The kitchen is the place where the family gathers to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. We spend a lot of time in this room, which means we should feel comfortable. An interior in which the top is dark and the bottom is light is an excellent solution.
This kitchen interior is interesting for its non-standard design.
The dark bottom, light top kitchen has some unique features and is suitable for different interior design styles. In this article we will tell you how to properly organize space using this design.
Rules for combining colors
The color combination is selected taking into account compatibility:
- If you choose black, then almost all shades are suitable for the top of the kitchen. But there are some colors that don’t go well with other tones. An important rule for kitchen interior design is not to use more than three primary colors.
- If you choose a dark purple base, a red or brown top will not work.
But dark gray and bright yellow, red, purple and other rich tones combine beautifully. A combination of white and purple colors looks good in a modern interior; you can add a blue tint to the kitchen apron - The standard combination of white and black will not seem boring if you add decorative objects - paintings, flowers, watches, etc.
A watch with a black dial placed on the white facade of a hanging cabinet looks incredibly stylish.
For small corner or rectangular
The lower part of the facade should be done in dark colors with care. If the room is small, you cannot use rich combinations or use the deepest, darkest colors. Darker options are available for large kitchens, but when decorating small spaces, you should either limit yourself to a dark but pastel bottom, or choose light ones. rich colors, where even dark shades will look festive.
A large kitchen area can also impose some obligations on people embarking on renovations. It is undesirable to choose a set that is too light, however, when making such a decision, you will have to decorate the room using small details and accessories using only bright shades.
You should not choose a set that is too dark. There are always bright options, since a set in gray tones can make not only a small kitchen, but even a room with large dimensions gloomy.
How to choose a style for a kitchen with this design
It is not necessary to adhere to any style when decorating a kitchen. But there are some trends that fit perfectly into the kitchen interior: dark bottom, light top; photos of such ideas can be found on the Internet.
Vanguard
This style is associated with eccentric, bright ideas. Guests will be amazed to see the colorful, original interior. Typically, to create avant-garde, designers use the following approach:
- use contrasting colors;
- they paint the walls with them;
- A set of contrasting colors is placed near the walls.
Avant-garde impresses with its bright combination of colors and suits people with extraordinary thinking
Black lower half - white furniture is placed. And on the continuation of the wall, painted white, they hang a black set.
High tech
Modern style involves the use of high-quality materials such as metal, glass, and sometimes even plastic. It is quite possible to choose any combination, the main thing is to use the right materials, preferably with a glossy sheen.
In the interior of a high-tech kitchen, everything should be strictly and functional
Any originality can only be shown through interesting color combinations
Minimalism
It is encouraged to use only necessary items without cluttering the space with unnecessary decor. A kitchen with a white top and wood-like bottom is ideal, because minimalism holds naturalness in high esteem.
For minimalism, a set with simple geometric shapes and no handles on the facades is suitable.
As decoration, you can hang a couple of open shelves for accessories.
Art Deco
This style is combined only with high prices. That is, luxurious materials are used, both in finishing and in decor. You can use imitation of natural stones, but of very high quality. A bronze and white combination is considered a wonderful combination for art deco.
Art Deco is expensive furniture made from good modern materials
Modern
A light-dark design also fits perfectly into the Art Nouveau style. You can choose almost any combination, there are no special recommendations for color, you can choose any combination - kitchen blue bottom white top, etc. Like the previous idea, modernity requires modern materials - metal, glass, etc. Natural or artificial stone is also suitable.
Modern perfectly tolerates almost any contrasting combinations
The furnishings in the Art Nouveau style kitchen look simple, but at the same time stylish and elegant.
Other styles
You don't have to choose a style to create this design. However, if you still decide to display some trend and stick to it in the future, but the ones mentioned above do not fit, then there are others.
Dark bottom and light top of a Scandinavian style kitchen
Provence style is suitable. This trend reflects the French countryside with its effortless elegance and sophistication. Panels up to half the wall look beautiful, not necessarily dark in color. The main thing is that the bottom part is darker than the top. Darker pistachio shade and light green or cream.
Provence style is characterized by a combination of rustic flavor with French charm
Country style is also suitable - this is also a rustic style, but more common in America. Both strict lines and floral patterns are suitable. The brown wood-look option and light tone looks beautiful.
In a country-style kitchen, it is quite possible to do without closed cabinets, replacing them with shelves with beautifully displayed dishes
Color combination
We'll talk about combinations. Which require additional dilution. A black and white kitchen can appeal to anyone, because strict elegance evokes pleasant associations. However, over time, this design will become boring. Therefore, it is diluted with other tones.
Black color is used only in such quantities that it does not create a feeling of darkness
Red is a great color to complement a black and white interior.
The color of wood will fit into a black and white kitchen. The whole spectrum is suitable - from the brightest to darker shades. Wooden parquet looks very beautiful. However, if you decide to make a wood-like floor, it is better to choose a light shade, otherwise it will merge with the dark wall below.
Wood fits perfectly as work surfaces
Shade arrangement
The classic arrangement is linear, when suspended and floor modules are located parallel to each other. Below - dark, above - light.
In a set installed along two walls, the repetition of the bottom color in the corner cabinet above looks interesting. Tones can be alternated: in a checkerboard pattern or one after another.
Selection of household appliances
This point largely depends on the chosen style. If you choose high-tech, modern or art deco, choose only equipment with a modern look. With chrome parts.
Modern kitchen with graphite facades below, diluted with stainless steel appliances
If possible, you can choose contrasting household appliances to the bottom of the wall to highlight it. The bottom of the wall is bronze; choose not just white equipment, but an ivory or cream shade.
Nowadays manufacturers produce a wider range of shades and choosing the right one is not so difficult. But standard colors - white, silver, black - will always be in fashion.
Lighting Features
When choosing lighting, take into account the size of the room, the amount of natural light and the surface of the headset.
Matte coatings absorb light . It would be good if such a kitchen had good lighting from above. For example, a large chandelier or several small ceiling lights.
For glossy coatings, light is also very important. Such a set can be additionally illuminated with LED strip or add glare from wall lamps.
Apron and kitchen set
The apron will be just the element that will dilute the boring atmosphere of two colors. Designers advise not to overdo it and use only three shades so as not to dazzle your eyes. But the apron can have a pattern, and this is a completely good idea. The main thing is that the tones of the pattern on the apron match the overall interior.
This backsplash uses black and white colors, the same as on the facades of the set
The set will help to play on the contrast, but it is also possible to create a more harmonious transition using shades from the same palette. For example, brown bottom - white top, and the set is selected in shades of cream, ivory, etc.
Accessories and decor in a contrasting dark-light kitchen
The decorative function is provided by curtains, lamps, dishes that remain visible, wall decorations, and chair upholstery. The color of these accessories should be chosen with caution. They are either selected to match the color palette of the headset, or by contrast. For example, in a white and red kitchen, accessories can be black, and next to a set in a light beige color scheme, you can allow much brighter decor in blue, scarlet, orange (to lift the mood).
Decor in a Scandinavian kitchen: dishes, wallpaper and living greens
Floor, ceiling and walls
It is best to make the ceiling white, because it visually increases the space. The floor is selected either in contrast to the bottom of the wall, or in a similar shade. For example, if the bottom of the wall is brown, but you want to make the floor in that tone, then choose brown, which is several tones different.
The flooring must match the color and requirements of the kitchen
If you want to make your kitchen interior more attractive, stick photo wallpaper on an accent wall
The ceiling can be smooth or embossed - it all depends on the chosen style direction
Room dimensions
When choosing the shades of the set, you need to take into account the dimensions of the kitchen. The bottom is dark, the top is light (the photo is presented below) can visually both expand and reduce the room.
Muted shades will look good only in a spacious kitchen. But in such a room you can create an elegant, noble interior with their participation. It will highlight the decoration of the room. If this combination does not have sufficient contrast, you should pay special attention to accessories, add a few bright details and high-quality lighting.
A spacious room needs the use of bright colors. This creates comfort and a good mood. For a small kitchen, you should not use too contrasting, deep combinations. With the help of bright colors you can visually expand the space of the room, making it visually larger.
Selecting curtains
It is advisable to choose not fabric curtains, but roller blinds or blinds. Like any decorative item, roller blinds or blinds can be a different tone than the walls. The main thing is that the color fits into the overall palette.
In order for the curtain to harmonize with the interior of the kitchen, it must repeat one of the colors of the furniture
For a kitchen with a window on the sunny side, it is better to choose curtains made of thick fabric
And finally, a piece of advice - you can use free interior design programs, or make a kitchen diagram manually and paint all the items with the selected colors to see how they fit together. This will make it easier to see the future premises and understand whether you made the right choice.
Furniture
Light-colored lower kitchen cabinets can be highlighted using a dark floor, dark wall cabinets can be highlighted using light walls. And the remaining elements can be performed in the shades at which they are located. For example, curtains can be made dark, chairs – light.
You can also add additional elements to the space, for example, chrome pipes and handles.
