How to Legally Increase Kitchen Area: Example Analysis

What does a standard kitchen look like? A table, a kitchen set, occasionally a microwave or other appliances. To budget-friendly diversify the most important part of an apartment, one can follow the example of the studio «DA-Design» from Surgut.

Let's see what they came up with.

Reconfiguration

First, it was decided to change the initial layout and include the balcony into the kitchen area. This allowed to immediately significantly increase the room's area and add functionality.

Now, basic utensils are stored in the lower sections of the kitchen set, and the refrigerator and other cabinets are placed on the balcony. The dining table is more than compensated for by a bar counter with an IKEA chair — it was recreated from the windowsill.

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Finishing

The kitchen finishing was partly planned from scratch, partly based on existing elements. For example, the previous floor covering and the door between rooms were kept, while the rest of the space was decorated with linden board and ‘cabanchik’ tiles. Visually, the atmosphere became more airy and fresh.

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Color Scheme

Despite the overall color palette being quite neutral, designers added a couple of bright accents. A chalkboard was hung on the wall, large posters and designer clocks were added, as well as decorative pots with greenery. Thanks to this, the kitchen became spacious and lively — it’s a place not only for cooking but also for relaxing.

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