Repair of the "Khrushchev" is a real test, especially if you want to make it modern and convenient from an old apartment of an unsuccessful layout. The main enemy of the old apartments is a narrow corridor, a small kitchen, an unsuccessful arrangement of doors, passage rooms and, of course, a small quadrature. But today you can implement even the most daring and unusual project, and for this it is not necessary to be a professional designer. It is enough to analyze the features of the apartment, study previously implemented projects and draw up a design project.
Features
Built in the middle of the last century, houses are still the only housing for millions of families. And today, brick and large-panel houses with up to five floors are considered the worst architectural solution. Often the easiest way to improve the depressing layout of an apartment is the demolition of interior partitions. With some plans, it is possible to combine the kitchen and rooms, the hallway and the room, bath and toilet. This will expand the area of the apartment, add a few necessary meters. Also, some apartments have a pantry, which can be combined with a living room.
The dimensions of the corridor are usually depressing. A narrow and dark hallway in rare cases can accommodate a wardrobe, so it is necessary to focus on functionality, if possible, get rid of non-load-bearing walls. If the bathroom is initially separate, it should be combined. Then it will be possible to allocate a place for a washing machine and a large corner bath. To save space, you can abandon the sink or bath in favor of the shower. Any restructuring of the walls should be agreed with a specialist, regardless of in which house it is carried out: large-panel or brick.
Features of the apartment do not allow you to move the kitchen to another place, but you can move the dining area into the living room. To do this, you can demolish the partition between the kitchen and the room or make an arched opening. Such a wide passage will visually divide the space and create the effect of increasing the area. Instead of a large roomy table, you can leave a place in the kitchen for the bar, which can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people.
Dimensions
In a small area I really want to equip a beautiful and comfortable apartment for living. Modern design ideas allow you to create a cozy interior, so design projects for apartments up to 43 square meters. m is still popular. All typical two-room "Khrushchevs" have a similar layout and area:
- The total area is 41-48 square meters.
- Apartments up to 41 square meters. m have adjacent rooms.
- Ceiling height - 2.5-2.6 m. In some series of houses, ceilings reach 2.7 m.
- The kitchen area varies from 4.9 to 8 m2.
The layout of the apartment is 42 square meters. m is popularly called the "book". It is considered the most unfortunate because it has small rooms, one of which is a walk-through. The apartment is 44 square meters. m already has separate rooms, but a small kitchen delivers certain inconveniences and requires cardinal decisions. The apartment has a footage of 45 square meters. m rooms are located symmetrically, so they are popularly called "vest" or "butterfly".
The rooms
In fact, there are not so many options for arranging a two-room “Khrushchev”, but making an apartment with an unsuccessful layout and low ceilings comfortable and convenient is quite real. To do this, first of all, it is necessary to understand what type of repair is worth carrying out: major with the replacement of all engineering and communication networks and demolition of partitions or simple cosmetic repairs without redevelopment.
Exists three common layouts of a two-room “Khrushchev”: “book”, “tram” and “lorry” with an improved layout. The smallest room in any apartment is the entrance hall. To expand its area is possible only by increasing the doorway. This will do more natural light, and the entrance will visually expand. If the hallway is long but narrow, it can be divided into two parts. The first will be a standard entrance hall near the front door, and the second will be a transition to the room.
Perhaps the most interesting option can be obtained only by completely transforming the apartment, while it is important to use every square meter effectively. To do this, you can demolish the interior partitions and equip the apartment as a "studio", focusing on freedom and space. This method will increase the living space and expand the space. You can also abandon the narrow passage corridor and expand the bathroom. Before starting work, it is necessary to draw up a plan for the future apartment and agree on a redevelopment. The most common zone pooling options are:
- hall-kitchen-dining room. To combine the three zones in one room, it is necessary to demolish partitions or equip an arched doorway. On the line between the room and the kitchen or in the room there is a dining area with a soft sofa or a bar counter with high chairs.
- Bedroom-living room. A common option for arranging an apartment, if the family has a child, and one room is reserved for the nursery. With this method of zoning, it is not necessary to demolish the interior partitions; you can use different methods of zoning the room.
Repair in a two-room Khrushchev: photo from designers
The design of the corridor in Khrushchev begins with the creation of the project. Since in such an apartment there is a small hall, a kitchen and a bedroom, then to increase the space you have to resort to redevelopment. To do this, you must submit documents to the BTI and obtain permission.
If permission has not been obtained, repairs can be made under the existing conditions. First, you should throw out all the garbage and old furniture from the apartment, assess the size of the premises and only after that proceed with finishing.
To reduce the number of wires, during repair work they can be carried out under the floor. The next stage is the alignment of walls, laying tiles, laminate and ceiling decoration. To avoid mistakes, color combinations for all rooms need to be thought out in advance. Ideally, one color scheme should be selected for all rooms.
To increase the space in the apartment, you can connect the kitchen with the living room
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Window and door selection
If the area of the apartment is too small, you can visually increase the space by installing plastic windows and glass doors. This idea was proposed by designers so that the room does not seem dull and "oppressive."
The best option is to order windows with wooden window sills that will copy the countertop and furniture in the apartment. If this is not possible, it is enough to pick up ordinary, high-quality windows and use light curtains.
To make the room light, white materials are used to decorate the wall with windows
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The doors between the living room and dining room can be removed, and white or beige sashes with glass inserts can be installed in the rooms. In a small apartment, it is necessary to use all the space, so instead of a door you can make niches in the wall and an arch in which vases, dishes and some decorative things will be stored.
With the demolition of walls and the installation of plastic windows, you can turn an ordinary room into a stylish place
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White walls and windows visually expand the space
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Two-room Khrushchev breading: features
In most cases, the ideal solution is a redevelopment of a two-room Khrushchev building, since this is the only way to expand a small space. Neighboring rooms are merging or expanding. It is important to take into account one caveat - in such apartments, heating pipes are hidden inside the walls, so you need to be careful when indenting from external ceilings.
At the same time, it is important to understand that the redevelopment of the two-room Khrushchev requires official permission from the BTI.
To free up space, designers recommend tearing down one partition
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The best solution for installing a TV - a niche in the wall
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Since the Khrushchev’s are built according to a single project, which is not convenient for modern realities, redevelopment is the only solution
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Another nuance is the replacement of the sewer pipe. Often this is a risky event, so it is better to wait until the general house replacement is carried out.
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Design of a small kitchen in Khrushchev
The best thing you can do in the kitchen in Khrushchev is to expand the room. If permission is not obtained, some tricky ways should be taken:
- remove the door between the rooms, making room,
- throw bulky cabinets and purchase a compact headset,
- put a small window sill,
- Use light shades when decorating the kitchen.
To save space, you can abandon the tiles and wallpaper, laying out only a small apron under the headset. Walls are painted white or beige.
An apron made of rectangular white tiles and wooden surfaces is the best solution for a modern kitchen
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Cream-colored furniture makes the interior more expensive
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Stylish solution - bar counter
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Redevelopment of two-room Khrushchev and the allocation of the pantry
If the house is very old, then the storage rooms in it are small, while they “hide” the main space of the apartment. In a two-meter pantry, it is advisable to create an additional cabinet for storing kitchen utensils and dry products. You can also use the space instead of the dressing room.
In modern apartments, instead of a pantry, a dressing room is equipped
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To increase the space, you can install a sliding glass door
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The interior design of the pantry should not be chic, just take out the trash, paint the walls and attach several shelves that will go under the ceiling.
Repair of the corridor in Khrushchev
The two-room version of Khrushchev suggests the availability of room for maneuver. It is best to start changing the apartment with the entrance hall, in which it is important to use every centimeter correctly. The easiest way to choose the design of the hall in Khrushchev to see the photo.
A simple solution is to purchase a ready-made set of furniture for the hallway
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The hallway feature in Khrushchev is a small size and a smooth transition to the living room. In order not to clutter up the space and create a feeling of air movement, designers advise painting the walls and laying the floor with a laminate, hanging several hooks for clothes and a large mirror, without forcing a small area with cabinets.
If you still need furniture, it is better to give preference to a corner chiffonier.
Bathroom design in Khrushchev: combination with a toilet
An adjacent toilet in Khrushchev can be made only during repairs. For this, after obtaining the appropriate permission, a curtain wall is demolished between two small rooms. In this case, you need to keep all the pipes in the same place.
Bright tiles will decorate a small bathroom
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The bathroom can be left in the same place, filling the formed additional space with a sink and vertical cabinets for storing bath accessories.
To save space, it is recommended to install showers
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Photo of kitchen in Khrushchev: design
The main task facing the designers and the owner of the apartment is redevelopment of the kitchen in Khrushchev to expand the space by any available means.
To create comfort in this tiny room is possible only by the correct arrangement of furniture. The shape of the furniture set is selected depending on the shape of the kitchen itself - it can be a linear arrangement, either in the form of the letter “P” or “G”.
The layout of the kitchen in Khrushchev is built in such a way that it fits a refrigerator, several cabinets, a sink and a dining table.
If there is no space left for the table, it is recommended that you move it to the living room and make room for beautiful, roomy cabinets. For furniture, it is recommended to choose smooth and bright materials. Glass, metal and wooden partitions are suitable for the style of minimalism.
Even in a small kitchen you can fit everything you need
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If the size of the kitchen allows you to set the table, you can choose a bar that has only one leg and frees up space. It is recommended that you select the top cabinets for the kitchen so that they reach the very ceiling. This not only allows you to store more dishes and products in them, but also visually increases the space.
Two-room Khrushchev design: ceiling and floor decoration
The interior of the living room in Khrushchev begins with the decoration of the floor and ceiling. The two-room version of the apartment implies that in all parts the style of the room will combine and harmonize. Laminate or tile should be the same color no matter where they are laid out.
To make the apartment “expensive”, you should use wide skirting boards after laying the laminate. If children live in the house, it is best to install a warm floor.
The most practical option - laying tiles "under the laminate"
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The ideal solution is a matte white ceiling without unnecessary decor elements
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The modern version of the ceiling design is a regular matte finish or surface painting. Stretch ceilings of complex shapes are losing their popularity. The easiest option is to independently process the ceiling with ordinary matte white paint.
The design of the hall in Khrushchev
Repair of the hall in Khrushchev is carried out in three stages:
- removal of old furniture,
- project creation
- Finishing work.
Today, the apartments of the neighbors do not look the same, everyone seeks to give individuality to their home. A beautifully decorated living room is the easiest way to achieve this.
Lightweight wooden structures not only decorate the living room, but also allow you to separate areas for sleeping and receiving guests
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The best option is to single out one wall, install glass panels and lightweight, airy partitions, as well as use light finishing materials. Strict lines and Scandinavian style - the perfect solution for modern Khrushchevs.
Living room in a modern style is suitable for a young couple
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Storage room in Khrushchev: design, photo
The design of a two-room Khrushchev can be thought out independently, given all the nuances. In addition to large main areas, several smaller ones stand out - a bathroom and a toilet, a pantry and a balcony. All these rooms are not only functional, but also allow you to unload the main space.
Repair in a two-room Khrushchev begins with an entrance hall and a storage room. Designers recommend turning this room into a real storage area for food or clothing. Shelves should be installed from one wall to another, filling the entire space. To facilitate access to the store, drawers are used.
If the pantry is very small, it can be used to store food.
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The practical solution is to convert the pantry into a small dressing room
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Layout of 2 room Khrushchev
Typical Khrushchev has a very small kitchen - 5-6 squares. Another feature is the low ceilings of up to 2.7 meters. Yards without redevelopment are often uncomfortable, especially if the second room is a walk-through.
The standard area of the two-room Khrushchev is about 43-44 square meters. Five-story houses. Most of the rooms are adjacent, the windows face one side (except for the corner apartment with two windows). As the advantages of Khrushchev, one can distinguish the presence of a pantry and a balcony.
Consider the most common types of layouts in more detail.
Book
This layout is considered the most unsuccessful: a passage room with a wide doorway plays the role of a dining room, and in a family with children, it also plays a bedroom. Solitude in such a space is difficult to achieve. To separate the rooms, you have to sacrifice part of the room. Without partitions, for the demolition of which it is necessary to obtain permission, Khrushchev can be turned into a spacious studio.
In the photo there is a small corner kitchen with a built-in refrigerator and a table inscribed on the windowsill.
Tram
Such a popular name (the word “train” is also used) was given to the layout for rooms located one after another, reminiscent of cars. The living room with a balcony is a walk-through, but alteration solves this problem: if you cut off part of the room and turn it into a corridor with two entrances, you can organize a storage system in the resulting niche.
The photo shows a cream-colored room with an accent wall in the television area.
In the photo, a two-room Khrushchev project of 44 square meters. m
Undershirt
It is a very convenient layout, in which the rooms are separated by a kitchen and a hallway, but this type of Khrushchev is not common. It is also called the “butterfly” due to the similarity of rooms with symmetrical wings.
In the photo there is a tiny kitchen, where glossy white cabinets-invisible occupy the entire ceiling space.
Important points in the reconstruction of the apartment
Before starting the restructuring, you need to pay attention to several nuances:
- Before repair, you should draw up a detailed design project with all the calculations. This will help to avoid hitch in the future.
- All changes in Khrushchev must be made in the technical passport of the apartment, for this you need to contact the BTI.
- Overlappings inside the Khrushchev are not bearing, so it will be easy to agree on such an alteration.
Popular redevelopment ideas
Practice shows that the reconstruction of Khrushchev gives an amazing result - when the bathroom is combined, a place for a washing machine is freed up, when the partition between the room and the kitchen is demolished, space for the dining table appears. The diagrams below show several more ways to increase the comfort of two-room Khrushchev.
2 connecting rooms
Adjacent are rooms with a common wall. The layout with adjacent rooms and different entrances is called a “mini-improvement". If the apartment has a pantry, due to it you can increase the area of the kitchen: the pantry is disassembled, the bathroom is moved to its place, and 3 square meters is added to the kitchen area.
In the photo there is an enlarged kitchen in a two-room Khrushchev, where there was a place for a dining table.
Without a partition between the kitchen, Khrushchev will turn into a European apartment, and the owner will receive a spacious kitchen-living room. If the kitchen is gasified, the opening must be equipped with a sliding partition. The loggia can be insulated and used as an office.
With a passage room
Such a layout is convenient if a person lives alone. In the tiny kitchen there is enough space for a small table and everything necessary for cooking, and one of the rooms will become a living room with a passage to the bedroom. If a couple or a family with a child live in a two-room Khrushchevka apartment, the apartment needs to be redone. Due to the construction of an additional partition, the corridor increases, the interior door is transferred to a new place and tenants receive two isolated rooms.
In the photo there is an updated Khrushchev, where the passage room is the dining room and living room.
Due to the reconstruction of the flooring, many designers achieve an increase in the height of the room up to 3 meters. This allows you to visually change the appearance of the room, build in high spacious wardrobes and install an attic bed.
From two to three rooms
With the arrangement of treshki in small-sized Khrushchev, rooms will significantly decrease in size. One of them may lose daylight. The way out in this situation is windows in the partition, openings under the ceiling or a false window.
In the photo there is a completely changed two-room Khrushchev: the bedroom is located behind the wall with a window, and the corridor is converted into a living room.
Studio in Khrushchev
If you demolish all the walls (except for the load-bearing), you get an apartment with a free layout. It remains only to zone the space with a table, lightweight partitions or upholstered furniture.
In the photo is a modern apartment with a history and a free layout.
Room Zoning
A spacious room often needs to be divided into zones. It is convenient to fence off the kitchen from the room with a table or a bar. In order to hide the bed in the living room, glass or slatted partitions are erected, screens are put, curtains are hung. It is important that the structure does not “eat up” the space.
In the photo, the small kitchen is separated by a multifunctional bar.
It is useful to separate the zones with an open rack: it will not only play the role of a partition, but will also become a place for storing things.
In the photo there is a shelving partition that separates the sofa and bed. In order not to litter the room, some things are put in boxes.
Living room
The more people living in the apartment, the more heavily loaded the central room in Khrushchev - the hall. To make it easy for all family members to gather here in the evenings, but also to receive guests, the place to sleep should be hidden. A good exit is a folding sofa bed. When folded, it does not take up much space. Opposite it, you can hang a TV or install a decorative fireplace. Sometimes the passage room can combine the role of a dining room, living room and bedroom.
Kitchen
In a cramped kitchen of 6 square meters. meters is not easy to place modern equipment and a dining area. Without redevelopment in such a small area, a four-plate stove, a work surface and a refrigerator can hardly fit.
To save precious centimeters, it is recommended to use the built-in equipment (it takes up less space), two-plate stoves, transformer furniture. If you transfer the communications to the window, the sink can be built into the windowsill. It is easier to equip the dining room in the room, or in the passage between the kitchen and the room, which was freed up after the demolition.
In the photo there is a kitchen in a two-room Khrushchev, pasted with photowall-paper with a perspective that make the room visually deeper.
Bedroom
A place to sleep and rest is most often located in the back room. In the standard series, this is a narrow space resembling a trailer in which there is a place for a double bed, a wardrobe and a table. It is made in neutral tones so as not to overload the situation. To expand the space, mirrors are used, and to give the interior lightness - furniture on the legs.
An excellent option is the use of mirrored cabinets on the sides of the bed, which, as it were, goes into a niche. For storage, a shelf is used at the head of the bed.
Bathroom and toilet
In two-room Khrushchev, both separate and combined bathrooms are common. The best way to save free space is to install a shower, but not every year to refuse a full bath.
The washing machine can be installed under the sink or instead of it. To preserve air and light in a small bathroom, you should use a minimum of multi-colored elements and open shelves. For decoration it is better to choose a white glossy tile, its application gives an amazing effect: the borders are visually erased, the amount of light increases.
The photo shows a white bathroom in a minimalist style, the niche of which is decorated with a mirror.
Children's room
The small dimensions of the two-room Khrushchev for a family with a child is not a reason to abandon an interesting and functional design: you just need to use a few tricks that will allow you to put everything you need into the nursery. This image on the wall, and corner tables, and bunk beds. The inter-ceiling space should not be neglected - lockers with things can be placed there.
Hallway and corridor
To use the hallway in Khrushchev for storing outer clothing and shoes, it is recommended to choose a closet to the ceiling: this will save space and fit more things. Some two-room Khrushchevs are equipped with storage rooms that can be converted into dressing rooms.
Office or workplace
A place to work at a computer often requires privacy. The office can be equipped on a heated balcony, in a niche, a few meters away by the window or hidden behind curtains.
Ideas for repairing a kopeck piece in Khrushchev
A small apartment can look stylish and spacious, if you approach the design with imagination. Experts recommend decorating the walls and ceiling in light pastel shades, but you can always step back from these tips: for example, make the ceiling half a darker, add bright accents, original furniture, dynamic prints. A decorative fireplace will decorate the living room, adding coziness and elegance.
In the photo there is a built-in wardrobe with mirrored doors, which significantly saves space, increases light and visually deepens the room.
In the photo repair of a two-room Khrushchev-style Provence.
The trend is still the floor with natural wood textures, which combines with any decor and gives warmth. In narrow rooms, laminate or parquet should be laid across the room to visually expand it. It is better if the entire apartment has the same flooring (except for the bathroom and kitchen): this will help maintain the unity of design.
In the photo there is a loft-style living room with a laminate laid across the room.
How to equip an apartment?
To make the space more complicated and interesting, in a two-room Khrushchev it is worth using multi-level lighting. Spotlights in the ceiling look modern and feature functionality: you can separate the wiring so as to adjust the amount of light. Local lighting deepens the space, and light from above emphasizes low ceilings.
The arrangement of furniture plays an equally important role. Typically, rooms are divided into "private" and "public" areas. Even if more than two people live in the apartment, it is quite possible to create a corner for everyone. For example, a bed on the catwalk, which acts as a place for storage and sleep, gives a feeling of privacy and privacy. To save space in the common area, you can use a corner sofa (it occupies a corner, which often remains free), and instead of chairs for the dining room, buy stools (they are easy to hide under the table).
In the photo there is a living room with an original chandelier and a home theater decorated with a ribbon with LED illumination.
Decor and textiles are what give a typical two-room Khrushchev originality. Thick curtains add coziness, but narrow the space and absorb light, so in order not to overload the room, it is worth choosing a plain laconic fabric. Bright decorative details (paintings, murals with fashionable prints, accent walls) look advantageous only on a neutral background.
Design examples in various styles
Adhering to a certain style in the design of a two-room Khrushchev, the owner provides his housing with an attractive and special character, and the small dimensions of the apartment fade into the background. Who will pay attention to a cramped living room if it is designed in a loft style? Flooded with light, with aged brickwork and original furniture, the industrial apartment will be remembered as a stylish space, not a “Khrushchev”.
The Scandinavian approach will be ideal for a small apartment: light colors, natural textures and thin lines in the decor and furniture design will wonderfully give the interior airiness, spaciousness and at the same time coziness. If you apply the same techniques, reducing the number of things and decorations, two-room Khrushchev will be framed in the style of minimalism, which is characterized by restraint and conciseness.
The modern style incorporates all the best from other areas, distinguished by thoughtfulness and attractiveness of the environment. Vivid accents are used everywhere, and the furniture is multifunctional. Lighting, color schemes and mirrors will play to increase the area, ideally fitting into the interior.
The classical style, thanks to refined furniture, luxurious decor in the form of arches, stucco moldings and expensive textiles, will create a sophisticated interior in which it will be easy to forget about the small dimensions of the two-room Khrushchev.
High-tech is the style that stands out among others. As if peeped from the future, with an abundance of lighting, gloss and rounded furniture in bright colors, he will dissolve the borders and make Khrushchev unrecognizable.
In the photo there is a dining area, decorated with mirrors, which give the room complexity and depth.
Soviet model apartments are no worse than others for a comfortable stay: redevelopment can breathe new life into Khrushchev, and a stylish interior will hide the shortcomings of a small space.
Tips for creating comfort in the apartment
The main disadvantage of apartments built in the "Khrushchev era" is the cramped and disproportionate geometric shapes. But, all imperfections are corrected. This can be done with the help of radical changes or visual effects. To free up space, you can use one or more design solutions.
Combining the kitchen with the living room, you can separate the kitchen area by the bar.
Association of the bathroom (if it is separate).
Replacement of swing interior doors with sliding structures.
Dismantling of pantries, upper shelves under the ceiling.
Replacing standard cabinets with one large sliding wardrobe.
A trick with household appliances - it’s better to use built-in appliances in the kitchen, and a dimensional TV, computer monitor will replace flat screens.
Also, in order to free the room, visual techniques are used. The room is expanded by light wallpapers on the side surfaces, a fully glass balcony door and competent zoning. The owners of the Khrushchev during the remodeling should refrain from complex structures on the ceilings and large cabinet furniture. Add space will help expand the doorways in height and width. At the same time, it is not necessary to use textiles made of dense, massive materials, especially for window curtains: instead of heavy curtains and lambrequins, you can decorate the windows with fabric blinds or thin tulle curtains.
White color can visually expand the borders of the room
To increase the space, you can use visual techniques
Kitchen and dining room design
The owners of Khrushchev during the major overhaul of the housing faces a difficult task - 5-6 sq.m. place a functional, comfortable and spacious kitchen with a dining area. If a grand alteration is not planned, then you can simply optimize the kitchen. To do this, you need:
It is effective to use all horizontal surfaces; if there is a shortage of a plot, the dining table can be moved to the living room or a folding structure can be placed (the table leans against the wall, and if necessary it can be folded out).
Use built-in appliances.
Eliminate sharp color contrasts on the walls or use wallpaper with a fine pattern.
Another trick is the use of transparent glass furniture. When decorating and decorating the kitchen, you can apply various color combinations. The most relevant and acceptable combinations are described in the table.
You can use transparent furniture, this will be a plus
Use free space efficiently
Table 1. The color scheme for the design of the kitchen in Khrushchev.
The disadvantages and advantages of two-room Khrushchev
In addition to the small volume and small, narrow rooms, the main problem of the apartments is the presence of an adjacent room. Another minus is the cramped bathroom (it can be shared or separate), which usually only houses a sitz bath. The disadvantage is the presence of any niches, mezzanines and pantries, which reduce the total area of the apartment. But in the case of redevelopment, a positive side is also revealed: all internal partitions are not load-bearing structures and are made of fragile drywall or fiberboards, and sometimes wooden bars, sheathed with unedged board and shingles to hold the plaster. So to demolish partitions is not difficult.
Redevelopment Options
Before starting work, you need to consult a specialist about obtaining permits. However, appropriate papers are not always required. The next step is to create a redevelopment plan. What options are most common (you can see them in the photo)?
Separation of adjacent rooms
After the demolition of the partitions from the passage room, you can equip the bedroom and living room. The hall will be left without natural light, therefore a transparent partition is mounted between it and the sleeping place (it is recommended to paint the walls and ceiling in bright colors). And the hallway and the living room can be separated by a rack - it is not practical to make a blank wall. On the shelves you can place books, small things and provide a niche for the TV. Put another partition in the bedroom - you get a dressing room (also without natural light), where you can change clothes.
The combination of the hall and the kitchen
This is one of the common redevelopment options. Along the way, it is recommended to expand the window opening and finish the room with materials with a light shade. All this will visually increase the amount of space. Reconstruction can be carried out in one of the following ways:
- demolish the wall by half and equip the bar with the remaining part,
- make an arch in the partition,
- completely remove the wall by changing it to columns or a partition with sliding sashes.
When decorating, avoid the use of patterns, bright and contrasting colors. To increase the area, the same-type monochrome shade is best suited.
How to make a dressing room out of the pantry
These small dark rooms in Khrushchev have an area of approximately 3 square meters. m. To equip the dressing room, it is recommended to expand it a little by moving the partition 30-40 cm into the next room. The following steps are necessary:
- draw a plan from which it will become clear where the mirror, cabinet and shelves (shelves) will be, as well as the location of the lamps and sockets,
- to finish the floor, walls and ceiling,
- arrange ventilation: if for some reason it is impossible to make an exhaust hood, then you can get by with a fan that is mounted in the upper part of the wall that is located at the maximum distance from the door (do not forget to make a supply opening near the floor that is closed with a decorative grill),
- consider how to remake the wiring to fit the plan.
In the former pantry, put a semi-built-in small sliding wardrobe in the corner, which is best ordered according to previously taken sizes. Shelving can be made independently by making the frame of a round or profiled pipe.
Office apartment
Here, the largest room is combined with a dining area and an entrance hall. In the second room (it increases due to the transfer of the partition by 15-20 cm), a bedroom and a dressing room are equipped. The main idea of such a redevelopment is to equip a small office, which is separated from the largest area by a transparent sliding partition that does not reach the ceiling. If the sashes are fully opened, the cabinet will unite with a common area.
Pros and Cons of Remodeling
The advantages of redevelopment are most often obvious if one or two, maximum three people live in the apartment. Then you can really make a comfortable home by choosing the appropriate reconstruction option. There are other advantages of the Khrushchev:
- affordable cost
- developed infrastructure of the long-lived area.
The main problem with the redevelopment is obtaining permits if a complete reconstruction is planned, affecting the capital walls. Sometimes paperwork can last several months. Drawing up documents, creating a project - you have to pay for everything. Another minus of redevelopment when creating a larger number of premises is their small area, and in some cases the lack of natural light. Also, do not forget that the overhaul implies the services of experienced craftsmen who do not work for free. Based on this, many prefer not to touch the original layout of the Khrushchev. However, you can change the interior and give your home a more modern look.
Design ideas for two-room Khrushchev without redevelopment
They resort to self-registration of an apartment if it is not possible to pay for the services of a designer. It is necessary to carry out a small repair in compliance with simple rules: each part of the living space should have its own approach.
- Walls. Remove from them carpets that clutter up the room. Wallpaper should be chosen light pastel shades without large patterns in the form of flowers, leaves or patterns. Allow almost imperceptible images. Walls (or some of their fragments) covered with decorative plaster will look good. Embossed details are welcome.
- Floor. Once it was exclusively dark brown. This shade is no longer relevant and also visually reduces the space. In Khrushchev, you need an airy design that provides light-colored flooring.
- Ceiling. If there is enough money, then give preference to a two-level stretch ceiling with built-in lights. With a limited budget, a suspension structure can be dispensed with.
- Curtains and mirrors. The first should be shortened and made of lightweight material. Wall-mounted mirrors visually expand the room, however, this element of the interior is not recommended to be installed opposite the bed or the front door.
- Furniture. Bulky objects in the form of voluminous cabinets and sideboards need to be exchanged for body products. Today, the market offers an extensive selection of furniture for small apartments.
