8 tips on the design of a large kitchen of 19, 20 and 21 square meters

Kitchen 20 sq m

A big kitchen is a great success. And at the same time, the more space in the kitchen, the more questions it causes the arrangement and repair. Indeed, on the area of ​​19-21 square meters. you can embody so many decorating ideas, come up with any layout, fill the space with color and equip it with a variety of pieces of furniture and appliances. From this material you will learn the principles of creating a beautiful and practical large kitchen, as well as draw ideas from 45 real kitchen interior photos of 19, 20 and 21 square meters. m

8 tips on arranging a large kitchen

Tip 1. When planning the placement of furniture, follow the rule of the working triangle.

Having available 19, 20 or 21 square meters, I want to swing and build a large work area. However, if you want the kitchen to be as comfortable as possible for life, do not forget to observe the rule of the working triangle.

  • The vertices of this triangle are: washing, food storage area (refrigerator) and cooking area (stove). They should be located next to each other, and between them there should be no obstacles, for example, in the form of a dining table.

The maximum allowable distance from the sink to the stove is 60-180 cm. From the sink to the refrigerator is 45-210 cm (the smaller the better). It is better to place the place for preparation of products between a sink and a plate.

If you do not follow these recommendations, the kitchen will turn out to be inconvenient and you will have to spend extra forces and time to move around with food or dishes on your hands.

  • In terms of ergonomics, the most unfortunate layout for the kitchen is 19, 20 and 21 square meters. m is linear (single row) layout. When the stove, refrigerator and sink are lined up in a single line, you have to spend a lot of time and effort on extra rushes back and forth.

Tip 2. The most rational types of layouts for the kitchen 19, 20 and 21 square. m: U-shaped, peninsular and L-shaped

There are 6 main types of kitchen layouts: single row and double row, G- and U-shaped, island and peninsular. As we noted earlier, linear planning is the least suitable for a large kitchen. The most successful planning for the kitchen area of ​​19, 20 and 21 square meters. m can be called U-shaped, peninsular and L-shaped scheme.

  • U-shaped. Cooking and tidying up the kitchen of this form is as convenient as possible, because everything is within one or two steps and turning the body. However, keep in mind that the length of the back of the letter P should be from 2.4 to 4 m, respectively, the distance between its sides - from 1.2 to 2. 8 m. With smaller or larger sizes, U-shaped becomes uncomfortable.

In the next photo slider you can see an example of a kitchen-living room design of 20.5 square meters. m country house.

  • Kitchen-living room of 20.5 square meters. m
  • The working area of ​​the kitchen-living room of 20.5 square meters. m

See also the material: How to equip the U-shaped kitchen.

  • L-shaped. The L-shaped layout is a bit less convenient for a large kitchen, since the distance between the two vertices of the working triangle is slightly increased. But it is more versatile and compact, and therefore great for multi-functional kitchens, for example, for kitchen-living room. Keep in mind that the washing area is more convenient to place between the refrigerator and stove.

Below are photos of kitchen design 19 sq. M. with angular planning, as well as sofa and mini-cabinet.

  • Entrance to the kitchen
  • Peninsular. The peninsular layout assumes the presence of a peninsula in the kitchen - a multifunctional table, one end of which rests against a wall or connects to a set. Peninsula great simplifies kitchen work, but at the same time it is quite compact. In the kitchen of 19, 20 or 21 square meters. It will allow you to place a full-fledged dining or sofa area (unlike the island). This layout is especially good for a combined kitchen-living room, kitchen in a studio apartment or kitchen-dining room, since the peninsula can zone itself space. Below is a design project of a kitchen of 21 square meters. m s U-shaped suite and built-in peninsula-bar counter. Often such a scheme is called C-shaped.
  • Kitchen 21 square. m

The remaining types of layouts, island and two-row, are used less frequently, since they are less universal.

  • Two-row layout can only be convenient for narrow and elongated room width from 2.4 to 4 m.
  • Island layout is suitable for a kitchen of 19-21 square meters. m, provided the mini-size of the island (about 100 × 120 cm) and the compactness of the dining area. Remember that the width of the walkways around the island should be at least 1 m, otherwise it will be inconvenient to move and open drawers of kitchen furniture. Below are photos of the kitchen of 20 square meters. m with an island and a small table.
  • Island kitchen layout of 20 square meters. m

And here is a photo of the interior of a 20-meter kitchen in a country house with an island 100 × 2230 m.

  • 20 meter kitchen with island

Kitchen plan

Tip 3. Leave at least one wall without wall cabinets, so as not to clutter the space

If you have enough base cabinets, discard wall lockers at least partially. With this configuration, the kitchen will look much more spacious and neater.

  • L-shaped kitchen 19 square. m

In these photos, you can take a closer look at the dining area and recreation area.


  • L-shaped kitchen 19 square. m

Tip 4. Create a uniform lighting.

To maintain the feeling of spaciousness in a large kitchen, create sufficient and uniform lighting. A single central chandelier, albeit a large one, will not be enough to illuminate 19, 20 or 21 squares.

In the kitchen-living room or kitchen-dining room lighting should zone the space. For example, in the living room or in the dining room you can hang up the lamps in a more powerful way, and in the kitchen area - more practical and easier. In addition, you can highlight the kitchen or living / dining area with perimeter spotlights.

Tip 5. If a large kitchen is made of furniture, then the interior is better to draw in a light color.

And vice versa, if the spacious kitchen is minimalistly furnished, then to create coziness and a sense of intimacy, the interior can and should be filled with color.

  • Kitchen-dining room of 20 square meters. m in brown tones
    Kitchen-dining area of ​​20.2 square meters. m in brown tones

Tip 6. Zones space

In order for the interior to look orderly, the dining or living area needs to be visually and / or physically separated. For this you can use:

  • Furniture (bar counter, peninsula, island, sofa, console);
  • Screens, curtains, partitions;
  • Podium;
  • Different wall, floor and / or ceiling finishes. So, for example, the floor in the working area is often trimmed with practical tiles, and in the living / dining room area - with parquet, laminate, etc .;
  • Different lighting;
  • Carpet. An example of the allocation of a dining area in the kitchen of 20 square meters. m presented in the photo below.
  • Zoned Carpet Dining Area

Tip 7. Powerful hood - a mandatory requirement for the kitchen-living room

The penetration of odors from the working area into the recreation area is an inevitable problem of the kitchen-living room.


  • In order to upholstery the sofa, pillows, carpets and curtains less absorbed odors, install a large dome (!) Hood with a capacity of up to 1300 m3/hour.

Also, for efficient operation of the hood, it is desirable that the duct does not have corners and is straight and not corrugated.

Tip 8. Equip the kitchen with a large fridge and double sink.

One of the advantages of a large kitchen is the possibility of its equipment with increased appliances and sink.

  • A sink with two or even three bowls is very convenient. With it, you can, for example, soak dishes in one half of the sink and at the same time wash the vegetables in the other.
  • The side by side refrigerator is indispensable for a large family.
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