Two-level kitchens: choices and examples in the interior

The kitchen should be distinguished by functionality - no one doubts this. But sometimes it is not possible to place all the necessary items and accessories in one line. That is why it is necessary to equip a two-level kitchen that completely solves this problem.

When choosing kitchen sets need first:

• measure the room;
• determine the layout;
• to create a project for the arrangement of the kitchen space.

Measure roulette sequentially:

• door and window openings;
• length of individual walls;
• gaps between them;
• gap from the floor to the windowsill;
• ceiling height;
• dimensions of protruding elements - pipes, batteries, cable channels, wall lights, switches, household appliances.

Thinking over the layout, you can not be limited only to considerations of the required amount of kitchen furniture. It is necessary to pay attention to the scheme of its arrangement. In some cases, furniture is placed directly, in others - at an angle, sometimes - in the form of the letter "P". Each of these options is good in its own way and directly affects the selection of the necessary range of objects.

Headsets with a second tier themselves are selected, focusing on:

• dimensions;
• design features;
• brand of the manufacturer;
• used materials;
• functional characteristics.

The most important point is the height of the work surfaces. It is usually selected taking into account the growth of users. For working with standard household appliances, a height of 0.85-0.9 m is better. Some professionals believe that buying a headset with different height work surfaces is more justified.

As for the products of domestic and import factories, the price difference between them is small. Finding very cheap quality furniture just does not work. However, in the average price range, manufacturers of the Russian Federation can offer a decent choice. Imported analogues of comparable quality will be more expensive - because they have to be taken further and carried through customs. Regarding the materials of the recommendation, the following:

• Particleboard is the cheapest, but not too reliable;
• MDF is environmentally friendly and absolutely safe, resistant to fungi;
• Natural wood looks very impressive and mechanically strong, but you will have to pay a lot of money for it.

Having dealt with the materials of the main parts of the headset, you can choose the style and color. Classical furniture products are characterized by a complex device and subtle additions. They are always fresh and harmonious, look romantic.

The modern style is fundamentally different, which is characterized by:

• geometry accuracy;
• simplicity of the device modules;
• courage of design decisions;
• creating a simple concise space of the kitchen.

Bunk structures designed in the style of Provence are popular. They will add warmth and coziness to the house, reproduce the atmosphere typical of the old dwellings of the Mediterranean part of France.

The choice of a specific style is always at the discretion of the ownerswho are not required to heed anyone's recommendations. But there is a general rule of thumb, drawn from the experience of generations - the more novelty and avant-garde notes in the style, the less stable the fashion for it.

In a room facing the sunny side, it is advisable to apply tones from a cold palette, such as:

• grey;
• green or jade;
• lemon yellow;
• red.

If there is an acute lack of lighting, the more preferred choice is:

• pink
• light chocolate;
• peach;
• vanilla
• apricot blossom.

Corner multilevel cuisine is in demand. It can be arranged on any area and saves space as much as possible. Designers note that this solution is optimal for studio type apartments and for small-sized kitchen rooms. Along with saving the useful area, the kitchen is divided into separate zones. Each corner two-level kitchen, along with the "corner", contains a pair of segments located at the edges of it.

When choosing an angular scheme, it is advised to prepare a scheme from the center, and then systematically expand the headset to the required length. The main role in such a composition will be played by wall cabinets and floor stands. In addition to these, the following can be used:

• bar counters;
• false boxes for communications;
• rails with chrome surface;
• sections for embedded equipment;
• hinged cornices with auxiliary lighting.

As for the direct layout of the kitchen, the Imperial-3 model is a striking example. This is an expressive representative of the hi-tech style. In this example, it is easy to appreciate the advantages of solutions with a double row of wall cabinets. They are very roomy, they allow you to minimize useless space from the top of the cabinet to the ceiling.

The direct arrangement of kitchens in two tiers is simple and concise. But keep in mind that arranging furniture along one of the walls can create inconvenience during work.Such a solution is appropriate for small rooms where cooking is not too active. But for experienced chefs and lovers of baking, it will not work.

Now you can consider how specific options look.

The photo shows a light gray headset with a clear separation of height in the main working area. The same “marble” color of the apron and countertops looks unusual.

And here is the space of a two-level kitchen, built on a game of black and white. The combination of a black countertop and the same side wall of the cabinet with light facades looks nice.

This photograph shows the interior of a wooden two-tier kitchen. A light wood suite goes well with a bar counter of the same material. The light gray countertop looks discreet and does not attract attention. Open shelves on the upper tier eliminate monotony. Skillfully used decorative objects bring the composition to perfection.

An overview of the two-level kitchen, see the video below.