Khrushchev refrigerator under the window in the kitchen niche modernization options

In 1955, we adopted and approved projects on the construction of affordable housing for Soviet families. It was at that time began to build high-rises are the same, that we are all called "Khrushchev". Unlike modern apartments - a small hallway and the kitchen, where at times it is impossible to establish a modern big fridge.

In the small kitchen has the original design called refrigerator. She replaced the full version of the refrigerator and our grandmothers and mothers loved it. Today, the standard of living of our people has changed, and a refrigerator under the window seems to have odd and unsuitable storage location.

Some owners Khrushchev buried niche under the window with brick, foam or other material.

Today will tell and show some ideas, examples of how to alter the refrigerator under the window.

Warmly

In some niche install radiators. More precisely lay the brick niche and then proceed to install the radiator. It is possible to partially seal the hole under the window and embed heating radiator. This option is ideal for those who love the heat.

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washing

The small kitchen is always not enough space for furniture, fridge, household appliances. Therefore, there is a good solution - make cleaning a window or install a dishwasher. Although, in order to make the cleaning is necessary to alter and replace the pipe. Just have to replace a window sill to fix the sink. In this case, you need to take care about the insulation and apply a moisture-resistant materials in the work.

Big window

For those who are not afraid of radical change. It is possible to dismantle the part between Cohn and niche to increase the size of the window (floor to ceiling). But before reworking to get permission.

Storage

The easiest option - to remove the old doors, insulate the walls and make a beautiful open shelves. This is a place that is convenient to store various utensils.

unusual door

Look closely at this idea - to make the cabinet door of the double-glazed window. Make additional illumination of the LED strip - it will decorate a boring niche under the window.

Refer to any company who work with plastic windows. They stopped and set a beautiful plastic door.

Washing machine

Small washing machine can be built in a niche under the window. This significantly saves space. On top of the machine, along the wall (instead of the sill) to make a single countertop.