Anton
head of design studio
If the interior design of a kitchen of 13 square meters is as important to you as the overall design of the entire house or apartment, then this article is for you. And it doesn’t matter so much whether your apartment is two-room, three-room, or one-room - the designer’s advice will help you competently carry out renovations and design a 13 sq. m kitchen according to the canons of design art.
This is especially important if you are starting a kitchen renovation for the first time and don’t have any knowledge. But I really want to make even the interior of a 13 sq. m kitchen the most ideal, so that the whole family can gather there. It’s about how to organize the space correctly, even if the kitchen layout is 13 square meters, and you have a one-room apartment, or maybe a two-room apartment, a three-room apartment. It doesn’t matter what size and layout you have, designers and our design studio, Moscow will help you with this. Therefore, sit back and listen, my dear listeners and readers.
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Kitchen layout
Kitchen set shape
If we talk about which kitchen project of 13 sq m to choose in your house or apartment, the shape of the set will be determined by the square footage of the given room, as well as the shape of the room itself. It can be L or U shaped, straight or with an island. So a design project in the kitchen itself with such a square footage can accommodate one or another set, but which one to choose? I will try to tell you all the features of each of them.
Direct kitchen
If the square footage of the room is more than 10 m2, in particular, like our kitchen is 13 meters, then the straight shape of the set is not so convenient to use. And all because the interior of the apartment and the kitchen in particular, with such arrangement of furniture, will form the largest working triangle. This is that space, the figure, the corners of which rest on the stove, refrigerator and sink - its sides are the largest and when preparing even a simple dish, the 13-meter kitchen will seem like a real testing ground to you.
But if the square footage of the room itself is small, if it is, for example, 8-10 m2, but not a kitchen with an area of 13 sq. m, the interior of the room will not allow you to realize all your ideas. I can tell you this as an expert. And here the shape of the set does not play any role - the important task is to place everything necessary for cooking and storing food in a given area. Therefore, resolving such a dilemma can be complex and difficult.
L-shaped (corner) and U-shaped kitchen
And it is this form of headset, in my opinion, that is the most convenient for the housewife. So, the design of a 13 square meter kitchen allows you to put all the necessary furniture, appliances, and everything at hand, and there is no need to think about where exactly to hide all the little things - washing and rags, spices and boards, small appliances. As they say, two in one – convenient and practical.
Kitchen with island
Even if you have a kitchen of 13 sq. m, I can call the design of an apartment with such a set the most unfortunate. And all due to the rupture of the working surface into the main one and the island. Here you can cook something in one area, something else in another. But since we do a lot of things in the kitchen automatically, especially in the early morning, the island remains outside the work area, so to speak, and even if we consciously do something, it is inconvenient due to the large number of unnecessary movements.
I can say that the greater the distance between the sink and the stove, the more convenient the cooking process itself will be. And all due to the main working surface, the length of which should be 90 cm, and it should be completely free of equipment.
Finishing a 13-meter kitchen
The best option is to use collections of finishing materials compiled by manufacturers. The selected products are organically combined with each other and help create cozy interiors.
Cozy kitchen interior with sofa
Combined kitchen with balcony
Walls
Most often, surfaces are covered with plain wallpaper or plastered or painted. The fashion trend of 2021 is a combination of materials that helps to visually divide the kitchen into zones. Therefore, non-standard solutions are selected for the accent wall in the dining room: stone, decorative brickwork, wooden lining, plastic panels, photo wallpaper. The work apron is decorated with ceramic tiles, mosaics, and glass panels with drawings.
Decor in the form of photo wallpaper
Single row kitchen design
Ceiling
When choosing a finish, the cost of materials, ease of surface care, and environmental friendliness are taken into account. The most budget-friendly ones are painting and wallpapering. Expensive options for suspended ceilings look impressive and remain beautiful for a long time, but it is better to trust the installation to specialists. The plastic ceiling is easy to install, practical and inexpensive, and can be easily cleaned with detergents.
Beautiful beige kitchen set
Narrow black and white kitchen
If it is necessary to hide communications, plasterboard structures are installed. This ceiling is relatively cheap, and the surface can be painted or covered with wallpaper.
Bright kitchen with brick wall
Modern designer kitchen
Floor
The best option for flooring is ceramic tiles. Laminate and linoleum are also quite often used for finishing. When choosing a material, not only its advantages, but also its disadvantages are taken into account.
Black and white modern kitchen
Glossy burgundy and white kitchen
Linoleum is easy to care for; it’s easy to choose a coating that imitates parquet, tile, or stone. It is advisable to choose unglazed ceramic tiles to eliminate the possibility of falling in a wet place.
Small beautiful kitchen
Kitchen in beige tones with dining table
Arrangement of equipment in the kitchen
Fridge
The most popular item among households, and most importantly, a requested item in the kitchen, which is optimally placed at the end of the kitchen unit - closer to the table or entrance. If it is a built-in model, it will fit perfectly into a classic or modern style. For loft or Scandinavian style, from the standpoint of competent design, it is optimal to choose a free-standing refrigerator model.
Sink
I recommend placing it in your own kitchen, moving 40-60 cm away from the refrigerator, so that during the cooking process you can take out food and, if necessary, wash it, and if there is no need to wash it, put it directly on the worktop.
Dishwasher
For a small family with only 2-3 people, it is recommended to choose a machine with a width of 45 cm, because it can easily accommodate the entire supply of dishes, cutlery and pots. But when the number of households is larger than this number, then the choice falls on a typewriter 60 centimeters wide. True, I’ll make a clarification right away - it can’t fit into every kitchen room.
Coffee machine
If this is a freestanding coffee machine, then it is optimal to place it on a piece of table between the refrigerator and the sink. Why is this so? And all because you will take water from the water supply, and ground coffee from the refrigerator, where it must be stored according to the rules.
Oven
According to statistics, almost 60% of my clients prefer to place the oven at chest level - this is a comfortable height for the user. And, in my opinion, this is very important, especially if the cabinet itself has installed microwave functions and is often used. If it is strictly an oven, then you can place it under the hob, and in the free space you can put something that is more often used in the family in the kitchen.
Washing machine
If the washing machine does not fit in its dimensions either in the hallway or in the bathroom, it can be placed in a modern kitchen, giving preference to the built-in option. The washing machine stands separately - according to the design rules, it should be covered with a façade that matches the tone of the kitchen unit, making the interior more harmonious and complete.
Hood
The hood stands alone and can be viewed from any angle or location in your kitchen - it would be appropriate in a loft, country or strict classic style. But if this kitchen is made in a modern style, opt for the built-in type. Plus, this way you get additional space for storing all kinds of kitchen utensils and small household appliances.
Hob
When placing it, I advise you to step back from the sink at a distance of 0.9 m, and this is your culinary space where you will create. If a white hob fits harmoniously into your interior, choose it. And all because a dark, black stove is one of the impractical things that could only be invented in the kitchen kingdom.
Chopper
This is something that you will definitely appreciate if you have not used it in everyday life before. So all the remains of soup or porridge, tails from fish and peeling vegetables - the chopper will grind all this in 5-10 seconds, and your trash can will only contain the remains of packaging. As a result, you will not be aware of unpleasant odors from the trash can, as well as the absence of problems with sewer blockages.
Water filter
It is always worth remembering that under the sink itself you should leave enough space for installing a water filter, optimally if it is a reverse osmosis system. Regarding the volume of the system, it all depends on the composition of the family and the volume of water consumed. At the moment, there are faucets equipped with 2 holes - tap water and filtered.
Kitchen with a balcony door and window: design options
If the redevelopment was not possible, then this is not a reason to be upset. You can make an interesting design for the border of the kitchen.
You can decorate a wall adjacent to a balcony or loggia using beautiful curtains .
See also: Choosing beautiful curtains for the kitchen with a balcony door.
In a room facing the south, where there is a lot of sunlight during the day, you can hang thick curtains with or without tulle.
For a small kitchen, it makes sense to think about its non-standard wall design with a balcony door. For example, install a double-leaf option. The white color scheme helps to compensate for the illumination.
Opening upper cabinets
Swing
The most affordable and popular way to open cabinet doors. And it is this solution for the upper cabinets that appeals to me most.
Folding
Folding fronts are installed - choose only high-quality fittings. And all because low-quality gas lifts break quickly, and they simply cannot hold the doors open.
Folding
The most affordable and visually beautiful option for opening a cabinet is like in a movie, with a slight movement of your hand you can open the entire cabinet. True, this option will be inconvenient for a short user.
Convenient kitchen design
Heights, dimensions, ergonomics
Lower cabinets
The height of the lower cabinets is standard 90 cm, but don’t discount the adjustable legs. And here the cabinet can be from 86 to 91 cm in height, with a tabletop height of 4 cm. Those with tall stature should remember that the table should be higher, and the height can be adjusted using a higher tabletop. I recommend storing as many pull-out elements and mechanisms as possible in the lower cabinets - it’s so convenient to store all sorts of kitchen items and accessories, and household appliances.
Working surface
An obligatory element that creates space - starting from the sink and stove. And as for me, it should be at least 90, ideally 120 - 150 cm.
Upper cabinets
If we talk about the depth in the set of upper cabinets - according to the standard it is 35 cm, the height varies - 60.72 or 90, as well as 120 cm. The modular wall has two heights, and these are 72 and 90 cm. They also install kitchens built under ceiling - this option looks really cool, but mezzanine-type cabinets are not very convenient in everyday use.
At what height is the hood?
In my own practice, I often come across a question from users: how many centimeters from the tabletop should I hang it? Some talk about a height of 60, others 80 cm from the tabletop. Although my answer is simple and ideal at the same time - it is worth hanging it 2-3 cm higher than the height of the tallest member of the family. And this is the only way you won’t hit your head on it.
Where to start planning your kitchen interior
First of all, you need an interior design project. This can be a regular sketch on paper or a layout made in a computer program. If you think that you have little experience in this, it is better to order the services of a specialist.
An experienced designer will help you organize your kitchen space functionally
When planning the design of a room, it is worth determining in advance the location of all corners of the working triangle - sink, refrigerator and stove; a place for washing is found first. If necessary, in addition to the sink, you can install a dishwasher nearby. Once a place for washing has been found, it is easier to arrange the stove or hob and refrigerator. The distance to them should be comfortable so that you can easily reach them with your hand.
In the kitchen it is important to conveniently place the sink, stove and all working equipment
Important! If you plan to move water pipes or other communications, official permission from the BTI is required.
Modern style
in the kitchen interior 13 sq m
For example, I am impressed by the kitchen when it seems to be built into a niche - it is grandiose, beautiful and at the same time solid, as if it was built along with the house.
So, we have considered the functional content, as well as the ergonomics - it’s worth moving on directly to its appearance. So in modern kitchens, the first thing people pay attention to is smooth facades - today this is a popular design option. It is not so important to choose, for example, painted MDF, matte or glossy. And, for example, I am impressed by plastic facades, which from a distance look like a painted MDF surface, but are much cheaper.
Thus, in modern kitchens, furniture often comes simply without handles, but the doors themselves are opened using push-up fittings. Models with special textured recesses instead of handles are more common.
Lots of modern kitchens!
Bay windows
As a rule, bay windows are used for the dining area. However, modern designers often include a work area in them. The last option makes sense when the bay window is deep and spacious enough.
The disadvantage of a bay window is that when working elements are located in it, it is almost impossible to use wall cabinets and railings.
For this reason, most often there is a coffee table and a soft corner in a niche.
Neoclassical style
and kitchen design 13 square meters
In terms of its functionality, namely the arrangement of household appliances, as well as the filling of the room itself, kitchens in the neoclassical style are similar to the modern style. The difference lies in the built-in type of facades, with special panels - and in this case, the facades involve the use of simple, ordinary handles.
If you simply replace the furniture fronts with smooth ones, without using panels, you will end up with a modern kitchen.
Neoclassical kitchen is here!
Kitchen-living room - for small apartments
Combining a kitchen and living room in one room is an excellent option if the room is not large in size. After all, the absence of a wall between the rooms visually enlarges the living room, making it lighter and more spacious. And this solution looks very attractive, you just need to adhere to a few rules for decorating the premises.
In a kitchen combined with a living room, there must be a food preparation area, visually separated from the rest of the space. For these purposes, you can use finishing materials that differ in texture and color, arrange a bar counter, or fence off the space with the help of kitchen furniture.
Another option is to decorate the rooms in different styles. A distinctly utilitarian kitchen, dominated by metal and plastic, and a cozy living room, dominated by soft natural materials, will not merge with each other even in the absence of a wall.
The second option is to combine the kitchen and living room. This solution will be successful if the total area of the premises is large enough. Both the kitchen and the living room are decorated in the same style and in the same color scheme, but the space with the stove is separated by a massive table with a built-in sink, a counter with a built-in hob, or, if funds and room sizes allow, a fireplace or an open hearth with a hood.
Ideas for a kitchen apron
Tile splashback
The most popular, and most importantly practical option for finishing an apron is this. Centuries pass, but the tiles will last a long time on the wall and will remain in place, in their original form. And at the same time, there are so many tiles on the modern market that it will not be difficult to realize your ideas and plans.
Tempered glass apron
This type of finishing is widely represented in the interior. Do you want minimalism, when a painted wall will be visible behind the glass, or, as an option, classic wallpaper - a wonderful embodiment of neoclassicism. Glass with photo printing was installed - a technique that is applicable in a modern interior, but rarely used by designers.
Wood effect apron
So, you can decorate the apron to match the wood itself in order to minimally diversify the asceticism of modern kitchens.
For example, previously this area was finished with laminate, a material that was practical and easy to care for and wash. But if water gets into the seams, it swells and deteriorates. Therefore, in modern kitchens you can easily use tiles that imitate wood instead of laminate boards. Lots of ideas for an apron!
In one row
The single row design is ubiquitous and is one of the most popular design types. It is characterized by placing kitchen units in one row along one of the walls. In this case, the dining area is organized along the opposite wall.
The advantages of this solution are obvious. Firstly, such organization of space does not require significant material costs for remodeling the premises. Secondly, this placement option allows you to make maximum use of the space in the room. Thirdly, this option is great if you need to place a fairly large table or sofa in the dining area.
This design also has certain disadvantages. The main problem with a linear kitchen layout is the impossibility of forming a “working triangle” between the stove, refrigerator, and sink. So the process of cooking in such a kitchen will not be as convenient as possible. The second disadvantage is the need for a constantly free middle of the room - otherwise the cooking process will be very inconvenient.
Lighting
in the interior of a 13-meter kitchen
In the kitchen, the lighting itself is built on the same principle as in the rooms - 3 types of lighting should be provided. For example, the general light is usually turned on when receiving guests or cleaning. If this is local lighting, they can be beneficial to create a cozy atmosphere in the room, and with the help of decorative lighting, they can illuminate a brick wall. And the main thing is not to forget about providing power to illuminate the desktop, and it can also be used to illuminate the interior of the cabinets.
Sofa placement
Whatever version of the sofa you choose, you need to place it correctly. With the right approach to placement, it will not take up too much space and will not interfere, and will also fit perfectly into the interior, giving the kitchen an additional touch of coziness.
First of all, the sofa should be located at a sufficient distance from the front door. This way it won't block the passage.
At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the sofa is located far enough from the working area of the kitchen - this is not only a matter of interior design, but, above all, safety, especially if the kitchen has a gas stove rather than an electric one.
The sofa should not be positioned with its back facing the window opening. After all, otherwise it will not only block daylight, but sitting on a sofa installed in this way will not be very comfortable.
It is advisable to choose corners and other places to install the sofa where it will not interfere with movement. A practical option is to install a sofa under wall cabinets, but this solution also has certain disadvantages. Firstly, structures hanging over your head do not contribute much to comfort. Secondly, access to the contents of the lockers in this case will be somewhat difficult.
Small kitchen design
in a standard apartment
Many standard apartments were designed and built back in the days when microwaves, dishwashers, and other kitchen appliances were not widely used. And that’s why the kitchens in such projects are small. For example, the famous Khrushchev buildings were built when the refrigerator was no more than the size of a bedside table. That’s why in many apartments the refrigerator was placed in the hallway. But already in modern projects of the P44-T class and series, kitchens have a square area of at least 10 m2. They are much more convenient than the same apartments built during the times of Brezhnev and Khrushchev.
A typical kitchen in a house includes in its design a typical arrangement of furniture - it will be difficult to arrange it in a slightly different way than what the architect envisaged in his design. True, from my own experience I will say that you can arrange it, but at the expense of comfort.
Small typical kitchens!
White kitchen
Design ideas
If you are interested in white kitchens, most likely cleaning as such does not scare you in any way. But she is not so easily soiled. Wipe the countertops after cooking, the kitchen facades once every 1-2 weeks, and that’s all.
But to make the kitchen as practical as possible, it is worth combining materials in the set. For example, the lower cabinets, which get dirty more often, should be made under light wood, the upper cabinets in the set are directly white.
And in this section, I would also like to make a certain reservation as a professional - when you classify yourself as a neat person, then you should make the facades in the kitchen set exactly like wood or stone. And simply put all other variations and options aside - as such they will not be interesting or useful to you in your area.
Lots of white kitchens!
Pros and cons of combination
Pros:
- increasing the area will solve the problem of shortage of squares;
- the unusual design will lift the spirits of you and your guests, with whom it will be pleasant to spend time with a cup of tea in such an environment;
Rest zone
- interior renovation. A boring environment can change beyond recognition;
Photos “before” and “after” joining the loggia
- improving the degree of illumination by removing the partition.
This kitchen looks unusual. But all original solutions have their pitfalls.
Minuses:
- it is necessary to legalize the redevelopment;
- financially costly, because funds are needed for insulation, repairs, and preparation of new technical documentation;
- paperwork may take an indefinite period of time;
- if the loggia or balcony is narrow, then additional insulation will take up more space. You need to think about whether the game is worth the candle.
Grey colour
in kitchen design 13 sq m
So the following story happened with the gray color - a couple of years ago this particular gray color was associated with despondency and a depressive state. But today it has again been elevated to the rank of favorite color palette when decorating an interior, which makes me incredibly happy. It is he who brings seriousness and rigor to the interior itself, but if you mix it with bright colors, for example yellow, you get a noble olive green.
There are gray kitchens here!
About style for small spaces
A small area also has the right to a unique and modern design. But they approach its implementation thoroughly, since it is impossible to pile up a small area with a large number of decorations, but you want to decorate the room with country and other similar styles. Regardless of the chosen style, it is better to pay attention to the following recommendations:
- The space should be expanded visually. Therefore, they refuse dark colors and give preference to light pastel colors. It is better to choose white color - it will perfectly increase visually the 5-6 meters that are found in the old “Stalin” and “Khrushchev” buildings. A white kitchen set is not practical, so it is better to make the walls and ceiling white, and the floor light gray or sand. A little sunshine in a white kitchen will be brought in by bright textile items - towels, napkins, curtains.
- Using the space above the window. It is recommended to extend the tabletop up to and including the window sill, and place a shelf or a whole cabinet above the window.
- Transparent furniture. The kitchen set may have several glazed facades. These are necessarily upper cabinets with dishes or jars of spices.
- Dining area on the windowsill. If your family is small, you can reduce the amount of furniture by making a dining area out of the window sill. It will turn out to be something like a cafe, but cozy. The view from the window will add an atmosphere of tranquility.
- Use of transformable furniture. Here, in most cases, only the dining table is considered. It is made in the form of a standard tabletop on a leg. One side is attached to the wall with hinges. It turns out that if necessary, the dining area raises the “shelf” and places it on a leg. During the rest of the time, the table is folded and does not take up any space at all.
- Combination with a loggia. If there is an exit, the room can be expanded by combining. You don't have to remove the wall under the window sill. Instead of a window sill, it is enough to install a tabletop and use it to store products - baked goods and vases with sweets and jam. A refrigerator is often placed on the loggia, which significantly saves space. If the area of the loggia allows, or it has a square shape, you can make a dining area. Sometimes a work area is decorated under the window frames of the loggia.
The combination is appropriate if you are designing a kitchen of 8 square meters. m. with a balcony and a smaller space. In other cases, this will be unnecessary.
Beige kitchen
Interior Design
I have repeatedly said that beige color is the best solution for interior design, as it is warm and natural. Yes, that’s right, because in nature there are a lot of beige materials. And that’s why almost all of my kitchens are presented in this shade. Of all the beiges, I am especially impressed by gray beige, which I always call universal, since it combines perfectly with many colors and shades. In principle, in my selection there are a lot of beige kitchens, so you are welcome to me - look and choose.
Beige kitchen ideas!
But what exactly are the finishing materials in my version, and most importantly, is it worth using certain shades when designing a kitchen, and is it possible to lay laminate or parquet boards on the floor? How and what material should you use to decorate the apron on the kitchen wall? This is exactly what I’ll talk about in my other article about finishing materials and the “Tips” section - look, read, there’s a lot of interesting stuff there. And most importantly, for every apartment owner there are a lot of useful kitchen design options that you can implement in real life.
Secrets and tips for finishing
To decorate the kitchen space, it is permissible to use only certain and practical materials.
For the floor, moisture-resistant laminate, ceramic tiles (unglazed and lacking smoothness), linoleum imitating stone, parquet or tiled flooring are often chosen.
When finishing the ceiling, ease of maintenance and high environmental friendliness of the selected components are also taken into account. Painting and gluing with moisture-resistant materials are the most cost-effective options. More often they began to choose spectacular stretch ceilings and plastic materials with smooth surfaces.
For walls in the work area, you can use plastic panels, ceramic tile coverings, mosaics and their combinations, and other surfaces can be decorated with suitable wallpaper, standard painting (usually in a single color design).
Photo wallpaper, decorative plaster, brickwork, etc. can become accenting elements.
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With a balcony
The balcony connected to the kitchen allows you to increase the space of the room. You can remove the window frame, insulate the balcony and place a small dining area or bar counter on it.
Kitchen connected to a balcony Source links-stroy.ru
Kitchen design Source dizainexpert.ru
You can also place a small sofa on the additional area for relaxation.
You can extend the kitchen set onto the balcony or place it completely, freeing up space for a dining room or dining-living room.
This idea is suitable for small spaces and one-room apartments. Before starting repairs, you will have to remove all pipes to the balcony.
Placing part of the kitchen unit on the balcony Source nasosov.by
Kitchen design with a balcony Source vplate.ru
