of the walls and the choice of furniture of a certain color. Room decoration can be:

• well-chosen lighting in the form of a laconic lamp under the ceiling, spot lighting in the functional part of the room and the dining room, a small sconce near the dining table that is turned on during rest;
• blinds, simple roman or roller blinds made of textile or natural materials;
• several figurines or other decorations for shelves and tables;
• dishes of the original form on open shelves;
• a vase with fresh flowers or a houseplant in a beautiful pot.

What you shouldn't do is to clutter up the space with a mass of useless and colorful things that can blur the light and laconic design, which is so important for a kitchen in a single room. Any excesses in the form of stucco molding, carving, fancy molding, which are intended for large rooms and halls, are also undesirable.

It is easy to guess that the style for the kitchen should be chosen more simple, and not involving pretentious elements. Several directions are more suitable in this sense.

• Scandinavian style, the advantage of which is the abundance of light, the dominance of simple proportions and pastel colors. Kitchens in this style suggest white monochrome color of the furniture fronts or their wood-like finish. At the same time, the walls are a composition that combines untreated wood and ceramics.

• Minimalism - a truly beautiful and laconic image that increases the space. It is characterized by built-in kitchen elements, correct geometry, and minimal decor. The main finishing materials are glass, metal and plastic combined with ceramic tiles, wood and stone.

• Eco-style also has an unusual charm.based on a combination of natural materials, natural shapes and colors. It is ideal for small spaces. The basic tones in his palette are natural, like nature itself - these are white, brown, beige, pale green and pale blue shades. In this case, you can decorate the kitchen with decorative items made from materials such as clay, stone, wood, natural fabrics and glass.

In the interior design of the kitchen in a single room, you can also use such a modern and versatile style as high-tech.