How to Decorate a Kitchen in Panel House and Fit Everything — Really?

P44-T is one of the most popular series of residential buildings. Kitchens in such apartments are small, so organizing space can become a real problem. See how Russian designers handle this task.

Small Scandinavian Kitchen

Scandinavians know how to make the most of small spaces: Tatiana Berestova decided to visually expand the kitchen using light tones. The walls were painted gray, and a safe cork mat in tone was placed on the floor (there are children in the house). Cabinets were chosen white and the designers opted out of impractical open storage systems.

Pro tip: the kitchen bench is used as an additional storage space. Inside it lives household appliances.

Modern Kitchen with Storage Spaces

The kitchen in the corner was originally dark, so architect Milla Titova added light using white glossy surfaces: cabinets, chairs, and lights. The window became the main accent: along it stretched a wide work surface transitioning into a windowsill.

Pro tip: lack of space was compensated for by minimalist cabinets reaching the ceiling.

Light Kitchen in Eco Style

The choice of finishing materials was influenced by the complex geometry of the room. To visually expand the space and add more light, walls were painted white, and a light ceramic granite with repeating pattern was laid on the floor — this added dynamism. The eco theme was supported by wooden furniture and green cabinet colors.

Pro tip: the windowsill was used as a countertop — a good solution for small space.

With Notes of Industrial Style

A few walls in this apartment are decorated with brick cladding, so the walls adjacent to them on the kitchen were not finished perfectly. They were primed and painted directly over concrete with wide strokes. Brutalism was added by a bright kitchen apron made of mosaic tiles according to the designer's sketches.

Pro tip: a unique lamp above the dining area added mood to the restrained interior.

Classic Kitchen with a Relaxation Area

The interior of this kitchen was decorated in pastel tones: light walls, ceramic granite matching sand-colored parquet, and soft blue and coral accents. Since there was little space for a dining area in the kitchen, it was moved to the center of the room. A small sofa was placed next to it.

Pro tip: compact display cases were placed on both sides of the sofa — and the kitchen space turned into a dining room-living area.