Design options for a corner kitchen measuring 10 sq. m

A medium-sized kitchen (10 sq. M.) Can accommodate a small suite and all the necessary household appliances. This is enough for a family of 1-4 people. In such a room, you can embody various stylish ideas.

The main condition for the design of a kitchen measuring 10 square meters is compactness, spaciousness and ergonomics. Everything should be at hand so that you are not spinning in search of the right thing. Therefore, it is important to think over the location of all interior elements in advance.

The main part of the furnishings is occupied by furniture. Its planning is especially important. The room can be divided into two parts: a work and a dining room.

Furniture placement can be:

• L-shaped (angular);
• with a peninsula or island;
• equilateral;
• with a bar counter.

Modern laconic headset models are welcome. Airy Provence is also appropriate. In this case, it is better not to use massive classical elements, they are more suitable for large rooms.

You can use different types of cabinets and cabinets:

• straight;
• beveled corner;
• rounded.

The dining area can be arranged in several ways:

• square table and chairs (elements can be located in the middle of the room, along the wall or in the corner);
• round table and chairs (a practical option that saves space);
• bar counter (a place where you can have a quick snack);
• a table made from a window sill.

Lighting is an equally important issue. The hostess's workplace, sink and eating area should be well lit. There are some simple rules to keep in mind.

• There should always be lighting. During the day - natural, in the evening and at night - artificial.
• The blinding light hurts the eyes. Therefore, the more lighting devices there are in the kitchen, the lower their power should be.
• Consider the design. Light tones of the walls will reflect up to 80% of the light flux, dark tones - 12%.
• The workplace needs a power of 100 W / m2, for the dining area - 50 W / m2.

If the layout of your apartment has a kitchen with a loggia, then you have the opportunity to make additional living space. To make the loggia comfortable in winter, it is worthwhile to carry out heating. A glazed and insulated loggia can be a good place for:

• food intake;
• storage of kitchen utensils;
• afternoon rest.

The correct interior design should be not only functional, but also comfortable, evoke a feeling of coziness. There are many design ideas.

• Provence - gentle, noble and distinctive style. Suitable for romantic natures who like to surround themselves with beautiful things and appreciate comfort.

• Beach - nice design with warm colors. Wall colors can be golden, orange or yellow. You can choose wallpaper with palm trees, sea and warm sand. If there is a window in the kitchen, then it is advisable to choose the curtains in yellow, so that there is an association with sunlight. Linoleum or parquet can be orange-brown, and furniture can be beige.

• Forest - for nature lovers.You can choose a wallpaper or an apron depicting a beautiful landscape, a kitchen set in a light green shade. This interior design option will be complemented by live plants located along the wall. You can put a vase of flowers on the table.

• Chess - a combination of white and black. The walls can be white, and the furniture can be black or dark gray. Other variations are possible. Optionally, you can hang a painting with an abstract image on the wall. The floor can be designed in the form of a checkerboard.

• Nautical - all shades of blue. The walls can be decorated with paintings with a marine theme, add decorations in the form of starfish, seashells. You can put an aquarium with fish. A sea-themed apron is also a great option. In such a kitchen, you will always feel fresh and peaceful.

• Fruit - juicy and bright shades, like the fruits themselves. The original solution is to choose orange round chairs that resemble oranges, or a table in the form of a large green kiwi. Or you can limit yourself to bright cabinets and an apron with the image of juicy cherries or strawberries.

• Laconic - design in white colors. In such a place, there should always be perfect cleanliness. Lighting should be minimally bright, since light colors themselves make the room brighter.

An example of the design of a small corner kitchen is in the video below.