How to Decorate a Kitchen in Panel Housing 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 challenge. See how Russian designers solve 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. 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 open storage systems were avoided.

Pro tip: A kitchen banquette is used as additional storage space. Inside live household appliances.

Modern Kitchen with Storage Areas

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

Pro tip: Lack of space was compensated for with minimalistic cabinets up to the ceiling.

Light Kitchen in Eco Style

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

Pro tip: A windowsill was used as a countertop — an excellent solution for small space.

With Notes of Industrial Style

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

Pro tip: An original light fixture above the dining area helped add mood to the subdued 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 nearby.

Pro tip: Compact display cases were inserted on both sides of the sofa — and the kitchen space turned into a dining room.