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Kitchen design 5 and 6 sq. m needs to be thought through in detail before starting repairs. But in some Khrushchev buildings, a small area is not the only difficulty, since a gas water heater needs to be installed in the kitchen. The main task in this case is to shift the emphasis from the equipment and harmoniously integrate it into the interior. In our article we will look at photographs from successful decisions in completed projects.

On standard 6 sq. meters of the kitchen fit a refrigerator, a gas water heater and a full-size (60 cm) dishwasher!

Classic set in a room of 6 sq. meters. The column is hidden on the far right top cabinet. More

Accommodation options

1. Hidden method

When placing equipment behind, you need to consider the following points:

• The gap between the column and internal part the cabinet must be 3 cm or more (fire safety);
• Ventilation holes should be made in the module;
• It is better to insulate the cabinet from the inside using a special layer that reflects heat;
• When accepting furniture, check for holes for gas system(corrugations and pipes).

Here the column was built into the corner top module. False MDF facades follow the outline of the kitchen and hide gas pipes.

Neoclassical set.

Placed inside the upper cabinet.

2. Geyser in plain sight

The location between the lockers also requires compliance minimum distance to the kitchen modules - 3 cm. At the same time, it is advisable to protect the body of the cabinets from temperature changes with special materials.

• Replace a freestanding range with a cooktop. Most compact version- “domino”;
• Instead of a full oven install a mini-oven and microwave oven;
• Move the refrigerator to the corridor, if possible;
• When choosing furniture, give preference to transforming models with minimum sizes(folding chairs, folding table);
• Use every free centimeter to your advantage. For example, you can use a window sill and make a table or an additional storage area (shelf) in this part.

In many kitchens in Khrushchev geyser- the only source of hot water. Despite all the functionality of this device, fitting it into the interior can be very difficult. Today we will tell you about three ways to disguise gas equipment and additional recommendations small kitchen design.

A kitchen for a Khrushchev building with a column should be selected taking into account the rules fire safety and general design

Types of geysers

A kitchen project in a Khrushchev-era building with a gas water heater first begins with choosing the water heater itself. Units of the same type remain, albeit in the not very distant, but still in the past - today manufacturers of geysers pay due attention appearance devices. There are various modifications of the case - in most cases this is quite enough to select a speaker for general interior premises.

According to the principle of operation, gas appliances are divided into automatic and semi-automatic

According to the principle of operation, gasified units are divided into 2 types:

• Automatic. The principle of their operation is quite simple. After turning on the hot water valve, a special igniter is activated, causing the burner to ignite. At that time cold water enters the unit, hot water flows out of the tap.
• Semi-automatic. In this case, the heater wick burns constantly, the burner turns on only after the water pressure is turned on.

The modern design of the devices greatly simplifies the process of arranging them in the interior.

When choosing a speaker by size, you should keep in mind that in most cases the size of the speaker is directly proportional to its power. It may happen that a compact water heater will not meet your hot water needs.

How to organically fit a geyser into the decor - 3 options

When developing the design of a kitchen with a gas water heater in a Khrushchev-era building, it is necessary to consider all possible layout options. We offer you three options that will help you fit organically gas equipment into the kitchen interior.

There are three options for masking gas equipment in a small room

Leave as is

Thanks to modern models very different stylish design, if desired, they can not be hidden deep into the headset. In this case, you can use one of the two proposed options.

Appearance modern devices allows you not to hide them behind the facades of the headset

• Buy the desired model. Thanks to a wide range of equipment, you can choose a speaker whose appearance will ideally match your existing set and interior. Give preference to miniature options - they are much easier to place even in a small kitchen. Decorating the column can be done with your own hands - using a stencil will make your task much easier.

Some models of speakers are hardly distinguishable from cabinets, which allows them not to be hidden

• Paint the device. If you couldn’t find a model that suits your design, or its price seemed excessive to you, you can simply paint the device you have. Most often, the unit is tinted to match the color of the kitchen furniture, apron or wall decoration. Please note that the geyser will heat up during operation, so to paint it you need to choose heat-resistant paint.

Painting the unit to match the color of the walls is one of the most budget options equipment camouflage

Place between cabinets

This is one of the most effective techniques, which will help you harmoniously fit the speaker into the overall interior. The column can be located either between two cabinets or as the final element of the top row of the set. There are two main points that should be considered before installing the column.

To have constant access to the device, it can be placed between two upper cabinets

• Select main element. It is necessary to decide which element will be the leading one - a column or hanging cabinets from the set. If you first purchased kitchen set, then the size of the geyser must be selected to match existing cabinets, or vice versa. It would be best to draw up a design for a Khrushchev-era kitchen with a gas water heater in advance, which will take into account all the nuances.

If you purchased the set before the speakers, then its dimensions should be selected from the dimensions of the main furniture

• Take care of fire safety. There should be at least three centimeters left on each side of the gas water heater. free space. This is necessary to implement natural ventilation. Failure to comply with this point is a direct violation of fire safety rules.

There must be at least 3 cm of free space on the sides of the gas unit.

• Select materials. All nearby surfaces must be made of non-combustible materials. Since the column heats up during operation, this can lead to overheating, charring, and fire of objects in close proximity. It is not at all necessary to make fireproof cabinets - it is quite enough to simply protect the surface that is in contact with the column with a sheet of non-combustible material.

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From realities modern life there's no escape. Not everyone has spacious kitchens in which you can create any interior you want. Many Khrushchev buildings are still decorated with a gas water heater. It is impossible to get rid of it and therefore you have to specially develop a kitchen design with a gas water heater. It is extremely difficult to move gas pipes and the gas water heater somewhere, so when repairing and remodeling you have to proceed from the conditions that already exist.

Interior options

The simplest and most common design of a kitchen in Khrushchev with a gas water heater provides the ability to hide the water heater in a kitchen cabinet. Typically, such a cabinet is made to order. It should not have a back wall, bottom or top cover. If you do make a bottom and lid with slots, you need to ensure there are several ventilation holes. In all other respects, such a cabinet integrates perfectly into the kitchen set and does not violate the integrity of any kitchen interior. The cabinet can be corner - in this case it fits ergonomically into the design of even the smallest kitchen with a gas water heater.

Modern gas units already have little in common with the explosive, large-sized equipment of the past. They are aesthetically pleasing, stylish looking and very easy to use. You can install a geyser made in any color shades. A chrome-plated, ergonomic gas unit that captivates with its unusual appearance will fit perfectly into the design small kitchen and without any locker. Interiors in the Art Nouveau, techno, loft, and minimalist styles will only benefit from such a device in the kitchen. In any case, the column can always be painted, decorated, painted in any color to your liking. For ethnic lovers, it can even be painted in the style of Palekh or Gzhel painting.

Of course, it may seem difficult to fit a gas water heater into the design of a 6 m2 kitchen, so the most common option is simply a water heater placed between two cabinets. With such placement, you need to pay close attention to the fire safety of the equipment. Just like a gas stove, the walls of adjacent cabinets should be covered with a layer of fire-insulating material, and the gap between the column and cabinets should be at least 3 cm. The column can simply be decorated with this decorative elements: stickers, magnets and other joys of the kitchen.

When creating a design for a small-sized kitchen with a speaker, as in the photo, you must take into account that you will have to hide not only the speaker, but also the communications leading to it. These are pipes, tubes and hoses. It is impossible to ditch the wall and embed communications there, because free access to them must be ensured. Gas equipment must be inspected and maintained once a year.

To solve this problem, many manufacturers sell equipment already equipped with protective overlay boxes that are mounted on top of the wall and look quite aesthetically pleasing. The boxes can be easily removed and reinstalled if necessary. If they are not included in the kit, you can pick them up and buy them in construction hypermarkets. If there are scraps of construction waste left in the house, you can make the boxes yourself from plasterboard, plywood or plastic. In the photo for this article you can see the most elegant design solutions for a Brezhnev and Khrushchev kitchen with a column.

The presence of hot water in an apartment is one of the main factors ensuring the comfort of human life. However, not all houses have this privilege from the state, directly from the water supply.

Modern equipment offers many options for heating water, one of which is the installation of a gas water heater.

Design solutions for a kitchen with a gas water heater

Despite the fact that modern geysers have a rather aesthetic design and often fit harmoniously into the interior of the apartment, the option for its placement depends on the location and size of the rooms, as well as the wishes of the customer.

Basically, column placement comes down to three options:

1. Removing the gas water heater outside the kitchen. This option is most popular in cases where it is already finished, or does not require a water heater in the room.

This decision is very troublesome, because the room must comply with all the requirements of gas and housing services (room volume of at least 7.5 m3, ceiling height from 2.25 m, suitable chimney etc.).

Performing such a transfer is advisable only in the case where the presence of a column in it would be extremely inconvenient.

2. Leave everything as is or move it to another place in the kitchen. The least labor-intensive option, because in the case of transfer over a distance of less than one and a half meters, no special approvals or costs will be required.

It is important to consider that transfer cannot be carried out to the space above gas stove. This solution will help organize workplace in the kitchen in a new way, making it more convenient.

3. Hide in furniture. To do this, when ordering a kitchen set, you need to design a space with a false cabinet that will hide the speaker from prying eyes. The cabinet must be made without a top and bottom, and the distance between the door and the column cover must be provided.

Otherwise, such a design will not comply with gas and fire safety rules.

Hiding the column correctly

The most simple option is kitchen furniture, but in order for the water heater to fit harmoniously into the set, its design must immediately take into account the location and size of the column.

Taking into account the peculiarities of the room’s interior, it is possible to install the speaker both in cabinets and between them.

The option of installing a speaker under a fake metal hood also looks quite interesting. Experts advise using this option in the case of an open combustion chamber of a gas water heater.

Gas water heater in the kitchen in the Khrushchev-era building.

The happy owners of the so-called “Khrushchev” do not need to explain what it is. When such apartments are being renovated, their owners desperately fight for every free centimeter of space, trying to profit from every little detail.

Therefore, first of all, a geyser for such a kitchen should have minimal dimensions. Secondly, it is almost inevitable to install a water heater in one of the cabinets, since
find extra bed for a column it will be quite problematic.

Corner kitchen solution

Small kitchens, in which the furniture is located in a remote corner of the room, also have several design solutions for installing a gas water heater.

As in the case of a Khrushchev apartment, this can be a cabinet, which, although it will steal space for storing items, can still hide the column and communications connected to it.

Another interesting option presupposes a well-chosen color scheme headset and speakers.

There is also the possibility of additional decoration of the column using a variety of stickers or painting in suitable color. In this case, it can be installed anywhere, for example in a corner, outside of cabinets. The main thing is that this does not happen over a gas stove.

Main types of geysers

There are three main types of columns:

With manual ignition. The most outdated option, which at the same time is the least secure. Ignition occurs in two stages - first, the gas supply to the wick is opened, which is ignited with a match. Then the main gas supply is turned on, which is ignited by the wick flame. This type is practically no longer produced, but in many old-type apartments it can still be found.

With piezoelectric element. Ignition is performed by pressing a button. The piezoelectric device is activated and the water heater begins its operation without further human action. These models are already considered modern, have excellent functionality and design, as well as a relatively affordable price.

Automatic. The most modern variation of the geyser. Switching on and ignition occurs when the hot water tap is opened, switching off when closed. The principle of operation of the mechanism is similar to the ignition system in a car. The advantages of automatic water heaters are convenience, safety, and economical gas consumption. The disadvantage is the relatively high price compared to other models.

Security measures

Safety measures when moving a column must be fully agreed with the relevant authorities, but do not forget about technical safety regarding the operation of geysers.

The geyser should not be closer than 3 cm to any surface. Painted wooden walls should be located even further, especially if we are talking about water heaters with an open combustion chamber.

In the case of the old column manual ignition, under no circumstances should you turn off the water without first turning off the gas and allowing the system to cool. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in an explosion.

We can summarize that using a gas water heater to heat water in an apartment is quite inexpensive and constructive solution. Modern market household appliances is filled with models that vary in size, appearance, functionality and pricing, so everyone can make a choice for themselves.

Kitchens with geyser real photos

A creative approach and diligence will allow you to transform the interior of even a tiny kitchen, the layout of which is initially inconvenient. Give this space maximum level comfort and coziness is quite real. Let's discuss further what a kitchen in a Khrushchev-era building with a gas water heater should be like: photos, advice from experienced designers.

Holders small apartment Khrushchev-era buildings cannot boast of a spacious kitchen. Instead they are forced on meager square meters of this room to place all the necessary equipment and furniture.

Let us add that the kitchens in such housing are equipped with a gas heater, which further complicates their design, because such a unit reduces usable space to a minimum, making the kitchen design unattractive. However, it can also become a functional part of the decor if the renovation is done correctly.

Experienced designers insist that:

• kitchen renovation should begin with taking measurements of the space, creating a sketch that will depict future layout rooms, calculating the current amount of construction and finishing materials;
• If future interior requires redevelopment, including relocation of the unit for heating water or pipes from it, the budget for repairs will have to be increased. In addition, changes to the interior will have to be legalized by special authorities;
• When moving a gas-powered dispenser, do not neglect the advice of a fire safety specialist. Repairing a Khrushchev-era kitchen should be carried out taking into account his recommendations. If it involves moving a unit or communication elements, permission from utility services will be required;
• Despite the fact that in such houses the walls are quite thin, the kitchen should be insulated exclusively from the outside. Internal insulation will eat up valuable space.

Ways to increase free space

The design of a small Khrushchev-era kitchen with a gas water heater should primarily pursue the goal of increasing narrow space without losing its functionality. That is, the renovation should bring space here without creating any inconvenience.

Here are proven methods to help visually expand the kitchen space of a Khrushchev-era apartment building with a column and make it more comfortable:

• refuse standard floor cabinets with heavy fronts and large handles, do not choose a standard, straight-shaped set, giving preference modular options with glass or glossy doors. Such furniture does not look bulky, and glossy surfaces reflect light, expanding the space;
• if the door opens into the kitchen, dismantle it by creating an arched opening. This will save valuable space;
• Use the niche space under the window sill to store dishes or install compact equipment. If this opportunity arises, remove the refrigerator from the kitchen or select a compact model of such a unit;
• choose only light translucent textiles for windows or replace standard tulle with Roman blinds;
• when choosing a color to decorate a small kitchen with a gas water heater, you should take into account that for such a space experienced designers It is recommended to use light natural colors on the walls. This technique fills the room with light, visually making it more spacious. Worth giving up large drawings on furniture and walls, they will only visually narrow the kitchen.

There are also ways to expand the space of a Khrushchev kitchen through installation or dismantling work. Ideal option redevelopment will take place.

Such measures will require you to make more significant investments and legitimize the restructuring in government bodies.

Column placement options

If the column has modern design, successfully combines with the rest of the interior elements, does not bother you with its aesthetics, it can be left on the wall in its original form. If it is characterized by an unsightly appearance or its location is extremely inconvenient, take advice from experienced designers regarding the rules of transfer and methods of disguising such a unit. It can be moved to another location if the original layout does not suit you. After all, such a unit is often placed directly above the sink, where it is worth hanging a cabinet with a dish dryer. Then the column should be moved, and along with it the pipes. Many people think that implementing this idea is not difficult. But there are certain nuances that need to be taken into account.

Options for new placement of the unit:

• to the bathroom, if the room area exceeds 7.5 square meters and there is a ventilation duct;
• into the corridor, if the space layout is free enough;
• to another place in the kitchen, but not above the stove or other open source of fire, and not close to the cabinet wall.

If moving the column is not required, then it can be played out in different ways, disguised as hanging cabinet by performing smart repairs.

If such a decision is made, then the cabinet should be wide, with walls of at least 3 cm, and many ventilation holes. The walls of the geyser must be insulated with high quality using heat-reflecting material. Also make holes in it for the corrugation and gas pipe. To see how wonderful a Khrushchev kitchen with a gas water heater looks, look at the photo below.

Masking pipes and chimney

No less problematic in a small kitchen are unsightly gas pipes and a chimney. Repairs should be carried out using ideas to disguise them, then the interior will look holistic.

You can purchase a set of equipment for a gas water heater that helps to veil the pipes. It may include special boxes and panels that are mounted directly on the pipes. It is easy to dismantle these elements if necessary, and the design becomes attractive and neat, as in the photo below. If it is not possible to purchase a suitable box that hides the pipes, you can build it yourself from plasterboard or plywood. To do this, connect the side and front walls together, and then place the structure against the wall and secure it with self-tapping screws. The pipes should hide behind the box without any difficulties. At the end you need to decorate the box with the same building material

, as the walls. So, with a minimum of effort and investment, you can disguise unsightly pipes and a column box.

Arrangement of the work area To create the most convenient, cozy and functional kitchen interior with a gas water heater on a meager area, experienced designers have prepared a lot of ideas. The photo below is proof that small-sized kitchen premises

with a column you can make it cozy and stylish. The limited space of a small kitchen affects the size working area

. You will have to think about how to carry out repairs as rationally as possible in order to organize a full-fledged work area on meager meters. This problem can be solved using different levels or retractable tabletops , with which the furniture set will be equipped. You can also use another trick: make the window sill an extension of the work area, use it for preparing food, covering it with a countertop, as is done on next photo . Instead of standard plate pick up hob

Skip the large-scale sink and opt for a deep, compact size model. Is there somewhere to put the dishes so that water can drain from them? It is better to use a special dryer for these purposes, mounted in a hanging cabinet. But the work surface space will be more spacious.

Furniture and appliances

The interior of a small Khrushchev-era kitchen cannot accommodate big number furniture and equipment, but the most necessary things will still have to be placed here. How to do this as rationally as possible? Use exclusively functional items to equip the space and interior with everything you need.

• Experienced experts insist that the design of such a room needs to be created using some tricks: It is better to choose a corner furniture set; it allows you to use the corner space as efficiently as possible. This interior is shown in the following photo. It would be good if the headset is equipped drawers
• , in which it is convenient to store kitchen utensils. A kitchen set with compartment doors is no less convenient to use; use the entire height of the wall of a small kitchen by installing two-tier wall-mounted modules. They are roomy and functional. It is also worth choosing a storage case kitchen utensils
• to the entire height of the wall;
• The window sill should be used as a table, installing a tabletop instead. If there are more than two people in a family, all the people will not fit at the window sill. The photo below shows a design made using a similar solution;
• The standard dining table can be replaced with a folding version that does not take up much free space. Select chairs for it that are folding and light;

Choose household appliances of compact size and built-in type. Then unsightly units will not take up much space, spoil the design, hiding behind furniture facades. The photo below shows an interior with the successful application of these rules for decorating small kitchen spaces