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30+ Spaces That Show the Versatility of Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets

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Green and Stainless Steel Cabinets

Andrea Ferrari

Leave it to Emiliano Salci of Dimorestudio to transform his small kitchen into a work of art. Here, the green cabinet units provide a delightful contrast to the shiny stainless steel ones. The color-block magic continues on the walls with the black and gold paint.

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Outlined Cabinets

Stephan Julliard

Jacques Grange gave one of his dear friends a bright kitchen to match her cheery personality. Here, an otherwise all-white kitchen is given a quirky twist with cabinets outlined in a bold azure.

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Weathered Green and White

Maureen M. Evans

Everything is timeworn in Elena Reygadas’s Mexico City apartment—including the well-used green kitchen island, which had a prior life as a carpenter’s bench. The mottled tones make the perfect contrast to the crisp off-white cabinets behind.

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Warm Timber and Bright White Cabinets

Eric Piasecki

Take a page from designer Ellie Cullman’s book by matching your cabinets to your island but keeping your cupboards white and staining the island to a deep, toasted finish. The hexagonal backsplash tiles, marble countertops, and splashes of yellow add even more contrast.

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Pale Green, Copper, and Timber Cabinets

Thomas Loof

The minty-fresh cabinets in this Hamptons home designed by Celerie Kemble are given a country twist with the warm copper tones found on the island and also on the hood, sink, and hardware.

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Light Timber and Grass Green Cabinets

Stephen Kent Johnson

What could be more relaxing than kitchen cabinets coated in a plucked-from-nature shade of green? Studio Shamshiri took the rustic look even further in this California dream home by leaving the monumental kitchen island au naturale.

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Mirrored Cabinets

Paul Raeside

Instead of contrasting color on your kitchen cabinets, you could also juxtapose textures and sheens. We love how the architectural salvage gurus at English firm Retrouvius added mirrors to the cabinet panels in this eclectic London home.

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Color-Blocked Cabinets

Ema Peter

Why have just one or two kitchen cabinet colors when you could go for three? This graphic scheme, in a Vancouver mother-daughter pad designed by PlaidFox, incorporates matte gold, teal, and charcoal tones for an ultracontemporary vibe.

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Striped Cabinets

Mikhail Loskutov

Or take the two-tone look another direction by painting your kitchen in Op Art–worthy stripes. Designer Tim Veresnovsky clad this entire pint-size kitchen in black-and-white eucalyptus veneer.

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Black and Stainless Steel Cabinets

Nathalie Krag

The residents of this Capri dream home have run their family-owned restaurant for generations. It was only fitting then that they get a kitchen with commercial grade appliances. Their designer Giuliano Andrea dell’Uva found them handsome black-and-stainless steel ones with contrasting cabinets to match.

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Timber and Tile Cabinets

Lindsay Brown

This once-dated ski chalet received a light-filled makeover, courtesy of designer Sara Oswalt, who gave the kitchen a modern-yet-cozy vibe with the custom timber cabinetry and contrasting tiled island. Bonus points: The wood cabinets complement the dramatic beams.

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Gray and Timber Cabinets

Thomas Loof

This Manhattan apartment has plenty of Art Deco pizzazz (just check out those floors!). We also love how designer Bradley Stephens selected muted gray cabinets to allow the rich wood island to be the real showstopper.

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Red Lacquer and Brass Cabinets

Stephan Julliard

Red-hot Parisian designer Hugo Toro gave these kitchen cabinets a leather effect with layers of lacquer (there’s a first time for everything!), but the kicker is the brass accents framing them out, not to mention the mesmerizing marble floors and walls.

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Dark Blue and Green Cabinets

Stephen Kent Johnson

We know this is an article about cabinets, but we love the idea of contrasting your open shelves too. In the case of designer Charlie Ferrer’s tiny New York kitchen, that meant blue lower cabinets topped with classic green shelves.

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Weathered Timber and Metal Cabinets

William Abranowicz

This Japanese-inspired house, located in upstate New York, is proof that you can achieve plenty of contrast on your kitchen cabinets just by mixing the right materials. Here, the brawny island is made from different woods and accented in riveted metal.

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Robin’s-Egg Blue and White Cabinets

Dominique Nabokov

Fashion legend Agnès b. has called this historic manor, located just outside of Versailles (yes, that Versailles), her home for the last 30 years. The kitchen reflects her easy sense of living (and dressing) with the robin’s-egg blue cabinets flanked by crisp white ones.

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Mixed Material Cabinets

Ye Rin Mok

Another approach to kitchen cabinets? Block them out! Here, in a Los Angeles bungalow designed by LAUN, each segment of the kitchen received its own dramatic volume in a single material, including polished brass, lacquer, and stone.

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Cream and Gold Cabinets

Ricardo Labougle

When you hire Lorenzo Castillo, you’re guaranteed some glamour—especially in the kitchen. In this historic home, a maximalist backsplash and swoon-worthy chandelier (it was sourced from a palace!) is brought back into the realm of mere mortals with country-style kitchen cabinets in mustard and cream.

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Pale Oak and Brass Cabinets

Stephen Kent Johnson

Here’s another example where the materiality of your kitchen island can play up that of your cabinets. In the case of this Hamptons home, designer Poonam Khanna kept the cabinets in cool, pale oak but clad the island in polished brass that will patinate over time.

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Blue and Black Cabinets

Peter Murdock

These two facing cabinet blocks might appear strait-laced, but if you look closer, you’ll see that designer Joe Nahem cleverly complemented and contrasted them with blue-versus-black cabinetry, and terrazzo-versus-stainless steel countertops.

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30 Stylish Two-Toned Kitchen Ideas (From an Expert)

The Look Works With All Kitchen Sizes

Studio McGee 

Say goodbye to the stark white kitchens of the past and hello to the mix of colors that define the kitchen trends of the present. According to Yelp's home expert, interior designer Lauren Makk, "a two-toned kitchen is a really easy way to create instant interest." While the look has been around for a few years, it's clear that two-toned kitchen cabinets are a stylish, dynamic trend that's here to stay. It involves playing with different variations to paint your kitchen cabinets two different colors, usually by contrasting the upper and lower cabinets.

A frequent iteration of the look includes a darker color for the lower cabinets and a lighter shade for higher shelves. Think white cabinets above the sink paired with shades of blue, black, or brown below. However, there are no set rules for which color combinations or design elements work best.

Trade restrained color schemes like white-on-white for bold contrasts of black and gray, variations of green and blue, and combinations of tan and white. Even a small kitchen can have two-toned cabinets for a striking statement. "Whether your home is a chic cottage or a modern mansion, this trend can easily be implemented into any good design or style," Makk says. Grab some paint swatches, a few brushes, and an old T-shirt to start designing.

Here are 30 two-toned kitchen cabinets to inspire your next show-stopping interior design project.

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Sarah Sherman Samuel

"Variables like tile and appliances may change in the future, but your cabinetry tends to stick around a bit longer, so pick combos you can live with for years to come," Makk advises. Here, gold handles connect white cabinets to complementary light green cabinetry beneath a white marble counter. The subtle green of the lower cabinets is a choice that could easily adapt to other changing design features.

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Kate Osborne Photography DESIGN: Studio McGee

A crisp way to test out two-toned kitchen cabinets in black and white is to contrast white countertops, backsplash, and upper cabinets with a bold black paint color below. With bright subway tile and a statement-making patterned floor, this kitchen appears refined and highly designed.

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 Black Lacquer

"Whether your space is big or small, a two-toned effect adds instant drama to any well-designed space," Makk says. When mixing colors, don't be afraid to opt for unconventional materials and textures to bring the drama. This contemporary kitchen features slick black cabinetry paired with lighter ones made of an entirely different material. These disparate elements play with the contrast of the brown wooden door and table to give the kitchen a variation of colors and textures.

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 Sharyn Cairns DESIGN: Fiona Lynch

For something with a touch more edge, experiment with a unique hue like this pastel mint green. The burst of color completely shifts the tone of this otherwise minimalist gray and white kitchen. The muted palette of the rest of the space draws the eye upward and allows the cabinets to pop against the marble wall.

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 Alexandra Rowley DESIGN: Studio DB

"Most kitchen designers have shaken it up by mixing traditional wood cabinets with a colorful kitchen island," says Makk. This two-toned kitchen seamlessly incorporates white upper cabinets with wooden lower cabinets. White countertops are continued to the island's waterfall design, while wooden features from the floor, under the island, and on the lower cabinets unite the space. The subtle black from the hanging pendant lighting also matches the black barstools to tie the kitchen together.

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 Ragnar Ómarsson DESIGN: Pella Hedeby

Using multiple colors doesn't mean you have to opt for bright, loud hues. This black-and-gray kitchen is subdued and sophisticated. The primary colors match the minimalistic décor of the space, making the kitchen look clean and streamlined. 

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 Thomas Dalhoff DESIGN: Brett Mickan Interior Design

Instead of contrasting upper and lower kitchen cabinets, try color-blocking and leaving one wall of cabinets a single shade while switching things up on another wall. Here, all-white cabinets, counters, and subway tile backsplash stand apart from a wall of charcoal-colored cabinets. This gives the space some serious dimension.

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Jessica White Photography DESIGN: Studio McGee

For a subtle distinction in color, pair white cabinets with a cool blue hue. According to Makk, "your color combinations are always reliant on a variety of things, and should complement your finishes." This design features two-toned kitchen cabinets in blue and white, offering a bright shade on the upper cabinets and understated blue shades below. By pairing the combination with a marble subway tile backsplash, the gray tint is brought out in the lower cabinets.

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Sarah Sherman Samuel

A surefire way to ensure that two-toned kitchen cabinets remain cohesive is to use the same material throughout the room and only vary the design in color. This industrious kitchen ensures that white and blue cabinets look connected by uniting the elements with the same material featuring vertical lines and gold hardware.

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 Amber Interiors

"One common mistake is to choose colors that are too trendy and won't withstand the design test of time," Makk explains. Two-toned kitchen cabinets can stay aligned with popular looks by keeping the color choices simple.

To avoid this pitfall, stick with color combinations that you know work well together. This space utilizes a black island to add dimension and flair to the rest of the white kitchen. This look still features pops of color found in the pink runner rug and brown textured barstool chairs.

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Becky Kimball Photography; DESIGN: Studio McGee

Take the flooring into consideration when selecting colors for the rest of your kitchen. In this space, navy and white kitchen cabinets stand out against dark wood flooring, making the colors pop even more. The two-toned cabinets also match the island, keeping the various blue and white elements connected for a cohesive design.

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 Alexander Design

A simple variation in color and texture between a kitchen island and kitchen cabinets adds so much interest and dimension to a space. This welcoming kitchen features a wooden island with deep brown cabinets that stand out against the black countertop and darker cabinetry above. Along with the cabinets, a colorful kitchen rug adds another element of design to the room.

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 BHDM Design

This small kitchen in the Upper East Side is brimming with stunning décor and sleek design elements. Shiny white cabinets sit above the countertops and complement the textured tile backsplash. Opposite a neatly organized gallery wall is darker cabinetry on the lower half of the kitchen. With lighter elements on top and dark pieces below, the kitchen feels much more spacious.

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 Elizabeth Roberts

This blue and white kitchen proves that the dynamic design can look and feel traditional. Located in a Carroll Gardens Townhouse in Brooklyn, the white subway tile backsplash, navy blue lower cabinets, and white upper shelving create a timeless look. Try using gold hardware like this to tie the varied elements together.

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Elizabeth Roberts

Not only is this kitchen two-toned, but it also features beautiful marble countertops, shelves, and backsplash. Sleek, seamless white drawers and appliances on one wall contrast with black lower cabinets beneath the sink. Combined with the stunning marble countertops, this loft kitchen is a sight to be seen. Add a bold countertop into the mix to get the look for yourself.

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 Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

The bones of this kitchen may have been built in 1885, but the two-toned cabinets and gold light pendants make this space entirely modern. A glamorous white ceiling, walls, and cabinets contrast with the dark wood of the kitchen island. In addition to the varying shades between the island and the cabinets, the white drawers also stand out again the black stove. If you have room, try incorporating a large square wood island in the center of an all-white kitchen to achieve a similar look.

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Cathie Hong

This modern kitchen shows how subtle changes can upgrade a space. With two-toned cabinets in gray and white, it offers a minimalist perspective by pairing a textured white backsplash with the upper cabinets. Adding in the light wooden shelves just below the upper cabinets adds a brand new sense of depth, creating an interesting space to display smaller items. Incorporate some wooden shelves under your cabinets for extra space and an aesthetic boost. 

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Blakely Interior Design

Choosing your colors is essential, but so is their placement. Before finalizing your decision, keep in mind what you want the kitchen's focal point to be. If you have a stunning backsplash nestled between upper and lower cabinets, it's helpful to select a color (like this dark ocean hue) that will contrast enough to showcase it. With additional white cabinets under the sink and island, there is plenty of backdrops to allow the blue to shine.

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Maite Granda

Committing to painting an entire row of cabinets in a bright color can feel risky—but there is a way to make it work. Use a kitchen island as a focal point to display a radiant, eye-catching hue. This works exceptionally well if your kitchen is primarily a neutral shade, like this mostly white one, so your chosen color can shine without overpowering the whole room.

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House Sprucing

Two-tone color schemes can suit a variety of designs, including different shades of the same color. Using a pale blue on the higher and muted periwinkle blue on the lower cabinets, accented with a wooden counter, gives a fresh, clean look. Select a color and experiment with different hues to ensure the space looks cohesive while still adding variety.

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Gold a la Mode

Sticking to strictly neutrals isn't the only option if you want something subtle. Using white on upper cabinets and pairing it with a paler version of another hue, like the sage green used here, gives a minimalist atmosphere while still including non-neutral possibilities. Try using muted tones of your favorite color to try the trend out for yourself.

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Louis Dunca-He

If you want to embrace your eclectic side, a bright color for your upper cabinets can be a fun way to mix things up. This kitchen used a bright teal for the top cabinets, which command attention immediately. However, rather than pairing it with a white or strictly brown color, use dark wood instead. It works perfectly as an anchor and adds some variety. Throw in some circular modern light fixtures to add some flair.

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Naked Kitchens

White and black kitchen cabinets already look classic, but adding some dark wood into the picture takes it a step further. This kitchen uses ceiling-to-floor white cabinets that flow into a black and white marble backsplash, giving the impression of a larger space. Adding the kitchen island that contains charcoal cabinets, a marble counter, and dark wood gives the hallmarks of an upscale classic kitchen.

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Naked Kitchens

Colorful kitchens can be tricky, but they're absolutely worth it with the right design elements. These teal lower cabinets and pastel pink upper and side cabinets are tied together with a stunning marble-inspired backsplash containing both hues. It's a perfect way to tie the whole room together.

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Naked Kitchens

Matte finishes can give a clean, fresh look to whatever space they're in—and kitchens are no exception. Using rich yellow for the cabinets along the wall provides a contemporary vibe and makes a perfect frame for the white and gray backsplash. Contrasting with deep blue cabinets under the island and topped with a white, reflective counter keeps things looking smooth. Use complementary colors with a matte finish to try the look in your space.

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Naked Kitchens

There is no need to shy away from brighter colors for your kitchen cabinets. Pairing a lighter pink on the lower cabinets and a darker plum shade on the upper seems like it's breaking the rules. Still, the result is a dazzling and inviting kitchen space that's worth it. Choose a lighter and darker shade of your favorite hue to add some excitement to the place you prep your meals.

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Naked Kitchens

Farmhouse styles don't always have to be the standard white and blue color scheme; gray works just as well. If you want to give your kitchen a modern farmhouse twist, lean towards a darker blue and light, muted gray, with golden wood accents and silver hardware.

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Naked Kitchens

There is more than one way to create interest in your kitchen through cabinets. Instead of hiding plates and glassware behind solid doors, go for options with a glass door and white trim. The inside of the cabinets show off a stunning bright teal and make the space feel larger by revealing what's inside. Switch out your upper cabinets for options with glass doors and see how much your space changes.

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Naked Kitchens

There are several aspects to consider when applying two-toned cabinets to your kitchen. Keep in mind what your wall color is—it may be the key to tying together two different hues. This kitchen combines multiple colors and textures: bright, blue-green lower cabinets and dark wooden upper ones, a marble backsplash, and a light, gray wall that serves as the perfect backdrop.

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Shiny white upper cabinets and deep purple lower cabinets capture your attention right away in this kitchen. Add reflective cabinets to give a futuristic, modern feeling to your space, then incorporate a non-distracting backsplash and minimal dećor to keep things clean and sophisticated.

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    visual correction. As a result, even a small kitchen 2 by 2 meters will be comfortable and roomy.

    Basic rules for designing a small kitchen

    To properly design a small kitchen, you need to use an integrated approach. At the same time, not only the color scheme and the choice of furniture are important, but also the competent use of lighting, placement of equipment. The choice of one or another style of kitchen design 2x2 meters depends on the personal preferences of the owner.

    Due to its modest square footage, a 4 m2 kitchen must be designed in compliance with several rules:

    In the photo: the abundance of light and calm shades in the design of the facades “spreads” the space.

    Kitchen 2x2 meters - a small room that should be freed from unnecessary trifles and everything superfluous. Therefore, it is worth abandoning a large number of open shelves: their contents can give the impression of cluttered space.

    In the photo: rational use of space under the window.

    Design: Marina Zhukova

    Choosing a style

    The design of a 2 by 2 kitchen should be done without frills. For an area of ​​​​4 square meters, modern styles based on minimalism and simplicity of interior design are most suitable.

    Design: Alireza Nemati

    Minimalism

    Minimalistic kitchen interior 4 sq. meters is practically devoid of any decor. The set should have a strict shape, clear lines, and the facades should be closed, smooth. Glossy facades are often used. With minimalism, kitchen modules are uniform in depth, size, together they form a single surface. The color scheme is monochrome: the priority is white, gray, shades of beige. Often used to accentuate one color against the background of another.

    Hi-tech

    Shine of glass and metal, an abundance of gloss and artificial lighting - all this characterizes the design of a 2-meter high-tech kitchen. It is filled with the most modern technology built into the headset. Modules are always deaf, glossy, monochrome. Gray, white, black color prevails. The kitchen has a large number of sources of artificial lighting: spotlights on the ceiling, pendant lamps above the bar or table, LED strip above the work area.

    Scandinavian

    Beloved by many, the Scandinavian style is gaining more and more popularity. The main background used in the design of the Scandi kitchen is white or shades close to it (ivory, creamy, light gray). Thanks to this background, the room becomes airy, spacious. Furniture facades can be both blank and frame, open shelves are often used to accommodate accent decor, beautiful dishes. The snow-white background is often complemented by contrasts in the form of details in black, yellow, turquoise, blue, green.

    In the photo: the accent surface distracts attention from the small space, and the white background “dissolves” the boundaries of the kitchen.

    Design: Nikita Zub

    In the photo: Greenery is often used in Scandinavian design.

    Design: Anna Kovalchenko

    Country

    Country style is based on the principle of simplicity of interior design. The 2x2 meter kitchen is decorated in a cozy rustic style using pastel-colored wooden furniture. The facades are carved, paneled, with a blank canvas or glass inserts, behind which dishes are visible. Much attention is paid to decor: it can be handmade dishes, curtains made of coarse linen or cotton with small floral patterns, bouquets of greenery on open wooden shelves. Napkins and mats are often used.

    Design: Natalia Guseva

    The photo shows an interesting country-style kitchen design:

    Design: Natalya Sytenkova

    Colors

    Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to the choice of colors for the walls, floor and ceiling, as well as the facades of the kitchen set. It is recommended to use pastel colors: light gray, beige, milky, white, delicate shades of green, yellow, blue, etc. If such a range seems boring, you can always add a bright accent to the interior, but in moderation. It should be borne in mind: if bright furniture is used, then the rest of the background should be neutral, and vice versa.

    Design: Nooks studio

    Arrangement of furniture and household appliances

    A 4 sq. meter kitchen should be as functional as possible. To do this, you need to think over the layout so that only the items and furniture needed for cooking are in the room, because space needs to be saved.

    Design: Irina Kireeva

    Work area

    In order to have enough space in the work area for convenient cooking, household appliances can be placed in a cabinet for built-in appliances. It will fit a small refrigerator, oven and microwave. The built-in hob can greatly save space in the kitchen: the space under it can be used for dishes or small kitchen appliances. A dishwasher is hardly vital in a 2 by 2 kitchen, so you can refuse it. If the family is small, the oven can be abandoned in favor of a microwave with a convection function.

    If there is a kitchen 2 meters long, the refrigerator is often taken out of it, installed in the corridor or living room. In this scenario, four kitchen modules will fit into the room, one of which can be built in a dishwasher or washing machine. However, it is recommended to leave the refrigerator in the kitchen so as not to violate the space ergonomics standards, in which the sink, stove and working area for cutting food are within walking distance.

    In the photo: The working area is extended to window sill

    Design: Ksenia Drapey

    Dining area

    Recommendations: Ilya Gulyants and Katya Alagich

    Planning

    With only 4 square meters of floor space, you have to be creative when planning your kitchen. After all, an unfortunate location of the headset can make the room uncomfortable and even more cramped.

    Corner

    Corner or L-shaped layout is often used in square-shaped kitchens. Such a layout is closest to the ergonomics of the working area according to the triangle principle, when the sink, stove and countertop for cooking are located at a comfortable distance from each other. In the corner you can place a sink, and on both sides of it - a refrigerator and a stove. In the opposite corner, a dining table or a compact corner sofa is usually installed. To save space, the corners of the kitchen set can be made rounded.

    Answers to questions from Natalia Guseva

    Linear

    Linear, or single-row, layout is often used in rectangular kitchens, since the elongated configuration of the room does not allow installing a corner suite. In this case, the modules are placed along one of the walls, opposite which the dining area is located.

    A linear set is cheaper than an L- or U-shaped one due to the absence of complex corner drawers, cabinets and fittings, and also such a layout is an ideal option for non-standard shaped rooms.

    A single-row layout design usually starts with a sink placed 30-40 cm from the wall. With a headset length of 2.5 meters, the sink can be placed between the refrigerator and the stove.

    On the photo: one-line layout.

    Design: Konstantin Radulov

    U-shaped

    The furniture is located along two opposite walls and under the window. At the same time, the dining area is decorated with a bar counter, a tabletop on the windowsill, a roll-out structure or transferred to the living room.

    Straight kitchen along the wall 2.5 m: a little more possibilities

    Straight kitchen along one of the walls 2.5 m - a fairly common layout option in Khrushchev. It leaves enough free space for the location of the dining area.

    2.5 m straight set fits perfectly into a modest studio apartment.

    Design: Yulia Fedorova and Alena Tsishevskaya, AJ Architecture

    Apartment design on Leninsky Prospekt in Moscow by aj-architecture

    Strict forms and closed facades practically do not distinguish the kitchen corner from the rest of the apartment.

    When the kitchen has two doors, one of which leads to a balcony or another room, a direct set is the best choice for the decor.

    Small kitchen against the wall

    Glossy fronts of tall upper cabinets visually “raise” the ceiling, while being quite roomy. To add an accent to the design of the kitchen space with direct modules, you can make an original apron from tiles or glass.

    Design: Olga Kulikovskaya-Ashby

    Design techniques for increasing space in the kitchen

    Furniture should be compact: you should choose narrow cabinets and countertops, you should also pay attention to transforming furniture.

  • Single-row layout saves space in the kitchen, leaving room for a full dining area.

  • When choosing a corner set, it is worth ordering furniture with rounded corners.

  • A solid worktop will not split the space into several parts, and built-in appliances will help save space in the kitchen.

  • Ceiling-height top units visually “lift” the kitchen.

  • The use of light shades of furniture and finishing materials is a priority. The set, as close as possible in color to the wallpaper, dissolves against the background of the walls, and thus the room becomes more spacious.

  • The abundance of artificial and natural light will help push the boundaries of the kitchen, making it larger than it really is. This technique is expressed in the use of an illuminator located in the center of the room, as well as spotlights above each zone, illuminating the modules.

  • Mirrored surfaces reflect light, thereby visually increasing the area of ​​the room.

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