A kitchen without upper cabinets is a modern and stylish solution, but how justified is it in terms of ease of use and storage? Let's find out how you can compensate for the lack of upper sections, what layout and design of the kitchen to choose, and how single-tier sets lose to standard two-tier ones.
6 Storage Organization Ideas
The main problem of a single-tier kitchen is the lack of storage space for dishes, appliances, groceries, etc. Therefore, the entire space should be thought out and optimized as much as possible. Here are a few ways to do this:
- With column cabinets- if, then the absence of upper cabinets can be fully compensated for by sections of high canisters, the so-called column cabinets, in which you can also use other appliances and store most kitchen utensils and things there. Wardrobes-columns and a single-level set can be placed both on opposite walls to each other, and on adjacent ones. See the following selection of photos for examples of such layouts and interior designs.
- With the help of a buffet or a pencil case- if you don’t want to allocate an entire wall for column cabinets, and you don’t need such a large storage system, then you can replace them with one sideboard, or a pencil case in which some things and utensils will be stored.
- With open shelves- open shelves look much "lighter" than wall cabinets with facades and, if desired, can completely replace them. On the other hand, if you hang a lot of shelves, then the kitchen will no longer be single-tiered and it will be a completely different design. In addition, open shelves require double attention - regular dusting, neat storage of things, etc. But you can hang just one or two shelves in the right place - near the sink and / or directly above the work area as shown in the photo below (scroll to the right). ).
- With the help of rails- roof rails, of course, will not solve the storage problem, but they will still make a single-level headset more functional. You can hang kitchen essentials and jars of spices on them. But keep in mind that the minimalism of the interior, for which the kitchen without upper cabinets was planned, will be slightly disturbed, because the rails can create a feeling of a little mess.
- With floor cabinets of increased capacity and functionality- when choosing a single-level kitchen set, it is necessary to think over the filling of floor cabinets especially carefully. This is especially true of the cabinet under the sink and the corner section. It is good when they provide retractable shelves, baskets, carousels and shelves.
- With the help of ... wall cabinets- and finally, you can choose a linear, corner or U-shaped single-tier set and hang hanging modules only along one wall or even locally. See the following photo slider for examples of such a kitchen design.
Layout options
Depending on the shape and area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen, you can choose the following layout options:
- Linear - a scheme when floor cabinets line up in one line along one wall in whole or in part. The working area with a sink and a hob are located nearby, it is advisable to place a refrigerator not far from the cooking place so that it is convenient to cook. This layout option is especially relevant for;
- Parallel - this is the layout option when either the floor cabinets are opposite each other, or when column cabinets are located opposite the single-level headset along the wall (as in the photo below), and between these rows there can be an island table or. The parallel arrangement of furniture is suitable for very spacious or long narrow kitchens (in this case, the dining area is not located in the middle, but at the end of the room).
- Corner - a rational and convenient option for placing a kitchen set, when either floor cabinets have an angular configuration, or column cabinets and floor cabinets form an angle along adjacent walls. With a corner layout, it will be easier to comply with the "rule of the working triangle" (when the sink, refrigerator and stove are located in reasonable proximity to each other). Corner set is optimal for any kitchen, especially a small one. more about the corner headset.
- U-shaped - when the headset modules are placed in the shape of the letter U along three walls. On the one hand, this is an excellent type of layout, since it is also easy to follow the “working triangle” rule and effectively use space, but on the other hand, not every kitchen has the opportunity to implement U-shaped furniture.
- Island - in this case, the main working surface is the island in the center of the kitchen, which can include built-in appliances, a sink, and storage space, and therefore, theoretically, the walls can be completely empty. But most often the island kitchen is complemented by column cabinets or a suite, as shown in the photo below. This furnishing option is only suitable for spacious kitchens (from 20 sqm).
Read more about the island in the kitchen.
What do kitchens without hanging cabinets win, and what do they lose to the standard?
Advantages:
- Kitchens without hanging cabinets look more spacious, “lighter” and neater;
- Still, decorativeness and the ability to implement unusual design ideas are the main advantages of a single-level kitchen, while practicality and functionality fade into the background. Rejecting the upper shelves, you can decorate the free space with something like photo-printed glass panels or focus on textured wall decoration, such as brickwork.
country, loft, industrial and.
Disadvantages:
- Headsets without upper cabinets are half as spacious as standard headsets, and it is possible to equip the kitchen with column cabinets only if its area is more than 20 square meters. m.;
- Kitchens without wall cabinets are required to bring the empty wall to perfect condition, since even if it is not an accent of the interior, it will still attract attention;
- You need to get used to housekeeping and cooking in a single-tier kitchen, because in order to get dishes or food from the lower drawers you will have to bend over more often;
- In addition, by abandoning the upper cabinets, you will not be able to hide, for example, a geyser inside the cabinet and other communications, and you will have to buy the hood without an air duct. However, pipes and wires can sometimes be beaten so that they not only do not spoil the interior design, but also embellish it.
Kitchen set is a mandatory attribute of the room provided for cooking. It is of great functional importance, serves as a work surface, place to store dishes and other items. Cabinets , located at the top and bottom, the standard design option.
It is difficult to imagine a functional kitchen without upper wall cabinets.
Modern designers do not tolerate standard solutions, equipping cuisine . They offer to say goodbye to the stereotypes that have become so boring. Stylish, beautiful and unusual looks kitchen interior without upper cabinets.
Practice shows that a single-level kitchen is absolutely functional.
Interesting kitchen design without upper cabinets very popular lately. And this is not surprising. It fits perfectly into interior of modern kitchens. Makes them unusual, attractive and comfortable.
Such a kitchen has a number of positive features: it is lighter, more spacious, aesthetic and original.
Similar decision has a lot of advantages.
- Suitable for small installations premises.
- Fills the room with light. Thus, the process of cooking becomes more pleasant and convenient.
- Visually increases space. Hanging cabinets , as a rule, are bulky and take additional place as shown in the photo.
Their absence makes the walls wider and the ceiling higher.
- Easier to keep clean kitchen . Dust, dirt settles on the structures that are located on top. Washing them is not easy, it takes time and effort. In addition, the facade under the influence of aggressive cleaning loses its attractive appearance. If wall cabinets absent, it is easier to keep order. This will help the minimum set of devices: a wet wipe and a special tool. They are rubbed walls, which are finished with tiles, an apron and so on.
- Saving money. The cost of such structures is much lower. Since the top row is missing lockers , then fittings, glass inserts, which increase costs, are not required.
More and more people are choosing a kitchen of this format - without bulky structures at the top - it is convenient, practical and functional.
- Security. If the installation wall cabinets performed poorly, then there is a high probability of their fall from crockery . It is dangerous for human life;
- Convenience. Low people get dishes, which is at the height is not easy. This causes difficulties and inconvenience, it is necessary to take a stool or stretch. Curbstones in this regard are much more convenient.
Deep drawers are easy to pull out, access to their contents will be without obstacles.
No upper cabinets to the kitchen has many disadvantages. Such designs are roomy and practical. They help solve the problem of lack of space in a small room. In addition, they shade the bottom row, which hides its imperfection. Without upper tier stains, stains and other imperfections on glass surfaces are visible.
Visually, the kitchen becomes larger and brighter due to the lack of hanging modules.
When arranging a single-row option cuisine can be fixed on top open shelves as shown in the photo below. They will give interior lightness and airiness without loading it. But in such places dust collects quickly.
Cleaning will need to be more thorough.
Avoid upper cabinets stands in rooms with an area of more than 10 square meters. m. Otherwise, this solution would not be appropriate. IN project It is worth including several such structures.
How to organize storage space?
If the kitchen does not have upper cabinets , then a new problem arises, which is the limited storage space. Floor structures of small sizes. Arranging the necessary kitchen items in them is not easy. But do not be upset, there are ways to help in this situation.
| Way | Peculiarities |
| Buffet setting | It is installed as a separate element on the floor. Its color and style can be any. Tone match kitchen set is not required. |
| Arrangement of the pantry | Good place to store more than just dishes but also food stocks. It is appropriate to equip it in the corner of the room. This will take at least places, convenient and practical. |
| Column cabinets | This solution is modern and original. It can be used on large kitchens of any layout : angular, straight, island. The pencil case will fit various items. It will help to hide communications, built-in appliances. It must be placed according to the configuration of the room and the style of decoration, as shown in a photo below. |
| Balcony use | Its presence is a huge plus that can be used in the arrangement of the dining room. The extra space is good storage space kitchen utensils. The main thing is to pre-warm the balcony. |
| Islet placement | Used in canteens big area and is placed in the center, as shown in a photo . The design consists of shelves and drawers, so it will replace the traditional sideboard. |
The working surface is better lit due to the fact that the shadow from the upper drawers does not fall on it.
Single-tier kitchen: in which rooms to use?
Choosing an arrangement kitchens, it is necessary to take into account the wishes of the owners and the features of the premises. The single-tier option is modern and unusual solution.
The interior looks original, open and easy.
Kitchen without top cabinets more free and spacious. It doesn't feel cluttered. Therefore, this option kitchen set suitable for small premises . It has a lot of positive aspects for this case.
It is also worth using it in narrow and long kitchens. If set top cabinets, then it will appear more elongated. The absence of such structures will hide the disadvantage.
The room will be cozy and comfortable.
If the lighting in the dining room is poor, then the cabinets on the wall will emphasize its gloom and darkness. It is better to install floor structures, and walls paint it white. The room will spacious and bright.
Such a project is appropriate in the premises decorated in the style of minimalism, hi-tech, modern. He will emphasize their modernity and the main idea.
The room will be comfortable, stylish and attractive in appearance.
Features of the organization of space
Kitchen set design is an important procedure. Functionality and ergonomics depend on the quality of its implementation. premises . If you think about the type in advance, planning , location working area and other details, then the space will be used rationally, access to accessories, utensils and fixtures free.
The lack of top filling of the headset is an opportunity to facilitate cleaning: you do not have to wipe the non-washable surface of the kitchen cabinet.
Deal with this challenge furniture , made to order. It will take into account the individual dimensions of the dining room and the wishes of the owners. Ergonomics and convenience headset will be at a high level.
One of the advantages of the absence of hanging cabinets is the more budgetary cost of a kitchen set.
Avoid shortage storage space additional modules, located near walls. It will perfectly fit the necessary kitchen utensils. Thus, they will fill up the capacity top cabinets. It is appropriate to equip a bar counter or an island below with drawers and shelves.
Safety is a reason to purchase a kitchen set without upper cabinets: the likelihood of them falling due to weak walls or poorly fixed structures is reduced.
When choosing a design, it is worth giving preference to an angular or U-shaped planning . They make up for the lack top cabinets. Space will not lose functionality, will be practical. A wall railing can be installed above the tabletop. It is presented in the form of a metal tube equipped with special holders. It accommodates kitchen utensils: seasonings, ladles, towel, as shown in the picture. a photo below.
This option will improve ergonomics and increase the convenience of the work area.
Shelves look original above the table top. There should be few of them, otherwise ease cuisine will be lost. Enough two or three glass structures. They put interesting teapots, original vases and plates. The main task is to decorate the interior. It is appropriate to use the shelf in full length walls.
A modern and non-standard solution will be the logical conclusion of furniture design.
Style decision: what to choose?
Dining room without upper tier , has a number of features. They must be taken into account when interior . In this case, it is not appropriate to apply banal ideas. You need to decide on the style of arrangement, and stick to it.
This will make it possible to make the room bright, extraordinary and modern.
Main distinguishing feature kitchens without wall cabinets - spaciousness and a lot of light. The style direction should emphasize the characteristic features of the room. This is not easy to do.
When choosing a kitchen set without "extra" hinged structures, appreciate the room: is it spacious enough for this format?
Classic involves a lot of open designs, which is unacceptable. Interior characterized by an increased degree of clutter. Therefore, it should not be used. As for the baroque, there are also disadvantages here. For style characterized by luxury and brilliance, which will not have the desired effect in a kitchen without hinged structures.
Do not skimp on a single-level set and its content: let its shelves be as convenient and practical as possible, roomy and used so as not to load the upper open shelves of the room.
Great solution will become the direction of techno, country, industrial, loft. They are allowed to unload. the top of the room. Roof rails look good in the Scandinavian style. The eclectic direction accepts the presence of open shelves. They harmoniously complement the interior.
If you want to have a single-level kitchen set, you need to know that such a layout is suitable for spacious rooms, then you will be able to maintain the maximum return from the kitchen and get the desired result.
furnishing the kitchen, its geometry must be taken into account. If furniture installed near a wall with a window, then upper cabinets not appropriate. They can't sit on the window. The wall along which the cabinets are located is decorated in an original way. One shelf, fixed above the apron line, will do.
A set without upper cabinets will harmoniously look in a kitchen that is too narrow or, on the contrary, wide.
Mandatory in the work area a hood is installed above the stove. Because upper tier absent, it will attract attention. Therefore, it is worth approaching her choice correctly. Thoroughness will help in this process.
The hood should harmoniously fit into the overall picture of the room.
No upper cabinets in the kitchen will be the main asset interior . This will fill room light and make it spacious. The main thing is to think over the design correctly module and organize area.
The use of various accessories, devices will make the space functional.
VIDEO: Kitchen design without wall cabinets.
It includes the lower part - floor cabinets and equipment, and the upper part - wall cabinets and shelves. Such a design seems unshakable and differs from each other by a combination of these elements. A kitchen without wall cabinets is, without a doubt, an unusual solution.
Appointment of tiers
The kitchen set is highly functional. Here, this factor is decisive in comparison with aesthetics and respectability. And its main function is the storage of dishes, utensils, kitchen utensils, small and large household appliances, food, and so on.
- bottom row- floor cabinets are not so convenient to use: you need to bend over, squat down, so large, heavy, rarely used items are stored here. They also try to place large appliances here - a dishwasher, a washing machine or an oven.
- Top row- the depth of wall cabinets and shelves is much smaller, that is, it is more convenient to use them. Here they store items and products that have to be used often.
A kitchen without upper wall cabinets suggests the number and arrangement of floor cabinets that could replace the shelves and upper cabinets. For a small kitchen, this option is excluded: it is unrealistic to install so many floor modules.
There are, however, exceptions: the kitchen of a young bachelor, as a rule, is limited to a sink, a refrigerator and one table, so here you can do without the upper tier.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any design and construction solution has its pros and cons. Such an original option as a kitchen without any hanging cabinets (a photo selection of such sets can be viewed at the end of the article), of course, also has its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages:
- kitchen without upper cabinets looks more spacious and lighter– is an irrevocable given. There is no feeling of clutter even in a small kitchen, and the furniture looks more elegant;
- more space for decoration- in fact, the entire wall above the countertop can serve as a space for creativity;
- work zone, even if it is located far from the window, does not lack light;
no feeling of pressure on the type of hanging cabinets; - headset without top tier- ideal for loft and industrial style. where, in principle, they try to place furniture away from the wall, as well as in Provence, country and Scandinavian styles, where village traditions are followed.
The design of the kitchen without upper wall cabinets is shown in the photo. This option allows you to keep everything in sight. Disadvantages:
- the number of storage systems is sharply decreasing, and this must somehow be compensated;
- dishes, utensils and food are stored in floor cabinets, that is, you will have to bend over much more often;
- all communications are in plain sight, which is permissible only in the loft style;
- the wall is not covered by furniture, so this area must be brought into perfect condition.
Implementation methods
The lower level, along with the kitchen equipment, should in any case be ordered. This also applies to placement in accordance with the layout of the room, and compliance with the rule of the golden triangle.
You can do without wall cabinets in the following cases:
- direct kitchen - or rather, parallel, and with great length. With such a layout, it is easier to divide items into unnecessary and constantly in demand. The first are located in cabinets next to the sink and stove, the rest – in modules opposite;
- corner - this is where the absence of the upper tier becomes an obvious advantage: there is no heavy and uncomfortable corner module, wall cabinets do not block the light. But in fairness, it can be noted that it is in the corner model that there are almost always shelves: a sink is most often placed in the corner, and under it there is no way to store at least anything from small utensils and products - it is much easier and more convenient to place it on the shelves along with dishes ;
- U-shaped - in this case, it is not the shape that matters, but the size. With this space, you can determine the place in the floor cabinets for any utensils and kitchen utensils. The interior of such a kitchen should not be “decorated” with shelves: a large workspace with a free upper tier gives the impression of amazing neatness and professionalism;
- island easily dispenses with shelves and cabinets, as it is often completed with a monolithic block, where the upper and lower parts as such are absent.
In the photo - island kitchens without upper cabinets. 
How to replace mounted modules?
In practice, there are quite a few ways to “unload” floor cabinets. At the same time, the design of a small or large kitchen will not suffer at all, and the feeling of lightness will not disappear.
An interesting solution is a single long shelf at the level or at the height of the second shelf of the wall cabinet. It looks especially impressive in a large U-shaped kitchen, bending around almost the entire room around the perimeter.
- Cabinets without facades - also should not occupy the entire wall, as a full-fledged upper level, but placing one long shelf, for example, and three vertically elongated boxes is quite acceptable. The design of the kitchen without wall cabinets only acquires another zest.
- Roof rails - "favorite" option or Scandinavian style. Fully railings will not replace either shelves or cabinets. However, in this way you can arrange all the utensils, most dishes, even some products - for example, jars of spices. The lack of roof rails is in complete openness to the gaze of all kitchen utensils. Not only should it shine with cleanliness, but also you need to follow the order in the placement.
Roof rails are suitable for country style, Provence, loft, but categorically do not fit into the concept of minimalism or techno.
- In the end, with a large kitchen wall cabinets can also be used, but placed only along one wall.
In any case, the design and filling of the lower tier should be as functional as possible. Drawers alone are indispensable here: you will need pull-out shelves, shelves, carousels, especially under the sink, and so on.
Design Features
The interior of the kitchen without upper cabinets is designed a little differently than usual. After all, the purpose of such a model is to feel spacious and light in the room, so the design should emphasize these emerging qualities.
It is not always possible to realize this idea. For the classics, such a solution is not very suitable: shelves cannot be used in the required quantity, and it is impossible to finish such a section of the wall in accordance with brilliant requests, for example, baroque. Moreover, with the concept of piling up furniture characteristic of classical styles, kitchens without an upper tier are not at all consistent.
The latter is most suitable for island cuisine. Visually, the monoblock is perceived as a structural part of the wall, so despite the decrease in the size of the room, it will visually remain spacious.
- The design of a kitchen without upper modules in any case includes a hood. And since here it will attract attention, the choice of model must be approached with all care.
- Lighting. In a small kitchen, you can get by with a central lighting fixture, but in a large one, even if some of the furniture is placed along the wall, additional lighting is necessary. Given the lack of an upper tier, there are not so many options:
- for loft and techno style, the best choice are several lamps arranged in a row on long suspensions;
- in techno style, you can simply place a row of chiseled lamps on the ceiling along the wall or even on the wall itself;
- if there are shelves, the lamps are mounted on them from below
- in rustic styles, it is quite possible to install table lamps imitating floor lamps on high stands - an unusual and stylish solution.
In the photo - a kitchen without upper wall cabinets, country-style design. A kitchen without upper cabinets is an original and modern solution. However, it is more suitable for spacious rooms where it is possible to place a large number of floor cabinets or diversify the interior with other storage devices.
Kitchens without upper cabinets: photos of interesting models
Modern design trends are increasingly striving to maximize the release of space and get rid of unnecessary bulky things. This fate did not bypass the kitchen furniture. So modern designers are increasingly refusing to use massive wall cabinets, preferring compact column cabinets or neat roomy cabinets. With rational use of space, you can free up the entire upper part of the working area without losing the space necessary for storing things.
Zoning Features
As for furniture, there are 3 layout options suitable for kitchens without wall cabinets:
- Linear. It involves the placement of floor modules along one of the walls. From above, such structures are covered with a countertop, and at the bottom there are compact storage spaces. In addition, sinks and hobs can be mounted in such modules. But this option is only appropriate if the walls are long enough to accommodate all the necessary devices.
- Corner. Furniture is arranged according to the same principle, but in this case, the set can be L-shaped or U-shaped. This option is suitable for more compact rooms.
- Island. This option involves placing the work area in the center of the room. In this case, only one of the walls can be allocated for cabinets and appliances. This is a very effective option.
Ideas for the interior
When arranging a kitchen without hanging cabinets, you will not only have to rationally arrange the furniture and, but also compensate for all the lost storage space. For these purposes, a pantry closet can be equipped in one of the corners of the room. You can put not only dishes and other utensils in it, but also some products. Plus, this way you can rationally use a previously non-functional angle.
If you use linear or corner furniture placement, it would be a good option to install deaf column cabinets in one or more corners of the room. In them, in addition to shelves, you can mount a microwave or oven. So you can unload the upper part of the room, leaving the working area as open as possible.
If there is a loggia or balcony next to your kitchen, then they can be insulated and used as a compact storage for kitchen utensils.
If your kitchen cannot boast of an outstanding area, then you can use shelves as an alternative to wall cabinets. They can store frequently used dishes, flowers and other small things. But you don't need to turn them into a warehouse. It is better to put all rarely used items in cabinets or cabinets.
Along with the shelves on the walls, you can install roof rails - straight or curved decorative pipes. They are equipped with special hooks on which you can hang any items, be it towels, potholders or dishes.
It must be borne in mind that the rails and shelves do not protect the dishes from dust settling on them, so wet cleaning will have to be done quite often.
If the work area freed from bulky cabinets seems empty to you, then all kinds of pictures, posters and other decorations can be placed above it. The key is to keep them flat. Another option to diversify the area above the cutting surface is pendant lamps. They will provide high-quality lighting of the working area and fill the resulting void.
To get rid of wall drawers and not lose the necessary storage space, you can put a free-standing sideboard in the kitchen. It can easily fit any dishes and small utensils. In addition, it does not have to match the color of the rest of the kitchen furniture. So if you paint the buffet in the color of the walls, then the space will appear visually wider.
Color spectrum
The choice of color solution is directly related to the interior style used. However, in such a room it is not recommended to abuse dark shades. On the contrary, in the freed space it is better to use light colors - white, gray, beige shades of brown and terracotta.
In such a room, shades of blue and salad are appropriate.
You can add a few bright accents to the interior, however, here you also need to know when to stop. For these purposes, you can paint one of the walls in a brighter color or use multi-color posters.
Furniture selection
The ideal option for a kitchen of this format are low ones with drawers. By and large, removing wall cabinets, you can replace them with any other type of furniture. It is appropriate to use all kinds of coasters, bottle holders, baskets.
Column wardrobes are also appropriate in such an interior. They can be placed in niches. So they will occupy a minimum of space.
As an alternative to cabinets, you can put a tall sideboard. It should be as roomy as possible, but you should not choose too pretentious option. Furniture with an excess of carved seems bulky, which is not appropriate in such an environment.
The best solution would be to choose a buffet that is as close to modern style as possible.
You can also put low mobile cabinets for storing things. If necessary, it can be used as a stool or additional surface. Mobile cabinets require a perfectly flat floor. It can become a highlight.
Lighting
The absence of wall cabinets gives a lot of creative space not only in the choice of furniture, but also in the arrangement of lighting. The simplest lighting option for a cabinet-free kitchen is to use several lamps with movable arms. Their design allows you to freely rotate the device in the desired direction and then return it to its original position.
If your room has fairly high ceilings, then you may well place several ceiling chandeliers. But you do not need to choose too pretentious models. It is better to give preference to options with transparent or matte lampshades. They can be placed in the working and dining areas.
An extraordinary solution would be to place a wide LED strip at the level of the eaves along with the general light. It can be stretched around the entire perimeter of the working area. If necessary, LEDs can be mounted in the lower part of cabinets and cabinets. In addition to additional lighting, this will create the effect of “floating” furniture.
Even with an abundance of natural light, the working area of \u200b\u200bthe kitchen still needs additional lighting.
Hanging lamps can also be a good option for lighting the work area (as an alternative, you can use a number of spotlights).
decoration
In a room free from upper cabinets, wall decoration comes to the fore. In such a kitchen, it is the walls that take over most of the decorative load.
Depending on the direction you choose, they can be made in various colors and manners, namely:
- Modern classic - in this style, all elements strive for discreet versatility. It does not use overly contrasting and intricate objects and things. Quiet warm tones often prevail in such rooms (shades of beige, cream, black, white). In such a room, the walls can be made in the form of brickwork or painted.
- - this direction is replete with small details. In this decor, there are necessarily all kinds of vases, flower pots, figurines, curtains and unusual dishes.
- Ecostyle is one of the most relevant modern trends. This style implies maximum closeness to nature, the use of exclusively natural materials in the interior and an abundance of color.
- Provence is one of the most comfortable styles. In this case, light curtains, comfortable chairs and a table in light shades must be present in the decor. The walls are often painted and decorated with landscape paintings or family photographs.
- - one of the most suitable areas for such a kitchen. This style involves the rejection of everything unnecessary and non-functional. Minimalism maximizes space. In this direction, a minimum of objects and things is used. Straight lines and light monochrome colors are welcome.
Based on the directions described above, the following elements can be used to decorate such a kitchen:
- Photographs, paintings or modular paintings depicting still lifes or landscapes;
- Wall ceramics or porcelain;
- All sorts of frescoes and wall paintings are appropriate here;
- You can install a decorative shelf in the kitchen and place various souvenirs, beautiful dishes or antique kitchen utensils on it;
- In houses with high ceilings, compositions from hanging ampelous plants will look great.
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Conclusion
Getting rid of wall cabinets in the kitchen has become one of the current trends. However, the use of this technique will be appropriate only in rooms with a considerable area. As alternative storage places in such rooms, column wardrobes, high cupboards, stationary or mobile cabinets are used. The described technique allows you to maximize the free space of the room. Kitchens without hanging cabinets look cozier and lighter.
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What is the main thing in the planning of kitchen furniture? Of course, a large workspace and ample storage space. It often happens that the necessary accessories are placed in the lower cabinets and cabinets, so the wall cabinets turn into an unnecessary element of the headset. It is not necessary to mount the upper cabinets just because it is supposed to be. These are old stereotypes.
A kitchen without wall cabinets is an interesting and unusual solution in creating an apartment design.
Now the standard kitchen set is going out of fashion, more are made to order, taking into account the wishes of the client. You can choose your favorite model or come up with your own. If the layout is difficult, contact the designer. If you think that upper cabinets are not needed, you can do without them. But in advance it is worth considering the advantages and disadvantages of such a layout. Decide where the dishes, products, and other necessary attributes will be located.
It seems that such a "defective" design is not very functional, but in practice everything looks different.
Without hanging cabinets, the light from the chandelier will evenly reach the cooking area and additional lighting may not be useful
A modern model without a top "will not force" to constantly climb and check for dust
Consider all the nuances of such a kitchen.
| Advantages | disadvantages |
| Good illumination. The cooking area is bright enough, so cooking is comfortable. | Sometimes there is not enough space for storage. When the dimensions of the lower cabinets are insufficient, there is a need for wall cabinets. For small rooms, it is better to purchase a full-fledged headset. |
| A lot of space. A kitchen without hanging cabinets visually enlarges. | |
| Less time is spent on cleaning due to the absence of upper cabinets, which are constantly dirty and difficult to clean. And the surface above the working area is mainly covered with ceramic tiles, it is easier to clean, like the hood | Any flaws, be it pollution, stains, become visible. Upper cabinets make these imperfections less noticeable, as they shade the surface of the tables. |
| Thrift. You do not have to pay for many details of the upper furniture. A kitchen without upper cabinets will cost less. | |
| Reliability. It happens that hanging furniture can fall from overload. In her absence, this will not happen. | If you have mounted shelves above the work surface, then frequent cleaning is guaranteed to you, as dust will constantly accumulate on them. For small kitchens, it is advisable to hang several cabinets. |
| Availability. Not everyone can reach the top cabinet for the right thing. Desks with deep drawers will suit everyone. |
Single-tier headset has a lower cost
Types of kitchen without upper cabinets
Kitchen without wall cabinets in Provence style
Furniture outlets offer a wide range of kitchen sets without upper cabinets or with the smallest number of them. I must say, most headsets are equipped with large column cabinets, where there is space for built-in household appliances, and capacious storage modules. Due to the way the floor modules are located, there are a number of basic design alternatives for kitchen interiors in the absence of upper cabinets.
- Rectilinear placement. Outdoor furniture is placed along any wall of the room, covering it with one tabletop. In a similar way, equip a comfortable working area for cooking with a sink, a built-in hob, or allocate a place for preparing and cutting food. This layout allows you to place high modules diagonally or opposite.
Linear - a scheme when floor cabinets line up along one wall in whole or in part
The working area with a sink and a hob in such a kitchen are located nearby
- Corner location. It differs from the above in that the headset is installed near two adjacent walls, that is, they capture the angle of the room. Thus, an l-shaped module is formed, in which the column cabinets are located at a certain distance from the other wall.
Corner - a rational and convenient option for placing a kitchen set
Corner kitchen design in black without upper modules
- U-shaped arrangement. The floor furniture of the kitchen set captures two or three adjacent walls. This type of design is suitable for square or rectangular rooms of standard or large footage.
Parallel furniture arrangement is suitable for very spacious or long narrow kitchens
A kitchen without upper cabinets in this layout has enough storage space for kitchen utensils and household appliances
- Island accommodation. Cabinets-modules are concentrated in the middle of the kitchen like an "island", connected by a common worktop, which serves as a working area. The design is used for cooking or used as a dining area. To make cooking comfortable, column lockers should be placed nearby. But the kitchen should have a large footage.
Island - in this case, the main work surface is the island in the center of the kitchen
For owners of a large kitchen - such furniture will add a special charm to the interior without wall cabinets
What to look out for when choosing
An excellent solution would be to replace the upper modules with hanging shelves and open storage systems.
Inaccuracies in the design of the kitchen can cause all the utensils, household equipment and utensils to not fit in the new furniture. Let's admit another way - everything, without exception, is put away in lockers and located according to the sections, and fifty percent of the boxes are empty, taking the right place. But this option can be excluded if you order a kitchen set, where hanging cabinets are not provided.
With the help of rails, you can easily solve the problem of storing various items in the kitchen without upper cabinets.
In this case, a number of factors should be taken into account.
Competent selection of lower modules: in the absence of hanging cabinets, most of the items must be placed in the lower ones, therefore, when ordering furniture, choose the proper cabinets with drawers, shelves and sections.
For a one-level design to be as effective as possible, a large room is required, preferably with a full-wall window.
Thinking through the design, due attention must be paid to the interior decoration, in the absence of upper cabinets, a significant part of the walls will be in sight.
If the kitchen is small, you can’t do without upper cabinets completely, there will be a need to mount hanging shelves or a dish dryer. If the kitchen footage allows, place an “island” in the center - this is a special design that is used as a working area, and if necessary, mount a kitchen sink there.
Original kitchen set without upper cabinets with a convenient island part
In the absence of hanging cabinets, there is a lack of space to store the necessary things. This problem is solved by adding the height and depth of the floor modules, having calculated the dimensions of the front side of the cabinets. But in this case, a large dining table will no longer fit - there is simply not enough space.
The main place where kitchen utensils are stored is the lower cabinets.
On a note. In order to have enough lighting in the kitchen, where there are no hanging cabinets with spotlights, install unusual ceiling or moving lights.
Kitchen dimensions without upper cabinets
An ideal spacious kitchen with spacious floor cabinets and no hanging modules
If you are going to buy a kitchen set, it is better to make it to order - thus you will create a unique interior, decide for yourself how many cabinets you need, decide on their size, design and color scheme. You decide to do without upper cabinets, in this case, select deep lower modules.
Standard sizes.
- The height of the cabinets from the floor to the top of the countertop is 0.85 m, here the thickness of the countertop is also taken into account, it can be different - 2-5 cm.
- The bottom plinth is 10 cm wide.
- The size of the tabletop in width is 60 cm (distance from the wall to the edge).
- The gap from the edge of the table top to the front of the doors is 5 cm.
- The lower decorative plinth is installed to a depth of 2-5 cm.
- For most models, the countertops have a protrusion behind the back wall, the standard gap is 5 cm.
- The optimal depth of the modules is 50 cm, if the countertop with a ledge is 55 cm.
- In modern models, the width of cabinets is a multiple of 15 cm, that is, it can be 30, 45, 50, 60, 90 cm, this is the optimal value for built-in appliances.
This is interesting! One of the innovations of designers is multi-level countertops. Ergonomic indicators are provided here, which greatly facilitates the cooking process. For example, the hob should be at a height of 80 cm from the floor, it is more convenient to cut food and work with dough at a height of 90 cm, and it is easier to wash dishes and cut food at a height of 1 m.
What is the peculiarity and how to apply them in the interior?
The advantage of kitchen design without wall cabinets is its neater look, feeling of lightness and spatial comfort.
Hanging cabinets are mainly used for storing dishes. If the size of the kitchen allows, you can do without them, and put a sideboard. It may differ in color and style from the headset. You can also equip a pantry for storing various utensils and supplies. Some corner is usually allocated under it. If the set has an angular shape or is located in a straight line, one of the sides can be designed as blind column cabinets to accommodate built-in household appliances and a refrigerator. The other side, where the stove and sink are located, is open to the maximum.
Kitchen design without hanging cabinets is well complemented by mobile kitchen cabinets on wheels
If the kitchen has a loggia or balcony, they can be insulated. Thus, there will be additional space for storing kitchen utensils. This option will allow you to do without hanging cabinets. You have a large kitchen, install an "island", which is equipped with drawers and shelves - you can store dishes there.
Kitchen island with working and dining areas
A kitchen without upper cabinets requires high-quality wall decoration, good lighting and a competent selection of kitchen accessories. To protect the walls from dirt, install a protective screen, its height can be different, with a pattern and ornament. Ceramics, stone, MDF or glass are used for it.
A kitchen without upper wall cabinets looks organic in the interior of open-plan studio apartments
Place shelves on top of the screen where you can store dishes and other small things. The roof rails will look good - potholders, tools, boards, spices and other attributes are placed on them. Their position can be vertical and horizontal. Thus, almost all kitchen utensils will be at your fingertips.
Railing is a great replacement for upper kitchen cabinets
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