Cozy interior for 13 sq. M: options for lay-out and design of the kitchen with a sofa
Kitchen 13 sq.m. – ample space. It can freely accommodate a full-fledged dining area, necessary appliances and furniture. Moreover, the dining area can simultaneously serve as a rest area, as can be seen by looking at the kitchen design photo of 13 meters with a sofa. In such a room you can receive guests, watch TV.
To ensure that the kitchen meets all modern requirements, it is best to draw up a project where the location of equipment, life support systems and furniture will be displayed.
Practicality, functionality and comfort are the main requirements for the kitchen
Determine the place where the oven, refrigerator, hood and hob will be located, and choose the appropriate layout option.
The layout of the kitchen area of 13 square meters. m
From the correct arrangement of furniture depends the beauty of the interior and the functionality of the room. In a room measuring 13 square meters, you can use any of the following layout options:
- one-sided (linear) lay-out
- U-shaped
- angle
- in two rows
Features of the linear layout
In a rectangular room it is convenient to arrange furniture along one wall with a turn to the door. The dining area is located at the free wall. For a young family, a bar counter is suitable, for a large family – a rectangular or oval table.
A successful layout of a rectangular room
If space allows the room, the kitchen can be decorated without the upper cabinets – this option is in fashion today. The lower cabinets are enough to accommodate everything needed, the lack of modules at the top makes the room spacious. This layout is suitable for styles of minimalism, high-tech.
Corner kitchen with comfortable working area
In a room of rectangular shape, it is possible to successfully arrange the furniture with the letter G, with one long and one short wall. Thus, the components of the working area will be next to each other, and it will be convenient to move between the sink, the refrigerator, the stove and the work table. The dining area will be at the free wall.
An interesting variant of combining the island area with a lunch
U-shape and island kitchen with sofa
The headset in a square room is conveniently placed in the shape of the letter “P”, using three walls, and the dining area is located in the center. The island area with an additional module in the center can be used as a working and dining room, it all depends on its functionality, the shape of the table. As a “island” take out a plate, a sink, a bar counter, a table with curbstones and a working surface.
Variants of a sofa in the U-shaped kitchen:
Kitchen design 11 square meters
In this interior, the island plays the role of a dining table:
Dinner table
Kitchen interior
The sofa can be effectively combined with a kitchen island or peninsula:
In this interior, the island has the main role – this is the dining area, and the working area
Arrangement of furniture and equipment in two rows
This option would be appropriate if the kitchen consists of two long and two short walls. The dining area can be arranged at the window. The presence of a bay window in the kitchen is a rarity, but if it is still there, the dining area can be moved there – the room will be functional, spacious and aesthetic.
Classic interior with a dining area in the bay window
Cozy place by the window
Choose the right color for the interior design
In a kitchen of 13 square meters you can give free rein to your imagination and use colors that you like. When choosing a color, you need to consider its influence on the psyche, because it is the prevailing color that will shape the mood.
- The dominant yellow or orange color will give a good mood
- Red – a dynamic color, stimulates appetite, but it is better to use it in a dosed way.
- Green helps to relax, soothes.
- Blue is a cold color, it is associated with creativity and intelligence.
- Pink cuisine is a positive option for romantic natures.
The interior of the kitchen area of 13 square meters is often decorated in white. White – the symbol of harmony and purity, choosing this color as the dominant one, can not be lost.
The predominant color in the spacious kitchen can be black – this is an option for practical owners, and the room will look elegant.
Black is successfully diluted with contrasting white, the tone is set by accent red
Council. Strongly addicted to black color is not worth it, otherwise you will need additional light sources, the room can look gloomy.
The interior turned out gloomy
Which sofa is appropriate in the kitchen interior
The sofa can become more comfortable alternative stools and chairs – it can accommodate more guests, and the interior of the room will become more comfortable.
The sofa can be both direct and angular. For a small room, a corner sofa is more convenient, it saves space, and a straight sofa is good because it can be installed anywhere, provided that there is enough space for it.
The curved sofa looks chic, but it takes up more space than a straight or angled sofa, and is therefore rarely installed in the kitchen.
Interior in classical style, an island with a curved sofa and a cutting table
A small direct sofa in a classic kitchen area of 13 square meters. m
A stylish modern sofa – the main element of the interior in the kitchen-living room, can be used as an extra bed
A popular option today is a bench-sofa with a folding seat, under which you can store kitchen equipment. The bench-sofa can also be straight and angular.
Comfortable corner bench with removable decorative pillows
A stylish functional island area from a bench and a cutting table with shelves
There are two main options for the arrangement of the sofa: at the dining table and separately at the wall or at the window, taking into account that the guests were comfortable to communicate.
The compact banquet was very well placed at the window, between two columns with machinery
Dining area in the bay window
Upholstered furniture is not recommended at the entrance – it can make moving around the room uncomfortable, and people sitting on the couch, will be uncomfortable.
Classic version of the sofa
Kitchen-living room – two in one
In a kitchen with an area of 13 sq.m, of course, you will not accept a crowd of guests, but it is quite possible to sit comfortably in it with two or three friends.
First of all, you need to divide the room competently into zones. Designers advise in the work area to place everything necessary, and the remaining space is used as a living room, because guests you will not take every day, and stay in the kitchen at least three times a day.
Two functional zones are clearly defined
13 sq.m – the area is not that big, so the zoning in such a room should be visual. Partitions and other devices can clutter the room. To separate a zone of a drawing room from a zone of preparation, it is possible to raise on some centimeters a floor in one of zones. To separate the zones, different floor coverings can be used: in the work area – tile, in the recreation area – parquet or laminate.
To distinguish between zones, it is appropriate to use point lighting. Fixtures can be placed directly above the seating area, lighting is made softer than in the work area.
Table in the kitchen
The role of the functional delimiter can also be performed by the bar counter. It can be used as a table, it can be placed under it thumbs, while it will perform a decorative function.
Bar counter – a great way to zonate studio space
Colors for a combined room
In the design of the kitchen-living room of 13 square meters two basic colors are often used, light and dark. The predominant light color visually expands the space, the color combination makes the interior expressive, bright. White successfully combines with any color, it ennobles other colors and shades.
Green sofa of unusual shape serves as a bright accent spot
Lilac sofa in this interior, of course, the central element
A number of bright chairs and pendant lamps serves as a delimiter for functional areas
Furniture for studio space
- Since a small room can accommodate two functional areas, the furniture should be comfortable, roomy and at the same time beautiful.
The top row of white glossy cabinets is visually uneven and virtually invisible
- The texture and color of all elements of the interior should be harmoniously combined, as they are parts of a single composition.
- Cabinets should preferably be closed, with blind facades, otherwise guests will have to admire their contents.
- When choosing a sofa, give preference to light models, as an option, you can choose a sofa with a dark body and a light upholstery. Furniture made of leather absorbs smells less.
- The wall at the recreation area will be decorated with a small picture on the wallpaper, mosaic, abstract drawings.
A suitable style for a 13-meter kitchen
To design a room of this area, you can choose any style, based on personal preferences.
Do you like the smoothness of the lines, the richness and aristocracy of the classics? The set in classical style will be complemented by decorative tiles, wooden panels, luxurious chandelier, sconces, pictures in beautiful frames.
Modern styles – loft, minimalism, hi-tech – are not so demanding of finishing. If you chose a loft, you can leave an open concrete wall or brickwork, you just need to wash them. Concrete can be covered with wax. The walls will be decorated with a painting or a portrait in the style of art deco, a bright poster, a photo collage, 3D wallpapers will add depth to the room.
The loft-style rooms always look extraordinary
Loft and minimalism – ideal styles for a modern kitchen
Linear layout in a minimalist kitchen
Great scope for creativity is opened by village styles – provence, country, rustic. Furniture in the style of Provence – light, massive. Textiles are bright, the walls can be decorated with decorative plates, landscapes of rural themes. It is appropriate to decorate the interior with a handmade, bright jars for spices.
The green corner will refresh the interior of the kitchen in any style – use flowering plants in beautiful pots, hanging pots. Plants can be placed on shelves with good lighting.
The country style is manifested in the use of bright textiles, flowers, floral prints, wooden ceilings
Kitchen Design
Video-selection of modern ideas for 13 m kitchen
Minimalistic red and white interior:
Ideas for a kitchen combined with a living room:
Paying due attention to the design, you can create a cozy functional room with a zone for rest and reception of guests, and even an extra bed.
