When you look at ideas for custom-made kitchen sets, you want to find interesting and functional solutions. Introducing an unusual trend for 2022 - 2022
- kitchens with two-level wall cabinets of different depths.
It's still hard to imagine what it is?
We have prepared for you a photo catalog with 30 options for how and where such kitchens will fit perfectly.
Types of multi-level ceilings
There are several types of multi-level models.
Stretch ceiling
Provides an excellent opportunity to create a perfectly smooth and even surface, of absolutely any color or texture, and thereby give the kitchen an impeccable appearance. In addition, stretch fabrics have increased moisture resistance and are easy to maintain.
The photo shows a white 2-level carved gloss ceiling in the kitchen interior.
Suspended plasterboard ceiling
Ceiling structures made from gypsum plasterboard are environmentally friendly, fire-resistant, durable and easy to maintain. Plasterboard products can be painted in any desired color and create truly original two-level or even cascading three-level ceilings.
Made from plastic panels
This two-level design is considered an ideal option for decorating this room, since the plastic panels are moisture-resistant, antistatic, hygienic and can withstand temperature changes and cleaning with detergents.
Combined
The combined ceiling combines beauty and practicality. Thanks to the ideal double combination of various textures and materials, for example, wood and plasterboard, it is possible to create a two-level model that is quite interesting in appearance.
Corner kitchen design: equipment
If the “shoulders” of the corner kitchen are quite short, each lower section can be accompanied by an upper cabinet. Otherwise, there will not be enough space to store utensils.
If the kitchen is long, the abundance of upper modules will make the work area bulky and heavy. This will deprive the room of lightness and comfort, especially if the facades are quite dark. Upper cabinets should be hung only on one side of the corner, and on the other, for example, a hood, shelves, or wall decor should be placed.
Another design option for a large kitchen: on one side of the corner there are traditional pairs of upper and lower sections, and on the other there are fully closed column cabinets with a built-in refrigerator. Tall, solid cabinets look like a wall surface, making them easier to perceive than cabinets with wall cabinets.
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Surface options
Ceiling products are divided into three types according to texture type.
Glossy
The smooth, shiny surface perfectly reflects light and creates the illusion of more space and visual volume in the room, which is especially important when decorating small rooms. Glossy two-level models will perfectly complement any interior design.
Matte
This texture looks like a beautiful, smooth, perfectly painted ceiling. This decoration option is great for creating a traditional and discreet design.
Satin
A slightly shiny surface with a slight reflection and an unobtrusive silky shine gives the atmosphere a special lightness and ease.
What to place in the corner of the kitchen?
Most often, a sink is cut into a corner - this corresponds to the principles of the ergonomic triangle. However, installing a sink near a window is becoming increasingly popular in our country. In this case, the corner can be given to the oven. This scheme is suitable for a fairly large kitchen, because the cabinet under the oven must be sloping, which, as we have already said, eats up more space.
Corner kitchen layout
The top of the corner can be given not to the sink or oven, but to the section with the refrigerator. This kind of corner kitchen design is almost never seen in our country, so the solution is perceived as very original. Much more often, a hob with a hood is placed in a corner.
Corner refrigerator from the Italian brand Norcool
Each of these decisions has the right to life. Don’t rush to approve a plan with a sink in the corner - perhaps a different configuration will be more successful for you. But be sure to keep in mind the rule about the ergonomic triangle: it is advisable to place the sink somewhere in the middle between the stove and the refrigerator.
Two-level ceiling design
The most popular ceiling design options.
With photo printing
A variety of original fantasy designs decorating the flat surface of the two-level ceiling bring new colors and unusual bright accents to the room.
With beam
Such a detail, original in texture and color, as decorative beams, is not only distinguished by its uniqueness and primitiveness, but also allows you to decorate the interior with any style solution.
With ledge
With the help of a protrusion located in a suitable place, for example, above a bar counter, kitchen unit or hood, you can create original visual effects in the space, add unusualness and expressiveness to the environment, and also turn planning imperfections into a unique interior feature.
Figured
A variety of two-stage radial and curvilinear shapes or geometric shapes, delighting with their aesthetic appearance, will add a dynamic effect to the room and create the illusion of some kind of movement.
Two-color
A two-tier design with a combination of different colors, for example, white-red, white-brown, white-gray or other shades, is a fairly effective way to zone the space, radically change the interior appearance and make it much more expressive and modern.
Flaws
Among the negative aspects of parallel planning, the following are noted:
- This type of arrangement is not for small rooms. Organizing a full-fledged dining area will be quite difficult;
- It is impossible to buy furniture sets suitable for such areas. They are made to order only;
- It is not advisable to choose this type of layout in the case of a walk-through kitchen. You will have to constantly vary between children running around or adults wandering from room to room;
- the kitchen set looks rather unpresentable. It seems that massive furniture near the walls clutters up all the free space.
If the kitchen is large, then the “working triangle” will bring problems to the housewife due to such inaccessible distances.
Examples of ceiling shapes
The most commonly used ceiling forms.
In wave form
It is considered a fairly fashionable design solution that smoothes out the geometry of the room, noticeably refreshes the decor and gives it a brighter and more elegant appearance.
Rectangular
Thanks to clean lines, clear shapes and strict proportions, you can create a truly stylish and fashionable design, create the necessary accents in the interior that attract attention, and also achieve very interesting spatial effects.
The photo shows a kitchen with a two-level ceiling in the shape of a rectangle located above the bar counter.
Semicircle
The semicircle located above the table is a design basis that allows you to add unusual motifs to the space and at the same time unite and zone the room.
The photo shows the kitchen and a semicircular two-level ceiling structure above the dining area.
Angular
It brings slight irregularity, freedom, movement into the room and completely changes its symmetrical scheme, thereby making its design more complex and unusual.
The photo shows a classic kitchen and a corner two-level ceiling structure placed above the kitchen unit.
The need for parallel planning
It is recommended to choose a two-row arrangement under the following circumstances:
- The room has the shape of a very elongated rectangle (like a corridor). It is difficult to choose a standard furniture set for it.
- When the width of the kitchen does not exceed 2.5 meters.
- If there is an exit to the balcony, which makes it impossible to install a standard type set (U and L-shaped).
- If the shape of the kitchen resembles a square and the central space is allocated to the dining table.
Sometimes it is impossible to find space for kitchen furniture. For this purpose, a corridor space is chosen; the option of using a hall is not excluded.
Color spectrum
The tint solution plays a big role in the design; with its help you can create a single harmonious color plot in the space.
- White. It adds light and freshness to the environment, helps to visually hide some architectural and design flaws and balance the asymmetry of the room.
- Green. It carries a whole range of emotions and shades, for example, light green, olive or turquoise and gives the room a good mood and creates a peaceful atmosphere in it.
- Beige. Natural and soft beige shades have a very stylish look. They add missing light and air to the space.
- Grey. Classic, discreet and elegant gray color creates a refined, calm, discreet and noble design.
- Black. It has a certain mystery and mysticism, due to which the atmosphere is filled with special mystery and attractiveness.
- Blue. A noble blue or aqua color gives the room spatial depth and creates a strict and at the same time romantic interior.
- Red. It will become a bright and contrasting addition to the entire kitchen design, transform the atmosphere and add some piquancy to it.
- Lilac. Purple or lilac bring harmony and tranquility to the room, making it more impressive and expressive.
The photo shows a soft milky two-level ceiling structure in the interior of a white kitchen.
Carefully and thoroughly selected colors will help in creating a comfortable and thoughtful design, and will also perfectly reflect the entire essence of the interior design.
Custom solutions for the kitchen
Unusual design examples:
- Small kitchen. To decorate a small kitchen in a Khrushchev-type apartment, glossy two-level ceilings with good reflectivity or structures in light colors that will not look too bulky and will create a certain effect of depth and additional height are perfect.
- With a bay window. When designing the ceiling plane, you should take into account the lines of the bay window projection, this way you will be able to create an effective zoning of the room and make interesting accents on the non-standard interior layout.
- Kitchen-living room. With the help of two-level differences, you can highlight separate functional areas of the kitchen-living room and visually divide the space.
The photo shows a studio and a two-level ceiling with lighting, zoning the living room from the kitchen, which turns into a corridor.
Thanks to modern interior solutions, you can get away from the standard ceiling design and create a special, original and unique design project.
Work triangle in a corner kitchen
The vertices of the ergonomic work triangle are the refrigerator, sink and hob . If we call our triangle ABC, then at point B there should always be a sink. The location of the refrigerator and stove may vary.
Ergonomics of a corner set
Ideally, you should strive to ensure that the triangle is approximately equilateral. Fortunately, the corner layout of the kitchen contributes to this.
The order of the elements of the working triangle corresponds to the sequence of cooking: take it out of the refrigerator, wash it, cut it, and heat it.
Correct layout of a corner kitchen from an ergonomic point of view
Of course, it is not always possible to comply with the triangle rule, because you have to adapt to the initial conditions. But if the kitchen is very large, you should try to place the main elements on both sides of the corner .
Ideas for decorating a kitchen ceiling with lighting
Using various lighting, such as spotlights, a chandelier or an LED strip located around the perimeter, you can transform and adjust the space without affecting the design and architectural features of the room. Thanks to the illusion of reflected light and shadow differences, it is possible to solve a variety of design problems.
The photo shows a floating two-level white and brown structure in the interior of a modern kitchen.
Appearance of cabinets
It is the doors that determine the overall style and appearance of the cabinet. Their functionality is also very important, as is the overall design.
Most often, cabinets with doors are chosen to hide unnecessary kitchen items, appliances, and utensils from view.
Hinged doors are a classic option.
This is a traditional facade, but it is appropriate for spacious rooms.
For a small kitchen, such a system is inconvenient because it requires a lot of space when opening.
In this case, sliding or folding doors are better suited.
However, the retractable system has one small drawback. If you need to open several boxes at once, not all of their contents will be available.
Doors with the “Push-to-open” system are considered very convenient and modern.
They take up minimal space and the mechanism opens very easily without any effort.
In addition, in this case there are no handles, making the design more holistic.
Disguised handles can be in any other variant. This option is great for minimalist or high-tech kitchens.
Also, some doors in the kitchen can be made of glass.
You can put beautiful tableware, glasses, and a vase in such cabinets. They will be in a prominent place and will help complement the interior.
Advice! Cabinets with glass doors can use lighting. This will not only add light to a dark kitchen, but will also become a highlight of the design and highlight the contents.
For modern styles, it is original to use cabinets without doors.
In this case, there is no need to open anything; everything can be easily and quickly taken out from the shelf.
It is very interesting that all kitchen utensils and dishes can become part of the design.
At the same time, everything remains in plain sight, which requires maintaining perfect order.
