Layout "Khrushchev": stylish and practical options

"Khrushchev" remain a fairly common option for housing in Russia. Such apartments are different in size and in their layout. If you are going to make repairs in "Khrushchev", you want to update the decoration, change the furniture or bring modern elements into the usual design, it is important to take into account all the features of such an apartment. In this article we will look at the layout of the “Khrushchev” and how to maximize the use of space in it.

The five-storey buildings of the 60s, as a rule, have limited footage, narrow passages, low ceilings and a combined bathroom. In general, "Khrushchev" - is one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Occasionally houses were built and with a more prestigious layout of living space - it could be a three-room or four-room apartment.

Sometimes in apartments they make redevelopment, and sometimes it is convenient to arrange the space only with the help of redecoration and proper placement of furniture.

If you are planning a repair in "Khrushchev", you should take into account the characteristic features of such a living space, its advantages and disadvantages:

• brick houses allow you to maintain a comfortable temperature in the apartments even in hot summer, as the walls slowly warm up. Panel houses are less comfortable, so now they are often installed air conditioners;
• almost all "Khrushchev" are equipped with a good heating system and retain heat in winter. The only exceptions are the very first houses of such a plan built - they have too thin walls between the rooms;

• Soviet five-story houses usually have good sound insulation;
• Some apartments have suspended balconies.Given that the houses are old enough, such items may be in poor condition. However, if you make repairs there, the presence of a balcony will be a big plus in the planning of the apartment. On its territory you can relax in the summer, plant flowers or simply store things that do not fit in the rooms. In the spacious "Khrushchev" you can find a balcony and a loggia.

Successful options for planning an apartment depend on what kind of “Khrushchev” you have. Houses differ in materials and number of floors, and apartments have a different number of rooms and footage. There are a lot of options for Khrushchev: 2 and 4-bedroom have a completely different layout.

Most often these are five-story houses, although there are also higher buildings - this factor has virtually no effect on the interior of the apartment. If you want to do redevelopment, consider that brick "Khrushchev" is very convenient for these purposes, and in panel structures it will be more difficult to implement.

Consider the most common options for planning Khrushchev:

• very popular one-bedroom apartments - This is the most economical housing option for small families and people who live alone. Most often, these typical apartments have a small kitchen of 6-7 square meters, a room of 19-20 meters, a narrow entrance hall and a combined bathroom: the total area is about 31 square meters. As a rule, the kitchen and room have an adjacent wall, and the bathroom is located to the right of entrance to the apartment.

• two-room "Khrushchev" on 42 sq m have different types of layout. Sometimes there is a kitchen in the center, and on the sides are two approximately identical rooms. In other cases, the kitchen is located on the right and on the left - two rooms, located one after the other and a balcony. For families, the first option is considered the most convenient, since the passage room can cause a number of inconveniences if it is a bedroom or a nursery. More often passing through the living room;

• two bedroom apartments Often they have an area of ​​48 sq. m. These are quite spacious dwellings with a balcony, which also have a pantry near one of the rooms, a separate bathroom and a toilet. The kitchen, hallway and bathroom still remain small, and the largest space is allocated for three approximately equal rooms.These apartments are comfortable for families with children;

• four-room apartments are rarely found - these are houses of improved planning per 58 sq. meter. The distinctive features of these apartments are also narrow aisles, a miniature kitchen and relatively small rooms. However, for large families, the division of the entire area into four rooms will be convenient: so each family member will have his own personal space. Often it is in the “Khrushchev” with a similar layout that both the loggia and the balcony are located, which is an absolute advantage.

The division of space in your apartment should depend on the total footage, as well as on the number of family members. Best of all, if every tenant has an individual space in the house, it can be done even within the same room. Also, the distinction between living space will depend on your interests and hobbies.

In the “Khrushchev” you can quite comfortably and functionally furnish the space, so that the small footage will not bother you. The main thing is to choose the right design project for the apartment. For the appearance will play an important role decoration and lighting, and for practical purposes you need to buy comfortable furniture and correctly place it.

Decorating an apartment is the first thing that catches your eye. With the help of proper decoration, even a typical “Khrushchev” can be easily turned into a modern and stylish apartment with a distinctive design. First and foremost is the decoration of the walls. If you plan in your "Khrushchev" redecoration, you should consider a number of important nuances:

• in order to make the space of the apartment visually brighter and more spacious, you should prefer pastel colors. If you want to use dark shades of colors, it is better to make dark walls in the hallway, in the bathroom and on the loggia;

• now more and more people refuse to wallpaper and resort to painting the walls. Such options can look very stylish. If your walls are perfectly smooth and smooth, you can simply cover them with a thin layer of paint - this is not difficult to do even on your own. If there are defects on the walls, this can be hidden by choosing painting with a texture.In this case, the paint can be applied with small spraying or relief strokes, which will give the interior a special highlight;

• If you want to glue wallpaper in the apartment, you should choose concise models. Suit plain colors or canvases with a small pattern. Now you can find wallpaper in a thin strip, small flower or cover with subtle plant and abstract prints. It is better to refuse photo wallpapers and wallpapers with large images, as they will visually narrow the space.

Furniture in the interior design "Khrushchev" also has considerable value. Particularly thoughtful should be the choice of interior items in those cases if you have a small one-and-a-half apartment or a large family. To make the design look harmonious, and furniture to be comfortable to use, Try to consider the following points:

• corner cabinets are now very popular. This is a great solution for a small hallway, small bedroom or loggia. We often do not use the space in the corners in any way, however, if we place an appropriate cupboard there, it will be quite deep and capacious,but will not interfere in the aisle.

• mezzanine can also be a good option for storage. Often it is placed in the hallway, on the loggia or in the closet, but you can hang it in one of the rooms. Given the low ceilings in "Khrushchev", it is better to choose long and low drawers;

• folding dining table - this is the perfect solution for a small kitchen in the "Khrushchev". If desired, it can be assembled and made very compact if you have a small family, and if you call guests, it can be expanded. Sometimes the table is placed not in the kitchen, but in the entrance room;

• Built-in appliances will also help make your interior as concise, modern and functional as possible. For a small family, you can choose a reduced refrigerator, built-in closet, built-in small stove and oven;

• for storage, you can pick up high cabinets to the ceiling. This is true for the kitchen and wardrobes. You can also purchase a miniature folding ladder to easily get everything you need from the top shelves.

Proper lighting in a small-sized apartment will allow to place accents and divide the space into zones. Consider the most successful lighting options in the "Khrushchev":

• for the hallway one light source is enough - it can be any bright enough chandelier;

• The bathroom in “Khrushchev” is usually small, so there, too, can be limited to one lamp. Well, if it is located near the dressing table with a mirror - the most bright lighting near the mirror is important;

• for the kitchen, designers recommend choosing two sources of light - the main and the additional. The light chandelier should be placed in the center, and additional lamps should be placed above the kitchen set for easy cooking;

• There may be one or several light sources in the rooms. It will depend on whether you want to select several zones in one room.

Many are now trying to do redevelopment in the "Khrushchev". Before embarking on such work, you need to familiarize yourself with the plan of the house and find out what walls you have bearing. Most often do the following redevelopment options:

• You can make a studio from a one-room apartment if you are not satisfied with a small kitchen. This option is suitable for one person;
• if you have a walk-through room in the apartment, you can combine it with the second one and make a spacious one-room apartment;

• in three-room and four-room apartments also often unite rooms;
• to, on the contrary, divide the space inside the room, you can make an arch, a column or an additional wall - this is true for large families in odnushki and two-bedroom.

All the features of redevelopment "Khrushchev", see the following video.