How to Budget-Friendly Decorate a 4 sqm Kitchen in a Khrushchyovka

Customers received a small two-room apartment from relatives and invited designer Anastasia Kalistova to come up with a convenient reconfiguration, combine the kitchen and living room, and plan storage spaces.

In the result of the renovation, they removed the inter-room partitions and rebuilt them. The kitchen and living room were combined by removing gas and installing an electric stove.

The kitchen unit was installed in a 'G' shape, maximizing space usage. On the right is a built-in refrigerator, behind it is the sink, then a built-in cooktop and oven.

The kitchen is visible from the living room, so they chose white cabinets without traditional handles. It looks clean and simple. The countertop is made of laminated MDF.

The budget for the renovation was small, so simple materials were used in finishing: paint for walls, ceramic granite on the floor, and tiles on the backsplash. The interior was intended to be bright and cozy, so there's no feeling of a cramped space. The accent was a pink kitchen backsplash made of 'brick', with grout matched to the color.

Brands used in the interior

Finishing: paint, Tikkurila
Flooring: ceramic granite, Kerama Marazzi
Furniture: IKEA
Appliances: Bosch