Kitchen in Khrushchev with a gas water heater: accommodation options, 37 photos

Compliance with safety measures

When transferring or replacing gas equipment, it is required to create a new gas supply project. If the kitchen is combined with the living room, then the room should not be used as a bedroom, but the room should be delimited by a mobile partition and equipped with gas leakage sensors.

Options for the location of the gas column

A prerequisite for the safe operation of the column is its correct location. It is not allowed to hang the device over a gas stove and refrigerator. Placement above the sink is allowed if the area of ​​the room is 6 m: just as much is occupied by the kitchen in the Khrushchev.

The photo shows the gas equipment, which is located above the sink. Surrounded by wardrobes, the column is not noticeable at first glance and does not attract attention.

The layout must be thought out before the start of the renovation in order to purchase a suitable kitchen set and implement the desired style. The open arrangement of the column in the kitchen in Khrushchev is the safest and simplest. The design of modern models allows you to choose colors and shapes that fit the interior. The device looks especially good against the background of white facades.

In the photo there is a corner kitchen in a Khrushchev building with a snow-white column that fits perfectly into the light interior.

If the equipment is housed in a cabinet, the following requirements must be met:

• The combustion chamber of the column must be of a closed type.
• The distance from the walls of the cabinet to the body of the gas appliance must be at least 3 cm.
• Ventilate the cabinet by removing the bottom, back and top. This will provide airflow and help prevent fires from heating and igniting the walls.

In the photo there is a small-sized kitchen in Khrushchev with a hidden column by the window and a refrigerator. Particularly noteworthy is the work surface equipped on the windowsill.

When ordering furniture for the kitchen in Khrushchev and disguising the gas water heater, you should consult with specialists: this is necessary for the safety of all residents of the house. If it is necessary to move the device more than 1.5 m, approval and new design documentation are required.

In the photo there is a small kitchen with a white set and a column. The neutral backdrop makes the interior look solid, and the bright details distract from the exposed gas equipment.

How to arrange pipes and chimney?

When decorating a small kitchen, the question arises of how to hide pipes, the presence of which most people consider a disadvantage. You cannot sew them up: deaf plasterboard niches and boxes will be a gross violation. Hiding the pipeline, you must leave free access to it - equip the decorative box with a door or hatch.

In the photo there is a kitchen in Khrushchev, where only a gas pipe, left in plain sight, reminds of the column. The refrigerator is built into the closet, and the window sill serves as an additional place to relax.

Connoisseurs of modern styles (scandi, loft, fusion and contemporary) are more tolerant of open pipes and chimneys, preferring to leave them in plain sight. Firstly, the boxes deprive the kitchen in Khrushchev of valuable space, and secondly, even "unattractive" gas pipes can perfectly fit into the chosen style.

Shown here is a straight kitchenette with a neat black column and pipes to match the stylish setting.

Features of the arrangement of the kitchen

When renovating an apartment with a column, you should select safe fire-resistant materials. Do not paste over the walls next to the gas equipment with wallpaper. For a kitchen backsplash, ceramic tiles or plaster are suitable.

In the photo there is a kitchen in beige and coral tones, the walls of which are covered with decorative plaster.

The ceiling in the kitchen with a gas water heater is covered with non-combustible materials: water-based paint, drywall and plaster. Plastic panels, wallpaper and enamel are prohibited. A stretch ceiling is allowed, but should be installed at a distance of 30 cm from the speaker.

Despite all the difficulties and rules that must be followed when operating the column, the device has an undeniable advantage: its owners are very rarely left without hot water.

In the photo there is a Scandinavian kitchen in a Khrushchev building with whitewashed ceilings. Thanks to the uniform color scheme, the room looks more spacious and lighter, and the painted pipes "dissolve" against the white background.

Real interior design ideas

It is important that the gas water heater in the interior of the Khrushchev's kitchen looks like a single whole with it. There are many design examples where the device remains visible and fits perfectly into the environment. But for a classic-style kitchen, this option is not suitable. The column is either hidden behind a solid facade, or hidden behind a door with additional ventilation holes in the form of a decorative grill.

In the photo there is a combined kitchen-living room in cream colors with a column hidden in a niche.

Even after the redevelopment of the kitchen in the Khrushchev, there remains the risk of not fitting everything you need. When designing functional areas, it is worth using every free centimeter. It is useful to use the space in height: long hanging cabinets up to the ceiling will help.

In a small kitchen, it is better to use built-in household appliances: this way the interior will look more laconic, and the room will seem larger.

The photo shows the interior of the kitchen in Khrushchev, where the possibilities for storing dishes are implemented as efficiently as possible, and the column is hidden behind the facades.

If the color of the gas water heater does not suit you, it can be painted in any shade. To do this, turn off the gas valve and water, remove the case. After removing traces of carbon deposits from the surface, it is necessary to sand it and degrease it with a solvent. Then coat with a primer that will protect the coating from rust and ensure adhesion. The body is painted in two layers using a special paint for metal from a spray can.

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A kitchen in a Khrushchev with a gas water heater can be stylish and multifunctional if you organize the space correctly, furnish the room with comfortable furniture and maintain a single interior style.