6 Ideas for a Kitchen Up to 6 m² That Everyone Can Replicate

A kitchen with an area of up to 6 square meters is not a sentence but an opportunity to create a functional and stylish space. With the right approach, you can design a cozy place for cooking and socializing. We offer effective and simple ideas that will help you make the most of the small area.

Compact furniture and appliances

The choice of furniture plays a key role in small kitchens. Optimize space by choosing compact solutions. In this mini-studio, designers have seamlessly integrated a built-in refrigerator with a freezer compartment, a pull-out cooktop with two burners, a compact dishwasher, and a convection oven. Cupboards for storing dishes and groceries are also provided. Each element is custom-made, ensuring maximum ergonomics and creating a stylish and convenient space.

Design: Kogan Design Studio

Light colors and mirrors

Light tones visually expand the space, so choose them for walls, furniture, and accessories. Use mirrors to reflect light and create an illusion of more volume. For example, designer Maria Lebedeva decorated a 5 sq. m kitchen wall near the window with a mirror panel. This solution visually expands the space, fills the kitchen with light, and creates an atmosphere of lightness and openness.

Design: Maria Lebedeva

Vertical storage

Optimizing storage on a small kitchen by using vertical space can significantly simplify access to necessary items and make the space more functional. In this small kitchen, all surfaces were utilized to ensure maximum convenience: cabinet doors reach the ceiling, a cabinet is placed above the refrigerator, and open shelves on the wall above the kitchen island also extend to the ceiling.

Design: Nadezhda Shishkova, Lidia Sudilovskaya

Multi-functional elements

Multi-functionality is the Olympic principle for small spaces. For example, a dining table can be equipped with built-in shelves, and kitchen islands can combine cooking and storage areas. In this kitchen, the countertop has a depth of 70 cm instead of the usual 60 cm, and a small shelf for spices, oil, napkins, etc., is located behind the backsplash. Panels slide and fold to hide contents.

Design: Ksenia Shahmatova

Proper lighting

Lighting can significantly change the perception of space. In this kitchen, top-mounted recessed lighting ensures even light distribution. Wall sconces effectively illuminate work zones, making them more convenient to use. Additional accents are created with pendant lights above the table, which not only illuminate but also highlight the dining area.

Design: Ekaterina Liubimkina

Functional window sill

The window sill in a small kitchen becomes a true lifesaver. It opens up many possibilities for optimizing space: you can set up a bar counter for breakfasts with loved ones, or use it to store kitchen utensils or even small plants. In this tiny kitchen, the window sill was used to place a compact dishwashing station. This is not only convenient but also provides a great view while washing dishes.

Design: Mari Gri