How to Properly Expand a 5.9 sq.m Kitchen in a Khrushchyovka and Do the Renovation Without a Designer

In our previous article, we looked at a cozy renovation in a Khrushchyovka flat by Pavel Foteev. A designer amateur removed all unnecessary partitions and created a warm, bright, and spacious interior with distinctive accents. Today we offer to look more closely at ideas for decorating a small kitchen: how you can organically and stylishly organize the space with minimal expenses.Subordinating Space

In the basic project, the kitchen measured 5.9 sq.m. To make it convenient, Pavel used several tricks:

• Linear layout. The room was transformed into a compact cabin. Along the wall, a kitchen set, oven, refrigerator and sink were installed. Opposite, on the windowsill, an eating area with a countertop built-in under the window was created.
• Integrated appliances. Nothing stands out of place: the water filter and trash bin are hidden under the sink, a narrow refrigerator is recessed into a corner niche, the range hood and ventilation are concealed within the cabinet.
• Scandinavian motifs. The use of light-colored cabinet fronts in furniture, white-painted walls and several sources of cool lighting made the kitchen bright and airy.
• Vibrant accents. A lot of houseplants, several retro elements in appliances and boho motifs in the wall decor created a warm and cozy atmosphere, bringing life to the kitchen.

Another important point — a high extended portal without a door panel, finished with stylish wooden beams. The kitchen smoothly transitions into the dining room and does not lock, remaining spacious and blending into the overall interior design.

What You Should Know

According to the law, you cannot connect a kitchen space to other rooms while there is an open gas source. To solve this issue, Pavel submitted an application to the gas service, and employees isolated the local branch. Now only a transit pipe runs through the apartment, and a two-burner electric stove and oven are installed for kitchen service.

This is what a sealed gas unit looks like on the transit pipe

Also, a good range hood, water filtration system, dishwasher, microwave oven and other necessary appliances are installed in the room.

Compact kitchen wall with built-in appliancesVisual Design

Pavel managed to create a subtle eclecticism in the interior. A minimalist Scandinavian style with loft elements was used as the basis, and antique details, lace boho patterns, and several ultra-modern accents were used for decoration. All these little details bring life to the interior, infusing it with home warmth and coziness.

Every detail is functional, doesn't take up much space and fits organically into the overall room design. So a woven basket for bags and household items complements Uzbek painted plates, a mat, and chandeliers from the dining room. Bright kitchen appliances complement transparent chairs. The 'native' Soviet radiators and a metal trash bin for large waste match the rough loft walls and mobile light fixture. Each detail is in its place, with micro-groups connected by color, so the end result forms an organic and complete composition.And the most pleasant thing is that such decoration does not require large expenses: basic cabinet panels, simple painting and affordable decor that you can find in our store.