How to Decorate a Panel Kitchen and Fit Everything – Is It Really Possible?

P44-T is one of the most popular series of residential buildings. Kitchens in these apartments are small, so organizing space can be 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. The walls were painted gray, and a safe cork mat in tone was placed on the floor (there are children in the house). Cabinet doors were chosen white, and open storage systems were avoided.

Life hack: The kitchen banquette is used as extra storage space. Inside live household appliances.

Modern Kitchen with Storage Spaces

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

Life hack: minimalistic cabinets up to the ceiling helped compensate for the lack of space.

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, the 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 by wooden furniture and green cabinet colors.

Life hack: the windowsill was used as a countertop — a smart solution for small spaces.

With Notes of Industrial Style

A few walls in this apartment are decorated with brick cladding, 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.

Life hack: an original light fixture above the dining area added mood to a 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 in the kitchen for a dining area, it was moved to the center of the kitchen. A small sofa was placed next to it.

Life hack: compact display cases were fitted on both sides of the sofa — and the kitchen space became a dining room.