Photo: remontbp.com A 9-meter kitchen can easily be classified as a medium-sized room. This area allows you to arrange the necessary furniture, appliances, and introduce many style solutions. Today we will look at the best 9 sq.m. kitchen design ideas that will help you create a beautiful and functional environment!
Consolidation and redevelopment
Consider increasing your kitchen space. Perhaps there is a loggia or balcony adjacent to it - they can be attached to the territory, insulated and equipped with a dining area.
Another option that deserves attention is combining the kitchen with the living room. But this method is good if you have other rooms in your apartment where you can rest peacefully.
The kitchen and living room are combined by completely or partially removing the partition, if technical specifications allow. At the demolition site, a dining table or bar counter is installed, which serves as zone dividers.
With access to the balcony
The balcony block “eats up” part of the usable space, but this section of the wall can be effectively used or remodeled.
- Combination of loggia and kitchen. Attaching an additional area is possible only if the separating wall is not load-bearing. In this case, there is a chance to coordinate the demolition of the wall and legalize the redevelopment according to all the rules.
Alternatively, you don't have to tear down the wall. If the loggia has panoramic glazing, then you can put a French window on the wall with an exit.
You cannot carry out such actions without permission without permission!
Alternatively, you don’t have to completely demolish the wall between the loggia and the kitchen, but dismantle only the door and window. An empty part without a window is often converted into a bar counter.
- Design of a balcony block.
Redevelopment is a troublesome and financially very expensive matter. You can do without a wall again, simply by beautifully decorating the window and balcony door with curtains.
In a modern style, you can do without curtains. So the interior will be more austere, but visually more spacious.
Use light colors
A correctly selected palette can significantly transform a 9 sq.m. kitchen space, namely light colors. The trending colors today are white, gray and beige. They are typical for most style decisions. In addition, these tones make the room more spacious and bright, which is exactly what you need.
Don’t forget about your own preferences, as well as the wishes of your household. If the family prefers other colors, you can decorate the kitchen with light pastel colors. Mint, blue, sand, pink tones also have the right to dominate the interior.
A dark palette for a small kitchen is not the best option, since a large amount of it will aggravate the situation. It is better to introduce such colors as accents, for example, to decorate one of the walls. If you decide to completely “fill” the walls with a dark color, choose light-colored furniture for the kitchen.
What material should I order the headset from?
Hardwood has traditionally been the material of choice for drawer fronts and drawer sides. Boxes are typically made from engineered woods such as plywood, chipboard and medium-density fiberboard (MDF), with the joinery often glued together. Make sure that some drawers are up to 1.7cm thick, especially at the bottom.
Models with glossy facades will make the kitchen lighter and visually expand the space
Advice. Avoid flimsy boxes made from thin chipboard with a glossy laminate, or wood plywood, or any boxes with a stitched construction.
While solid wood is premium for the front and sides of a drawer, plywood is a better choice for the bottom of a drawer because it won't shrink or swell. Other common materials for boxes are metal and plastic.
Smooth lacquered fronts are perfect for modern style trends
Hand-finishing cabinetry is your right to personalize your kitchen. Wooden doors, fronts, drawers are available in unfinished or factory-made versions. Semi custom cabinets offer a wide choice of finishes, paint colors.
Natural wood facades will fit perfectly into a classic-style kitchen
Choose a durable paint or finish and consider combining it in your room design. Paint a test door first to compare it to other design elements. Live with her for a few days before making your final decision.
Focus on minimalist styles
Choosing a style is an important step towards a successful design. Modern trends tend towards minimalism and laconic design, which will be a profitable solution for a small kitchen. Consider a Scandinavian or eco-style option, where the interior will be decorated with warm wooden textures.
Also in the kitchen there are 9 sq.m. You can introduce rustic trends or original Japanese design, with its strict and at the same time friendly atmosphere.
Wall decoration
For kitchen walls, the most practical and familiar solution to all of us is tiles. It’s not for nothing that it hasn’t lost its popularity over the decades! Indeed, this material is able to withstand any negative influences, including humidity and cleaning with the most aggressive means.
Another huge advantage of tiles is their decorative effect. Today, types of tiles such as patchwork, as well as those imitating natural materials, are at the peak of popularity. Mosaics are often used to decorate the apron, which can significantly enliven the interior.
In addition to tiles, for finishing kitchen walls with an area of 9 sq.m. You can use plastic panels or painting. Places such as the dining area can be decorated with moisture-resistant, washable wallpaper or photo wallpaper.
Decorating a kitchen apron
The wall near the work area deserves special attention, since it is it that can play a decisive decorative role in the interior or “keep” the style within the required framework.
The kitchen has 9 sq.m. in the minimalist style, it is preferable to decorate the apron with plain tiles or imitating brickwork. Rustic trends will look more natural with mosaic or patchwork tiles. And modern and high-tech will be able to stand out with the help of skins with bright or black and white photo printing.
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Which style should you choose?
At 9 sq. meters, you can easily play with any design style, so there is no need to limit your design imagination. But don’t forget about balance - without it, any design becomes a loudly screaming bad manners.
Classic and neoclassical
Characteristic attributes of the classical style are carved facades with chamfers, arches, an abundance of stucco on furniture, elegant cornices and a balanced color scheme. The predominant shades are light beige, cream and others from the pastel group.
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When decorating floors and walls, noble stone textures are often used - carrara, calacatta, etc. Wood is also actively integrated into the space, especially often in the form of flooring. This can be either linoleum with a characteristic texture or ceramic tiles with a first-class imitation.
Modern
Modern design involves a more obvious emphasis on correct geometry. Accordingly, the furniture has clear contours, avoiding deliberately expressive elements. Simply put, take the classics, remove all the “decoration” from it and get that very modern style that dominates most interiors.
Provence and country
Both styles are rustic, so in the decoration you can often find wood and stone - natural textures that create home comfort and emotional stability.
Leave flashy textiles and elegant decors to other design projects - in Provence and country, dark imitations of wood like beech, pine, oak or cherry are most often found. Moreover, if Provence is characterized by purer and more delicate shades, then country will have an advantage in aged surfaces with cracks, scratches and abrasions.
Minimalism and hi-tech
This design will definitely appeal to those who love asceticism and welcome pragmatic interiors with impeccable geometry, clear contours of the kitchen unit and chrome inserts, active use of cool shades and contrasting pairs.
Household appliances are most often used built-in, often with a metal surface polished to a shine. The predominant color scheme is a white or light gray base, to which more intense shades are gradually added.
Loft
Design a loft in the kitchen of 9 square meters. meters is a bold decision, because this space is clearly not enough to create the characteristic effect of an open space devoid of any partitions. However, with proper implementation, you can at least partially convey its atmosphere.
To help you:
- imitation red brick made of gypsum decorative stone;
- cold porcelain stoneware surfaces under poured raw concrete;
- design of external wiring;
- implementation of track lighting systems.
Recently, concrete lamps have become popular. They are poured into a mold onto a workpiece and are most often used for zoning.
Practical flooring materials
The most practical options for finishing the floor in the kitchen are 9 sq.m. Porcelain tiles and self-leveling coatings are used. Both of them will last quite a long time without causing trouble to their owners. Aesthetic qualities are also sometimes striking in their innovation.
The materials have two drawbacks - relative high cost and coolness. The first problem is fully justified by the reliability of the coating, thanks to which you will not soon have to think about replacing it. As for the fact that the material is cold, you can find a solution by equipping it with a built-in heating system.
Laminate and linoleum are more economical options, but their service life is much shorter. But these coatings have excellent decorative properties, bringing a touch of home comfort to the interior.
Project development
The choice of layout and size of the headset is determined by several factors:
- shape of the room;
- location of communications (water, gas stove, hood, etc.);
- location of doors, windows;
- the need for a large or small headset;
- in houses of the P-44, P-44T series, the task of arrangement is complicated by the ventilation duct.
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Before you buy the necessary furniture and equipment, even at the renovation stage, you need to make a detailed drawing-project on a sheet of paper or in an online program from a computer. The drawing must be worked out to the smallest detail, taking into account all the factors listed above.
If you don’t know where to start designing, you can use the step-by-step algorithm below.
- First, determine the location of the sink, stove and refrigerator. These are the three main objects without which it is impossible to imagine any kitchen. Their relative location is determined by the working triangle rule.
The recommended distance from the sink to the stove should be at least 50 cm, and from the stove to the refrigerator - at least 15-20 cm.
If the apartment has a gas stove, then the task is somewhat more complicated in the sense that gas communications are problematic to carry. In this case, when designing the headset, you will have to base it on the location of the gas stove.
The sink can be quite legally moved along one wall, but you need to remember that it is undesirable to move it too far away from the riser. To move a sink to another wall, you must first obtain permission from your local government.
- Determine exactly where and what equipment will be installed. And be sure to mark on the project the places for the sockets from which the appliances will operate - a kettle, microwave, oven, hood, etc. For an electric stove, as a rule, there is a separate socket.
- Draw each cabinet set. Determine in advance what is more important to you – a compact small kitchen set and a spacious dining area, or vice versa. This will allow you to correctly distribute space for different functional areas.
How to choose a headset layout?
Depending on the type of house, the kitchen can be square, rectangular or narrow, elongated. The square shape of the room is most conducive to installing a compact corner set. The L-shaped layout is an excellent solution for a rectangular kitchen.
If the room is too narrow, you can make the left or right row of cabinets smaller in depth. Some manufacturers offer base cabinets up to 45 cm deep.
The linear version of the headset is also universal, suitable for any room shape, but in terms of spaciousness and functionality it is inferior to the L-shaped one.
A U-shaped set is appropriate only if you need a lot of storage space, but in this case there is no space left for a full dining area. The dining room can be organized in the adjacent living room near the entrance. In this case, the kitchen will only be a functional room for preparing food, where all the necessary equipment will always be at hand.
To organize a dining room, you can also use a loggia, having previously insulated it and organized its heating during the cold season, for example, using a “warm floor” system.
Tall upper kitchen cabinets under the ceiling are an excellent opportunity to increase storage space in a small kitchen without sacrificing free space for comfortable movement.
One of the modern trends in interior design is a kitchen without upper cabinets. While paying tribute to fashion, you will sacrifice storage space. But you will gain more free space. If there is no need for a large number of cabinets, then you should pay attention to this option.
You can compensate for storage space in case of complete or partial abandonment of upper cabinets using high pencil cases or column cabinets.
You can visually free up space by only partially eliminating the upper cabinets on one of the walls with a corner layout of the set.
More and more often you can find projects with a set under the window. The window sill is dismantled and an additional work surface is installed under the window. Here the main question arises regarding the heating radiator. To prevent the window from fogging up during the cold season, it is necessary to make holes in the countertop for free circulation of warm air.
Where to put the refrigerator?
There are several options for placing the refrigerator in the interior.
- Standing separately.
Such a refrigerator will save your budget on buying furniture, but you will have to make sure that it fits harmoniously into the interior. It can perfectly match the color of the set or become an independent bright accent in the interior.
Another trick that will allow you to harmoniously fit the refrigerator into the interior is to choose all the appliances in the same style or color.
With side-by-side refrigerator
Do not overload the refrigerator with magnets or other decorations. In a small kitchen this will create a feeling of clutter. Two or three memorable souvenirs are enough.
- Built-in.
The least hassle will be with the placement of a built-in refrigerator. For it, you just need to think about its place in the overall composition of the kitchen in advance.
- Horizontal refrigerator.
If you haven’t bought equipment yet, then also pay attention to this unusual, non-standard option. In this case, you will have to give a couple of lower cabinets for a built-in refrigerator for the sake of visually free space.
Ceiling design
Kitchen 9 sq.m. allows you to implement a variety of solutions in finishing the ceiling surface. Painting is considered the most “ancient” of them. But you should not take the simplicity of the coating lightly, considering it the most economical - you will have to carefully level the surface, which will require financial investments.
Give preference to plasterboard - with its help you will not only quickly and dust-free create a smooth surface, but also build in lamps or build beautiful stepped structures. By the way, various projections on the ceiling are often used to define the functional areas of the room.
Stretch ceilings are also a convenient and modern type of decoration, which can become a real decorative element in kitchen design. There are options for matte, glossy surfaces, and various color interpretations.
How to line the walls in a nine-meter kitchen?
Painted walls are a laconic and versatile backdrop for medium-sized kitchen spaces. It can be easily combined with other types of wall covering materials, which can be part of the stylistic solution - wallpaper, tiles, decorative brickwork.
Don't know what to choose? Read our article about 2022 kitchen design trends.
How to visually increase kitchen space
Every housewife dreams of seeing her kitchen spacious and bright. It is worth noting that an area of 9 square meters allows you to create it just like that. Use some design tricks when decorating your interior.
The directions of patterns or lines on the walls help to visually increase the height or width of the kitchen. For example, if you lay a bright piece of wall material vertically, this will create a feeling of height in the space, and horizontal lines will emphasize the width.
The design of one of the walls in dark colors can add depth to the room, and patterns placed diagonally can add dynamism. Don’t forget about the floor - to make its surface more spacious, lay the tiles in a checkerboard pattern or choose linoleum with an oblique pattern.
Correct placement on two walls
A classic kitchen on two walls is distributed as follows:
- The longest wall is equipped with storage systems, then a sink and dishwasher, hob and hood;
- The second wall, opposite or to the side of the window, in which you can alternately place pencil cases with appliances and/or a refrigerator;
- The table is often placed along the third wall or in the center of the room, if the dimensions of the kitchen allow it.
The wall in which the systems are located must be at least 60 cm deep and must be designed in such a way as to facilitate all food preparation operations.
Incorrect placement of drains often causes problems when arranging a kitchen on two walls. In these cases, you can move the pipes to the desired location, trying not to exceed a distance of 120 cm, so as not to get problems with tides from the sewer.
Alternatively, to avoid plumbing work and additional costs, a catwalk can be used for the external passage of systems. Choosing a tabletop with a depth of at least 80 cm allows you to get not only a comfortable workplace.
It can also be equipped with a variety of pull-out accessories and hanging fixtures to conveniently store knives, cutting boards, spices and more.
Furniture placement
Furniture in the kitchen with an area of 9 sq.m. placed based on its geometric proportions. For a square room, it is better to choose a corner set, and install a dining area opposite.
For a rectangular 9-meter kitchen, linear designs are good. Such a set is often placed along the far short wall, leaving enough space to move.
If you need extensive storage systems, then you can place the work area along one of the long walls, and give the dining area a place by the window.
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What kind of lamps are needed for a nine square meter kitchen?
Interior lighting is important, especially in a small room. A small chandelier is hung in the center of the kitchen or above the work area, but it is not enough. In addition, without additional lighting, it creates a shadow, which visually reduces the space. The chandelier should be light, “airy”, for example, made of glass.
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For more uniform illumination, you additionally need to illuminate the work area, shelves, and niches with lamps. Built-in spotlights are suitable, which can be turned on in parts. They are sometimes allowed on top of cabinets. A wall sconce and several spotlights installed on the ceiling look beautiful.
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Choosing a kitchen set
Give preference to kitchen units with closed glossy fronts. The best option is if you can hide all household appliances behind them.
Contrary to the popular belief that open shelves make space more free, we can safely say that this is not entirely true! After all, your kitchen shelves will not be empty, and “stuff” filling them year after year will lead to the appearance of general disorder in the kitchen.
To save useful kitchen space, it is better to choose furniture with high cabinets near the ceiling, but with less depth. If the set is two-color, the lower tier should be darker. And don’t forget - glossy facades have a reflective effect, and this is exactly what is needed for a small kitchen of 9 sq.m.
Advantages and disadvantages of corner sets
Let's look at the main pros and cons of kitchen furniture that occupies one or two corners of the room.
Corner kitchens offer simple, efficient workspace, allowing cabinets and appliances to be installed along rectangular walls with an open area in the center. This layout has a number of advantages:
- The presence of a large so-called “working triangle”, that is, the path along which the cook moves while preparing dishes.
The work triangle is formed between the stove, sink and refrigerator. A kitchen that has a convenient “working triangle” is considered effective. The corner set creates the ideal “work triangle” - Optimizing space by placing cabinets and appliances in the corner.
- Increased storage space.
- The set looks aesthetically complete.
The L-shaped layout allows you to divide the kitchen into a work area and a mini-dining room
The disadvantages include the following factors:
- The bulky look of such a kitchen in a small space. Moving around the “work triangle” does not leave free space in the kitchen, especially if two people operate it.
- Difficulty reaching things located in the very corner of the shelf. Time spent preparing food may increase.
- Loss of useful storage space if the shelves located in the corner are not equipped with special mechanisms that allow the upper and lower shelves and cabinets to slide out.
In any case, 100 years ago our ancestors could not even dream of the innovations that now serve people in organizing their lives. And the accessibility of the Internet provides ample opportunities for modeling and making your dream kitchen a reality!
Bar counter
The bar counter is a modern highlight of the interior. The kitchen has an area of 9 sq.m. You are unlikely to be able to place a classic stand-alone rack with cabinets and electrical equipment.
But you can easily install a mini-stand on a chrome leg, which will not take up much space, but can easily replace a dining group.
Make a functional window sill
Even an ordinary unremarkable window sill, thanks to the designer’s imagination, can be enlarged and used as a dining area.
Do you have a large family and this option doesn’t suit you? No problem! Try to extend your work area by turning the window sill into an extension of the tabletop. Now the process of preparing breakfast will not be so boring - you will be able to admire the panorama of the city.
Where to put the refrigerator
Space for a refrigerator in a kitchen is 9 sq.m. - a problem that many owners face. If you have a small family and the unit does not have impressive dimensions, the question is simplified - it can be hidden behind the facades of the unit.
But there are also rational solutions for large refrigerators. For example, install it in a corner near a window or opposite walls. If the kitchen is combined with a loggia or balcony, you can move the refrigerator to this area - there it will definitely not disturb you.
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A natural stone
It differs from artificial stones in its natural beauty, unique pattern, and unique shades of colors. Natural stones include granite and marble.
Tree
Traditional tabletop model. It is distinguished by its beauty, durability, and pleasant texture. Made in two ways:
- made of chipboard or MDF, covered with veneer on top;
- assembled from wooden blocks.
There is almost no difference in quality, but the veneered tabletop has a weak edge. At the same time, it is much cheaper and better tolerates humidity and temperature changes.
Lighting and backlighting
No matter how bright the kitchen is during the day, in the evening it needs especially high-quality lighting. Think about how to place the lamps in such a way that all corners remain visible.
In addition to central lighting, which will be provided by a chandelier or spotlights on the ceiling, it is necessary to organize a high-quality supply of light to the work area. Often, modern hoods are already equipped with lighting; in addition to them, you can install an LED strip above the countertop.
The kitchen has 9 sq.m. you will have to additionally illuminate the dining table, especially if it is located at a distance from the central chandelier. Pendant lamps, the height of which you can adjust to your taste, will perfectly cope with this role. They are also most typical for bar counters.
How to properly organize lighting
For small and medium-sized rooms, lighting is especially important. The more natural and artificial light there is, the more spacious and comfortable the kitchen will be.
Large window openings are suitable to provide natural light. It is better not to use bulky curtains made of thick fabric. Light, thin curtains, ideally transparent, are suitable. Often you can do without them altogether or install Roman blinds or blinds.
In no case is it recommended to be content with only one source of artificial light. Lamps complement the interior and make it more comfortable, so it’s worth choosing lamps for each zone.
The dining area can be highlighted with a bright, beautiful chandelier.
Built-in lights are suitable for the work area. Don't forget about the built-in lighting. The work surface, cabinets, shelves, niches will be perfectly emphasized by LED strip.
Advice! The light must be bright, but at the same time soft and warm so as not to hurt the eyes.
Add some decor and accents
Kitchen decor 9 sq.m. is mainly thematic in nature. In a minimalist interior, this could be photo wallpaper with illustrations of modern metropolises. A Provence style kitchen will be decorated with textiles and wickerwork. Eco-style - phytowall, mini-vegetable garden or just a living flowerpot.
Concentrate more attention on decoration so as not to clutter the space with all sorts of “unnecessary things”. A beautiful bowl of fruit, a couple of bright towels, a wall clock or a small family photo gallery - this will be enough to transform the interior.
Style, modern ideas and design innovations
Fresh ideas and new designs come to us directly from international exhibitions of furniture, appliances and other interior items. If you want to create something current, modern and completely different in your kitchen design, take a look at some of the latest trends and new items for 2022.
Provence
very popular among the population. The main quality of this style is to fill the kitchen with warmth and harmony.
Classic style
It never goes out of fashion, continuing to occupy a leading position.
Japanese
A strict and restrained style in which the furniture has a multi-purpose purpose and can be easily rearranged. The presence of light and natural material in the decoration is mandatory. When choosing a color scheme, you should stick to light shades - red or green are acceptable as an accent. Black furniture is preferable.
Eco style
In the fast pace of life, people feel the need for unity with nature more acutely.
You can create this style in your kitchen even with a small renovation budget. Mostly natural materials are used in decoration, as well as in the manufacture of furniture. But you can save money on some things. For example, whitewash or paint is suitable for cladding walls and ceilings.
High tech
He has many fans not only among young people, but also among older people. The style is distinguished by asceticism and strict contours.
Ethnic motifs, colonial style and eclecticism
A fashion trend is the use of ethnic, especially African, motifs in design.
For example, in the kitchen you can wallpaper with a floral print or embody an ethnic style with a characteristic pattern in the decoration of walls, an apron or textile decor (curtains, blankets, towels, etc.).
Today it is no longer necessary to maintain the interior in the same style down to the smallest detail. For those who have a developed sense of taste, it will not be difficult to harmoniously mix different directions, creating a completely unique and inimitable kitchen interior.
Loft
Every year it is gaining more and more popularity. Mainly used in hotel and apartment interiors. Less commonly used in apartments.
Industrial (loft)
The setting is reminiscent of a factory and warehouse with red bricks or concrete, exposed beams, pipes and exposed cables. Here the emphasis is on the “naturalness” of the finish, as if there had been no renovation and the furniture fits organically into the unfinished room.
Modern
Simple style with clean lines and a touch of luxury.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean interiors are filled with tile, stone, wood and wicker furniture. Beige, olive, terracotta colors are suitable for walls. The decor should contain Greek or Spanish motifs.
Scandinavian
The base is white, which is diluted with bright accents. The furniture is elegant and refined, accessories made of fabric or fur. Furniture from one direction is usually combined with the design of another. For example, vintage and retro.
Country
Rustic elegance will bring a sense of peace and quiet to the kitchen.
Art Deco
The colors that characterize this style - blue, gold, white and red - are called the palette of kings. All materials are expensive and high quality: marble, precious wood, genuine leather.
Minimalism
Strictness and style are achieved due to the absence of unnecessary elements.
Natural textures
Wood or concrete, textured and relief finishes are a modern trend that is becoming increasingly popular not only among professional designers, but also among those who do not have special education.
Natural raw materials can also be found in items such as countertops.
Kitchen 9 sq.m. – photos of real interiors
In conclusion, we invite you to look at our photo gallery. Here you will find many examples of stylish kitchen design with an area of 9 sq.m. Choose the option you like and act!
