3 to 3 layout options
Kitchen design begins with an assessment of the source data: where the room is located, what are the pros and cons of its layout. The area of 9 square meters cannot be called tiny, but the irrational use of space can make it so.
Before creating a project, evaluate:
- the presence and size of a window or balcony
- location of communications
- number and location of outlets
- initial state of wiring
Is your room equipped with a balcony? Take advantage of this: placing a dining area there or additional storage space will increase your free space. It is forbidden to take out communications with town-planning norms, therefore the location of the working area here is excluded. But the dismantling of the window frame and balcony door will make the window sill a suitable place for eating.
The absence of a balcony implies the presence of a window, which can also be advantageously beaten in the layout of the 3 by 3 kitchen. Having sacrificed several upper cabinets, make a working area under the window with a sink or countertop. In addition, the window sill is a great place to place kitchen appliances.
Tip: if you want to place a microwave oven or other equipment on the windowsill, take care of placing the outlets in the slopes of the window in advance.
What color is best to decorate?
Area 3 by 3 and the geometry of space dictate their own rules when choosing a color scheme. Dark tones in the design reduce, and too bright tiring. The right solution would be interior design in light shades using contrasts.
Important: a large number of dark or bright accents overload the kitchen.
The optimal design of the kitchen begins with a pastel background (walls, suites, large furniture), and ends with accents. Bright pillows on the sofa, prints on the walls, an original apron, colored curtains will make the overall picture juicier.
Dark tones also have a place to be, and sometimes they are really necessary - for example, when designing a small room in the loft style. But this color scheme requires carefully thought-out lighting.
The interior of a 3 by 3 kitchen can be enlivened with color using the design of a contrasting wall, bright facades or furniture. The accent wall visually widens the space, and with colored furniture the room will become unique in its own way.
What to consider when repairing a small kitchen?
The choice of materials for repairing a 3 by 3 meter kitchen depends on the goals and objectives that you set for yourself. You can expand the space of small-sized kitchens with the help of a glossy texture and light shades, this rule works on all surfaces.
Ceiling
A brilliant stretch ceiling actually reduces the height of the room, but visually makes it taller due to the reflection of light. In case of painting or whitewashing, choose a boiling white color - it will add volume. Sophisticated drywall constructions will reduce the kitchen and simplify the design, but if they are necessary, make a backlight to “lift” them.
Walls
Washable wallpapers, painted walls, ceramic tiles, panels, decorative plaster - when buying materials for kitchen walls, proceed from the budget and the chosen style.
Coloring is preferable for the Scandinavian style, minimalism, hi-tech. Wallpaper and panels are suitable for Provence, decorative plaster in different designs for design in the style of classic and loft. The apron is decorated with tiles, panels, mosaics or paint.
A plain color or small pattern will work best. Vertical lines make the room taller, horizontal lines wider. Large-scale patterns and relief on the walls will reduce the room.
Floor
In a space of 3 by 3 meters, a laminate, linoleum or floor tiles are suitable. The market has a large selection of colors and textures for these materials. Consider also the features of their use:
- A practical option for floor design is tile. It is durable, easy to clean and not afraid of moisture. Of the minuses - the high price and difficulty in laying. In addition, tile is a cold material, for comfort you will need a "warm floor".
- Laminate is not so cold, but is afraid of moisture - any leakage can threaten the replacement of the flooring.
- Linoleum is easy to lay and it is not afraid of water spilled from above, but getting it under the bottom can trigger the development of the fungus.
How to equip a kitchen?
Proper lighting ensures comfort during cooking and eating. A ceiling chandelier in the center of the room cannot provide light for all necessary areas. The workplace requires a separate light source - this can be the illumination of the countertops under the mounted modules, wall sconces or ceiling lamps with directional light. A pendant lamp highlights a dining table. If its role is played by a bar counter, install point or track lamps above it.
The main decorative element of any kitchen is an apron. Glossy or mirrored design will allow to increase the area, to attract attention - an unusual design on glass or bright tiles.
Textiles in the 3 by 3 kitchen are just as important as in the bedroom. The choice of curtains dictate the features of the layout. In a room combined with a balcony, you can do without them. If a countertop or dining table is located under the window, it is preferable to use blinds, Roman or roll curtains. Laconic Japanese panels or, for example, Austrian curtains ennoble a free window.
Arrangement of kitchen furniture and appliances
Not only the type of kitchen depends on the arrangement of furniture, but also the convenience of its use in the future.
In a 3 by 3 meter square kitchen, the preferred layout options are angular and linear layout.
Using the corner headset, the easiest way to organize an ergonomic working triangle is “stove-sink-refrigerator”. The sink can be installed in the corner, the stove to the right of it, and the refrigerator to the left. Other advantages of the L-shaped arrangement are many cabinets and a wide work surface. The dining table is located against a parallel wall.
When placing cabinets along one wall of 3 meters, the space for storing tableware and the working area is almost halved. But there is more free space in the room. Household appliances are also located on one wall. If desired, the refrigerator can be placed on an adjacent wall, creating a convenient triangle. The linear layout is ideal for minimalists.
If the dining area is on the balcony, the room itself will have enough space for a U-shaped headset. There is enough space between the cabinets for comfortable movement, free countertops for cooking, and the volume of cabinets for storing large stocks. Without moving the dining area to the balcony, such a scheme can be implemented in a small room by making the dining table part of the headset or by placing a bar counter.
The design of the dining area depends on the size of the kitchen. A round table saves space, but it cannot be put in a corner. Rectangular or square is left in the corner, advancing if necessary.The installation of the sofa requires a lot of space, with its lack of more suitable chairs, which can always be pushed under the table.
Design Ideas in Different Styles
9 square meters may look different depending on the style chosen.
The classic style involves a riot of decor (forged elements, stucco molding, gilding), natural finishing materials, luxury furniture, expensive textiles.
Choosing modern minimalism for a small kitchen, give preference to clear lines, pure colors, geometric lines. You can opt out of hanging cabinets or make them as simple as possible.
Loft is primarily a decor. Walls can be concrete or brick, wiring - external, floor and ceiling - as simple as possible.
A square Scandinavian-style kitchen requires light colors (white, beige, gray) and lightness in space. Light, simplicity of design and wooden elements are the basis of the basis for scandy.
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In a 3 by 3 meter kitchen, the design must take into account the particular geometry of the room. Before starting repairs, make a plan, think about the situation, and only after that proceed to the decoration and arrangement.