Examples of the layout of the kitchen: a project of kitchen, kitchen in a private house, in an apartment. The layout of a small kitchen, a kitchen in a Khrushchev, a large kitchen, a kitchen with a balcony.

Kitchen is not only a room where food is prepared. This is the place where it is fashionable to get together with family for dinner or a company for celebration. The kitchen space should be comfortable and functional. To do this, it must be properly planned. About how you can plan the kitchen based on its area, we will tell in this article.

Designing a kitchen that needs to be taken into account

Before you start designing this room, evaluate the room and its layout, as well as the capabilities of your budget. After this, you can begin to compile an approximate plan of objects and equipment that you want to place. And remember that the kitchen should match your lifestyle.

Consider the factors that affect the layout of space:

• the area of ​​the room - this is the most fundamental moment for the layout of space, it is from the area will depend on what type of furniture, table and chairs you can place in the kitchen, as well as the size and number of home appliances;
• the existing layout - not all windows and doors are located as you would like, but this problem can easily be solved by choosing the shape of the headset (L-shaped, with an island, etc.);
• infrastructure - if enough time has passed since the last repair, it is necessary to assess the condition of all communications (water supply, wiring, sewerage), also assess the condition of the floor and walls and, if necessary, eliminate the deficiencies;
• way of life - when choosing a professional technique, be prepared that it will significantly reduce the useful space and the minimum amount of space will remain to accommodate the rest of the utensils, if the basic equipment is limited to basic elements (cooker, refrigerator, microwave oven), there will be enough space for all kinds of boxes and shelves ;
• color - for small kitchens, it is best to choose light colors (beige, pastel colors), as far as furniture is concerned, it is fashionable to choose facades as bright or as a combination of light and dark colors, this will give additional room to the room;
• finance - be sure to set a clear price limit, so you will not spend too much and save the functional component of the premises.

Also, make sure to draw up a wiring diagram with the location of outlets and switches. This will be convenient for masters, especially if something needs to be moved. Given these options, you can clearly plan the budget for redevelopment.

Program for kitchen design

In today's software market, it is fashionable to find many programs that will allow you to conduct a virtual kitchen layout. Let's consider some of them:

• "Interior Design 3 D"  this program has a very simple and intuitive interface. It is made entirely in Russian. With its help you will be able to see different options for finishing the walls and floor. Find the location of the furniture and its color. For this purpose, the program has a catalog where different finishing materials for color and texture are presented. After starting the program at the top of the window, draw a room plan and mark the windows and doors on it. After that, you can consider the options for finishing the walls and floor. When you decide with them, you can start choosing and arranging furniture. In this program there is a separate section with kitchen furniture. In the catalog, select the piece of furniture and transfer it to the plan. If necessary, everything is fashionable to edit (customize to a certain size). Everything is done at the click of a mouse. You can also change the color of the facades of the headset. During the whole work in the second part of the window the volume model of the room is displayed. It can be viewed from any angle. When the plan is ready it can be printed out on a printer and according to it, do repairs. Of course, this product must be bought and more useful to designers and furniture firms.
• You can find the program without too much expense. For example, after downloading the demo version Kitchendraw. This program allows you to make a design kitchen with the layout of furniture, as well as make an estimate. In this case, you can view the plan in three-dimensional form and even in a section. It is also possible to view the movie with all the settings saved.

Of course, there are a lot of programs for the layout of living quarters. All of them are different, for amateur use you can use online versions.

Kitchen layout options

The layout of the kitchen depends largely on the type of house. In standard apartments, where the kitchen is not pleased with a large area, there is no such opportunity for design as in a private house. Consider the layout options for kitchens in both cases.

kitchen layout in the house

The kitchen in the house is a cozy place, which should be functional and cozy. In a house with a large kitchen, the headset can be fashioned along two walls. In the corner you can place a plate with a massive hood. At the window you can place a working area with a sink. On a blank wall it is convenient to place kitchen tables and hanging lockers in which it is convenient to dispose dishes and products. For a floor it is best to choose a tile of light brown and beige color. The walls can be finished with a plaster of yellowish shade. Along the working area, the wall is best laid out with tiles. For example, white with inserts of colored tiles. Under this finish, it's best to choose a natural wood set.

You can make a kitchen with a working island. This is functional and will save the useful space of the main work area. On such island it is possible to take out a sink and to arrange additional places of storage. On the contrary, you can place the hob with a hood in a metal casing. It is convenient, it is fashionable to wash the products on the island and prepare for further processing. Turn around and put in a pan or pan. To finish such a kitchen you can use a combination of metal, wood and stone. Get a stylish and practical kitchen.

kitchen layout in the apartment

Most of the kitchens in the houses of typical development do not have a large area, it is necessary to place a lot on them. To do this, you need to use every centimeter of free space. About how to do this we will tell further.

small kitchen layout

Despite the small area of ​​the room there are several layout options:
Linear. In this case, the whole working surface with a sink and a stove are located along a blind wall. This is the simplest version of furniture placement. And everything is convenient and logical. There is a sink at the door, behind it there is a working surface. Then follows the plate and the working surface. Everything is calculated literally step by step. Hinged boxes in this case perfectly fit the dishes and part of the products. In the lower cabinets pans and frying pans will perfectly fit, and household chemicals and detergents will be well placed under the sink. For such kitchens, it is best to choose light shades of the walls and darker for the floor. As for furniture, you can use a combination of light facades and a dark countertop or vice versa. This will add space to the space.

L-shaped  The layout is convenient and allows the use of two walls. And the technique can be placed and arranged as you like. If one of the kitchen parts is located near the window, you can make a sink in it. This is quite convenient, because more light and bored it will not be possible to observe what is happening on the street. In this case, the slab can be placed in a corner. To design such a kitchen, the walls can be painted in pastel colors and laid out with light tiles or linoleum.

Double-row layout  suitable for long and narrow kitchens. So the working area can be placed at the entrance on both sides, and the window has a dining table. This technique will allow enough space for the dining area.

U-shaped  planning. In this formant, furniture and household appliances are located on three walls. This is very convenient, because in order to take something enough to turn around and reach out. For such a kitchen, you can choose a bright set and a calm shade of the walls. The only drawback of this layout is the lack of space for the dining area. It will be necessary to equip it in another room or provide a small folding table that will be laid out if necessary. From these options, everyone will be able to choose a convenient layout for a small kitchen.

kitchen layout in Khrushchev

The kitchens in the Khrushchev's are small and not suitable for standard suites. For convenience, it is best to make furniture to order. This will take into account the individual characteristics of the room. For example, an orange-colored headset with glossy facades. The bright table top harmonizes with the glass apron and visually is its continuation. The headset is in the form of the letter G and is located on two blind walls. Despite the modest size, a small refrigerator is blocked, and the space above it is occupied by cabinets. Microwave is conveniently located on the shelf and does not steal the usable space of the working area. In the opposite corner, you can place a small table with a glass table top and chairs. It does not weight the space, but creates the impression of lightness. Thus, even in a small area, you can arrange a functional and beautiful kitchen.

large kitchen layout

A large kitchen is a luxury inherent either to private houses or apartments with an improved layout. To design such a smithy is a pleasure. It can freely accommodate the necessary amount of equipment and furniture. Separate the working and dining area, and just make a beautiful interior. For example, a kitchen in a classic style made in light colors. The walls are painted in pistachio color. The floor is lined with a large tile of light color in inclusions of small dark fragments. The set of white color in classical style perfectly complements the overall picture and is located on two walls. In the central part of the kitchen there is a round table and classic wooden chairs. The overall picture is perfectly complemented by curtains and capes on chairs with vegetable print. This layout is convenient, and the kitchen itself sets a measured and calm atmosphere.

kitchen layout with balcony

The presence of a balcony in the apartment is always a positive moment, and the balcony from the kitchen is just a treasure. Many people use this space for good. The balcony can be insulated and attached to the kitchen. If its area allows you to take out a dining table and decorate a kind of dining room. It is practical and convenient when everything is in one place.

You can do the opposite and vice versa. On the balcony space, take out the working area, and give the rest of the area to a spacious dining area with a large table and a cozy sofa.

This article describes the layout of kitchens of different sizes. Examples are given with illustrations. Using the advice of the article you will be able to independently plan your kitchen and make its space not only comfortable, but also beautiful. Successful work.